Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-D.) says if Republicans do not “concur” with the voting reform bill now on the Senate floor, he will attack Democrats in the fall elections for failing to enact the Save America Act. Thune says the legislation, which would require documentary proof of citizenship such as a passport… Source link
Depression and suicide remain high among college students, despite increased efforts by universities to tackle this long-standing problem. While nearly all four-year institutions and most community colleges offer mental health services, it’s not enough to deal with academic stress, increased screen and social media time, increased isolation and other factors that experts say can contribute…
House Democrats are putting forward their energy policy priorities in a new bill that is being co-sponsored by more than half of their caucus. The measure, led by Democratic Representatives Sean Kasten (Ill.) and Mike Levin (Calif.), would restore climate-friendly energy tax credits repealed by Republicans and prevent the Trump administration from placing the burden…
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton (D) is projected to win the Illinois Senate Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ — a huge win for both her and Governor JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender who has put his name and money behind her. Stratton defeated Representatives Raja Krishnamurthy (D-Ill.) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.)…
Evanston, Illinois Mayor Daniel Biss (D), who is running for Congress, went on “a handful of dates” with a former student while teaching at the University of Chicago in 2004, his campaign revealed Monday as voters prepared to head to the polls. This revelation came after Stanford University lecturer Megan Wachspress… Source link
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat, which was largely defined by the candidate’s support for Israel, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. Biss, who enjoyed Schakowsky’s endorsement in the race, defeated Illinois State Senator Laura Fine (D) and progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh in the Democratic……
Former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Raja Krishnamurthy’s (D-Ill.) seat as she seeks a return to Congress, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. Bean represented the previous iteration of the Chicago-area 8th Congressional District until losing a bid for a fourth House term in 2010. After this, in…
Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton (D) won Illinois’ marquee Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating two House lawmakers and all but assured she would succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the upper chamber. Voters in Illinois turned out to pay close attention to a primary race that underlined the Democratic divide, attracted significant outside spending, advanced a…
The Trump administration is launching a fraud investigation in Florida as it expands its nationwide crackdown on state Medicaid programs, according to the Associated Press. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz confirmed the move in a post on social platform X on Tuesday, claiming that the state… Source link
The polls are now closed in Illinois, where voters advanced Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Senator Dick DuBrin (D-Ill.). Here’s what to watch as primary results from several key House races come in. On Capitol Hill, the Senate begins consideration of the Save America Act,… Source link
