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Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

CHICAGO — Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. fell short in his attempt to return to Congress on Tuesday, after resigning more than a decade ago amid a federal...

Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat

Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.

As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election

Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem House bid

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for an Illinois congressional seat, defeating Jesse Jackson Jr. and Robert Peters in a competitive race.

Trump’s global endeavors upend the world of impotent elites — and there’s no going back

At the start of his second term, President Trump surveyed the slowly rotting swamp...

Washington Times Weekly: China’s pressure campaign meets Trump’s Iran gambit

I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and take a look at their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me is National Security Correspondent Bill Gertz.

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers as Valerie Jarrett earns $740K

Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as $850M Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1B economic impact for South Side.

The Postmodern Jurisprudence of Lawrence VanDyke

The Ninth Circuit judge has embraced the fact that an opinion as opinion can have meaning beyond the arguments it presents.

‘Do not bring your politics’: Obama ignores Jackson family’s wishes at memorial

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson produced the unexpected: a public split between two of Chicago's most prominent Democratic figures.

President Trump says Iran is “totally defeated,” calling out “fake news”

President Trump declared Iran "totally defeated" just two weeks into the conflict with the Middle Eastern country.

North Korea test-fires 10 missiles as South Korea, U.S. stage war games

North Korea test-fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Saturday, five days after South Korea and its U.S. allies kicked off their annual spring war games.

Michael Cohen joins Lara Trump podcast to defend former boss against Epstein ties

Michael Cohen is back in President Trump's corner, defending him against unsubstantiated claims that he is implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

U.S. judge pauses termination of deportation protections for some Somali immigrants

A U.S. court ruling in Massachusetts Friday temporarily paused the looming termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Somalia.

In race for Georgia governor, Burt Jones was inevitable GOP nom until Rick Jackson showed up

Burt Jones seemed like the inevitable Republican nominee for governor in Georgia.

2028 Dem veteran? Uncle Sam wants you.

In the 15 days since President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury on Iran, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is approaching nearly a dozen media...

Virginia Democrats dig in on DHS funding line despite ISIS-linked shooting at ODU, illegal immigrant murder

Virginia Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine oppose DHS funding without reforms, despite a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University involving suspect with ISIS links.

Ex-Dem senator admits to affair with former bodyguard in explosive court filing: ‘Romantic and Intimate’

Sinema, the former Arizona senator, outlined details of the affair in a new court filing seeking to dismiss an 'alienation of affection' lawsuit filed by her bodyguard's estranged wife.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—March 14

2011—Elevated by President Obama to the Ninth Circuit two months earlier, Mary H. Murguia still has damage to carry out as a federal district...

Jihad in America: The Michigan Attack

This isn’t just about opposition to Israel.

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