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Exclusive: Mayor Johnson addresses criticism of London trip, emphasizes investments
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed criticism of his recent London trip, emphasizing its role in securing investments for the city.
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‘You've been wrong all your life': Trump slams interviewer at Economic Club of Chicago
Former President Donald Trump spoke at an event for the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday. During the interview, Trump slammed the interviewer, Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, and the Wall Street Journal, saying, “You’ve been wrong all your life.”
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Will celebrity endorsements affect the 2024 election results?
From New York City to Hollywood, celebrities are often asked to use their influence for political campaigns. But can they affect election outcomes?
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A look at key takeaways in politics this week
As the general election continues to shift closer, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern offers some key takeaways in politics for the week of Oct. 7-11.
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Can the next president lower your grocery bill? Do celebrity endorsements matter? | The Brief
From rising grocery prices to the influence of celebrities in politics, this week’s episode of “The Brief” dives deep into the issues shaping the 2024 presidential race.
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The threat of election chaos looms as the Supreme Court returns to action
The new Supreme Court term starts Monday with new cases on the docket and the possibility that emergency election-related cases could arise in the coming weeks.
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Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calls Donald Trump ‘dangerous'
Bruce Springsteen is endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The music superstar revealed his 2024 election choice in a lengthy social media video on Oct. 3, sharing why he backs the democratic candidate and her running mate, Tim Walz.
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‘I don't do raggedy': Brandon Johnson deflects CPS CEO Pedro Martinez resignation talk
During a media Q&A Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson refused to comment on whether he asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign, calling personnel discussions “raggedy.” Johnson emphasized his focus on transforming public education, stating that he was elected to fight for families like his own.
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How your state's minimum wage stacks up… with Oreos
Minimum wage laws vary across the U.S., but how far does one hour of work actually get you? We break it down by Oreos … how many Oreos you can buy with your state’s minimum wage.
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Sarah McBride's historic run for Congress was decades in the making
If she wins Delaware’s only House seat in November, the Democrat is poised to become the country’s first openly transgender member of Congress.
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Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November.
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Biden: The Secret Service ‘needs more help'
President Joe Biden said he was thankful former President Donald Trump was OK, but said the Secret Service needs more help and that Congress should look into their needs.
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Young women are more liberal than they've been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds
Young women are more liberal than they have been in decades, according to a Gallup analysis of more than 20 years of polling data.
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Trump, Harris propose different visions for America during presidential debate
During their closing statements, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump closed Tuesday’s debate with differing messages on the future of America.
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Harris, Trump shake hands during presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump shook hands to kick off Tuesday’s debate after Harris walked across the stage and extended her hand.
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu saves man who was choking at lobster roll eating competition
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu helped a contestant choking on a lobster roll at a seafood festival eating contest on Sunday.
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Can political rallies use music without the artist's permission?
Joel Sawyer, a former executive director for the South Carolina Republican Party, and Kenneth Freundlich, a copyright specialist explain how music works in political rallies.
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White House reaches deal to cut prices of several Medicare drugs
The Biden administration is taking a victory lap after federal officials inked deals with drug companies to lower the price for 10 of Medicare’s most popular and costliest drugs. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Harris, Walz amp up excitement in Midwest ahead of DNC in Chicago
Donald Trump had put a similar emphasis on appealing to voters in Midwestern states with his choice of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick.
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Harris and Walz hold first rally as running mates
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made their first public appearance together at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.