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Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illinois House Republican Caucus walk out of session in protest
At Wednesday's meeting of the 104th Illinois General Assembly, the House Republican Caucus staged a walkout, including Vermilion County representative, Brandun Schweizer. The walkout was in protest of HR 118, a resolution which condemns President Donald Trump for pardoning those who attacked the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in an attempt to prevent the certification of the 2020 Presidential election results. House Republicans called the resolution 'a waste of taxpayer time and resources' on the part of House Democrats, whom they accused of working to 'endorse a vendetta agenda against President Trump,' calling HR 118 a 'political show' they 'could not stand by and watch,' according to a post on their official Facebook page. 'The people of Illinois didn't send us here to grandstand. House Republicans are here to work on the pressing issues facing our residents like high taxes and public safety,' the Facebook post continued. 'We are here to work, to better the state of Illinois. While the Democratic Party remains solely focused on fear-mongering and political grandstanding, House Republicans will continue to put forth the solutions the taxpayers deserve,' Representative John Cabello said in a speech after the walkout, speaking on behalf of the caucus and House Republican leader Tony M. McCombie of the 103rd District. 'The resolutions brought forth in the Illinois House today showcase the lack of effort of the majority party to focus on improvements for families across the state that our families desperately need,' Cabello said. Rep. Schweizer, of the 104th District, which encompasses an area covering portions of Vermilion and Champaign counties, is a member of the House Republican Caucus and participated in the walkout protest. 'Every person in this body was elected to be a State Representative. We are here to do the work of Illinois not to fearmonger, showboat, and ignore Illinois' problems to focus on national concerns,' Schweizer said in a post to his official Facebook page. The resolution in question, HR 118, 'condemns President Donald Trump's inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy,' according to the language of the bill. HR 118 was adopted by the General Assembly Wednesday, Feb. 5, with 74 yeas and 0 nays. Next, it will head to the Illinois Senate for a vote. Should the bill pass there, it will be signed into law.
Politico
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Politico
Battle lines in Springfield over Trump
Presented by Illinois Retail Merchants Association Good Thursday morning, Illinois. It's deadline day for federal workers. We'll be at the Hideout tonight with Chicago COO John Roberson. Come for the discussion and stay for the good vibes. Tickets here TOP TALKER AN ABOUT FACE: Illinois House Republicans walked out of the chamber in mass Wednesday to protest the Democratic majority's agenda attacking President Donald Trump for pardoning Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and for tinkering with federal funds, DEI and tariffs. Power move: Republicans have little weight in Springfield, but their walkout grated on Democrats who accused them of shirking their jobs to represent constituents. In a fiery speech, House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch, said, 'It is not a time to walk out on your job. … It is not time to be silent. ... What's coming out of Washington, D.C., can be summed up in one word: fascism.' A Republican spokesperson said, 'I think we struck a nerve.' Republican Leader Tony McCombie accused Democrats of playing 'petty political games.' In a statement, she said, 'House Republicans are here to work, not to waste time on political theater.' Democrats pushed ahead with floor speeches supporting resolutions that attacked Trump and his wingman, Elon Musk. Without Republicans to rebut, the action moved quickly. Their words were dramatic. State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, spoke out for HR118, which denounces Trump's decision to pardon U.S. Capitol rioters. 