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Illinois Tornado Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency

Severe weather system unleashes multiple tornadoes across Illinois, causing widespread destruction in Springfield and Chicago suburbs. Emergency services respond as communities assess the damage.

Illinois Kidnapping: Three Children Missing After Mother Bound

An urgent manhunt is underway in Illinois as authorities search for three young children believed to have been kidnapped by their own father. The children's mother was discovered bound and assaulted in her home, sparking fears for the youngsters' safety.

Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants

Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.

Illinois Governor's Family Dies in Helicopter Crash

Heartbreaking details emerge as Illinois Governor Darren Bailey's family faces unimaginable loss after private helicopter crashes in rural Illinois, killing four family members including two young grandchildren.

Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links

Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.

Trump's Supreme Court Ballot Battle Escalates

The US Supreme Court confronts a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump faces removal from presidential ballots in Illinois and Colorado, testing the rarely-used 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.

Trump defies Supreme Court on Illinois Guard deployment

In an unprecedented constitutional crisis, President Trump directly challenges the US Supreme Court by ordering National Guard troops into Illinois against judicial orders, testing the foundations of American democracy.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling

The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.

Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama case

In a major ruling with profound implications for American democracy, the Supreme Court has upheld protections for Black voters in Alabama, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to dilute minority voting power.

Court restores Trump's National Guard control in Illinois

A federal appeals court has reinstated former President Donald Trump's control over National Guard deployments in Illinois, overturning a previous injunction that had blocked his authority in a major constitutional showdown.

National Guard Deployed with ICE in Immigration Crackdown

In an unprecedented domestic operation, National Guard troops are now working directly with ICE immigration officials in Memphis and Chicago, raising serious questions about the militarisation of US immigration enforcement.

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