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Trump’s border czar says there will be a ‘ramp up’ of Ice operations in Democratic-led cities – US politics live | US news

Trump’s border czar says there will be a ‘ramp up’ of Ice operations in Democratic-led cities – US politics live | US news

Border czar says Ice operations will ramp up in blue cities Border czar Tom Homan said that there will be a “ramp up” of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) operations in Chicago after Labor Day, as well as other Democratic-led cities. He added: You’re going to see a ramp up of operations continue in New York, operations continuing in LA…Portland, …

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White House says it fired transportation regulator in latest move to reshape Trump’s government

White House says it fired transportation regulator in latest move to reshape Trump’s government

WASHINGTON — The White House said Thursday that it has fired a member of the Surface Transportation Board, a move that comes as the independent federal regulatory agency is considering the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroad companies. “Earlier this evening, I received an email from the White House purporting to terminate my position at the Surface …

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Trump’s D.C. death penalty threat is a dangerous assault on civil rights

Trump’s D.C. death penalty threat is a dangerous assault on civil rights

President Trump declared Tuesday that federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., should seek the death penalty for murders committed in the capital, claiming without explanation that “we have no choice.” “That’s a very strong preventative,” he said of his decision. “I don’t know if we’re ready for it in this country, but we have it.” Trump’s pronouncement is about much more …

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‘Our president is listening’: Handful of Black MAGA activists in Chicago catch Trump’s eye – Chicago Tribune

‘Our president is listening’: Handful of Black MAGA activists in Chicago catch Trump’s eye  Chicago Tribune Pritzker says ‘action will be met with a response’ after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago  Fox News ICE asks for access to Chicago-area Navy base to assist operations  The Washington Post Trump’s planned Chicago blitz would use naval base to house ICE agents, possibly …

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Has Washington DC crime fallen two weeks on from Trump’s takeover?

Has Washington DC crime fallen two weeks on from Trump’s takeover?

Nick Beake & Lucy Gilder BBC Verify in Washington DC & London BBC Alongside the taxis waiting outside Union Station in Washington DC, the sight of uniformed troops standing next to armoured military vehicles has been greeting passengers getting off their trains. It is a striking symbol of President Trump’s efforts to tackle a “crime emergency” in the US capital, …

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Trump’s secret weapon: Housing chief Bill Pulte morphs into attack dog, wielding America’s property records like a club

Trump’s secret weapon: Housing chief Bill Pulte morphs into attack dog, wielding America’s property records like a club

When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country’s top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.” But since he started the job, he’s distinguished himself by targeting President Donald Trump‘s political enemies. He’s using property records to make accusations of mortgage fraud and encourage criminal investigations, wielding an …

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Trump’s D.C. Law Enforcement Takeover Has Black Parents on Edge – The New York Times

Trump’s D.C. Law Enforcement Takeover Has Black Parents on Edge  The New York Times D.C. students return to school as the city remains on edge amid Trump’s takeover  NBC News Schools reopen in DC with parents anxious over Trump’s armed patrols  AP News For some in D.C., first day of school to look different under Trump crackdown  The Washington Post ‘Leave our kids alone’: …

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Majority of voters object to Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC, poll finds – Politico

Majority of voters object to Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC, poll finds  Politico With Trump’s Takeover, Washington Finds a Mission to Resist  The New York Times Just 38% of Americans support Trump’s use of troops to police DC, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters How Washington became Donald Trump’s chew toy  The Economist DC residents express concern as MPD, federal agents set up checkpoint  FOX 5 …

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