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Hunter Clauss

Newsletter Editor

Hunter Clauss is a digital editor, reporter and the writer for WBEZ’s afternoon newsletter, The Rundown. He has previously worked with the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago News Cooperative, The New York Times, the BBC, Chicago Tonight and the Chicago Reader. He loves his nephews, playing Dungeons & Dragons and not injuring himself at the gym.

Stories by Hunter Clauss

- The Rundown: WBEZ's Daily Newsletter
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Trump’s Final Hours In Office

Trump leaves office with one of the lowest approval ratings of his presidency. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
Jan. 19 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: New COVID-19 Strain Reported In Chicago

The strain, first reported in the UK, is 50% more contagious, British officials say.
Jan. 15 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Lightfoot Seeks To Reopen Bars, Restaurants

The mayor says she is “very, very focused” on reopening indoor service open at bars and restaurants.
Jan. 14 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: New Year, New Impeachment

Trump today became the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. Here’s what else you need to know today
Jan. 13 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: FBI Warned Of “War” Before Capitol Attack

An internal report said extremists were getting “ready for war.” That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
Jan. 12 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: House Could Move To Impeach Trump Next Week

House Democrats are looking at ways to fast-track an impeachment vote before Trump leaves office. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
Jan. 8 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Calls Grow To Remove Trump

Pelosi and Schumer say Trump should be removed under the 25th Amendment or be impeached again. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
Jan. 7 read more
PHOTOS: A Day Of Chaos At The U.S. Capitol

Pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol in what is believed to be the building’s first major breach since the War of 1812.
Jan. 6
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: The Political Divide Takes An Ugly Turn

Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress began certifying Biden’s election victory.
Jan. 6
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Election Week: Part Two

Georgia’s runoff election will decide the fate of the Senate, but don’t expect any calls tonight.
Jan. 5 read more