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Fiery House Oversight Hearing Sees Lawmakers Clash Over DC Crime, Federal Intervention

Fiery House Oversight Hearing Sees Lawmakers Clash Over DC Crime, Federal Intervention

Fiery House Oversight Hearing Sees Lawmakers Clash Over DC Crime, Federal Intervention A contentious House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday saw lawmakers and District of Columbia officials engage in heated debates over crime rates, federal intervention, and the city’s autonomy. The session, held on September 18, 2025, quickly devolved into partisan clashes, most notably an explosive exchange between Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Republican Rep. Byron Donalds. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Attorney General…

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Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity

Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity

Trump Orders National Guard to Memphis; Mayor Expresses Surprise, Seeks Clarity President Donald Trump announced yesterday, Friday, September 12, that he will deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a nationwide initiative to combat crime. The declaration, made on “Fox & Friends,” comes despite local data indicating a significant 44% drop in crime incidents in Memphis this year, as of September 11. Memphis Mayor Paul Young confirmed the deployment during a Friday afternoon news conference but stated…

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Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data

Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data

Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data President Trump’s controversial takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington D.C. is set to expire tonight, September 10th, marking the end of a 30-day federal intervention. The move, initiated on August 11th under the 1973 Home Rule Act, saw federal oversight of local police and the activation of the D.C. National Guard. Despite earlier indications of seeking an extension, President Trump has recently praised…

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Chicago Braces for Potential Federal Immigration Crackdown Amid Trump Threats

Chicago Braces for Potential Federal Immigration Crackdown Amid Trump Threats

Chicago Braces for Potential Federal Immigration Crackdown Amid Trump Threats Evanston, a Chicago suburb, has issued a public warning to its residents regarding the potential presence of federal immigration agents in the coming days. This alert comes as former President Donald Trump continues to vocalize threats of an immigration enforcement crackdown and a possible National Guard deployment in Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city. Local officials in Evanston stated they were informed over the weekend about the high likelihood of Immigration…

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Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Washington, D.C. this past Saturday, marking one of the largest demonstrations yet against President Donald Trump’s federal intervention in the nation’s capital. Marching under a banner reading “END THE D.C. OCCUPATION,” participants covered over two miles from Meridian Hill Park to Freedom Plaza, near the White House. The demonstration, dubbed “We Are All D.C.” and organized by local Home…

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Trump Intensifies Chicago Threats with ‘Chipocalypse Now’ Post; Pritzker Slams ‘Wannabe Dictator’

Trump Intensifies Chicago Threats with ‘Chipocalypse Now’ Post; Pritzker Slams ‘Wannabe Dictator’

Trump Intensifies Chicago Threats with ‘Chipocalypse Now’ Post; Pritzker Slams ‘Wannabe Dictator’ President Donald Trump escalated his threats against Chicago on Saturday, posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now” depicting a fiery scene over the city and declaring, “’I love the smell of deportations in the morning.’ Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” The social media post, labeled “Chipocalypse Now,” follows Trump’s promises to deploy National Guard troops and immigration agents to the nation’s…

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Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge

Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge

Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge Chicago is on high alert as the possibility of National Guard troops being deployed to the city looms, a move local leaders are vehemently preparing to resist. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are mobilizing against the potential federal intervention, which is anticipated to coincide with an expected surge in immigration enforcement. Despite warnings from the Trump administration that troops could be in place as early…

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Federal-State Standoff Intensifies Over Chicago Crime Amid Trump’s Intervention Vows

Federal-State Standoff Intensifies Over Chicago Crime Amid Trump’s Intervention Vows

Federal-State Standoff Intensifies Over Chicago Crime Amid Trump’s Intervention Vows Tensions are escalating between the federal government and Illinois officials over public safety in Chicago, following President Donald Trump’s renewed vow to tackle the city’s crime rate “fast.” The President’s comments come in the wake of a violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago, which saw eight fatalities and over 50 injuries. President Trump, who returned to the White House on September 1st, took to his social media platform on Tuesday,…

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Trump Administration’s 2020 Plan to Deploy Federal Agents, National Guard to Chicago Recalled

Trump Administration’s 2020 Plan to Deploy Federal Agents, National Guard to Chicago Recalled

Trump Administration’s 2020 Plan to Deploy Federal Agents, National Guard to Chicago Recalled In a significant move that stirred controversy during his presidency, Donald Trump’s administration had planned to deploy federal immigration agents and potentially National Guard troops to Chicago, operating from Naval Station Great Lakes, in a bid to address perceived rising crime rates. This initiative, which was slated to run from September 2-30, 2020, involved personnel from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),…

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Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report

Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report

Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report Illinois leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, have strongly condemned a report from The Washington Post indicating that then-President Donald Trump was preparing to deploy federal troops to Chicago. The report, which emerged on a Saturday, suggested the Pentagon had been planning a military deployment for weeks, potentially involving thousands of National Guard members as soon as the following month. Lt. Governor…

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Trump’s DC Federal Intervention: A Retrospective on Crime and Immigration Enforcement

Trump’s DC Federal Intervention: A Retrospective on Crime and Immigration Enforcement

Trump’s DC Federal Intervention: A Retrospective on Crime and Immigration Enforcement A recent analysis by CNN revisits the controversial period when the Trump administration assumed control of Washington, D.C.’s police force, deploying federal agents and troops to the district. The review of government data from the week beginning August 12, during the first full week of federal oversight, revealed a mixed impact on crime rates and a significant surge in immigration arrests. Property crimes saw an approximate 19% reduction, and…

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National Guard Deployments Expand as Trump’s DC Law Enforcement Takeover Intensifies

National Guard Deployments Expand as Trump’s DC Law Enforcement Takeover Intensifies

National Guard Deployments Expand as Trump’s DC Law Enforcement Takeover Intensifies WASHINGTON – The federal operation to assert control over Washington D.C.’s law enforcement has dramatically escalated, with three more Republican governors authorizing the deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana have joined the effort, bringing the total number of state troops dispatched to over 1,100 from six states, reinforcing President Donald Trump’s stated goal to crack down on crime and boost immigration enforcement….

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Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics

Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics

Fears Escalate Over Potential Federal Crackdown on Homelessness Ahead of LA 2028 Olympics Local officials and homelessness advocates are voicing increasing alarm over the possibility of severe federal intervention targeting unhoused individuals in Los Angeles, particularly as the city prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games. Concerns are mounting that the federal government could implement drastic measures, including the forced relocation of homeless people to designated detention facilities. Reports indicate a heightened federal focus on homelessness, with recent actions in…

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Trump Threatens Federal D.C. Takeover Following Assault on Former Operative

Trump Threatens Federal D.C. Takeover Following Assault on Former Operative

Trump Threatens Federal D.C. Takeover Following Assault on Former Operative In a powerful statement that has sent ripples through the nation’s capital, former President Donald Trump has publicly threatened a federal takeover of Washington D.C. His remarks come in the wake of a reported violent assault on a former D.C. operative, an incident Trump cited as evidence of escalating disorder. The alleged beating of the individual, whose identity has not been fully disclosed but is described as a former worker…

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