Chicago Democrats respond to National Guard proposal: Letters
Issue: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s resistance to National Guard deployment in Chicago. Over Labor Day weekend, Chicago—a city with a population about a third of New York’s—saw 54 shootings (“Chi-Town Hell”, September 2). Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, is preparing to sue the Trump administration if the National Guard is […]
Activists Walk in Crime-Prone Chicago to Oppose Trump Sending National Guard — ‘Oppose Fascism’
Protests Erupt in Chicago on Labor Day On Labor Day, demonstrators took to the streets near downtown Chicago for an anti-Trump “Workers” march, reportedly organized by the Chicago Coalition of Teachers. This protest occurred against the backdrop of President Trump suggesting that cities governed by Democrats could see National Guard troops and federal immigration agents […]
Democrats in Congress aim to stop Trump from extending the National Guard initiative.
Democrats Challenge Trump’s DC Police Control Proposal A prominent Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee has voiced opposition to President Trump’s recent suggestion to take control of policing in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, along with a group of lawyers and grassroots organizers, rejected the notion of declaring a “national emergency” […]
Trump administration is thinking about declaring a national housing emergency
Potential National Housing Emergency Under Discussion U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent recently spoke in a morning interview, highlighting a range of topics including President Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and updates on U.S.-China trade discussions, as well as addressing the ongoing affordable housing crisis in the nation. On Monday, Bescent indicated that the administration […]
Mayor Johnson stands firm on Trump’s upcoming National Guard deployment following a weekend of violence
Chicago Protest over National Security Deployment The atmosphere was charged as demonstrators gathered around the Haymarket Memorial for a Labor Day march, voicing concerns about the possible deployment of national security personnel. President Donald Trump has indicated an intention to enforce similar crackdowns in cities like Chicago and Washington, D.C. Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the […]
Court determines Trump broke military law by deploying National Guard in California
Judge Rules Trump’s Use of National Guard in California was Illegal A judge determined on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s actions were unlawful when he mobilized the National Guard and deployed a small contingent of Marines to address protests related to immigration enforcement in California. Judge Charles Breyer’s ruling stems from a three-day trial held […]
54 injured, 7 dead in Chicago weekend violence after Pritzker asserts Trump and National Guard unnecessary
This Labor Day weekend in Chicago was marked by tragedy, with reports of seven murders and over 50 gunshots ringing out. The violence prompted President Trump and Governor Pritzker to consider deploying the National Guard in the city. From Friday evening through to noon on Monday, there were at least 32 separate shooting incidents in […]
President Trump praises ‘very popular’ DC Mayor Bowser for reduction in crime and urges other Democratic governors to permit National Guard assistance.
Trump Commends DC Mayor for Crime Reduction Efforts In a recent statement, President Trump lauded D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for her efforts to address crime in the city. This came during a post on his Truth Social account where he highlighted the collaboration between her administration and federal law enforcement. “Wow! DC Mayor Muriel Bowser […]
Gallup shares surprising poll results on national alcohol use
Decline in Alcohol Consumption in the U.S. A recent Gallup poll reveals that alcohol consumption in the United States has reached its lowest point in nearly a century, with only 54% of Americans reporting that they drink. This finding aligns with other research, notably a national drug use monitoring survey, showing a significant drop in […]
Pritzker suggests a strange theory that Trump has different intentions for sending the National Guard to Democratic cities.
On Sunday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker brought up an unusual conspiracy theory regarding President Trump’s potential plan to send federal troops to Chicago and other cities experiencing high crime rates. Pritzker confidently suggested that Trump’s motivations go beyond just tackling crime. “He wants to suspend elections,” he stated. “He’ll claim there’s an election issue and […]