In the early going, the former vice president seems wary of his position as the favorite to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Author: Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY
Warren vows to pick a former public school teacher to serve as education secretary
“Let’s get a person with real teaching experience,” the Democratic presidential hopeful said in an email to supporters Monday.
Bernie Sanders, AOC unveil legislation to cap credit card interest at 15%
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say legislation is needed to protect consumers from “greed” of credit card and banking industries.
Cory Booker wants to start national gun licensing program, limit firearms purchases
The 14-point plan from the New Jersey senator, who has previously said that he planned to “bring a fight” to the NRA, will almost certainly face opposition from gun rights advocacy groups.
Jussie Smollett case: City of Chicago to sue actor over alleged hoax attack
The city of Chicago will sue “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett to claw back more than $130,000 to cover overtime costs of investigating what authorities say was a staged racist, homophobic attack, the city’s law department announce…
Jussie Smollett fallout: Suburban Chicago police chiefs call on prosecutor Kim Foxx to resign
A group of suburban Chicago police chiefs as well as the Chicago police union on Thursday called on Kim Foxx, the Chicago-area prosecutor whose office abruptly dropped charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, to immediately resign fr…
Chicago’s mayor election made history. But in a city weary of guns, poverty and corruption, does it matter?
Lori Lightfoot’s race, gender and sexual orientation mattered little to most Chicago voters in a city that’s exhausted by corruption and gun violence.
Chicago elects Lori Lightfoot as first gay and first black female mayor in city’s history
The win by Lightfoot, who identifies as a lesbian, also means the Windy City is the biggest U.S. city to pick an openly gay mayor.
Jussie Smollett fallout: Police union, activists hold dueling protests over Kim Foxx conduct
Chicago’s police union, activists hold competing protests over Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
As Chicago readies to elect first-ever black female mayor, campaign rhetoric gets ugly
The historic election here Tuesday that will lead to the nation’s third-largest city electing a black woman as mayor for the first time has been ugly.