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The Constitution’s insurrection clause threatens Trump’s campaign. Here’s how that is playing out.
Former President Donald Trump's bid to win back the White House is now threatened by two sentences added to the U.S. Constitution 155 years ago.
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Wisconsin district attorney appeals ruling that cleared way for abortions to resume in state
Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski on Tuesday appealed the ruling from a Dane County judge that said there is no state ban on abortions. The appeal was expected and the case is likely to ultimately be decided by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Indiana underestimated Medicaid cost by nearly $1 billion, new report says
Indiana’s initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state’s budget and access to the low-income healthcare program.
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Jury exits after second full day of deliberations in corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke
Jurors in the racketeering trial of ex-Ald. Edward Burke were sent home Wednesday evening after deliberating all day without reaching a verdict.
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President Joe Biden touts economic progress during Milwaukee visit
Wisconsin was among the most competitive states in Joe Biden’s 2020 election win over Donald Trump and will likely be key to his reelection hopes in 2024. Trump is the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, and the party is hosting its national convention in Milwaukee next year.
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Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court declares Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under Constitution’s insurrection clause.
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Jurors in ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption trial end first full day of deliberations after sending three notes; co-defendant hospitalized
Jurors ended their first full day of deliberations in the racketeering case of ex-Ald. Edward Burke Monday after asking questions seeking more detailed information on two points.
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Tents at West Loop encampment moved for city cleaning, many residents leave
The encampment has been the subject of safety concerns and political fighting between Ald. Bill Conway and the mayor's office.
Jury ends Day 1 of deliberations in ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption case without a verdict
After five weeks of testimony, early 40 witnesses, more than 100 secret recordings, two COVID-related delays and about 16 hours of closing arguments, the jury in the corruption trial of former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke began deliberations
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Chicago aldermen advance Gaza cease-fire resolution
Unlike the October debate over a resolution supporting Israel shortly after hostilities began, the committee discussion on its surface was civil and almost entirely pro-Palestinian.
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Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
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Top strategist resigns from DeSantis-backing super PAC with less than a month before Iowa caucuses
The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful less than one month before voting begins with Iowa’s kickoff caucuses.
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Cook County court clerk getting boost in reelection bid from her government employees
Since Iris Martinez became clerk, 52 circuit court clerk employees have contributed more than $45,000 to Martinez’s three campaign funds. Of those employees, 22 received promotions or significant raises in their clerk jobs just months — sometimes days — before or after making those political contributions.
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Latino Democrats shift from quiet concern to open opposition to Biden’s concessions in border talks
President Joe Biden is reaching for a border deal as part of its $110 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs.
Latino Democrats shift from quiet concern to open opposition to Biden’s concessions in border talks
Prominent Latinos in Congress looked on quietly, at first, privately raising concerns with the Biden administration over the direction of border security talks.
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City to remove West Loop homeless encampment in order to clean area
The encampment has sparked debate over safety concerns and unfair political dealing. Ald. Bill Conway called the cleanup "a big step forward."
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Jury awards $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani’s 2020 election lies
A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment.
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Ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s defense blasts FBI mole in closing arguments: ‘Why did we have to bring Danny Solis in here?’
Jurors hear from ex-Ald. Ed Burke's defense in closing arguments at his corruption trial Thursday, with lawyer calling prosecutors "desperate'
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Supreme Court declines to put hold on Illinois gun ban
For the second time in six months, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a court case challenging Illinois gun ban.
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Cook County mandates last-minute paid leave expansion
The changes replicate and slightly expand on the Jan. 1 state law, which will require most employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave per year.