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Hundreds of ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rallies take place across US

Protests denounce Trump administration’s policies and call for the protection of social safety nets

The Guardian - US

Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump

Tens of thousands gather under ‘Workers Over Billionaires’, pushing for livable wages and economic justice.

Al Jazeera

Trump says DC is now ‘crime free.’ It had 400 reported incidents in the last week

Trump began his so-called crime crackdown in D.C. on 11 August, sending National Guard and federal agents into the capital’s streets

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Noem warns more immigration raids are coming to America’s biggest cities: ‘We do intend to add more’

Noem says other cities should call the Department of Homeland Security to implement the policies the Trump administration put in place in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

“I probably had a better chance of getting struck by lightning”: Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street

The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band's classics in front of a shell-shocked audience

Guitar World

“Since Clapton was in London, I was tapped to fill in the spaces – I was given credit in the ‘special thanks’ section”: He played with blues legends and taught Trey Anastasio. Now Paul Asbell is reflecting on 50 years as a player’s player

The Chicago-born guitarist has worked with Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Sitt and the Sun Ra Arkestra – and even found himself filling in for Eric Clapton…

Guitar World

Chicago Labour Day Bloodbath: 5 Killed and 30 Injured Days After Trump's National Guard Threat

Chicago's Labour Day weekend turned deadly with 5 killed and 35 injured in mass shootings, fuelling Trump's National Guard threat and local resistance.

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Watch Daron Malakian join stunned System Of A Down tribute band for cover of Cigaro in Chicago

System Of A Down guitarist hears his own band being covered, then walks into venue and joins them onstage

Metal Hammer

Judge stops U.S. from deporting group of unaccompanied Guatemalan children after some were loaded on planes overnight at Texas airport

The order comes as the Trump administration reportedly prepares to send federal agents to Chicago as part of its immigration crackdown

The Independent UK

Would The U.S. Economy Collapse If Everyone Followed Dave Ramsey's Debt-Free Plan And Stopped Spending Like Congress? Here's What He Says

A recent episode of “The Ramsey Show” featured a question from a caller in Chicago that many Americans have probably thought about. Adam asked what would happen to the economy if a large number of people stopped using credit cards, ditched loans and followed Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps to become…

Benzinga

JB Pritzker calls for ‘all to stand up’ to Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago

President is preparing for controversial federal takeover of US city in crusade against immigration ‘sanctuary cities’

The Guardian - US

‘I don’t take orders from the federal government’: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson vows city will resist ‘out of control’ Trump

Chicago isn't going down without a fight.

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Verizon Outage Limits Devices to SOS Mode, Affecting Thousands — Is It a Security Breach?

A massive Verizon outage is affecting over 20,000 users in Chicago and other cities. Is it a security breach? Here's what consumers should know.

International Business Times UK

Billy Corgan joins My Chemical Romance for Smashing Pumpkins cover in Chicago

Smashing Pumpkins frontman is surprise guest for My Chemical Romance's cover of Bullet With Butterfly Wings

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Defies Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Vows Police Won't Aid Federal Raids Or Military Troops In Streets

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday aimed at resisting President Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown, setting up a potential showdown between City Hall and the White House.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Backlash in Chicago as mayor defies president’s immigration crackdown

Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to counter plans to send federal agents into the city. Key US politics stories from Saturday 30 August at a glance

Al Jazeera

Chicago mayor signs order to resist possible Trump troop deployment

Mayor Brandon Johnson says order aims to protect residents from ‘threats and actions of out-of-control administration’.

The Independent UK

Chicago mayor announces measures to ‘protect our people’ from imminent influx of federal agents on Trump’s orders

Brandon Johnson warns that the city could see ‘some type of militarized activity by the federal government’ within days

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Chicago mayor signs executive order directing city to resist Trump’s immigration raids

Brandon Johnson’s order directs city police not to collaborate with federal agents in immigration enforcement

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Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Friday and turned lower following the weaker-than-expected August MNI Chicago PMI report and after the University of Michigan’s US August consumer sentiment index was revised lower. The dollar was also pressured by...

The Independent UK

As Trump threatens more Guard troops in US cities, here's what the law allows

Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, President Donald Trump has openly mused about sending troops to some of the nation’s most Democratic cities — including Chicago and Baltimore — where he claims they are needed to crack down on crime

The Independent UK

Chicago appears resigned to fate and is prepping for federal troop arrival – and it could happen next week

City officials have urged the administration to communicate with local law enforcement about its operations there

The Independent UK

Obama slams Trump’s paramilitary plan for Chicago as ‘erosion of due process’

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The Independent UK

Obama warns ‘all Americans are at risk’ after Trump threatens to clamp down on Chicago

‘The expanding use of our military on domestic soil puts the liberties of all Americans at risk,’ the former president said

The Guardian - UK

Neil Young confronts Donald Trump in new song Big Crime: ‘Don’t want soldiers on the streets’

Veteran rocker characterises US administration as fascistic in song recorded at Chicago sound check

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