Mr. Vallas, a former public school executive with more conservative views on crime and education, will face Brandon Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, in an April runoff.
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Lawmakers Question Pentagon on Ukraine Funds, Signaling Fresh Doubts
Some Republicans and Democrats quizzed military officials about the money that has been sent to Kyiv so far and what is still to come, threatening a consensus in favor of aid.
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Why Chicago’s Mayoral Election Matters, Even if You Don’t Live in Chicago
America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago.
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How Biden Is Seeking to Reshape Business via the CHIPS Act
Big strings are attached to funding for chip makers, meant to bolster Democratic priorities including child care for workers and discouragement of stock buybacks.
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Biden Could Face Veto Test Over Contentious D.C. Crime Bill
Legislation blocking a new crime law in the District of Columbia has drawn bipartisan support in the House, and Senate Republicans are working to win over Democrats.