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Week in Politics: Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan; upcoming Epstein files release
We take a look at President Trump’s peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as
Read MoreAdministration again denies FEMA disaster relief for Illinois, Pritzker says
Officials in jurisdictions led by Democrats have viewed the denials of aid as politically driven.
Read MorePresident says Chicagoans are ‘chanting, bring in Trump’ after violent downtown riot leaves 8 shot, 1 dead
President Donald Trump on Saturday said Chicagoans are asking to “bring in Trump” amid a recent crime wave in the
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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his
Read MorePentagon urges inquiry of Trump foe Vindman over Ukraine work
The Pentagon is urging the House to investigate whether Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Virginia) improperly consulted on behalf of Ukraine —
Read MoreMark Mellman, 70, Dies; Helped Democrats Understand Their Voters
A pollster and political strategist, he was a key figure in John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign and used his prominence
Read MoreSupreme Court, For Now, Keeps in Place Texas Republican-Friendly Congressional Map
State officials have asked the justices to allow it to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part
Read MorePentagon urges House to investigate Rep. Eugene Vindman over Ukraine work
The Pentagon is urging the House to investigate whether Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Virginia) improperly consulted on behalf of Ukraine —
Read MoreFor Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rough Education in MAGA Politics
The Georgia congresswoman strove to be both the ultimate Trump warrior and to be taken seriously. She wound up in
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