Talarico: "There's another war in the Middle East. There's a cost of living crisis. There's a secret pedophile ring & no one has been prosecuted. So the people responsible are trying to distract us with the same old culture wars ... what do the American people care more about -- pronouns or prices?"
Today in Politics, Bulletin 326. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
To everyone affected by the storm and tornado damage in Illinois, you are not alone.
I was on the ground in Kankakee County to survey the damage from this week and meet with those impacted.
You have the full support of the State to help with rescue and recovery.
If this is enacted, Florida will be sued.
"Florida lawmakers are poised to approve sweeping new restrictions that would require voters to prove their citizenship status, as well as remove student ID as an acceptable form of voter identification." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Better headline: Republicans refuse to fund FEMA, TSA and CISA during their DHS shutdown.
NEW: CENTCOM says a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft was lost over western Iraq during operations, while a second aircraft involved in the incident landed safely.
The genius businessman strikes again
Horrified to learn of the shooting at Temple Israel in Michigan.
We must all condemn this unacceptable violence and ensure the Jewish community can worship without fear of attack.
Praying for everyone’s safety and thinking of the victims and those affected as we learn more.
Illinoisans can't afford more chaos from Trump.
The Supreme Court was clear that his tariffs were illegal — now it’s time for Congress to check his power.
I'm joining my fellow governors to call on them to block his tax on working families.
WASHINGTON: Despite republicans’ best efforts, including a 24 hour filibuster-style debate — “the state house approved a levy on incomes over $1 million… pays for free breakfast & lunch for k-12 students…”
news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Yeah but he’s building a badass ballroom.
The fragile insecure flower is crying again.
🚨 Pentagon officials told Congress that the war with Iran has cost the U.S. more than $11 billion in its first week
Trump is working hard today in the middle of his war campaigning in Kentucky against fellow Republican Thomas Massie, because he co-sponsored the bill to release the Epstein files. Nothing to improve the lives of Americans as he continues his Revenge & Retribution Tour.
NEW: The Iranian drone strike that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait at the start of the war was far more devastating than previously disclosed.
Dozens suffered traumatic brain injuries, burns, and shrapnel wounds. At least one required an amputation. More than 30 remain hospitalized. (CBS News)
On Saturday, Trump told us the attack on an elementary school in Iran that killed 175 people – mostly children – “was done by Iran.”
Now the U.S. military admits it was a U.S. strike.
If they are lying about something as obvious as this, what else are they lying about?
Gov. Pritzker presses Congressional leaders to act on refunds for families and businesses harmed by Trump’s tariffs.
Gov. Pritzker presses Congressional leaders to act on refunds for families and businesses harmed by Trump’s tariffs.
Donald Trump owes Illinoisans $8,679,261,600.
That’s $1,700 owed to every household.
I’m demanding Congress end his illegal tariffs, rein in this lawless President, and deliver for working families.
Since Trump’s election:
🔵 Democrats have flipped 28 state legislative seats
🔴 Republicans have flipped 0
Good luck from Illinois!
This race isn’t over.
Northwest Georgia showed up in a BIG way, and now we head to a runoff.
Momentum is real. The coalition is growing.
Let’s finish what we started.
On to the runoff. #GA14
NEWS: Democrat Shawn Harris has forced a runoff in the special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s deep-red Georgia seat (Trump +37).
With ~70% in, Harris leads with 38.3% to Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller’s 34.5%.
Runoff set for April 7. A major warning sign for MAGA.
Thanks to Trump's attacks on federal research funding, the National Cancer Institute hasn't made a single grant this fiscal year.
Just last month, Trump issued an EO to increase production of glyphosate, a chemical linked to cancer.
"Make America Healthy Again."
No. Might does not make right.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 325. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
50501 Rising Star Kat Abughazaleh for Congress (IL-9)
In the face of major attacks on our democracy, we want to make sure we're uplifting real fighters who are standing up for our rights.
Today, we're focusing on one of our Rising Stars, Kat Abughazaleh, who is running for Congress in IL-9 and has taken the fight directly to ICE.
Governor Pritzker walks into the House Chambers during the State of the State.
A privilege and an honor to be your governor, Illinois.
🚨BREAKING: Senate GOP leaders are looking to put the SAVE America Act debate behind them next week by scheduling it for a doomed vote — and MAGA is steaming mad. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
A high-powered Chicago law firm announced a plan Monday to push for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate and potentially charge the agents who carried out Operation Midway Blitz.
@sophiesherry.bsky.social reports: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
TACO is weak. Canada is strong. I’m so sorry millions of my fellow Americans voted for a thug.
