Politics

“For a president who claims to be for law and order, it’s clear that is not a priority unless it benefits him,” Miller said. #capitol #insurrection #trump

She warned that allowing such actions to go unchecked could set a precedent for further military interventions driven by economic interests rather than national security. #trump #venezuela #congress

The event is being organized by Demi Palecek, a Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 13th District, who said the goal is to bridge the gap between online political engagement and on-the-ground organizing. #politics #progressiveinfluencers #event

Krishnamoorthi said Affordable Care Act premiums would double if Congress doesn’t act. #senate #taxcredits

“This is about oil — not drugs or America’s safety,” Preston said, pointing to Trump’s remarks suggesting the United States would be responsible for rebuilding Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and helping to run the country. #trump #venezuela

“We both realized that the president’s order was a slap in the face to public servants who deserve to have their voices heard. It cut right at the fundamental right for workers to organize for fair wages and safe working conditions.” #vote #senate #workers

“These improvements are strengthening the Clerk’s Office today and laying the foundation for better service for years to come.” #cookcounty #elections

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

The bill allows asylum seekers and people from countries with documented human-rights abuses to qualify, an expansion he calls a “backdoor” increase in taxpayer-funded coverage as border encounters rise and many asylum claims are denied. #medicaid #health

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t