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Multiple Republican lawmakers on Friday lobbed smears against the upcoming “No Kings” rallies scheduled to take place on October 18 across the US. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) described the “No Kings” events as “a hate-America rally,” which he said would include “the Antifa crowd, the pro-Hamas crowd, and the Marxists.” “They’re all going to gather on the [Washington] Mall,” …

The US Army is accepting a donation of roughly $1 million for the travel and lodging of senior leaders to a professional development conference in Washington, DC, next week, as active duty forces are bracing for a missed paycheck amid the government shutdown, multiple US officials told CNN. Many of the Army leaders and their staffs who had already processed …

Portland police removed a caution tape barrier on Wednesday evening that had cordoned off blocks around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Officers put up the tape and barricades Tuesday and characterized them as “routine support” for a visiting dignitary when U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to town. Federal officials asked Mayor Keith Wilson …

Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘putting blame’ on GOP congressional leaders for shutdown  Politico ‘Everyone’s just getting destroyed’: MTG calls on Johnson to bring House back to DC and rails on GOP handling of health care  CNN MTG ditches Fox News for CNN as MAGA firebrand joins Wolf Blitzer to rip her party over health care shutdown standoff  The Independent Once a loyal foot soldier …

Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman said, “This achievement is a clear win for working-class New Yorkers. For too long, unemployed workers have been forced to survive on outdated and inadequate benefits, but no longer. Increasing the maximum weekly benefit from $504 to $869 is a bold and necessary step forward that will provide thousands of families with the stability, dignity, and financial …

National Guard poised to enter Chicago as Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders  Reuters Trump Says Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor Should Be Jailed Amid National Guard Tensions  The New York Times President Trump posts on Truth Social that Chicago Mayor Johnson, Gov. Pritzker “should be in jail”  CBS News Trump says JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson ‘should be in jail’  NBC News Trump …

Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say  Politico ‘The church cannot be silent,’ Pope Leo XIV tells El Pasoans in Vatican meeting on mass deportation fears  El Paso Matters What has Pope Leo said about Trump? He is outspoken on immigration  USA Today Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops  The Daily Beast …

Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois over leaders’ objections  The Washington Post Live Updates: National Guard Troops Expected to Deploy in the Chicago Area  The New York Times Texas National Guard deploys 200 troops to Illinois for federal protection mission amid protests  Fox News Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump’s crackdown  The Guardian Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive …

Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment  Reuters Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ‘should be in jail’  NBC News Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should be jailed for response to ICE  The Washington Post Trump threatens jail for Chicago mayor, Illinois gov. amid ICE, National Guard tension  USA Today Trump Claims ‘Rebellion’ in …

Portland police Chief Bob Day met twice Tuesday with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in what he called an effort to build a relationship with federal partners, even as the two share differing views on protests around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have met with the secretary today,” Day told reporters …