Stabbing of Ukrainian woman in U.S. becomes Trump’s latest crime talking point – and Democrats’ newest headache Her killer was a violent repeat offender, who was let go every time. We Got This Covered · Sep 8, 2025
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Work absences due to National Guard, military deployments and other duties are at a 19-year high There have been at least 90,000 instances of military or civic duty-related work absences in 2025 The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Governor Wes Moore rules out 2028 presidential run, ending frontrunner speculation Moore reiterated on ‘Meet the Press’ he has no intention of running for president while pushing Maryland’s policies on the national stage The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Governor slams Trump over ‘Department of War’ post amid Chicago federal crackdown protests Illinois Governor slams Trump over social media post as demonstrations erupt in Chicago and Washington DC over federal crackdown. Euronews · Sep 7, 2025
Thousands Protest Trump's Washington National Guard Deployment As Federal Military Operations Expand: Report Thousands of protesters marched through Washington, D.C. on Saturday, demanding President Donald Trump end National Guard deployments in the capital. The “We Are All D.C.” demonstration drew undocumented immigrants and Palestinian supporters who chanted “Trump must go now” near the U.S. Capitol Building. Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025
Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2025
Trump Escalates Crackdown Threats With Chicago 'War' Warning President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities. International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025
Photos capture Chicagoans’ protest against ICE and Trump’s intervention plans Thousands of protesters marched in Chicago on Saturday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Thousands protest for a 'Free DC' on the fourth week of federal control in Washington Thousands have taken to the streets of Washington, D The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
Georgia sends troops to DC in sign that Trump's policing push will continue Georgia is becoming the eighth state to send National Guard troops to Washington, D The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2025 Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military A federal judge ruled on Sept. 2, 2025, that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June in response to protests over immigration raids.
We Got This Covered · Sep 4, 2025 ‘None of this is lawful’: DC attorney general sues Trump over deployment that’s ‘run roughshod’ over major military principle About time someone sued over this blatant constitutional violation.
We Got This Covered · Sep 4, 2025 ‘This is a scary time’: Stephen Colbert has just two words for Donald Trump after his Chicago comments Stephen Colbert does not like what Trump said.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Donald Trump sets his sights on sending troops to another US city IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Trump may send troops to Democratic-run New Orleans. Republican state leaders are fine with that Trump wants to ‘straighten out’ the Crescent City. Unlike his threats to other Democratic strongholds, state officials are welcoming the idea
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Pentagon allows ICE to use Navy base as launchpad for immigration raids in Chicago: report Chicago officials are preparing for an influx of federal immigration law enforcement
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 California health care workers fired for posting TikTok mocking patients: ‘Guess the substance’ The viral video led to the group of healthcare workers being fired.
Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025 As Trump continues show of force, DC takes the fight to Congress - Roll Call Local leaders push back as House Republicans tee up bills aimed at the District. But crafting a message won’t be easy.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Trump’s DC crackdown is exposing all the FBI’s undercover cars, agents warn FBI agents fearful of potential impact on surveillance operations against drug traffickers, fentanyl suppliers, and Russian or Chinese spies
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 What polls show about Americans' views on childhood vaccine mandates Most Americans say kids should be vaccinated to attend school
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Newsom says the ‘political theater’ of Trump’s deployment of National Guard to LA cost taxpayers $120M California Governor’s office evaluated the costs incurred since June, when Trump sent more than 4,200 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines to city