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Politico

‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary

Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.

16 hours ago

Politico

‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary

Politico

AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois

In its first midterms test, the powerful pro-Israel group backed two victors but failed to secure its preferred outcome in the two districts where it spent the most.

1 day ago

Politico

AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois

Politico

Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won with the help of outside spending — much of it from Gov. JB Pritzker.

1 day ago

Politico

Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Politico

AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

The suburban Chicago mayor, who has criticized Israel, will succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

1 day ago

Politico

AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

Politico

AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois

The former representative is poised to return to Congress after defeating more progressive candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th district.

1 day ago

Politico

AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois

Politico

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

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller defeated the former lawmaker in his attempt to return to Congress after more than a decade.

1 day ago

Politico

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

Politico

5 things to watch in Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

Tensions over AIPAC’s influence in the Democratic Party, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s fundraising power and generational fights will be in the spotlight.

2 days ago

Politico

5 things to watch in Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

Politico

AIPAC makes a $22M gamble in Illinois

The group has taken a sharp tactical shift in several House races as it weathers Democrats’ souring views of Israel — and of AIPAC itself.

2 days ago

Politico

AIPAC makes a $22M gamble in Illinois

LA Times

Israel kills Iran's spy chief; Gabbard says government is 'intact but largely degraded'

Trump floated the prospect of a decisive military endgame against Iran: 'I wonder what would happen if we "finished off" what's left of [Iran].'

1 day ago

Israel kills Iran's spy chief; Gabbard says government is 'intact but largely degraded'

ABC

WATCH: Oil and gas prices surge as Iran escalates strikes on Gulf refineries

Iranian attacks on significant energy infrastructure and refineries in several Gulf countries pushed oil and gas prices higher in volatile trading on Thursday.

5 hours ago

WATCH: Oil and gas prices surge as Iran escalates strikes on Gulf refineries

NBC

Father of service member killed in Iran war said he never told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump have said the families of service members who died in the Iran war told them to finish the job.

1 hour ago

Father of service member killed in Iran war said he never told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job

NBC

Justice Department seizes domains linked to Iran hacker group

The Justice Department has seized four internet domains linked to Iran, including one used by a hacker group that claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a U.S. medical tech company.

1 hour ago

Justice Department seizes domains linked to Iran hacker group

NBC

Videos show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses

An NBC News analysis of 30 videos and satellite images shows Iranian drones are presenting a new type of struggle for the U.S. and its allies.

2 days ago

Videos show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses

NBC

Iran's retaliation is forcing Gulf nations into a stark choice: Stay out or join the fight

As Gulf state leaders gathered in a Riyadh hotel this week to discuss the growing Middle East war, strikes from Tehran blasted outside.

3 hours ago

Iran's retaliation is forcing Gulf nations into a stark choice: Stay out or join the fight

NBC

Elizabeth Warren jumps into Democratic primary battles across the country

Sen. Elizabeth Warren took sides in two competitive Senate primaries on Thursday, part of a broadening play to reshape her party in a handful of important races — and push back on party leaders in one of the most critical battleground campaigns of 2026

1 hour ago

Elizabeth Warren jumps into Democratic primary battles across the country

NY Times

Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.

After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.

2 hours ago

Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.

NY Times

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.

1 hour ago

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

LA Times

Arellano: And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured. What's next?

Much of the Latino civil rights, political and educational ecosystem will have to grapple with why they held up Cesar Chavez as a paragon of virtue for too long above others just as deserving and, as it turns out, nowhere near as compromised.

1 day ago

Arellano: And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured. What's next?

LA Times

'Profoundly shocking' allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement

Celebrations of farmworker leader Cesar Chavez are being canceled nationwide as the UFW confronts allegations of sexual misconduct with women and minors.

2 days ago

'Profoundly shocking' allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement