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Neighborhood pride competes with gentrification fears for residents coping with Obama Center traffic woes in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood

CHICAGO — When the road construction around the coming Obama Presidential Center kicked into a new phase last month, South Shore resident Jane Carson said she took the longer bus rides home in stride because she knew it was for the greater good: a grand community space dedicated to the…

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congress faces another bumpy ride

“We have fired Nancy Pelosi,” tweeted House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California a day after his party narrowly won back control of the House.

Chicago Tribune

Jordan smear campaign against Jack Smith

Jordan is already planning to investigate the DOJ prosecutor investigating Trump

Salon

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Obama to campaign for Warnock on Dec. 1 before Ga. runoff

Former President Barack Obama will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker

The Independent UK

After another missed majority, McConnell stares into more conflict with Trump, conservatives

WASHINGTON — The last time Mitch McConnell wrestled back a Republican Senate majority was in 2014, when the GOP picked up a modern record of nine seats during the second midterm of Barack Obama’s presidency.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

With Philippines visit VP Harris seeks to reset relations

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Philippines on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving ties with the former U.S. colony, an Asian ally that is central to U.S. efforts to counter China's increasingly assertive policies towards Taiwan.

Reuters

Pelosi shattered the marble ceiling and leaves a historic leadership legacy

Nancy Pelosi led highly pivotal moments in recent U.S. political history. Here, a look at Pelosi's career and its impact on that history.

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House GOP pushes Hunter Biden probe despite thin majority

Even with their threadbare House majority, Republicans doubled down this week on using their new power to investigate the Biden administration and in particular the president’s son

The Independent UK

How Karen Bass prevailed against Rick Caruso’s $100 million LA mayoral campaign

LOS ANGELES — As autumn settled over Los Angeles, Rep. Karen Bass suddenly found herself in a tight race with developer Rick Caruso.

Los Angeles Times

At Manny’s, corned beef on rye’s price is up, but, like many restaurants, deli’s still struggling amid high inflation

Higher costs are pummeling restaurants. Many have cut hours and portions and raised prices. Lou Malnati’s Pizza raised prices 8% across the board — more in a year “than ever in our history.”

Chicago Sun-Times

US politics: midterm elections have handed Joe Biden a divided Congress – history tells us that's bad for good government

Contrary to the expectations of many observers, the “red wave” stopped at the House of Representatives and only delivered the Republican Party a small majority. The Senate, though, will remain under Democrat control. So the US Congress will be divided until the 2024 election and the Biden administration no longer…

The Conversation

Nancy Pelosi was the key Democratic messenger of her generation – passing the torch will empower younger leadership

The announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will not run for another senior post opens the door for a new generation of national leaders in the Democratic Party.

The Conversation

He was a young tech entrepreneur, and Kanye West wanted to partner with him. What could go wrong?

Alex Klein's tech inventions have passed through the hands of some of the most powerful people in government, music and business. Barack Obama, Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella, former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have all touted the 32-year-old Londoner's music-creation devices,…

Los Angeles Times

Michelle Obama says America ‘wasn’t ready’ for her natural hair

‘They tripped out when Barack wore a tan suit’

The Independent UK

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Michelle Obama, in new book, dishes about daughters Sasha and Malia and their life as roommates in L.A.

The biggest reveal in ‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times’ is that Malia, 24, and Sasha, 21, are living together in Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama warns that democracy is ‘currently under assault’ across globe

‘We see it in the escalating polarization and disinformation that’s so evident in recent elections, whether it’s in Brazil, the Philippines, Italy, Sweden – right here in the United States’

AFP

Nancy Pelosi -- master tactician who confronted Trump

Washington (AFP) - When Nancy Pelosi stunned the world by ripping up Donald Trump's speech to Congress in 2020, the veteran lawmaker cemented the no-nonsense leadership style that made her perhaps the most effective US House speaker in history.

The Conversation

How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law

While public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.

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The Independent UK

‘In a room of men’: Inspiring photo of Pelosi goes viral as she calls for more women in power after departure

Nancy Pelosi, 82, announced her departure as leader of the House Democrats on Thursday

WEKU

Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

The Guardian - US

Pelosi to depart as top House Democrat to make way for ‘new generation’

Outgoing speaker, 82, who has led House Democrats for two decades, makes announcement after Republicans win control of chamber

The Independent UK

Pelosi takes subtle dig at Donald Trump in leadership farewell speech

‘I have enjoyed working with three presidents,’ Pelosi says, naming only George Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi: The most powerful woman in American politics. Period.

As outgoing House speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals her political future, Andrew Feinberg looks back on her legacy

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi exits Democratic leadership after losing House: ‘We must move boldly into the future’

‘Speaker Pelosi has been overwhelmed by calls from colleagues, friends and supporters,’ deputy chief of staff says

The Guardian - US

Michelle Obama says Americans ‘weren’t ready’ for her natural hair

Former first lady said she decided to straighten her hair as Americans were ‘just getting adjusted’ to a Black first family

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