Biss wins Democratic primary in Illinois House race defined by Israel support 

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……

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Former House Democrat wins party nod in Illinois primary

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…

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ships going through, waiting or diverting journey

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. – | Afp | Getty Images Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week. The blockade has squeezed shipping traffic…

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