Democrat Cisneros nabs Republican House seat in Southern California
With other gains — Republicans also lost a seat in the agricultural Central Valley — Democrats will hold a 45-8 edge in California U.S. House.
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Democrat Andrew Gillum ends campaign for Florida governor, concedes to DeSantis
Ron DeSantis ran a largely negative campaign, saying Andrew Gillum oversaw one of the most corrupt and crime-ridden cities in Florida.
Trump jumps in to offer help to Democrat Pelosi’s speaker bid
“I would help Nancy Pelosi if she needs some votes,” Trump told reporters.
Trump talks to CIA, State leaders about Khashoggi killing
President Donald Trump spoke on Saturday with his CIA chief and top diplomat about the spy agency’s assessment of the killing of a journalist.
Pot Topics: Local firm expands to Nevada; CBD products new online marketplace
A new effort to sell CBD products online; Blue Moon beer now making cannabis-infused ale and the Wrigley gum heir is now CEO of weed venture.
Dem struggle over Pelosi bid, with no end game in sight
Pelosi met with Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, a potential rival for the speakership who said the two had “a very open and frank discussion.”
Dispute continues over handicapped-accessible garage in Old Town Triangle
A family trying to accommodate their wheelchair-bound daughter is facing objections by some aiming to preserve the neighborhood’s character.
Pritzker lawyers: Discrimination suit full of ‘falsehoods,’ ‘rhetoric’—not facts
The filing calls the accusations “baseless,” saying there are no facts to back up allegations of an adverse employment action.
Ocasio-Cortez’s first days in Congress: Treated as intern, clothing criticized
A reporter for the Washington Examiner posted a photo of Ocasio-Cortez’s saying the Congresswoman-elect’s clothing showed she wasn’t struggling.
Federal judge keeps alive lawsuit alleging Water Management racism
Judge Joan B. Gottschall denied the Emanuel administration’s request to dismiss the lawsuit with potential to cost Chicago taxpayers millions.
EDITORIAL: Reject Republican fictions and protect Robert Mueller’s investigation
Until that happens, we support Sen. Jeff Flake’s threat to block Senate confirmation of all President Donald Trump’s judicial nominations.
Michael Avenatti ‘still considering’ running for president after arrest
Along with not holding public office before, Avenatti was criticized for his role in the Supreme Court hearings on Brett Kavanaugh.
Stacey Abrams says she can’t win Georgia governor race, will sue
Abrams had hoped to become the first black governor of the Deep South state and the first black female governor of any state.
Federal gun prosecutions up in Chicago, fewer illegal immigration, fraud cases
THE WATCHDOGS: Number of federal gun-crimes prosecutions in Chicago rose 75 percent March 2016-March 2017, another 29 percent through March 2018.
Fioretti runs again: Joins crowded race to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel
As a candidate for mayor in 2015 and as an alderman before that, Fioretti was Emanuel’s most outspoken critic.
