Trump Threatens ‘WAR’ on Chicago
President Trump threatened to wage “WAR” against Chicago Saturday as his administration’s large-scale immigration raids loomed over the city.
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Cleta Mitchell Thinks Trump Will Use Emergency Powers to Take Control of Elections
Her comments about taking control of elections come amid increasing concern that Trump could try to use the National Guard to obstruct voting in Democratic strongholds in coming elections.
Court Blocks South Carolina From Giving Voter Data to DOJ After Voter Sues
A South Carolina judge has temporarily blocked the state from giving the U.S. Department of Justice its entire voter database after a voter sued.
Trump Vows to ‘Liberate Chicago’ in Fundraising Email to Supporters
Amid his threats to deploy the military against Chicago over objections from state and city leaders, President Donald Trump sent a fundraising email to his supporters Wednesday vowing to “liberate” the U.S.’ third-largest city. “WE’RE GOING INTO CHICAGO,” the email said under a large banner reading “CHICAGO WILL BE LIBERATED.” “I’m not saying when, but […]
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Attempted Firing
Cook’s lawsuit alleges Trump’s attempted firing is illegal and violates her Fifth Amendment due process rights.
Trump Fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in Unprecedented Attack on Agency Independence
President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook effective immediately Monday, marking the first time in U.S. history that a president has tried to fire a sitting member of the Federal Reserve Board. “Pursuant to my authority under Article II of the Constitution and Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, you […]
Trump Renews Threat to Invade Chicago, Governor Pritzker Vows to Fight Back
President Donald Trump escalated his war on Democratic-led cities, again threatening to send military forces into Chicago.
Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position
Heather Honey was appointed as the deputy assistant secretary for elections integrity.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Detained by ICE, Faces Re-Deportation
The Trump administration is trying to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda.
Oregon and Pennsylvania Are Latest to Reject DOJ Demand for Voter Data
Both states questioned DOJ’s legal justification and privacy concerns in their responses.