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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


President Donald Trump at an event celebrating his victory last year. The Department of Justice on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to oversee the Russia investigation.

Illinois Democrats applaud decision to appoint special counsel in Russia investigation

May 17, 2017

Illinois Democrats applauded a decision Wednesday by the Department of Justice to appoint former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special council to oversee an investigation into possible Russian influence...

Former FBI director James Comey testifies at a 9/11 panel last year. President Donald Trump’s decision on Tuesday to fire Comey received sharp criticism from some Illinois Democrats.

Illinois Democrats express concern, dismay after Comey removal

May 11, 2017

Illinois Democrats rebuked President Donald Trump for his decision on Tuesday to fire FBI director James Comey, with several demanding more answers. The firing came just days after Comey asked the Justice...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event in February. Schakowsky voted against the new bill, and expressed concern about cutting Medicaid funding.

Republican health care plan passed in House

May 4, 2017

The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would repeal former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act and would enact a new Republican health care plan called the American Health...

Sen. Dick Durbin undergoes heart surgery at Northwestern Memorial

May 2, 2017

US. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) underwent an outpatient heart procedure Tuesday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after an annual physical found a common abnormal heart rhythm, according to a news...

People stand to support immigrant rights at a May Day event in Chicago. Thousands lined the streets in opposition of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Thousands join Chicago May Day rally in support of immigrant rights

May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Despite President Donald Trump declaring Monday to be “Loyalty Day,” thousands of people marched through the rain to protest the president’s immigration policies. The Rally for Immigration...

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