16 h. 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.

Events

17 h. 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.

Politics

33 h. 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.

Politics

35 h. 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.

Politics

43 h. 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.

Politics

67 h. 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.

Society

4 d. ago Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

Politics

5 d. 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.

Politics

6 d. 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.

Events

7 d. 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.

Politics

8 d. 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

Politics

8 d. ago Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Earlier in August, Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of what he touted as an effort to reduce crime and root out homelessness.

Politics

8 d. 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.

Events

8 d. 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.

Politics

2 w. ago Brandon Johnson: We're Paying Artists to Give Mental Health Support That's Crucial Because of Trump and ICE

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Chicago’s WCPT 820’s “Driving it Home,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city is “literally paying artists,” “to create these activities that ultimately provide the type of mental health support that’s so critical, right? With so The post Brandon Johnson: We’re Paying Artists to Give Mental Health Support That’s Crucial Because of Trump and ICE appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Blasts Chicago Mayor, Illinois Gov. for Obstructing ICE

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ripped Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Democrat Governor JB Pritzker Friday. The post DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Blasts Chicago Mayor, Illinois Gov. for Obstructing ICE appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Noem, in Illinois, calls out Gov. Pritzker, Chicago's mayor over their handling of criminal illegal immigrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are "being obstructionist" when it comes removing criminals.

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3 w. ago Kristi Noem: Sanctuary Democrats IL Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson 'Choosing Criminals'

Sanctuary Democrats, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, are "choosing criminals," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said Friday. The post Kristi Noem: Sanctuary Democrats IL Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson ‘Choosing Criminals’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Finances at 'Point of No Return' Without Massive Tax Hike

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is warning that the city's finances are "at the point of no return" unless he gets massive tax hikes. The post Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Finances at ‘Point of No Return’ Without Massive Tax Hike appeared first on Breitbart.

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