The Pentagon deployed about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests, officials said, as California prepared to sue President Donald Trump over his use of the Guard troops and demonstrators took to the city’s streets for a fourth day.
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Judge denies Michael Madigan’s motion for new trial, setting stage for high-stakes sentencing Friday
A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.
Chicago responds to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration raids with protests. Here’s what we know.
Chicago is responding to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration raids with protests. Here’s what we know with two more planned.
Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation
Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too
When the FBI arrested an accused leader of the MS-13 gang, Kash Patel was there to announce the case, trumpeting it as a step toward returning “our communities to safety.”
Cook County property tax reforms stall out in Springfield
When property tax bills will ultimately hit mailboxes is still in flux, as tech upgrades continue at the county’s property tax offices.
What to know about President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests
President Donald Trump says he’s deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday amid escalating tension over the president’s unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement.
Mike Johnson downplays Elon Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill
With an uncharacteristically feistiness, Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom after a second day of clashes between hundreds of protesters and federal immigration authorities in riot gear.