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Federal agents shoot woman they say 'boxed in' authorities on Chicago's South Side

Authorities were on patrol when they were “rammed by 10 cars,” according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security. One of the drivers “was armed with a semi-automatic weapon,” prompting officers to open fire, DHS said. A woman was shot and was taken in fair condition to Mount Sinai Hospital. A woman was shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents Saturday morning on Chicago’s South Side, marking the second shooting since President Donald Trump’s administration launched an aggressive immig ...

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'No idea what she's talking about!' Chicago mayor slams Kristi Noem for 'delusional' claim

October 4, 2025 9:20AM ET Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fired off at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Saturday in response to what he called her “delusional” claims that protesters in Illinois’ most-populated city were threatening to harm federal agents and their families. On Friday, Kristi Noem was filmed in Chicago prepping federal agents for President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Chicago, telling them “we’re going to hammer these guys that are advocating for violence against the Amer ...

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Shutdown cancels sports games and dances for students at military-base schools

Oct. 4, 2025, 12:37 PM EDT Students who attend Pentagon-operated schools on or near military bases are among those feeling the effects of the government shutdown, which started just after midnight Wednesday and will leave some federal employees without paychecks and national parks partially closed. The Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, which operates 161 schools on or near military bases worldwide, has halted all extracurricular activities, including sports, for more than 67 ...

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Pritzker rejects Trump ultimatum, condemns federalization of Illinois National Guard amid Chicago protests

Posted: Oct 4, 2025 / 12:56 PM CDT Updated: Oct 4, 2025 / 12:57 PM CDT CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) -- Gov. JB Pritzker says 300 members of the Illinois National Guard will be sent to Chicago on Saturday, after he rejected an ultimatum from the Trump Administration to deploy the troops to protect federal agents in Chicago. According to a statement issued Saturday by the Governor's Office, the Department of War gave Pritzker an ultimatum this morning to "call up your troops, or we will." & ...

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Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized, arrested after apparent stabbing in Indianapolis

SPORTS * 2 MIN READ Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized and arrested after apparent stabbing in Indianapolis UPDATED 9 MIN AGO UPDATED OCT 4, 2025, 6:59 PM ET PUBLISHED OCT 4, 2025, 2:27 PM ET By Kevin Dotson NFL analyst Mark Sanchez stands on the field prior to an NFL football game on September 21, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after he was apparently stabbed early Sa ...

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New Trump move to etch his face on $1 coin hits snag as critics note he'd have to be dead

October 3, 2025 5:16PM ET The U.S. Treasury Department intends to mint a $1 coin with President Donald Trump on it, Fox Business News announced on Friday, but keen observers note a possible major snag. "Despite the radical left's forced shutdown of our government, the facts are clear: Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever," said a Treasury Department spokesperson in a s ...

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Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app

October 3, 2025 7:34 PM ET Apple and Google on Thursday removed apps that alert people when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are nearby following pressure from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Critics of the tech giants capitulating to the Trump administration say it shows the sway President Trump has over Silicon Valley in his second term. Apple said it yanked an app called ICEBlock from its app store after the "safety risks" of the app were made known to the company. The anon ...

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'No, You Cannot!' Kristi Noem Denied Bathroom Access at Illinois Government Building

Oct 3rd, 2025, 6:25 pm Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was barred from entering the Village of Broadview Municipal Building in Illinois to use the bathroom on Friday. In a video posted on X by conservative commentator Benny Johnson, Noem said she was in the Chicago area to “do some operations to pick up some guys with criminal convictions” when she was denied access to the federal building by city police. A voice can be heard telling Noem and her colleagues, “No, you ca ...

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Mike Johnson cancels more House votes in escalation of shutdown strategy

12h House Republicans on Friday cancelled plans to vote next week as the federal government shutdown dragged into its third day. Why it matters: The move means Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is digging in against Democrats' demands to come to the table and negotiate a deal to reopen the government. The House voted last month to pass a bill that would extend 2024 funding levels until November, but Democrats largely opposed it because it lacked provisions to preserve health care access. ...

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Republican Senators to go Ahead With Luxury Golf Resort Fundraiser During Govt. Shutdown

Oct 3rd, 2025, 4:57 pm Republican lawmakers are reportedly split on the decision to attend a fundraiser at a luxury golf resort amid the contentious government shutdown. The shutdown went into effect earlier this week after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill. Though Republicans control the House and the Senate, they’ve pointed the blame at the Democratic Party and accused it of wanting to spend money to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants. Democrats, on the other hand, have arg ...

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Jeffries: House Democrats to meet virtually Monday as shutdown drags on

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Trump Pleads For Google to Bring Univision Back to YouTube TV: 'VERY BAD' For Republicans

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Stephen Miller accused of 'incitement to violence against judges' with new 'purge' comment

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Epstein Survivors Will Flood Capitol to Force Files Release

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Chevron to make adjustments to Los Angeles refinery following large fire

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House GOP leaders urge unity in shutdown canceled-votes strategy

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Judge grants motion for temporary restraining order blocking deployment of National Guard troops in Portland

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It'll be interesting: Fani Willis finally agrees to testify under oath in response to subpoena about Trump investigation

10 hrs ago - Oct 4th, 2025, 11:30 am Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has finally agreed to meet with Georgia state legislators intent on quizzing the prosecutor about her and her office's efforts against President Donald Trump. Peach State Sen. Bill ... (Law & Crime)

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized, arrested after apparent stabbing in Indianapolis

10 hrs ago - SPORTS * 2 MIN READ Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized and arrested after apparent stabbing in Indianapolis UPDATED 9 MIN AGO UPDATED OCT 4, 2025, 6:59 PM ET PUBLISHED OCT 4, 2025, 2:27 PM ET By Kevin Dotson NFL anal ... (CNN)

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Centrist Republicans warn against Trump's partisan shutdown strategy

11 hrs ago - 12h WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's freezing of funds for Democratic-led states has raised concerns among some centrist Republicans in the U.S. Congress, who worry that leaning into these divisions could make it harder to end an ongoin ... (msn/Reuters)

Shutdown cancels sports games and dances for students at military-base schools

12 hrs ago - Oct. 4, 2025, 12:37 PM EDT Students who attend Pentagon-operated schools on or near military bases are among those feeling the effects of the government shutdown, which started just after midnight Wednesday and will leave some federal employees witho ... (NBC News)

Largest U.S. Lutheran denomination installs its first Black presiding bishop

12 hrs ago - October 4, 2025 / 1:28 PM EDT The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is installing the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop on Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. Curry succeeds the Rev. Elizabe ... (CBS News/AP)

Federal court blocks ICE from detaining unaccompanied minors once they turn 18

13 hrs ago - 10/04/2025 02:44 PM EDT A federal judge on Saturday blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from immediately transferring minors into federal immigration detention once they turn 18, a day after the agency rolled out changes to its policy around ... (Politico)

'No idea what she's talking about!' Chicago mayor slams Kristi Noem for 'delusional' claim

14 hrs ago - October 4, 2025 9:20AM ET Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson fired off at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Saturday in response to what he called her “delusional” claims that protesters in Illinois’ most-populated city were threateni ... (Raw Story)

Federal agents shoot woman they say 'boxed in' authorities on Chicago's South Side

14 hrs ago - Authorities were on patrol when they were “rammed by 10 cars,” according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security. One of the drivers “was armed with a semi-automatic weapon,” prompting officers to open fire, DHS s ... (WBEZ)