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Sitting state lawmaker goes on trial, while Trump tariff changes spark confusion

 
Politics News Roundup

This week in politics, State Sen. Emil Jones III of Chicago is accused of taking bribes from a red-light camera company. Now, his political career, and his freedom, are at stake in federal court. Meanwhile in Washington, President Trump pushed "pause" on so-called "reciprocal" tariffs on international trade partners, while raising tariffs on China.

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Jason Meisner
Federal Courts Reporter, Chicago Tribune

Linda Kenyon 
Illinois Public Media Washington Reporter

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