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Is Chicago the violent crime capital of the US? What the facts say

Republicans claim it is. Democrats say red states are worse. Both are spinning. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

Al Jazeera

‘Chipocalypse Now’: Is the Trump administration culturally illiterate?

This weekend, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself threatening to wage war on Chicago, a Democratic city he has targeted as next up in his immigration and crime crackdown. However, the image reveals how little he gets the movie reference he is co-opting. And not for the first…

Euronews

Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities

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Massachusetts governor accuses Trump of ‘power grab’ with Operation Patriot 2.0 ICE raids

Democrat Maura Healey claims administration’s illegal immigration crackdown in Boston is about ‘political theater,’ not making urban communities safer

The Independent UK

Like a dumb bully, Donald Trump has a meltdown when questioned about going to war with American cities

Trump prepares to go to war... with America.

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JB Pritzker Asks, Once Trump Gets Citizens Comfortable With Atrocities Under The Color Of Law, 'What Comes Next?'

Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) used a series of posts on X to caution Americans against normalizing government overreach, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's law enforcement strategies as a threat to democracy.

Benzinga

Tim Walz Says 'Nothing Normal' About President Declaring War On Chicago After Trump's 'Chipocalypse Now' Post

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Monday that "there's nothing normal" about Donald Trump suggesting Chicago would "find out why it's called the Department of WAR," as the President faces backlash over a social post that critics read as threatening military action against an American city.

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Trump tries to downplay Chicago ‘war’ threat as border czar says immigration raids coming this week

Trump has earlier posted AI-generated image of himself in a cowboy hat sitting in front of a burning Chicago, along with the phrase ‘Chipocalypse Now’

The Independent UK

Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit

The Independent UK

Trump's 'Chicago Meme' Goes Viral—Is POTUS Threatening War on the City?

Donald Trump's viral Chicago meme and his controversial 'Department of War' order have sparked outrage from Illinois leaders and residents. Critics warn the president's rhetoric fuels fear of deportations, undermines democracy and raises fresh questions about his intentions.

International Business Times UK

Trump threatens Chicago with ‘Department of WAR’ amid ICE protests

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The Independent UK

Governor slams Trump over ‘Department of War’ post amid Chicago federal crackdown protests

Illinois Governor slams Trump over social media post as demonstrations erupt in Chicago and Washington DC over federal crackdown.

Euronews

Democrats Slam Trump's Threats of Military Action In Chicago, Warn of Authoritarian Overreach, Constitutional Crisis

President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism from Democratic leaders over a Truth Social post joking about deportations and hinting at military intervention in Chicago, sparking concerns over authoritarian overreach.

Benzinga

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.

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Trump Escalates Crackdown Threats With Chicago 'War' Warning

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Anxiety in Chicago as Trump plans to send troops; postal traffic into US drops 80%

Mexican festivals cancelled due to fears they may be targeted; end of tariffs exemption triggers plunge in parcels send to US – key US politics stories from 6 September at a glance

The Independent UK

Photos capture Chicagoans’ protest against ICE and Trump’s intervention plans

Thousands of protesters marched in Chicago on Saturday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest for a 'Free DC' on the fourth week of federal control in Washington

Thousands have taken to the streets of Washington, D

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The Guardian - US

Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops

City and suburbs pull local events tied to Mexican Independence Day on 16 September

The Independent UK

‘Chipocalypse Now’: Trump threatens Chicago with ‘Department of War’ and suggests ICE raids imminent

‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning…’ Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,’ Trump’s TruthSocial post read

Latin Times

Illinois Governor Warns of ICE Raids in Chicago During Mexican Independence Day

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

The Guardian - US

Trump claims Chicago is ‘world’s most dangerous city’. The four most violent ones are all in red states

Jackson, Birmingham, St Louis and Memphis had the highest murder rates in 2024 – all are in Republican-led states

The Independent UK

Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge

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After Learning About The WWE Stars Reportedly Set To Appear At SmackDown In Chicago, I Think I Need To Cancel My Plans

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The Guardian - US

Chicago gears up as Trump troop deployment looms: ‘We aren’t helpless’

City on edge as Trump threatens to send in national guard, but organizers and residents are taking steps to push back

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