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Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment

Posted on April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment
Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment

Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment Two Guys on Politics podcasters Ray Hanania and Bill Lipinski discussed President Trump’s speech on the Iran war, expressing disappointment with its lack of new information and strategic direction. They debated the merits and concerns of the ongoing Iran…

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Republican Party in Illinois needs new grassroots, candidate says

Posted on December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Republican Party in Illinois needs new grassroots, candidate says
Republican Party in Illinois needs new grassroots, candidate says

Republican Party in Illinois needs new grassroots, candidate says In a recent press release, U.S. Republican Senate Candidate R. Cary Capparelli argues that the Republican Party needs new leadership. Capparelli is correct, and several GOP candidates have surfaced to help redefine the Republican effort in Illinois, including in and around Chicago, such as Liz Gorman…

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Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”
Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service” Veterans should receive free Illinois Driver’s Licenses and/or Illinois State ID “The honorable men and women who served our great nation deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and efficiency,” Adamczyk said in a press release Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. “As Illinois Secretary of State,…

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Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy

Posted on July 19, 2025July 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy
Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy

Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy In the Video podcast, political columnist Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski discuss the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and its impact on President Trump; open rebellion among some MAGA Republicans including Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene over foreign aid and Epstein, the issue of…

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Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt
Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt Newly elected Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge detailed the problems that former Mayor Keith Pekau left to the taxpayers of the village he controlled for the past six years including an impending financial debt of $200 million. You can read the entire…

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State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”

Posted on May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”

State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House of Representatives with the unwavering support of Illinois Republicans. A big thank you to Congressman Darin LaHood, Congressman Mike Bost, and Congresswoman Mary Miller for their leadership. This landmark legislation locks in key provisions of the Tax Cuts…

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