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Senate Democrats call for conditions on US aid to Israel two months into war with Hamas

Republicans blocked a vote on a $110.5bn supplemental bill that would have included aid not just to Israel but also to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Chicago’s Union Station to get $93 million for upgrades

The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress must protect our privacy rights by stopping ‘warrantless surveillance’

Law enforcement routinely circumvents laws meant to protect privacy, by purchasing peoples’ personal information via data brokers. Sen. Dick Durbin should do more to stop it, the head of Lucy Parsons Lab writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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US ethics groups hail Senate subpoenas for Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow

Watchdogs applaud after Democrats vote to summon key rightwing duo to answer questions amid supreme court ethics row

The Guardian - US

Senate Judiciary authorises subpoenas of conservative activists in Supreme Court ethics probe

Thursday’s contentious hearing ended in an entirely Democratic vote after Republican members of the committee walked out

The Independent UK

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz walk out of U.S. Senate hearing as Democrats vote on Harlan Crow subpoena

The Texas Republicans opposed subpoenaing conservative donor Crow over his ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, casting it as a partisan attack.

The Texas Tribune

GOP senators cry foul as Durbin disallows more debate on two committee votes - Roll Call

Republicans erupted at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday after Chair Richard J. Durbin blocked them from speaking on nominations.

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Muslim Americans increase advocacy in Senate as Gaza war takes its toll

Some senators have yet to reach out to Muslim advocacy groups, but many are hearing the concerns about the carnage in Gaza, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Postal police would return to the street to help stamp out mail carrier assaults under new bill in Congress

For years, postal police patrolled the streets alongside letter carriers, protecting them and making arrests. But since 2020, postal police have been confined to USPS property as the number of thefts and attacks have risen.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago area reacts to Israel-Hamas four-day truce, hostage release

Some called it “good news” that the warring parties agreed to release 50 Israeli hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Others were grateful that more humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times

Second US senator comes out in support of Gaza ceasefire

Some 40 members of the House have also called for a ceasefire

The Independent UK

SCOTUS plays dumb about the public's ire

It's not just the useless "code of ethics" — the Dobbs decision revealed the real life impact of an imperious court

Salon

Sister Jean’s latest fan? President Biden — he sent flowers during Chicago visit

Along with the bouquet of flowers, the president sent a note to the 104-year-old Loyola icon during his visit last week: “Dear Sister Jean, Thinking of you during my trip to Chicago today! Keep the Faith!”

Chicago Sun-Times

The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement

The new rules leave compliance up to each justice. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor have been under scrutiny for gifts, benefits, travel received from outside sources.

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The Independent UK

We asked every US Senator for their position on a ceasefire in Gaza. Here’s what they said

The UN has called Gaza a ‘graveyard for children,’ but only one US senator supports a ceasefire

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'Unfair' And 'Deceptive' Frequent Flyer Practices Targeted By Senators

"Unfair" and "deceptive" practices are plaguing frequent flyer and airline loyalty programs, two senators say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois innovators help improve lives of those in need abroad

Illinoisans have pioneered low-cost, basic interventions with huge returns in fostering a better quality of life in some of the poorest parts of the world, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin writes.

The Guardian - US

Rashida Tlaib claims in video that Biden supports Palestinian genocide

Michigan Democrat is only Palestinian American in Congress and warns Biden voters ‘will remember in 2024’

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The Guardian - US

Democrats grow nervous over Israel’s conduct in Gaza as Senate leader vows not to consider House security bill – as it happened

Republican-passed bill also faces Biden veto threat as more Democrats call for ceasefire

Chicago Sun-Times

As Israel-Hamas war continues, the terms ‘cease-fire’ and ‘pause’ have come up. They’re not the same

John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, revealed that President Joe Biden helped work out a pause to clear the way for Hamas to release two Evanston women held hostage, Judy Raanan and her daughter, Natalie.

The Guardian - US

Democrats plan to subpoena Leonard Leo over perks to supreme court justices

Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow will also be subpoenaed over roles in paying for gifts for Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito

Salon

Weathy friend forgave $267K Thomas loan

"Thomas takes cash while crushing your freedoms. He's corrupt as hell," Democratic lawmaker says

Chicago Sun-Times

Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years

If approved by a judge, the settlement would bar the ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on illegal immigration under which the Trump administration separated thousands of families.

Chicago Sun-Times

J.D. Vance has a plan to undermine everyone’s safety

In effect, Ohio’s Sen. Vance, by blocking the appointment of April Perry to be U.S. attorney based in Chicago, is helping the kinds of dangerous criminals the Justice Department chases.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator rebuffs Sen. Dick Durbin’s 4th bid to confirm Chicago federal prosecutor

Offering shifting stories, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio is blocking the confirmation of April Perry and Rebecca Lutzko, tapped to be the U.S. attorneys in Chicago and Cleveland.

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