Chicago mayor speaks on anticipated immigration enforcement: ‘No federal troops’
Chicago Mayor Blasts Trump’s National Guard Plans Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized President Trump’s suggestion of deploying the National Guard, emphasizing the city’s commitment to protecting its residents’ dignity. “There are no federal troops in Chicago. No militarized presence here,” Johnson stated. He noted that “workers, rather than billionaires,” are demonstrating, and affirmed, “We will […]
Bessent believes the Federal Reserve needs to remain independent but has made numerous errors.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent expressed on Monday that while the Federal Reserve should maintain its independence, he acknowledged mistakes have been made. He mentioned that President Trump defended Governor Lisa Cook’s position amid allegations of mortgage fraud. Trump has, for months, been vocal about the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, criticizing the reluctance to […]
Congress should promptly reinstate the union rights of federal workers
This Labor Day, we reflect on one of the most significant challenges to union rights in American history. In March, President Trump signed a Presidential Order aimed at effectively stripping unions of their power, impacting nearly a million federal workers across various agencies. Just last month, the Trump administration began to enforce an executive order […]
Noem hints at possible federal crime enforcement in other cities: ‘Everything is still an option’
On Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem found herself unable to pursue further federal law enforcement actions in Chicago and other cities governed by Democrats, following President Trump’s recent crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. During an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” her plans for Chicago were discussed, with Noem stating that her department […]
Lisa Cook defending the Federal Reserve is a tactic to distract from her mortgage scandal.
Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook is facing criticism from Donald Trump, who claims she’s involved in mortgage fraud by allegedly indicating two primary residences. Cook, meanwhile, argues she is advocating for the independence of the Federal Reserve. One might think a court should determine this, yet it’s hard to take Cook’s claim of defending the […]
Chicago mayor instructs police to refrain from working with federal troops or agents during Trump’s upcoming immigration enforcement actions.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has directed the city police to refrain from collaborating with federal agents and the military as President Trump plans to intensify operations in response to immigration issues. In an executive order signed on Saturday, the Democratic mayor—who has been critical of the president—specified that local law enforcement should not assist the […]
Chicago aims to uphold tranquility during federal presence.
Plans for Federal Immigration Enforcement in Chicago Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has yet to be informed about the Trump administration’s intentions to dispatch federal immigration enforcement agents to Chicago after Labor Day, which many Democrats have described as an “attack.” The absence of an official announcement from the White House regarding these federal deployments hasn’t […]
Legal representatives for Cook and the DOJ engage in a tense battle over the federal dismissal.
Legal Battle Over Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor A federal judge in Washington, D.C., delivered a stern rebuke to a Justice Department lawyer on Friday regarding President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to dismiss Lisa Cook from her role at the Federal Reserve. This landmark case is likely to reach the Supreme Court, though […]
Federal judge in DC to consider blocking the firing of Lisa Cook before interest rate meeting
Judge Considers Trump’s Order to Expel Fed Governor In Washington, D.C., a federal judge is currently deliberating over President Trump’s directive to expel Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The discussions spanned more than two hours on Friday, involving arguments from Cook’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, and a representative from the Justice Department. However, the hearing concluded […]
Cincinnati assault suspect Jermaine Mathews released on bond for federal charges
Cincinnati Beatdown Suspect Faces Federal Charges A man arrested in connection with a violent incident in downtown Cincinnati on July 26 has been re-arrested on federal charges. Jermaine Matthews, 39, appeared before a federal judge on Wednesday after being taken into custody on August 25. He’s accused of conspiring to distribute over 40 grams of […]