Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
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Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
Pat McCray had nine carries for 61 yards, Luke Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and Pat Bryant caught four passes for a career-high 135 yards and a TD in his final home game as the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) ended a two-game losing streak.
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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
Trump has pledged to rescind unspent funds in Biden’s landmark climate and health care law and stop clean-energy development projects.
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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.
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US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed into law in January 2023 by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, took effect Jan. 1. It bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and an assortment of attachments.
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VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks after Trump’s win
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning. Biden said he had spoken with Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a…
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VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after defeat
Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to congratulate Trump and left Democrats downtrodden after the former president scored victories in swing states. Trump’s victory was felt down ballot, with the GOP reclaiming…
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AP Race Call: Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Budzinski, 47, was seeking a second term in the narrow, Democrat-leaning district that cuts through central Illinois from the St. Louis area to Champaign.
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, faced dozens of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
The polls are open today 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Listen to WILL-AM 580, FM 90.9 and Illinois Soul FM 101.1 for results tonight.
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Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state
To boost turnout, Democrats have put three non-binding advisory questions on the ballot. They cover topics including property tax relief, insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization and election worker interference.
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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
The list of his honors and awards fills 18 pages in his 2001 autobiography “Q,” including 27 Grammys at the time (now 28), an honorary Academy Award (now two) and an Emmy for “Roots.”
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Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers’ 4th straight win
Luke Altmyer was 20 of 33 for 226 yards and a TD for Illinois, but lost two fumbles.
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Voters view one another across partisan divide with increasing animosity
The Associated Press interviewed people across battleground states this week as they grappled with a political divide that only seems to be growing more insurmountable after years of historic upheaval.
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Gabriel has 3 TD passes and leads No. 1 Oregon to a 38-9 rout of No. 20 Illinois
The Fighting Illini (6-2, 3-2) hadn’t faced the top-ranked team in the nation since 2007, when they beat Ohio State 28-21 on the road.
