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Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

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Gavin Newsom Warns 'Anyone' Considering Helping Trump Interfere in Elections or Counting: 'You Will Be Prosecuted'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned that anyone who attempts to interfere with the state’s elections could face prosecution as he announced plans for legislation to protect ballots before election results are officially certified.

Benzinga

Trump Is 'Suffering From Dementia,' Says JB Pritzker; White House Fires Back: President's Health 'Remains Exceptional'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) intensified criticism of President Donald Trump during an interview, saying he believes the president is showing signs of "dementia" while pointing to changes in his speech and behavior over time.

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Three arrested after news crew attacked while filming a report at Chicago’s planetarium

One suspect smashed the CBS News photographer’s camera, and another used a traffic cone to shatter the windshield of the news broadcast van before fleeing

The Independent UK

The Mob Used To Run Sports Betting. Now DraftKings and FanDuel Do.

How sports betting moved online and started a debate about its benefits and negatives.

Reason

Despite deadly weekend Chicago crime numbers show major progress

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The Independent UK

Trump bashes Chicago over surge in shootings and spars with Illinois Gov. Pritzker. So how dangerous is the Windy City?

IN FOCUS: Donald Trump has long targeted Chicago crime rate in his posts. But, just how bad is it in the Windy City? Bruce Golding digs into the data to find out

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Pritzker rejects Trump’s call for federal help in Chicago crime crackdown

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Trump says he can ‘fix’ Chicago crime with DC-style crackdown after weekend of violence

President Donald Trump urges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to request federal support to tackle urban crime but has been rebuffed so far and told to spend less time on social media

The Independent UK

Chicago violence surge sparks Trump demand for immediate federal takeover

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The Independent UK

At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops

The Guardian - US

Trump takes aim at Chicago leaders after deadly weekend leaves city shaken

Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening

The Independent UK

What is Project 2029? The Democratic Plan to Prosecute Trump Officials That's Already Shaping the 2028 Race

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has turned Project 2029 into a Democratic plan to prosecute Trump officials, raising the political stakes for the 2028 race.

International Business Times UK

Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media

A lack of comprehension and sloppy language make a mess of a new tax scheme.

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New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason Why

Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.

The Independent UK

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature

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Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

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Canada pushes for renewal of free trade agreement with US and Mexico

This significant push coincides with Trump's renewed discussions about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state

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Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.

A new Bears stadium and Gov. J.B. Pritzker himself stand to gain if the legislation passes.

The Economic Times

After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

The Guardian - US

A ‘tax-the-rich’ billionaire candidate? Democrats are intrigued

Tom Steyer has built his campaign for governor of California around affordability – he’s not the only Democrat testing the party’s appetite for a populist from the 1%

The Texas Tribune

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

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‘Brutally out of touch’: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches a road trip reality show while gas hits $4.50 a gallon

Turned out to be a PR disaster.

Reason

Republicans Fumble Away Fiscal Conservatism in Stadium Subsidy Projects

Small-government conservatives are tripping over themselves to give millions of taxpayer dollars to billionaires.

Latin Times

Illinois Bars State Workers From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets and Limits Use of AI

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has moved to restrict two fast-growing technologies inside state government, signing an executive order barring state employees from using nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets while state agencies implement rules requiring oversight, disclosure, and human review for artificial intelligence systems.

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