Opinion & Comment
Comment: Shock & Aw Shucks. Part One.
The first in a multi-part reflection upon the last 20 years of American foreign policy, as told by a man who wasn't there.
U.S. Politics
United States Politics from the Chicago Journal.
World News
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 13 US Troops
The blasts came hours after Western officials warned of a major attack, urging people to leave the airport. But that advice went largely unheeded by Afghans desperate to escape the country.
Politics
The Illinois Service Men and Women Killed in Afghanistan
No comment. No politics. Just names.
Politics
Who in Adam Kinzinger's 16th District is Donating to Adam Kinzinger?
His finances dwarf all potential challengers, but we wanted to find out who is donating to his reelection campaign from his own 16th District.
U.S. Politics
Full Transcript from President Joe Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Approaching his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden addressed the joint session of Congress for the first time.
News
Jury Delivers Verdict in Officer Derek Chauvin Trial
The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, touched off international protests.
Politics
Opinion: Who is Advising Adam Kinzinger?
Someone needs to tell the truth, all right. Adam, what were you thinking?
Politics
The Presidential Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as 46th President of the United States
Full transcript of President Biden's Inaugural Address.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump's Acceptance Speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention
President Donald Trump's remarks as prepared for delivery on the fourth and final night of the Republican convention, accepting his party's nomination for President.
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Joe Biden's Acceptance Speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden's speech to the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
U.S. Politics
2020 State of the Union Address
8:04 p.m. CST THE PRESIDENT Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are