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Chicago mayor on Trump troop threat: ‘We will not bend or cower’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) is bucking threats from President Trump to send National Guard troops to his city, saying ...

Trump rethinks sending feds to ‘killing field’ Chicago after mayor resists: ‘Want to be asked to go’

Trump’s abrupt reversal followed his claim that African-American women were wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats and ...

Mayor Johnson speaks out after reports suggest National Guard could deploy to Chicago as soon as September

Mayor Brandon Johnson took a strong stance against any proposed military occupation of Chicago on Sunday after new reports ...

Trump again threatens to deploy troops to Chicago, a move Brandon Johnson says would be 'unlawful'

Trump said Chicago could be next to receive federal intervention similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., where nearly ...
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Trump Sets His Sights on Chicago For National Guard Deployment, Mayor Against It

The mayor of Chicago believes his city does not need President Donald Trump’s help in curbing crime. Instead, Chicago Mayor ...

Trump knocks ‘incompetent’ Chicago mayor amid threats to deploy troops to city

President Trump on Monday bashed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) as “incompetent” amid threats from Trump to send National ...

Mayor's office silent on whistleblower's concerns about Chicago's mental health crisis response program

In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping ...

Mayor Johnson confident proposed CPS budget will pass before deadline despite division

Despite division among CPS school board members over a balanced budget to close a $734 million gap, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday he is confident the budget will pass before a looming deadline.