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Why it’s so rare for Congress to expel a member
CNN via Yahoo News· 5 months agoIt almost seems to be harder to get kicked out of Congress than it is to get elected in the first place. There’s been no shortage of scoundrels elected...
With another son of Rev. Jesse Jackson likely headed to Congress, a storied and complicated...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJonathan Jackson is poised to head to Congress, the latest chapter in his family’s long, sometimes rocky political history in Chicago. Emerging from a field of 17 Democrats in Tuesday’s primary ...
US Rep. Robin Kelly wins sixth term in office over GOP challenger Tom Lynch
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Associated Press has declared Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly the winner of the 2nd Congressional District race. Kelly, of Matteson, has held the 2nd District seat since 2013, ...
As U.S. Rep. Danny Davis seeks 15th term, opponents argue it’s time to move on
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 months agoCity Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin stood with U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries two years ago when the...
Congressional races: Jesse Jackson’s son clinches nomination, Delia Ramirez wins and Danny Davis...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJonathan Jackson, son of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, emerged at the top of a pack of...
Does the US prosecute more Republicans or Democrats? Here’s some data
CNN via Yahoo News· 8 months agoDemocratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted for the second time in 10 years on bribery and corruption...
Jonathan Jackson, son of Jesse Jackson Sr., wins Illinois Democratic primary for House seat
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJonathan Jackson, the son of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., came out victorious in a...
Lawyer says FBI agent's retirement had nothing to do with Hunter Biden investigation
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAn FBI agent’s retirement was unrelated to politicized comments he made on social media or his...
In race to replace US Rep. Bobby Rush, candidates try to break through the clutter in densely...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSpend any time these days in Illinois’ expansive 1st Congressional District and you’re liable to bump into a candidate trying to succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush for the historic seat. A total of ...
Today in History: November 21, deadly Las Vegas hotel fire
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoToday in History Today is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2022. There are 40 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 21, 1980, 87 people died in a fire at the MGM Grand ...