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Soldiers in camouflage stand near a military vehicle on a street

Soldiers in camouflage stand near a military vehicle on a street

Politics

Trump’s Federal Troop Deployments: Why Portland, Chicago, and Memphis Are Pushing Back

September 29, 2025, 6:30 AM

A Chicago Police Department Lenco armored vehicle blocks a downtown intersection during a lockdown

A Chicago Police Department Lenco armored vehicle blocks a downtown intersection during a lockdown

Politics

Trump’s Chicago Troop Plan: Why the Deployment Strategy Is Shifting

September 9, 2025, 9:50 AM

A smiling woman holds a large Mexican flag with a man standing behind her, celebrating a holiday in the United States

A smiling woman holds a large Mexican flag with a man standing behind her, celebrating a holiday in the United States

Politics

Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Threatens Celebrations

September 7, 2025, 8:23 AM

The Chicago River runs through the city, with a red metal bridge and an elevated train crossing it, surrounded by a dense skyline of skyscrapers.

The Chicago River runs through the city, with a red metal bridge and an elevated train crossing it, surrounded by a dense skyline of skyscrapers.

Politics

Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown: How Democratic Officials Are Fighting Back

September 6, 2025, 6:42 PM

A composite image showing a portrait of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a portrait of Donald Trump.

A composite image showing a portrait of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a portrait of Donald Trump.

Politics

Chicago Mayor’s Bold Move: How Johnson’s Order Defies Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

August 30, 2025, 7:12 PM

A black and white, close-up shot of a police officer wearing a helmet and a tactical vest with the word "POLICE" on it

A black and white, close-up shot of a police officer wearing a helmet and a tactical vest with the word "POLICE" on it

Politics

Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown: What You Need to Know Before Next Week

August 29, 2025, 10:11 AM

The Chicago River runs through the city, with a red metal bridge and an elevated train crossing it, surrounded by a dense skyline of skyscrapers.

The Chicago River runs through the city, with a red metal bridge and an elevated train crossing it, surrounded by a dense skyline of skyscrapers.

Politics

Trump’s Law-and-Order Crackdown: How a Chicago Showdown Tests Federal Power and States’ Rights

August 26, 2025, 10:21 AM

President Donald Trump is seated at a table, with his back to the camera, listening to J.B. Pritzker who is speaking.

President Donald Trump is seated at a table, with his back to the camera, listening to J.B. Pritzker who is speaking.

Politics

Trump’s Weight Jabs: How Pritzker Turned the Tables and Fought Back

August 26, 2025, 10:16 AM

A black and white photograph showing the backs of a line of six police officers standing on a city street between tall buildings, facing a bright light.

A black and white photograph showing the backs of a line of six police officers standing on a city street between tall buildings, facing a bright light.

Politics

Trump’s Crackdown: How Federal Intervention in Chicago and New York City Could Redefine Presidential Power

August 25, 2025, 10:38 AM

A close-up of President Donald Trump, with his signature blonde hair, wearing a blue suit and tie, speaking with his eyes partially closed, against a blurred green outdoor background.

A close-up of President Donald Trump, with his signature blonde hair, wearing a blue suit and tie, speaking with his eyes partially closed, against a blurred green outdoor background.

Politics

Pritzker Accuses Trump of Power Abuse Amidst Chicago National Guard Deployment Plans

August 24, 2025, 8:12 PM