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Schumer expected to visit Israel as Bibi faces criticism over judicial overhaul plan

Democrats in Congress are increasingly voicing their concerns over Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul plan.

Axios

US Senators: Netanyahu Has Put His Interests Above Israel's

After a series of statements by US administration spokespeople criticizing the Israeli government's policy to carry out a coup against the judiciary, more and more US lawmakers are speaking up and warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting his interest above Israel's. Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dick…

Asharq Al-Awsat

One of the deadliest federal prison units is closing

The Bureau of Prisons is shutting down a unit at its newest penitentiary in Illinois, following an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project that exposed it was rife with violence and abuse.

WEKU

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Social media's real crisis: Not Twitter

While House Republicans chase Twitter conspiracy theories, social media drives a serious mental health crisis

Salon

Get ethics on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court

With Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court at an all-time low, the nine justices in Washington ought to take a look at how Illinois does things.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area postal carriers ‘traumatized’ after recent armed robberies and other crimes, says head of union

CHICAGO — Mail carriers in the Chicago area are traumatized, fearing for their lives, following a string of armed robberies and thefts targeting postal workers in recent months, the head of the Chicago branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers told the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Message from Memphis: Policing is more than Black and white

Along with our heartfelt sympathies for their loss, we extend our gratitude and admiration to the family of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old father who died three days after a sickeningly savage police beating in Memphis on Jan. 7.

Chicago Tribune

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Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform

National outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely.

WEKU

Tyre Nichols’s death: seven officers have been removed from duty, police confirm

Two EMTs and a firefighter also fired as lawmakers call for meeting with president and investigation continues

The Guardian - US

Memphis pastor prays for continued peace after video release

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The Independent UK

Biden claims ‘no regrets’ but classified papers case could come back to bite him

While there are major differences between the president and Trump’s cases, the controversy arrives at a delicate time for Biden

The Guardian - US

Democrats sidestep on Kyrsten Sinema challenger as Republicans wish she’d join the GOP ranks

Ruben Gallego’s challenge to the incumbent independent senator has made Democrats uncomfortable, while Republicans wish Kyrsten Sinema would join their team

The Independent UK

Sen. Dick Durbin and committee grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift concert sales fiasco

Chicago Sun-Times

VIDEO FOR YOU: Minn., Ill. senators weigh in on Ticketmaster

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Martin Schram: 2 old guys can help Biden take the high road

Here at Washington’s ever-congested intersection of politics, policy and the news media, we have finally gotten some experienced help.

The Guardian - US

Four Oath Keepers found guilty of seditious conspiracy in latest January 6 convictions – as it happened

Verdict comes after group’s founder and co-defendant were also convicted of seditious conspiracy in November

The Independent UK

Top Democrats say Biden should be ‘embarrassed’ by classified documents case after more papers found

Senior Democrats are expressing criticism of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president

The Independent UK

Dems: Biden should be 'embarrassed' by classified docs case

Senior Democrats are expressing criticism of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president

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Biden takes bipartisan heat from lawmakers over latest classified docs

"It's unbelievable how this could happen. It's totally irresponsible," Sen. Joe Manchin said.

Tribune News Service

Analysis: Biden’s winning streak hit by classified documents probe

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden began the year with a surge of political momentum, propelled by better-than-expected midterm election results and Republican disarray.

Tribune News Service

Congress ramps up pressure to kick out Bolsonaro as US bides time

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats added to pressure on President Joe Biden to kick Jair Bolsonaro out of the country, even as U.S. officials stick to a wait-and-see approach in hopes that the former Brazilian president will make good on a promise to return home on his own.

Chicago Tribune

John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, stepping down, AG says

CHICAGO — After five years as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, John Lausch probably didn’t envision the news of his departure would come out like it did.

Chicago Sun-Times

At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Lynn Sweet was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. as he started his second term as the Senate Judiciary Committee chair on January 12, 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

Durbin pushing through historic diversity on federal bench

“I’m pretty proud of what we’ve been able to achieve,” said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who starts a second term as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee when the new 118th Congress kicks off on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacy

White’s life has also been shaped immeasurably by his race and by the racism of others. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin calls White a “legend in Illinois politics.”

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