'How dare you give them a pardon,' said Guerrero-Cuellar, who comes from a law enforcement family. She was directing her anger toward Trump. State Reps. Will Guzzardi and Mary Beth Canty spoke out against plans for federal spending cuts in HR116. State Rep. Dave Vella criticized Trump's tariffs as being bad for the Illinois economy when he spoke to support HR119. State Rep. Teresa Mah called Trump's immigration policies 'a disgrace,' especially the move to end birthright citizenship. It's personal for Mah, whose parents weren't citizens yet when she was born. State Rep. Hoan Huynh also criticized Trump's immigration actions, saying they are 'un-American' for targeting refugees and immigrants. Mah and Huynh both spoke in favor of HR115. And State Rep. Kam Buckner gave a deeply personal speech in his support of HR117, which criticizes Trump for canceling diversity, equity and inclusion programs. All the resolutions passed with 73 'yeas' and 0 'nays.' RELATED Pritzker warns federal workers in Illinois against Musk buyout: 'More than 40,000 federal civilian employees are based in Illinois,' by Bloomberg's Shruti Date Singh FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: In Chicago, Ald. Gilbert 'Gil' Villegas (36th) is introducing a resolution that would prohibit people who were convicted, pardoned or participated in the Jan. 6 attack from working for the city. Villegas is filing the resolution with fellow Alds. Chris Taliaferro (29th), Bill Conway (34th) — they're all members of the Veterans Caucus — as well as Ald. Matt Martin. Back in Washington, Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia is set to join fellow Congressional Progressive Caucus members at a presser today to demand Musk's firing. Also in Springfield: Protesters gathered outside the Capitol to call for Trump's impeachment, by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting THE BUZZ MAYOR SAYS YES: Mayor Brandon Johnson has agreed to testify before Congress in a March 5 hearing about sanctuary cities — an event that will propel him to the national stage as he defends Chicago's support for immigrants. 'We thank committee members for the upcoming conversation on this important issue, and for the opportunity for Mayor Johnson to represent Chicago alongside Mayors from Boston, Denver, and New York,' the mayor's office said in a statement referring to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Who's in charge: The committee is headed by Congressman James Comer, a Kentucky Republican who has spearheaded an investigation into how the four sanctuary cities with Democratic mayors operate. Comer's beef: He's called sanctuary cities 'misguided and obstructionist' and blamed their sanctuary status for hindering deportation efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sanctuary status simply means local law enforcement can't assist ICE in deportation efforts, and local officers can't get in the way, either. Give us your docs: Johnson and the other mayors were also asked to hand over documents and communication related to sanctuary status in their cities. Also getting the call: Along with Johnson, New York Mayor Eric Adams, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston are set to testify at the March 5 hearing. Center stage: The hearing is important for Johnson as it will put him in the national spotlight as he defends Chicago's sanctuary status — and long history of embracing immigrants. If you are a federal worker taking the 'buyout,' Playbook would like to hear from you — and we'll keep you anonymous! Email: skapos@ WHERE'S JB No official public events WHERE's BRANDON No official public events Where's Toni At the Cook County Building at 9:30 a.m. to discuss recent actions taken by the Trump administration — At the Cook County Building at 10 a.m. to preside over a County Board meeting Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or a complaint? Email skapos@ THE STATEWIDES — Illinois attorney general vows to protect gender-affirming care, after Trump order threatens to cut funding: 'In a statement released Wednesday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 14 other attorneys general said institutions offering gender-affirming would continue to receive federal dollars, regardless of executive order,' by the Sun-Times' Sophie Sherry. RELATED: Illinois mother says teen's chest surgery was canceled after Trump executive order on gender-affirming care, by the Tribune's Lisa Schencker Also: Transgender athletes in girls' sports: It rarely happens in Illinois, by WGN 9's Ben Bradley and Andrew Schroedter — Pritzker signs law to make it easier for children's relatives to become foster parents, by CBS 2's Todd Feurer — Illinois lawmakers advance measure to untangle student test scores from teacher evaluations, by Chalkbeat's Samantha Smylie and Becky Veve CHICAGO — Trump's immigration arrests in Chicago raise questions about 4th Amendment