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Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump
Standing outside the Bright Star Church amid a backdrop of supporters in her native Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s ...
Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk
Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.
Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily has experience as a business ...
Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he’s retiring after five terms: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’
The 80-year-old added that “a strong Democratic bench” would be “ready to serve” in his place — without naming any immediate ...
Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot
Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...
Senate Democrats seeking to block confirmation of prosecutor who championed Jan. 6 defendants
Ed Martin is a longtime Trump loyalist, a figure in the 2020 Stop the Steal movement, served as a defense attorney in U.S.
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Gov. JB Pritzker endorses Juliana Stratton for United States Senate
(WAND) - Governor JB Pritzker endorsed his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, for the U.S. Senate on Friday. Pritzker ...
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker endorses Juliana Stratton For US Senate
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Juliana Stratton’s campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate during ...
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Texas Senate considers whether college students without legal status in U.S. should receive financial aid
State Sen. Mayes Middleton, the Galveston Republican who authored Senate Bill 1798, says it would amend state law so that ...
Senate passes resolution establishing National Park Week
The United States Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) and other colleagues to secure April 19-27 as National Park Week. According ...