25 h. ago Trump escalates fight with Pritzker as bloody Chicago weekend sparks troop warning

President Donald Trump and his administration have launched a crusade against Illinois lawmakers who’ve refused offers to send in National Guard troops to Chicago following a violent Labor Day weekend in the city.

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35 h. ago After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said the state was ready to fight the Trump administration’s plan in court.

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36 h. ago Pirro tears into Pritzker after deadly weekend in Chicago: 'He should be ashamed of himself'

Jeanine Pirro blasted Democrats for resisting Trump’s crime crackdown, pointing to Chicago’s bloody Labor Day weekend that left dozens wounded and several dead.

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3 d. ago Weekend lightning storms spark a handful of fires in northeast Washington during hottest, driest time of year

Weekend lightning storms spark a handful of fires in northeast Washington during hottest, driest time of year  The Spokesman-Review

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4 d. ago Mystics at Sparks preview: Washington completes weekend back

Mystics at Sparks preview: Washington completes weekend back-to-back on Sunday  Bullets Forever

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6 d. ago White House slams Pritzker, blue cities as crime fight escalates: 'Decline is a choice'

The White House urged Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to take President Donald Trump up on his offer to send National Guard troops to address crime in Chicago.

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9 d. ago Texas challenges Newsom’s gas car crackdown, warning California can’t dictate US auto market

A legal showdown between California, Congressional Republicans and the Trump admin escalates as Texas enters the mix to try and halt new California vehicle emissions standards.

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9 d. ago Bridge collapse aid becomes economic weapon in escalating Trump

Though the feud between Trump and Moore began with sharp barbs over Baltimore’s crime rates, it has now evolved into a political standoff with sweeping national economic implications.

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1 week ago California wine country wildfire nears 7,000 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country sparked evacuation orders as firefighters battled the blaze through the weekend.

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1 week ago Some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment  Politico

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1 week ago Some National Guard units in D.C. are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units in D.C. are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment  NBC4 Washington

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1 week ago More California girls' high school volleyball teams forfeit to squad with trans athlete

California volleyball teams continue forfeiting games against Jurupa Valley High School amid a transgender athlete controversy as federal lawsuit and Trump warnings escalate.

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1 week ago Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Governor, Escalating Pressure on Central Bank

President Trump said he would fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, if she did not resign. But his ability to fire a Fed governor is limited.

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1 week ago Over 55 million visa holders subjected to continuous vetting amid Trump admin crackdown

The State Department is subjecting more than 55 million visa holders to continuous vetting as the Trump administration escalates its immigration crackdown.

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1 week ago California voters will decide redistricting in November, escalating battle with Trump

California voters will decide redistricting in November, escalating battle with Trump  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago California voters will decide redistricting in November, escalating battle with Trump and Texas

California voters will decide redistricting in November, escalating battle with Trump and Texas  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago President Trump escalates criticism of the Smithsonian Institution

New York Times investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones talks about President Trump's criticism of the Smithsonian, saying the institution focuses too much on "how bad slavery was."

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2 w. ago President Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C. escalates

President Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C. escalates  CBS News

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2 w. ago Kylie Jenner Subtly Hints At Where She Stands With Timothée Chalamet Amid Breakup Rumors!

Is Kylie Jenner quietly shutting down breakup rumors? The reality TV star sparked split speculation over the weekend after she posted a slew of birthday pics without Timothée Chalamet and MULTIPLE breakup songs. Timmy didn’t really make the situation any better by snubbing her b-day… but it’s not like they post each other anyway, right? [...] Read More... The post Kylie Jenner Subtly Hints At Where She Stands With Timothée Chalamet Amid Breakup Rumors! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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