Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to face Republican Darren Bailey as he seeks a third term
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was always on a glide path to his third Democratic nomination for governor ever since he announced he would seek re-election.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:31:34 GMT

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary in Illinois
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic Senate primary in Illinois, NBC News projects, vaulting ahead of two members of Congress with a boost from Gov.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:51:47 GMT

Donna Miller, Melissa Bean win Chicago-area House primaries as Democrats fight over four open seats
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller and former Rep.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:25:54 GMT

Trump: 'We don't need any help' with Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the United States does not need help with securing the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict with Iran but also said NATO allies "don't want to help us."
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:32 GMT

Tulsi Gabbard in spotlight after top official resigns in protest over Iran war
The resignation of a top counter-terrorism official over the Iran war has put the spotlight on his boss and political ally, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who built her political career as an outspoken critic of “regime change” wars.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:54:43 GMT