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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political • Federal court rules against global tariffs President Trump imposed after Supreme Court loss
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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Illinois cities unveil rival housing plan to Gov. JB Pritzker’s sweeping zoning plan

The Illinois Municipal League’s proposal is the most organized resistance yet to Pritzker’s sweeping “middle housing” plan that would require municipalities statewide to allow denser housing.

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Supreme Court justices are not “political actors,” Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday, insisting unpopular court decisions are based solely on the law.

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Federal court rules against global tariffs President Trump imposed after Supreme Court loss

A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.

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Sources say US isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite President Trump’s threats

Officials say the U.S. isn’t looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s threats that “Cuba is next.”

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Tennessee enacts new US House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis

Tennessee has enacted a new U.S. House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis.

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Republican Will County Board members discuss solar plans ahead of Earthrise vote

Will County Board member Judy Ogalla, a Monee Republican and farmer, said solar developers offer $40,000 an acre to buy farmland.

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani seeks to have healthcare covered by 9/11 program

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been diagnosed with pneumonia, is applying for free medical care through a federal program for emergency workers and others exposed to toxins following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to his lawyer.

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Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.

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