11 h. ago War of words heats up between Trump, Illinois leaders over Chicago

The war of words between Illinois leaders and the Trump administration heated up over the weekend.

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66 h. ago Top Chicago officials demand crime crackdown as mayor fights Trump over looming takeover: '100% need help'

Independent and Democratic aldermen in Chicago express mixed views on federal crime intervention as city leaders clash over law enforcement strategies.

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3 d. ago How Trump could try to deploy troops over states objections, according to law expert

President Trump may have conceded it is easier to send troops into states where governors have asked for them, but Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck argues Trump could try to get around that.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago MSNBC host urges Pritzker to do the 'radical' thing and work with Trump

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough argued on Tuesday that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should partner with President Donald Trump to combat crime in his home state.

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4 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago WATCH: Gov. Pritzker pushes back on Trump's plan to send federal troops to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, pushed back on President Trump's comments about sending National Guard troops to Chicago.

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4 d. ago Popular Dem city put on notice after violent chaos erupts over holiday weekend: 'Needs help badly'

The Department of Homeland Security increases pressure on Illinois and Chicago leaders as President Trump threatens federal law enforcement surge.

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4 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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4 d. ago Our leaders abandoned Chicago. Trump is right: It's time to call in the Guard

I serve as a pastor on Chicago's South Side. I endorse Trump's National Guard deployment although it is only a temporary fix. Community programs also need to address violence.

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6 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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6 d. ago Chicago sees 5 killed, 35 wounded over Labor Day weekend as Trump warns of Guard intervention: report

Chicago saw another deadly holiday weekend as its Democratic leaders continue to insist that the city does not need federal help from President Donald Trump to stop the bloodshed.

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6 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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7 d. ago Trump Slams Pritzker After Chicago Violence: 'He Better Straighten It Out, FAST — or We’re Coming!'

President Donald Trump on Saturday took aim at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Truth Social, citing Chicago’s violent crime numbers and vowing that federal support could be on the way. The post Trump Slams Pritzker After Chicago Violence: ‘He Better Straighten It Out, FAST — or We’re Coming!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 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 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Threatens 'Response' If Trump Sends National Guard to Crime

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is threatening President Donald Trump over possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago as crime grips the city.  The post Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Threatens ‘Response’ If Trump Sends National Guard to Crime-Ridden Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Chicago restaurant owner slams city leadership over crime: 'We want law and order'

Chicago business owners, who says he has "been a Democrat for so many years" blasted Democratic leaders on handling crime.

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1 week ago Chicago pastor blasts Democrats for ‘outright lying’ about crime, urges Trump to send National Guard

Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks calls out city leaders for denying the crime crisis and urges President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to curb violence.

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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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