violations: 'President Donald Trump has said his administration is targeting dangerous criminals, but attorneys working with those detained in Chicago say many do not have criminal records. Attorneys say many arrests appear to flagrantly violate protections against unreasonable search and seizure,' by WBEZ's Adriana Cardona-Maguigad and the Sun-Times' Elvia Malagón. — Bronzeville's boundaries swell in new map as residents reclaim Black metropolis: 'University of Chicago researchers asked residents to draw their neighborhood boundaries in a new map — and Bronzeville appears to have taken over the Near South Side,' by Block Club's Jamie Nesbitt Golden. — Some Chicago restaurants are charging extra for eggs to cope with soaring costs, by the Sun-Times' Amy Yee SPOTTED — OPA! Rahm Emanuel is catching up with old friends now that he's back in Chicago after his ambassador stint in Japan. Emanuel lunched with Carole Brown at Avli Taverna in Lincoln Park on Wednesday. Brown, who was the chief financial officer to Emanuel when he was Chicago's mayor, is now the head of asset management at the PNC Financial Services Group. Reader Digest We asked what simple habit has changed your life. Janice Anderson: 'Laying out my clothes before I go to bed makes the next morning a lot easier.' Denise Barreto: 'Meditation is hands down the best habit I picked up a decade ago.' Matthew Beaudet: 'Saying 'thanks' in any verbal or written dialogue. Thanks.' Ted Cox: 'I started doing 1,000 crunches pretty much every other day after throwing my back out shoveling snow in 1999. After a trip to a chiropractor, I've kept my back in alignment ever since with crunches. It goes south quickly if I miss a few days.' Mike Gascoigne: 'I quit drinking regular soda. It's zero sugar only for me now. I was pre-diabetic and needed to.' Charles Keller: 'Bran Buds for breakfast. IYKYK.' Marilynn Miller: 'I cut carbs and stopped biting my fingernails, a habit I had since I was a kid." Jim Straus: 'I get to the gym or pool at least three times a week, unless I'm on vacation! I've lost over 100 lbs over the last five years.' Patricia Ann Watson: 'I wake up between 4:30 and 4:45 am EVERY SINGLE DAY! Just peaceful in the world. Yoga, hot tea, reading the online newspapers and emails. If birds are here, they are singing in the day.' Next question: What's your Super Bowl tradition, food or otherwise? Email skapos@ THE NATIONAL TAKE — Musk aims to hobble federal workers ahead of 'buyout' deadline, by POLITICO's Holly Otterbein — 'Blow this place up': Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder, by POLITICO's Nicholas Wu, Daniella Diaz and Jordain Carney — Trump aides knew he wanted to take over Gaza but had no plan, by POLITICO's Eli Stokols and Dasha Burns TRANSITIONS — Mandy Eaton is named CEO of Springfield-based health system, taking over for Ed Curtis who is retiring at the end of March, by the State Journal-Register's Claire Grant. — Gregory N. Jackson will serve as an adviser to the University of Chicago Crime Lab's Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy. He was deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, an office created by the Biden administration. — Kevin Fee has been named the new legal director for the ACLU of Illinois. Fee, who joined the ACLU of Illinois legal team in 2022 after nearly two decades in the Chicago office of Sidley Austin, is the permanent replacement for Nusrat Choudhury, who was confirmed to the federal bench in 2023. — Amy Meek has been named deputy director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. She is a civil rights attorney. The announcement comes alongside Alex Bautista's transition from IDHR after nearly eight years of service to work on special projects with the Governor's Office of New Americans. TRIVIA WEDNESDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Carson Conlon for correctly answering that the Beatles' first performance in Chicago was at the International Amphitheater on Sept. 5, 1964. TODAY's QUESTION: What Illinois venue hosted the first NCAA Men's Division Basketball Championship game in 1939? Email skapos@ EVENTS — Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes is holding a birthday fundraiser tonight. Details here HAPPY BIRTHDAY Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch, former state Capital Development Board exec Jim Underwood, U.S Treasury legislative affairs adviser Tommy Brown, Res Publica Group VP Courtney Greve Hack, researcher John Santerre — and Ronald Reagan, who was born on this day in 1911 in Tampico, Ill. -30-
