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US Rep. Sean Casten, others evacuated from DNC headquarters during protest calling for Gaza cease-fire

Democratic members of Congress were attending a reception at party headquarters on Capitol Hill when demonstrators surrounded the building.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Teachers deserve higher tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat, and Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett have introduced legislation to increase the amount educators can deduct from $250 to $1,000.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Could Trump become the next speaker of the House?

Donald Trump has revelled in the calls for him to become the next speaker of the House

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

How Patrick McHenry went from partisan ‘attack dog’ to holding the House’s fate

Once “a pain in the neck” to Democrats, McHenry earned their respect. Now the North Carolina Republican is acting as speaker pro tempore.

Roll Call · Oct 4, 2023

Trump claims ‘lots of people’ have asked him to run for speaker

‘We have some great people in the Republican Party that could do a great job as speaker,’ Trump says in Manhattan courthouse

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

MTG's Trump speaker push has big problem

Far-right lawmakers want ex-president to replace Kevin McCarthy — but there are major issues with that idea

Salon · Oct 4, 2023

House Republicans consider next ESG actions

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Sep 12, 2023

1 killed and at least 22 injured in shooting at a strip mall near Chicago, officials say

One person was killed and at least 22 injured in a mass shooting near Willowbrook in southeast DuPage County early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2023

Debt ceiling vote: takeaways and how the Illinois congressional delegation voted

When Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., was sure there were enough votes to pass the debt ceiling measure, she voted no. But if her vote was needed, she would have been a yes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2023