Illinois GOP Party Chairman On The RNC, 2020 Election
Tim Schneider traveled to Charlotte, N.C., to cast the Illinois Delegation’s 67 votes for President Trump on Monday.
Tim Schneider traveled to Charlotte, N.C., to cast the Illinois Delegation’s 67 votes for President Trump on Monday.
The Illinois governor announced a new statewide mask mandate while also shutting down indoor dining service in Will and Kankakee counties.
Follow live updates and analysis of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
President Trump promised an “uplifting” convention, but the first night painted an image of a dystopia that would take hold if Democrat Joe Biden is elected.
We asked women in Illinois politics how they’re marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment — and what challenges are still ahead for women.
President Trump and his allies portrayed Democrats as “radical” and decried “cancel culture.” The first night of the Republican National Convention attempted to rewrite history on the pandemic response while softening Trump’s image with stories of compassion and empathy. Overall, though, the night felt gloomy, highlighting a key point of agreement with Democrats: the stakes of this election are existential.Want more? We summed it all up here. And we’ll have fresh analysis in our newsletter.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Find and support your local public radio station.
The declaration from Edgar and two other Republicans came as the GOP kicked off its national convention to nominate Donald Trump for another term.
The four-day convention kicks off Monday with a mix of in-person and virtual events.
The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It’s unlikely to advance in the Senate.
The Trump ally and longtime Republican megadonor defended his management of the U.S. Postal Service amid concerns that his cost-cutting measures have jeopardized the agency’s ability to serve Americans.