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March 17, 2026

AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz

Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.

March 17, 2026

Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate in history.

March 17, 2026

Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky

Fifteen Democrats were vying in a primary to replace longtime Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

March 17, 2026

Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat

Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.

March 17, 2026

As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election

March 17, 2026

James Talarico defends controversial 2020 tweets on racism

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico discussed his controversial tweets from 2020 referring to racism as a "virus" that was spread by White people.

March 17, 2026

Slim GOP Senate majority tests balance of power

An ‘All-Star’ panel debates the slim Republican Senate majority's struggle to pass bills due to the legislative filibuster on ‘Special Report.’

March 17, 2026

Trump calls mail in voting corrupt as Senate begins debate on SAVE Act requiring voter ID

Trump calls mail-in voting 'corrupt as hell' as Senate advances SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof for federal elections nationwide.

March 17, 2026

We want to put Democrats 'on the record' and force them to 'defend a position': Sen John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., explains where the battle over the SAVE America Act stands on 'Special Report.'

March 17, 2026

Democrats are holding these government agencies 'hostage': Sen John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., discusses the partial government shutdown and the U.S.-Iran conflict on 'Special Report.'