Ed Burke, the longtime Chicago alderman and once one of the most powerful Democrats in Illinois, was convicted on 13 corruption charges on Thursday. Summary Ed Burke, the longtime Chicago alderman and once one of the most powerful Democrats in Illinois, was convicted on 13 corruption charges on Thursday, bringing the career politician’s 54-year career to an ignominious end. Burke, the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, now becomes the 38th alderman convicted of a crime since 1968. Burke faces a …
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A pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving six Capitol Police officers injured. Summary A pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of the headquarters of the Democratic …
Two days after yanking a fire alarm while House Democrats were trying to delay a vote to avert a government shutdown, Rep. Jamaal Bowman had to backtrack after his office circulated talking points calling Republicans “Nazis.” …
Sen. Robert Menendez pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges at a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday as more and more Senate Democrats turned on their own and demanded the senior New Jersey Democrat resign his seat. …
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was indicted along with his wife, Nadine, on bribery charges by federal prosecutors on Friday. Summary New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, …
President Joe Biden endorsed a plan to shake up the Democratic presidential primary calendar by elevating states with more diverse electorates. Summary President Joe Biden endorsed a plan to shake up the Democratic presidential primary calendar …
The president of Los Angeles City Council resigned, and two other council members are under fire after an audio recording of racist remarks leaked online. Summary The president of Los Angeles City Council resigned, and two …