23 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.

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24 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.

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40 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.

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42 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.

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50 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.

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3 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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6 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.

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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.

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6 d. ago White House accuses Pritzker, Illinois Dems of whining while Chicago crime rages

President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to send troops to Chicago amid his crime crackdown, while city officials cited a 33% reduction in homicides under Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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8 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.

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8 d. ago Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard plan 'most flagrant violation of our Constitution'

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against Trump's National Guard plans for Chicago, citing 30% drop in homicides and concerns about eroding police-community trust.

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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

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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.

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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.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Exclusive — Senator Bernie Moreno: Colombians Are Ready for Trump to Restore American Power

Latin Americans "know that President Trump just wants them to be safer," fueling a rise in support for conservatives that could reshape the future of the region, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) told Breitbart News in an interview on Monday following a visit to Bogotá, Colombia. The post Exclusive — Senator Bernie Moreno: Colombians Are Ready for Trump to Restore American Power appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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2 w. ago Beto O'Rourke compares 2025 America to 1933 Germany and 'can only imagine the history books'

Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke compared the Trump administration and Texas Republicans to Adolf Hitler’s rise to power on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast.

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2 w. ago Philly D.A. Krasner on Rise in Some Crime Categories: 'Trump Is the Public Safety Emergency'

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) responded to a question on the rise in some crime categories in the city and what he would say to someone concerned about that by saying that The post Philly D.A. Krasner on Rise in Some Crime Categories: ‘Trump Is the Public Safety Emergency’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump Promised a Golden Age. Then a Montana Lumber Plant Closed Down.

Anger over well-paid manufacturing jobs giving way to lower-wage work fueled President Trump’s rise. With his movement now in power, who gets blamed as the trend continues?

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