Federal appeals court upholds $83.3M E. Jean Carroll judgment against Trump
A federal appeals court rejected President Donald Trump's appeal of an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll on Monday.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
ICE operations spark anger, fear across Chicago's Southwest Side
Some officials are calling the escalation "shameful" and say federal immigration officers are targeting the Southwest Side, where tensions are mounting.
Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter released
The "bawdy" message, which includes a drawing of a naked woman, was part of a 2003 birthday album to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday.
Chicago faith leaders unite to oppose Trump's threats of troops, immigration raids
“Mr. Trump, you have met your match," Father Michael Pfleger said as leaders push back on immigration enforcement in Chicago.
Johnson says Chicago doesn't need Trump's National Guard plan: 'Invest in what works'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes back on President Trump's National Guard threats in a New York Times op-ed.
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
As President Donald Trump threatens to expand immigration raids and deploy the National Guard, Chicago has become the latest flashpoint in a broader national struggle over how far the federal government can push local authorities to cooperate with its immigration agenda.
Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week
President Donald Trump's strategy to address crime in U.S. cities may come into sharper focus this week, as he reiterates his call to deploy the National Guard more widely.
Duckworth pushes back on Trump, saying Chicago naval base plan involves ICE, not Guard
A little more than 24 hours after President Donald Trump posted an ominous meme aimed at the city of Chicago on his social media platform, he appears to be softening his tone.



















