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Fox News’ Laura Ingraham insists that calling ICE agents ‘thugs’ is ‘borderline illegal’

‘I think there has to be accountability here. If there is not accountability, this will continue to happen, and lives will be lost,’ Laura Ingraham said Thursday night.

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Members search for end to House censure battle - Roll Call

After a week of censure threats, many are grumbling about wasted time and an endless cycle of revenge. But that cycle could be hard to break.

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House votes to disapprove of Chuy García’s retirement moves - Roll Call

Led by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez, D-Wash., it was an unusual push by a Democrat to ding a member of her own party.

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In the Spotlight: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez - Roll Call

In a statement, Gluesenkamp Pérez accused lawmakers of being more concerned with scoring partisan points than with helping constituents.

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Rep. Chuy Garcia confirms he will not seek reelection - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek reelection next year in Illinois.

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Fear and loathing on the marathon trail: Tensions high as thousands of runners flock to Chicago race with ICE roving streets

The marathon is taking place as President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ floods city with immigration enforcement agents

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DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities - Roll Call

The Department of Homeland Security has placed new limits on lawmakers seeking to visit and inspect immigration detention facilities.

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Democrats claim Trump’s travel ban is just a distraction so his spending bill can get through Congress

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said it was ‘not a coincidence’ that President Donald Trump announced the travel ban as his spending bill is being debated in the Senate

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Dad of DC shooting suspect attended Trump’s address to Congress in March as guest of a Democratic congressman

Eric Rodriguez, father of double murder suspect Elias Rodriguez, attended Donald Trump’s Joint Speech to Congress at invitation of Illinois representative

The Independent UK

Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees - Roll Call

Critics say the changes in the budget plan will put that immigration system out of reach for many migrants and others seeking to help them.

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‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker

Critics say the decision excludes Palestinians from the ‘big tent’ coalition Democrats say they are building.

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Nine takeaways from California, Illinois and Ohio elections - Roll Call

A Senate race that made Trump and Schumer happy, a House race that didn't go Matt Gaetz's way, and when being 82 didn't matter to voters.

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Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Chicago Sun-Times

No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

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In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’

Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.

Chicago Sun-Times

Antisemitic messages left on parked cars in Jefferson Park, near residences in suburbs

Officers are investigating incidents reported in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue and in suburban La Grange Park and Elmhurst.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ald. Ray Lopez running for Congress against Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia

Ray Lopez, representing the 15th Ward on the Chicago City Council, plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the 4th Congressional District’s Democratic primary election in March.

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia, Quigley, Ramirez to visit New York, meet with Mayor Adams to discuss migrant crisis

Chicago Democratic Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez and Mike Quigley hit New York Friday with other House members to tour facilities helping new arrivals

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Backstory: Rep. Jayapal’s slam on Israel came as she tried to take heat off Rep. Schakowsky at Netroots Nation conference in Chicago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal set off an uproar when she said that Israel is a ‘racist nation,’ speaking to try to take heat off Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters at last week’s Netroots Nation convention.

Chicago Tribune

As asylum-seekers struggle while waiting for work permits, Chicago businesses can’t fill jobs

Huberth Espinoza, 65, sat on a bench outside the 5th District police station in Pullman on a Wednesday in late June, waiting to be picked up for work.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago Tribune

How Black labor leaders propelled Brandon Johnson to the Chicago mayor’s office

CHICAGO — One warm evening last July, SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer got a call out of the blue from Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who wanted to meet.

Chicago Sun-Times

By the numbers: How Johnson won the mayor’s race

Sizable runoff wins in majority-Black precincts allowed Brandon Johnson to erase a 60,000-plus vote deficit from the February general election.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot administration quietly re-upped ShotSpotter contract Johnson has vowed to cancel

A ShotSpotter spokeswoman said the multi-million-dollar deal was extended in October, the same month Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson declared his candidacy.

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