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.
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.
Some officials are calling the escalation "shameful" and say federal immigration officers are targeting the Southwest Side, where tensions are mounting.
At least 5 detained in ICE operations on Chicago?s Southwest Side, alderman says
According to 14th Ward Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez, federal immigration officers are targeting the Southwest Side.
According to 14th Ward Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez, federal immigration officers are targeting the Southwest Side.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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 in the spotlight as Trump targets sanctuary cities with federal crime crackdown
President Trump vows a sweeping federal crackdown on crime and immigration enforcement in major cities like Chicago, sparking backlash and raising questions about National Guard deployment.
President Trump vows a sweeping federal crackdown on crime and immigration enforcement in major cities like Chicago, sparking backlash and raising questions about National Guard deployment.
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.
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.
Trump says sending help to Chicago is ?common sense,? not ?war?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump shuts down reporter over 'war with Chicago' question: 'You never listen'
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on September 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Trump is traveling to New York to attend the U.S. Open Men?s Singles Final.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on September 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Trump is traveling to New York to attend the U.S. Open Men?s Singles Final.
Trump says ‘We’re not going to war’ with Chicago day after Truth Social post
Trumps on Sunday said "We're not going to war" when asked about his controversial Truth Social post referencing Chicago.
Trumps on Sunday said "We're not going to war" when asked about his controversial Truth Social post referencing Chicago.
Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library
Former President Joe Biden will honor his home state by establishing a presidential library in Delaware.
Former President Joe Biden will honor his home state by establishing a presidential library in Delaware.
Independence parade draws crowds Pritzker, Durbin decry Trump post threatening Chicago: 'Disgusting'
President Donald Trump on Saturday morning appeared to threaten the City of Chicago with deportations on a post on Truth Social in which he used an AI-generated parody of a war movie.
President Donald Trump on Saturday morning appeared to threaten the City of Chicago with deportations on a post on Truth Social in which he used an AI-generated parody of a war movie.
Chicago Trump protest march: Thousands rally downtown against deploying federal troops
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to send federal troops into the city.
Around 2,000 people rallied in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to send federal troops into the city.
LAPD no longer providing protection for Kamala Harris after backlash: report
The Los Angeles Police Department has pulled its officers from a security detail at the Brentwood home of Kamala Harris after backlash from the public that crime suppression units were being diverted to instead guard the former VP.
The Los Angeles Police Department has pulled its officers from a security detail at the Brentwood home of Kamala Harris after backlash from the public that crime suppression units were being diverted to instead guard the former VP.
Illinois officials decry Trump post threatening Chicago with deportations: ‘Disgusting’
A post by President Trump appearing to threaten Chicago with the military received pushback from Illinois politicos: "Disgusting."
A post by President Trump appearing to threaten Chicago with the military received pushback from Illinois politicos: "Disgusting."
Sen. Durbin tells Chicago residents to not be afraid, calls Trump post 'disgusting'
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) spoke before a Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood amid fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) spoke before a Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood amid fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims
House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.
House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.