Department Of Justice Says Lawsuit Over Illinois’ Stay-At-Home Order Should Stay In State Court
This is the first time the Trump administration advised on a state or local COVID-19-related legal fight that’s not related to religion.
This is the first time the Trump administration advised on a state or local COVID-19-related legal fight that’s not related to religion.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot plans to allow businesses and public spaces to open with limited capacity, though health benchmarks still need to be met.
In an at-times tense exchange on the radio show Breakfast Club, former Vice President Joe Biden said, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” The comments drew widespread criticism.Plus, China moves to exert more control over Hong Kong causing more tension with the United States.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, reporter Juana Summers, editor & correspondent Ron Elving, Congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and chief economic correspondent Scott Horsley.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station
Gov. JB Pritzker vows to sign the voting bill, but he’s waiting on a budget and authority to fine businesses that defy his pandemic orders.
Governor J.B. Pritzker called recent unemployment numbers in Illinois a “tragedy.”
“These are places that hold our society together,” Trump said. “In America, we need more prayer, not less.“
Illinois lawmakers reconvene for an emergency session. Plus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrates one year in office.
On May 5, Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a five-stage plan that divides the state into four regions. But what does that mean for where you live?
The president with a major social media presence is facing a Democratic challenger with fewer digital resources. Biden’s strategy counts on real-world conditions overcoming Trump’s virtual dominance. This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and campaign correspondent Asma Khalid. Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station
The proposal would have the state automatically send mail-in ballot applications to all Illinois voters who have cast a ballot since 2018.