13 h. ago Chicago Democrat warns 'history will prove' party wrong on crime as officials reject Trump's help

Chicago alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes fellow Democrats Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson for downplaying crime concerns while opposing Trump's proposed crackdown.

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18 h. ago 19 Shot, 7 Killed, During Weekend in Mayor Johnson's Chicago

At least 19 people were shot, seven of them fatally, during the weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson's (D) Chicago.  The post 19 Shot, 7 Killed, During Weekend in Mayor Johnson’s Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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58 h. ago Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on citizens to protect the city from President Donald Trump after social media post targeting Chicago.

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3 d. ago Federal Agents and Equipment Arriving in Chicago for Immigration Crackdown

Tough talk and threats of a lawsuit by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have not slowed preparations for an illegal immigrant roundup by the Trump administration in the Windy City. The post Federal Agents and Equipment Arriving in Chicago for Immigration Crackdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Illinois Gov Pritzker to Trump: 'Chicago Does Not Want Troops on Our Streets'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) have continued to push back on President Donald Trump's planned deployment of federal agents after dozens of people were shot in the city over Labor Day weekend. The post Illinois Gov Pritzker to Trump: ‘Chicago Does Not Want Troops on Our Streets’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Chicago Mayor Johnson: Trump Is 'Reprehensible,' He's Trampling on Our Constitution

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday on MSNBC's "The Weeknight" that President Donald Trump was "reprehensible" for "trampling on our constitution." The post Chicago Mayor Johnson: Trump Is ‘Reprehensible,’ He’s Trampling on Our Constitution appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Chicago Alderman Rips Mayor, Governor for Blocking Trump: 'How Many Victims Are We Comfortable With?'

A Chicago alderman is blasting Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson and Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for refusing to work with the Trump administration to make the city a safer place to live and work. The post Chicago Alderman Rips Mayor, Governor for Blocking Trump: ‘How Many Victims Are We Comfortable With?’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Chicago shootings leave at least 7 dead, dozens more injured as city insists it doesn't need Trump's help

Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings killed seven people, as Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibited police collaboration with a proposed federal intervention.

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7 d. ago Local, state leaders push back against possible National Guard deployment to Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expecting the National Guard to arrive in the city within days. To prepare, he has signed an executive order that requires outside forces to comply with city laws.

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8 d. ago Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump's Crime Crackdown in Chicago

A showdown looms this week between President Donald Trump and Illinois Democrats after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday demanding the president stand down on his intent to send troops to take on crime and illegal immigration in the Windy City. The post Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump’s Crime Crackdown in Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Chicago’s Mayor Rejects Trump’s Plans to Send Troops to His City

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago ordered local police officers not to aid the federal crackdown, ramping up the tensions between the White House and state and local officials.

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8 d. ago Chicago police will not collaborate with National Guard, federal agents if Trump moves on deployment: mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday to prohibit the city's police officers from collaborating with National Guard troops or federal agents.

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9 d. ago Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to 'Disdain for Working People'

On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Briefing,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the Trump administration is focusing on Chicago for immigration enforcement and crime “because there’s clearly a disdain for working people.” And the actions aren’t about crime, but the The post Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to ‘Disdain for Working People’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime

President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.

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1 week ago Chicago mayor repeatedly dodges MSNBC questions about whether city needs more police

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged several questions by MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Tuesday about whether increased police presence in the city would help cut down on crime.

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2 w. ago Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about President Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to his city.

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2 w. ago US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks

US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks  ABC7 Chicago

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2 w. ago 'Illegal and costly': Chicago's mayor blasts Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

President Trump suggested he will "straighten out" Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be "illegal and costly" — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.

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2 w. ago Mayor Johnson: The People of Chicago Will Rise Up Against Trump's 'Tyranny'

Sunday on MSNBC's "The Weekend," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) said that if President Donald Trump sent the National Guard to his city, the people would rise up against "tyranny." The post Mayor Johnson: The People of Chicago Will Rise Up Against Trump’s ‘Tyranny’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally

Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.

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