Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.

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Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...
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Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump

Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...
The Guardian - 1d
‘The Interview’: Gov. Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight

The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand.
The New York Times - 9h
Doug Ford Re-elected as Ontario Premier in Vote Pitched as Fight Against Trump

His party, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, was projected to have won a majority, its third since 2018.
The New York Times - 1d
House Democrats join legal fight against Trump's efforts to dismantle consumer protection agency

House Democratic leaders are getting directly involved in one of the legal battles against the Trump administration, filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to block the dismantling ...
NBC News - 1d
Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools
ABC News - Feb. 19
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis

Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM ...
ABC News - Feb. 19
Is New York Winning the Fight Against Rats?

The city’s next phase of trash control begins next month, which invites the question: Is containerization working?
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Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight

The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
How Federal Employees Are Fighting Back Against Elon Musk

Some civil servants are using whatever levers they have to resist the orders of the world’s richest man, both in public and behind closed doors.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...
The Guardian - 3d
Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain hopes to banish negative thoughts from side England look to get back on track after opening defeat Jos Buttler goes into the crunch match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday ...
The Guardian - 4d
The Red Card Fighting Trump’s Deportation Agenda

The “red card” lists practical tips and legal rights for immigrants who might find themselves targeted by federal agents. It has received nine million orders since Donald Trump was elected. Miriam ...
The New York Times - 6d
Shutdown fight collides with GOP push for Trump priorities

The race to prevent a government shutdown next month is colliding with Republican efforts to enact President Trump’s tax and funding priorities. Congressional negotiators have been struggling for ...
The Hill - 3d
The Memo: Trump versus media fight intensifies

A fight over an inside-the-Beltway media tradition has become emblematic of a bigger battle between the Trump administration and the press. At issue is the makeup of the White House press pool, the ...
The Hill - 2d
Eye Opener: Trump, Maine Gov. Janet Mills have tense exchange over transgender athletes

President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills had a testy exchange Friday during his remarks to governors Friday over Trump's transgender sports ban. Meanwhile, a town in Brazil has declared a state ...
CBS News - Feb. 22
Nasser Hussain’s cricketing truth-bomb fights back against march of AI robots | Barney Ronay

The Sky Sports pundit deserves an award for his accurate assessment of India’s Champions Trophy gerrymandering. I believe the robots are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show ...
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Trump: Zelensky 'overplayed his hand'

President Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “overplayed his hand” in an explosive Oval Office meeting earlier in the day, and he signaled future U.S. support would be in ...
The Hill - 20h
Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.

President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...
The Hill - 5d
Democratic governors push back against Trump

With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...
CBS News - Feb. 20
What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?

Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.
The Hill - Feb. 21
Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin

The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.
BBC News - 5d
Dan Goldman looks to be 'the man in the arena' against Trump

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) wasn’t planning to run for Congress after his stint as the lead counsel on President Trump’s first impeachment. If anything, spending months as a staffer had discouraged ...
The Hill - 4d
Latest news on legal rulings against Trump administration

The Trump administration was dealt several legal blows in cases involving USAID, federal grants and the refugee programs targeted by the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
CBS News - 3d
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State

Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons
ABC News - 4d
Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well
ABC News - Feb. 19
‘Against everything this country stands for’: ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe takes his local anti-Maga protest national

The athlete hopes his arrest after excoriating the Maga movement in a city council meeting will inspire others to resist. Last week the former NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested at a city council ...
The Guardian - 3d
Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump

Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
Hochul ratchets up fight with Trump amid competitive reelection bid

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is under increasing political pressure as she faces a likely competitive reelection fight and legal battles with President Trump. Hochul’s approval rating has been ...
The Hill - 6d
Mulvaney says Trump, Musk 'itching for a fight' with courts on federal worker cuts

NewsNation contributor and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said President Trump and Elon Musk are itching for a fight with the courts over their cuts to the federal workforce. ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump administration ends funding for UN program fighting HIV/Aids

Peter Marocco sends letter to UNAids terminating US involvement in serious blow to live-saving health service. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has terminated its ...
The Guardian - 2d
Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds

Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...
The Hill - 1d
Sean Penn: Zelensky-Trump fight shouldn't eclipse Russia's crimes

“Remember where we really stand and what this is really about,” Sean Penn implored on Friday's "CUOMO."
The Hill - 6h
19 things Trump and his team did this week

In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.
BBC News - Feb. 22

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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Saturday that he’s running to be the next mayor of New York City.
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