Chicago businessman Kennedy enters Democratic race for Illinois governor
Chicago businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is joining the Democratic race for Illinois governor. He said Illinois needs fundamental change, urging a return to the American Dream and broad opportunity, after previously considering bids but not pursuing them. He has begun building staff ahead of the formal announcement.
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Gunmen kill 6 Red Cross staffers in Afghanistan
Six ICRC staffers were killed and two missing after a convoy was ambushed in northern Afghanistan. No group claimed responsibility. officials blamed Islamic State. The attack is the deadliest on the ICRC in Afghanistan.
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Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General After Debated Vote
The Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions as attorney general by a 52 to 47 vote along party lines amid sharp exchanges. Republican leaders rebuked Elizabeth Warren for remarks critical of Sessions, highlighting tensions over the administration's immigration policy and the independence of the Justice Department.
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Trump attacks Nordstrom over Ivanka line removal
President Trump criticized Nordstrom for dropping Ivanka Trump’s clothing line in a White House response that critics say blurs public office with family business. Nordstrom defended the decision citing weaker sales while Spicer called it a direct attack on policy.
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Standing Rock Sioux face long odds to halt Dakota Access pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe leaders said legal options may be exhausted after Energy Transfer Partners won federal permission to tunnel under the Missouri River. The Army Corps of Engineers issued the final permit following President Trump’s order to speed the project, with operations possibly starting by June.
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