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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

My latest... on Trump slashing federal funds to blue cities and states...using examples from Chicago and Illinois. This link is to the TikTok version. You can also find it on the SunTimes YouTube channel --in the "shorts" section. www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...

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President Trump is slashing federal funds to Chicago, the state of Illinois and other blue cities and states. Here are local examples of billions in federal cuts. #trump#illinois#chicago#politicstikto...

TikTok video by Chicago Sun-Times

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

To clarify….. from the Chicago south suburb Dolton

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A Chicago Pope! Robert Prevost raised in the city!

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Trump slamming Obama Presidential Center high construction costs now at session with Canada PM calling the project a disaster. FYI..The center, being built in Chicago, contrary to what Trump said, will NOT house a presidential library.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., just told supporters she will not seek another 9th c.d. term after 26 years. From statement: "Today, it is with profound gratitude and the utmost appreciation for my constituents that I announce my decision not to seek reelection at the end of my current term."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Trump at National Day of prayer event about a bedrock U.S. principle: "Forget about the separation of church and state."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today: Sen. @TammyDuckworth endorsedJuliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. @JBPritzker backed his lt.gov for @SenatorDurbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others. Logical move for Duckworth.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Big week for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL. After announcing won't seek re-election, heading to Vatican for Pope Francis funeral, per Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine, leading Senate delegation. Also w Sens. Mike Rounds, R-SD, Edward Markey D-MA, and Eric Schmitt R-MO.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Giant Dem Illinois Senate primary brewing now that @durbin today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Yes! Just in - "AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists"

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

From White House: "Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on March 27, 2025...with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race. ."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

My column on the GOP-led House Oversight grilling of 4 Democratic sanctuary city mayors. Chicago's Brandon Johnson escaped unscathed. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Sen. Duckworth on Trump IVF EO: “Don’t be fooled. Donald Trump’s executive order does nothing to expand access to IVF. In fact, he’s the reason IVF is at risk in the first place.”

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Trump/Musk/DOGE playing with fire if doing anything with Social Security to trigger anxiety about getting monthly payments - on time, right amount. This post pegged to resignation of acting Social Security chief over giving DOGE access to data. Will this get Republicans to step up?

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Durbin, Duckworth vote no on Gabbard; confirmed 52-48 Duckworth: “Gabbard is not only wholly unqualified for this position, but she has an extremely concerning history of cozying up to our adversaries that makes her unfit for the job” Durbin: Russia, North Korea, "cheering" at her confirmation.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in an Oval Office signing. "He's cleaner than anybody in this room," Trump said. In 2020, Trump cut Blagojevich's 14 year sentence, letting him leave a federal prison after serving about eight years.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Now: Trump at presser w Netanyahu proposes having the U.S. take over Gaza

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Chair and Association of State Democratic Chairs President Ken Martin was elected as the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

.@DanaBashCNN to @GovPritzker regarding a 2028 president run. Pritzker reply: "I got to tell you, we have a lot to accomplish in the state of Illinois. So I'm looking forward to that & just deciding whether or not I'm going to run for re election here." Bash: "Didn't hear a no there."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

.@SenatorDurbin: Trump’s firing at least 12 IGs is effort to reshape fed government "without oversight or accountability—& with loyalty to Donald Trump & Donald Trump alone. It is a brazen attempt to rig these offices to look the other way when violations of law take place."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Senate confirmation votes: Durbin, Duckworth yes Marco Rubio, Sec. of State; Both no, Peter Hegseth, Defense Sec. & Kristi Noem Homeland Security Sec. and split on John Ratcliffe, CIA Director - Duckworth no, Durbin yes.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Trump declassifies records of assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

AP Style call: Gulf of Mexico name 400+ years old. Associated Press will refer to it by original name; will acknowledge Trump's new name. As global news agency "the AP must ensure that place names and geography are easily recognizable to all audiences."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It's happening: Trump using newly empowered OMB to "immediately pause disbursement" of funds Congress appropriated Biden' Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dealing with "green new deal" projects.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Today: Gov Pritzker summoned to jury duty at George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Arrived prior to 9 a.m. Gov sat with other potential jurors for a several hours... waiting for selection process ...Not selected as a juror, dismissed this afternoon.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Trump is saying falsely that Biden issued pardons to his family while he was "making my speech." That's not true. Biden issued pardons at last minute - but still as president. Trump delivered speech after being sworn-in.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Details just in: Trump to issue 10 executive orders today on the border, immigration, including ending birthright citizenship, using military at the southern border, designating gangs as "global terrorists," per incoming White House officials.

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Trump taps University of Chicago Law School Prof Emily Underwood to "serve as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Policy, focusing primarily on economic affairs." @UChicagoLaw

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Senate Judiciary Committee ranking Dem @DickDurbin to grill Trump AG nominee Pam Bondi at hearing today. In opening statement: "I need to know you would tell President Trump ‘No’ if you are faced with a choice between your oath to the Constitution and your loyalty to Mr. Trump.”

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Just in: "Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing an important step to provide nutrition information to consumers by proposing to require a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods."

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@lynnsweet @lynnsweet.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Today, Trump tapped University of Chicago economist Casey Mulligan to be the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration. He served in Trump 1. @UofC

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