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WATCH: Exclusive — NRSC Music Video Celebrates Trump’s War Department
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is celebrating President Donald Trump’s newly rebranded Department of War in unconventional but patriotic fashion.
ATF: We’re Going After Gun Traffickers Linked to Chicago Shootings with ICE
While speaking with ABC News for a report aired on Tuesday’s “World News Tonight,” ATF Chicago Field Division Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Maniff said that in the joint operations they’re doing with ICE, they’re going after suspected TDA members
ABC’s Thomas: ICE Operations in Chicago Have Focused on ‘Violent Criminals’
On Tuesday, ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas reported on a ridealong he took with federal agents doing enforcement actions in Chicago as part of Operation Midway Blitz and stated that “the focus today was arresting alleged violent criminals,” and
Dem Rep. Jackson: ‘There’s Not One African American that Sells Ammunition’ in U.S.
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Way Too Early,” Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) stated that Chicago needs help with guns coming into the city and “In the city of Chicago, there’s not one gun shop, there’s not one gun range, there’s
Obama Foundation Center Construction: ‘Woke’ Policies Balloon Costs from $300M to $850M
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential library is approaching $850 million in construction costs and has been chastised by Chicago residents as an “eyesore.”
VIDEO: FBI Chicago Arrests Man Accused of Threatening ICE Officers, Political Figures
A man in suburban Chicago is accused of making violent threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, the news coming as President Donald Trump plans to crack down on illegal immigration in the city.
Jimmy Kimmel Downplays Chicago Crime to Bash Trump’s Crackdown Plan: ‘Based on Stats from the Worm Inside RFK Jr’s Head’
Left-wing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel downplayed Chicago crime to bash President Donald Trump’s crackdown plan, bizarrely referring to the city’s death toll as information that is “based on stats from the worm inside RFK Jr’s head.”
Chicago Alderman: I’m Fine with More ICE Agents Here, Don’t Want the ‘Kilmar Garcias of the World’
On Monday’s broadcast of WBUR‘s “Here and Now,” Chicago Alderman Nicholas Sposato said that while sending the National Guard to the city isn’t the best use of resources, he’s fine with more immigration agents, and “I don’t think we should
Chicago Alderman: Charlotte Stabbing ‘Very Easily’ Could Happen Here
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez stated that the recent stabbing attack on a train in Charlotte could have “very easily” taken place in Chicago. While discussing the homicide numbers in
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker: Illegals Are ‘Our Neighbors and Friends’; Nat’l Guard Would Be Invaders
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), who in January called illegal aliens are “our neighbors and friends,” in August said that if U.S. military personnel were deployed in Chicago, it would be an “invasion.”
19 Shot, 7 Killed, During Weekend in Mayor Johnson’s Chicago
At least 19 people were shot, seven of them fatally, during the weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago.
Trump Trolls Illinois Politicians and Critics with Iconic War Film Image
President Donald Trump evoked one of the most iconic battle scenes in the history of cinema in a meme Saturday and sent Democrats into various states of shell shock.
Wes Moore: Trump’s ‘Threat’ to Chicago Is ‘Embarrassing and Performative’
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) claimed President Donald Trump’s social media post about the National Guard coming to Chicago is a “threat” that was both “embarrassing and performative.”
Federal Agents and Equipment Arriving in Chicago for Immigration Crackdown
Tough talk and threats of a lawsuit by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have not slowed preparations for an illegal immigrant roundup by the Trump administration in the Windy City.
PHOTOS: North Chicago Firefighters Rescue Tiny Dog Trapped When Home Erupts in Flames
A family in North Chicago, Illinois, is grateful to first responders who rescued one of their beloved pets when their home caught on fire.
Video: Stephen Colbert Says ‘F**k You’ to Trump for Citing Chicago Crime Problem
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said “fuck you” to President Trump for spotlighting Chicago’s ongoing crime problem.
Report: Hundreds of Migrants Self-Deporting from Chicago
Many Mexican nationals illegally living in Chicago are self-deporting even before President Donald Trump steps up enforcement in the Democrat-run city.
VIDEO — ‘What Is Enough?’: Woman Punched by Career Criminal in Chicago Speaks Out
A man with a lengthy criminal history is accused of punching a woman in downtown Chicago on August 19, the news coming as President Donald Trump plans to crack down on the Democrat-run city’s ongoing crime problem.
