Live results for Illinois primary elections as 2026 voting winds down and polls close

Both Lightfoot and Demmer said they are closely watching the crowded race to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. “It’s hotly contested, lots of money poured in, both pro and against certain candidates,” Lightfoot said.  Demmer said he thinks it could be the night’s upset race, with Kat Abughazaleh surging as primary…

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As U.S. re-arms during Iran ceasefire, long-term concerns emerge about advanced munitions supplies

Washington — Days after the United States opened its military campaign against Iran, President Trump sought to project confidence in the nation’s war footing, declaring that America possessed a “virtually unlimited supply” of key munitions and could fight wars “forever” using them.  The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of…

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