US economy adds 336,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
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U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"

Can Trump become Speaker of the House?
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Former President Donald Trump says he's interested in becoming House Speaker.

Cook County unveils $9 billion 2024 budget with no new taxes or layoffs

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $9 billion budget for 2024, assuring that there will be no new taxes or layoffs.

Trump would accept House speakership for 'short period' while Republicans decide on permanent replacement

Trump said he would accept a short-term House speaker role to serve as a “unifier" for the GOP until a conclusion is reached on which member of Congress should take on the leadership post.

Chicago mayor to visit southern border amid migrant crisis
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Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday he plans to make his own trip to the Mexican border ? as soon as he can arrange it with his wife and kids ? to see for himself the unfolding disaster creating havoc and hardship in Chicago.

Mayor Johnson to visit Southern U.S. border, assess migrant situation

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday he plans to make his own trip to the Mexican border — as soon as he can arrange it with his wife and kids — to see for himself the unfolding disaster creating havoc and hardship in Chicago.

Chicago has more questions than answers as migrants continue to arrive in the city
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Some twelve days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy additional buses to sanctuary cities, there was confusion in City Hall over exactly how many buses were expected to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday.

Some Chicago suburbs receiving funds to house migrants

It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.