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Lynn Sweet

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Lynn Sweet is a columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times. Was columnist at the late PoliticsDaily.

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Allowed on the #sanctuary city hearing for the day to ask questions.. Illinois Reps. Danny Davis, a Democrat and Darin LaHood, a Republican

Allowed on the #sanctuary city hearing for the day to ask questions.. Illinois Reps. Danny Davis, a Democrat and Darin LaHood, a Republican
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Illinois Republican Darin LaHood previews the questions he will have for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Sanctuary city hearing..

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My take on the GOP-led House Oversight hearing grilling 4 Dem sanctuary city mayors: Chicago's Brandon Johnson escaped unscathed....chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/202…

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From White House: "Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on March 27, 2025...with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race. ."

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Yes! Just in - "AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists"

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Giant Dem Illinois Senate primary brewing now that Neil Durbin today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.

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Big week for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL. After announcing won't seek re-election, heading to Vatican for Pope Francis funeral, per Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine, leading Senate delegation. Also w Sens. Mike Rounds, R-SD, Edward Markey D-MA, and Eric Schmitt R-MO.

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Breaking: Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsing Juliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. JB Pritzker backed his Lt.Gov for Senator Dick Durbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., just told supporters she will not seek another term, creating a rarely open spot in the Illinois 9th District.

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Trump slamming Obama Presidential Center high construction costs now at session with Canada PM calling the project a disaster. FYI..The center, being built in Chicago, contrary to what Trump said, will NOT house a presidential library.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi jumps in Illinois Senate race…joins Rep. Robin Kelly and Lt.Gov Juliana Stratton in Dem primary for Sen. Dick Durbin seat.

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Terrific profile of the new Chicago pope Leo XIV by @suntimes ace Lauren FitzPatrick.bsky.social. Deep dive into his roots - from Dolton, a south suburb of Chicago to the Vatican. bit.ly/4m8tvxI

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