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September 8, 2025

Chicago cops struggle to staff streets as Trump presses on crime

The Chicago Police Department remains 2,000 officers short since the anti-cop rhetoric that washed across the US in 2020, city data show.

September 8, 2025

Chicago Democrat warns 'history will prove' party wrong on crime as officials reject Trump's help

Chicago alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes fellow Democrats Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson for downplaying crime concerns while opposing Trump's proposed crackdown.

September 8, 2025

Going inside FBI Chicago field office as agents confront drug cartels and violent gangs in crime-ridden city

Chicago served as a major drug distribution hub due to its central location and transportation networks, driving gang violence according to FBI officials.

September 8, 2025

Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

President Donald Trump doubles down over the weekend on his plan to deploy National Guard members to U.S. cities to address crime, singles out Chicago.

September 7, 2025

Trump clashes with reporters after Chicago ‘war’ meme: ‘That’s not war, that’s common sense’

President Donald Trump posted a provocative "Apocalypse Now" meme about Chicago deportations, sparking outrage from Illinois officials and a tense confrontation with NBC News.

September 7, 2025

Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone'

Democrats across the country are criticizing President Donald Trump for a social media post that appeared to threaten Chicago with deportations and the U.S. military.

September 6, 2025

Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on citizens to protect the city from President Donald Trump after social media post targeting Chicago.

September 6, 2025

Trump roils Chicago Democrats with 'Apocalypse Now' meme hinting at National Guard deployment

President Trump gave possibly the strongest hint yet of deploying federal troops to Chicago by posting a parody meme of himself as a commander at war.

September 5, 2025

Stephen A. Smith argues that the egos of Dem leaders are keeping them from accepting Trump's help on crime

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith told Fox News that both Democratic and Republican politicians prioritize party loyalty over addressing Chicago's violent crime epidemic.

September 5, 2025

J.B. Pritzker says he lives 'rent-free' in Trump's head, defends Chicago's crime statistics

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended Chicago's crime statistics as President Donald Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to the city, claiming that he lives "rent-free" in the president's head.