HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes

President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

Benzinga · Jul 20

Elissa Slotkin Accuses Trump of Building Election Fraud Narrative Before 2026 Votes Are Counted

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) accused President Donald Trump of preparing a narrative to challenge the November election results if he loses, alleging that his repeated election-fraud claims are part of a broader strategy.

Benzinga · Jul 19

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs the country’s strongest AI regulation bill

Under the new law, AI model developers are required to publish a framework detailing how they identify and assess ‘catastrophic risk’

The Independent UK · Jul 7

White House Blasts JB Pritzker as a 'Slob' and 'Incompetent' After Governor Claims Donald Trump Has Dementia

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses President Trump of dementia symptoms, prompting a strong rebuttal from the White House, which defends Trump's health and criticises Pritzker's claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

Benzinga · Jul 7

Gavin Newsom Warns 'Anyone' Considering Helping Trump Interfere in Elections or Counting: 'You Will Be Prosecuted'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned that anyone who attempts to interfere with the state’s elections could face prosecution as he announced plans for legislation to protect ballots before election results are officially certified.

Benzinga · Jul 7

Trump Is 'Suffering From Dementia,' Says JB Pritzker; White House Fires Back: President's Health 'Remains Exceptional'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) intensified criticism of President Donald Trump during an interview, saying he believes the president is showing signs of "dementia" while pointing to changes in his speech and behavior over time.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Three arrested after news crew attacked while filming a report at Chicago’s planetarium

One suspect smashed the CBS News photographer’s camera, and another used a traffic cone to shatter the windshield of the news broadcast van before fleeing

The Independent UK · Jun 30

The Mob Used To Run Sports Betting. Now DraftKings and FanDuel Do.

How sports betting moved online and started a debate about its benefits and negatives.

Reason · Jun 29