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Trump warns of ‘Chipocalypse’ as peaceful crowd protests planned federal deployment

Trump warns of ‘Chipocalypse’ as peaceful crowd protests planned federal deployment

As crowds celebrated the Mexican Independence Day parade in Pilsen and the city prepares for ramped-up immigration enforcement, President Donald Trump threatened Chicago in a post on social media Saturday, saying the city was about to find out “why it’s called the Department of War.” “‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning,’” he posted on Truth Social, a …

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Chicago federal intervention latest: President Trump’s immigration enforcement, possible National Guard deployment | Live updates

Chicago federal intervention latest: President Trump’s immigration enforcement, possible National Guard deployment | Live updates

Despite fear in some Chicago communities over the expected surge in immigration enforcement, Pilsen held its Mexican Independence Parade on Saturday. There were some extra precautions taken in case federal agents showed up. This year’s Pilsen Mexican independence Day Parade not only looked different, but felt different. A lot of the community and their supporters have concerns over the administration’s …

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In A Bold Move, Federal Judges Are Calling Out The Supreme Court’s Bullsh*t – Above the Law

In A Bold Move, Federal Judges Are Calling Out The Supreme Court’s Bullsh*t  Above the Law 10 federal judges criticize Supreme Court’s handling of Trump cases in rare interviews  NBC News Federal judges anonymously criticize Supreme Court for overturning decisions with emergency rulings  Fox News Judge Apologizes to Conservative Justices in Case Over N.I.H. Cuts  The New York Times Federal judges are frustrated by …

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Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own : Shots

Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own : Shots

COVID vaccines used to be available for drop-in patients at many pharmacies. Now with federal policy changes, availability is more limited and may depend on state-by-state guidance. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images State leaders are going their own way in making vaccine policies this fall — which means your ability to get a COVID-19 shot …

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Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court

Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court

In an emergency hearing before Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on Aug. 31, 2025, lawyers for a group of unaccompanied migrant children from Guatemala asked her to stop the Trump administration’s deportation of hundreds of them back to Guatemala. Concerned that the Trump administration might not follow her order to stop, the judge emphatically repeated her order that temporarily barred the deportations. …

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Joseph Emerson, ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut flight’s engines, pleads guilty in federal court

Joseph Emerson, ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut flight’s engines, pleads guilty in federal court

A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday as part of an agreement with prosecutors. He’s expected to plead no-contest to state charges, which carries the same legal effect as a guilty plea. Joseph Emerson told CBS News …

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How To Protect Yourself, Your Neighbors As Federal Agents Arrive

How To Protect Yourself, Your Neighbors As Federal Agents Arrive

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly sending hundreds of immigration agents to Chicago in the coming weeks as part of an immigration “blitz,” with operations expected to begin as soon as this weekend. Federal agents — who are staying at the Great Lakes naval base — are expected to focus on making immigration arrests and conducting raids in …

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PBS slashes 15% of its staff after federal funding cuts – Axios

PBS slashes 15% of its staff after federal funding cuts  Axios PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut  NPR PBS to Cut 15% of Its Staff  The New York Times PBS says it has cut about 100 positions because of loss of federal funding  NBC News PBS cuts nearly 100 employees after loss of federal funding  CBS News Source link

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