Congress

Donna Miller Wins Democratic Primary for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District

Miller, a former Planned Parenthood board member, defeated former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and state Sen. Robert Peters in the Democratic primary, raising $1.9 million for her campaign.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Holds Pennsylvania State House Seat in Special Election

Republican Andrea Verobish defeats Democrat Caleb McCoy in the 79th District, maintaining Republican control of a seat that has been held by the party since 1979.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Polls Close in Illinois Primary; Senate Takes Up SAVE America Act as Trump Pressures NATO on Iran

Illinois voters decide who will succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin as the Senate considers Trump's SAVE America Act amid Republican divisions.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ossoff Blames Republicans for Unpaid TSA Workers Amid Partial DHS Shutdown

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reports 2-hour average wait times as 300+ TSA employees quit during the 32-day funding lapse.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Mullin Faces Confirmation Hearing to Lead Department of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator nominated by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as DHS faces questions about recent turmoil, immigration enforcement and financial disclosures.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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4 Sneaky Ways GOP Senators Will Try to Block Voting Protections This Week

The SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID, faces a potential 60-vote hurdle in the Senate.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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Illinois Voters Pick New Generation of Democrats for House, Senate After Near-Record Retirements

Six open seats in Illinois Congress trigger competitive primaries with heavy spending from AIPAC, crypto PACs and Gov. Pritzker's super PAC.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Most Americans Support Requiring Photo ID to Vote as Democrats Oppose SAVE America Act

Pew poll shows 83% favor voter ID requirement, including 71% of Democrats, as Republicans push sweeping election overhaul bill

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate to Take up Republican Voting Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship for New Voters

The SAVE America Act would require passport or birth certificate for voter registration, extend ID requirements to all states, and mandate data sharing with DHS.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

President Trump announced the diagnosis Monday, making Wiles the first chief of staff to undergo cancer treatment while serving in the role.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read