Durbin: National Guard ‘Certainly Could’ Make a Difference in Chicago, But Locals Didn’t Invite Them
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Senate Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) stated that the National Guard “certainly could” make a difference in Chicago, but federal involvement should be “in cooperation, with the initiative coming from the local
Chicago Alderman: I Want ICE Here, Not Guard, Prefer Money Be Spent on Hiring Cops
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Chicago Alderman Nicholas Sposato stated that “I certainly want to see ICE here, cleaning things up. But the National Guard on the streets of Chicago, I just don’t think is a
Crockett: Trump ‘Unlawfully Going into Various Minority Controlled Cities’
Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) said President Donald Trump was “unlawfully going into various minority controlled cities” with the National Guard.
Cruz: Pritzker Is a ‘Disgusting, Racist Bigot’
Wednesday on Newsmax TV’s “The Chris Salcedo Show,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) was a “disgusting, racist bigot.”
Chicago Prosecutors: Venezuelan Migrant Stalked Teens, Murdered One, Shot Another
Chicago prosecutors are accusing a Venezuelan immigrant of stalking a group of teens, murdering one and shooting and wounding a second.
Trump Suggests National Guard Could Be Deployed to New Orleans
President Donald Trump suggested that the National Guard could be deployed to New Orleans, as part of an effort to crack down on crime, noting that Louisiana’s governor wanted the administration “to come in” and address the crime.
Illinois A.G.: ‘We Do’ Have a Crime Problem, Shouldn’t Cut Our Funding Over Immigration
On Tuesday’s “CNN News Central,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (D) said that there is a crime problem in Chicago and “I’m not happy until we don’t have any murders in the city of Chicago. I’m not happy until we don’t
Chicago Alderman: Johnson Keeps Blaming GOP While He Ignores Dangerous Migrants
On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez responded to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blaming Republican states for gun violence in the city by remarking that he’s surprised Johnson didn’t blame the other things he usually uses
Dem Rep. Jesus Garcia: Clashes Might Happen Because ‘Guard Is Not Needed’ and Agents Don’t ‘Respect How They Enforce the Law’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Jesus Garcia (D-IL) said that the Trump administration wants to create conditions in Chicago, “potentially, where clashes occur because the guard is not needed here and federal agents need to respect how
Illinois Gov Pritzker to Trump: ‘Chicago Does Not Want Troops on Our Streets’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) have continued to push back on President Donald Trump’s planned deployment of federal agents after dozens of people were shot in the city over Labor Day weekend.
Chicago Mayor Johnson: Trump Is ‘Reprehensible,’ He’s Trampling on Our Constitution
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “The Weeknight” that President Donald Trump was “reprehensible” for “trampling on our constitution.”
Rahm Emanuel Falsely Claims Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Killed Police Officers,’ Ignores Chicago Crime Record
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel published an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday in which he asserted that the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot involved “killing police officers,” a claim that has been repeatedly debunked.
Chicago Alderman Rips Mayor, Governor for Blocking Trump: ‘How Many Victims Are We Comfortable With?’
A Chicago alderman is blasting Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson and Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for refusing to work with the Trump administration to make the city a safer place to live and work.
VIDEO: Activists March in Crime-Ridden Chicago to Protest Trump Sending National Guard — ‘Resist Fascism!’
Protesters hit the streets near downtown Chicago on Labor Day during anti-Trump “Workers over Billionaires” marches.
President Trump Vows to ‘Solve’ Chicago Crime After at Least 54 Shot over Labor Day Weekend
President Trump vowed to “solve” Chicago crime after the city witnessed at least 54 shooting victims, seven of whom succumbed to their wounds, over Labor Day Weekend.
Chicago Alderman: ‘We Need the National Guard’ to Help Free up Cops, I Want Results Like D.C.’s
On Monday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Newsline,” Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez said that “We need the National Guard to help take off the pressure from the Chicago Police Department” by guarding city assets the police are having to guard and
Chicago Alderman: ‘My Fellow Democrats’ Are in ‘Bubble’ on Crime
On Monday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez stated that fighting crime should be bipartisan, but “my fellow Democrats, have been so secure in that bubble that they exist in that they’ve forgotten what really
Chicago Alderman: Trump’s Trying to Use ‘Violence’ Here
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez responded to the Trump administration saying that they’ve reduced crime in Washington, D.C. by stating that they’re trying to solve longstanding issues “with more violence, with deployment of military
Chicago Alderman on Shootings in City: Trump ‘Exacerbated’ Inner City Violence
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez responded to the shootings in the city by stating that “We also have had many, many instances where the administration has really escalated, exacerbated the violence in our country, in
