VIDEO August 25 Harold Ford Jr.: Any politician who resists this is 'foolish,' playing a 'dangerous and ugly' kind of politics 'The Five' discusses President Donald Trump signing an executive order to end cashless bail in Washington, D.C. and floating bringing his crime crackdown to Chicago.
Opinion August 25 Chicago’s crime crisis is a national disgrace — Trump must step in now Chicago violence reaches war zone levels with 40,000 killed over six decades as Trump considers federal intervention despite Governor Pritzker's resistance to help.
Donald Trump August 25 Trump's week shaped by crime agenda, potential guard deployment to Chicago Widening the federal role in security assistance in Democratic-run cities has sparked pushback from local officials who call it political.
Chicago August 24 Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard plan 'most flagrant violation of our Constitution' Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against Trump's National Guard plans for Chicago, citing 30% drop in homicides and concerns about eroding police-community trust.
J.B. Pritzker August 24 Gov. Pritzker says Trump trying to 'manufacture a crisis' as admin plans National Guard deployment to Chicago Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency following reports that the federal government may deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
Crime August 23 Gianno Caldwell mulls Senate bid as Chicagoans are 'begging for change' on crime woes Gianno Caldwell mulls Illinois Senate campaign for Dick Durbin's open seat, focusing on a law-and-order platform after a personal tragedy in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett August 22 Jussie Smollett felt 'extremely emasculated' by outpouring of support after assault story went viral In a new Netflix documentary, former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett spoke out about the support he received after he came forward with the hate crime allegation.
VIDEO August 22 Trump previews crime crackdown outside the beltway Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest on President Donald Trump's plan to crack down on crime in more cities on 'Special Report.'
Chicago August 22 Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard deployment plan 'uncoordinated, uncalled-for and unsound' Chicago mayor opposes Trump's planned National Guard deployment for crime reduction, citing city's recent 30% decrease in homicides and community trust concerns.
Chicago August 22 Three killed in blue city shootings as Trump threatens to expand federal crime crackdown Overnight shootings leave three dead in Chicago as Trump discusses expanding federal law enforcement to crime-ridden cities across America.
Media August 20 Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.