Trump is doing what he believes is in the best interest for America. But there are some risks at play.

And President Trump is deploying troops to a dangerous location in a stunning twist.

Trump Administration Set to Launch Major Immigration Operation in Chicago

The Trump administration is preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, with plans to deploy over 200 Homeland Security officers to the city. The operation, expected to kick off in September, will utilize Naval Station Great Lakes, located near Chicago, as a central hub for logistical support, per the New York Times.

Tom Homan, President Trump’s appointed Border Czar, outlined the administration’s focus on intensifying enforcement in sanctuary cities like Chicago.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Homan said, “Look at the crime rate in Chicago. Operations will ramp up across the country, you’re going to see a ramp up of operations in Chicago, absolutely, you’re going to see a ramp up of operations in New York, you’re going to see a ramp up of operations continue in LA, and Portland, Seattle.”

He stressed the targeting of cities that limit cooperation with ICE, stating, “All these sanctuary cities that refuse to work with ICE, where we know public safety threats are being released every day into this country, especially those cities. We’re gonna address that.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, has fiercely opposed the planned operation, drawing parallels to previous federal actions.

“This plan seems to be a rerun of their tactics in Los Angeles, where ICE agents were used as a pretext to justify further escalation by federal agents and National Guard troops,” Johnson stated.

“We reject any attempts that put Chicagoans in danger as a means of furthering the president’s political ends.”

This move comes on the heels of a recent deployment of DHS officers and National Guard troops to Washington, DC, to tackle crime and immigration issues. President Trump signaled Chicago as a priority, stating it would be “next” on the list.

A senior DHS official said to the New York Post, “President Trump has been clear: we are going to make our streets and cities safe again. Across the country, DHS law enforcement are arresting and removing the worst of worst including gang members, m*rderers, p*dophiles, and r*pists that have terrorized American communities.”

The official added, “Under Secretary Noem, ICE and CBP are working overtime to deliver on the American people’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and make America safe again.”

Per the New York Times, the operation’s logistics hinge on approval from the Pentagon for the use of Naval Station Great Lakes. The request, still under review by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, outlines a 30-day operation in the Chicago metropolitan area.

If approved, the base would support up to 250 DHS personnel, providing facilities for a “Tactical Operations Center” and an “Incident Command Post,” along with essentials like bathrooms, laundry, parking for cars, and medical supply and non-lethal weapon storage, per the New York Times.

According to the New York Times, the naval base, primarily a training ground for new recruits, would serve as a critical staging point for the operation, set to begin on September 2 with the arrival of advance DHS teams.

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CNN will never like President Donald Trump. The bad blood runs too deep.

But CNN was forced to air a confession about Donald Trump they wish they didn’t have to tell.

President Donald Trump’s second term has ignited a wave of economic victories, with plummeting gas prices and a bold push for American energy dominance leading the charge. Under his leadership, the nation is witnessing a remarkable turnaround from the crushing energy costs that plagued families during the Biden administration. Trump’s unwavering commitment to unleashing America’s vast energy resources has delivered tangible relief at the pump, putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans.

CNN reporters Erica Hill and Matt Egan couldn’t ignore the good news on Friday, highlighting the dramatic drop in Labor Day gas prices under Trump’s watch. “If you’re planning a road trip this holiday weekend, gas prices at their lowest level for a Labor Day weekend in years,” Hill said. “In some states, they are below $3 a gallon. Matt Egan is here with the good news. We have to say goodbye to summer, but we’re going to do it and save some cash.” This marks a stark contrast to June 2022, when Biden’s policies drove gas prices to a staggering national average nearing $5 per gallon.

Egan elaborated on the scale of this win, noting, “Look, you are in luck if you’re hitting the roads this holiday weekend. GasBuddy is projecting the national average this Labor Day: $3.15 a gallon. That’s the lowest since 2020.” He pointed out that 15 states, including Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, and North Carolina, are enjoying gas prices below $3 per gallon. This relief is critical for Americans grappling with high costs in other essentials like groceries and electricity, proving Trump’s policies are making a real difference.

The driving force behind these lower prices is a significant decline in oil prices, which have fallen from $80 to $65 per barrel since Trump took office. Egan acknowledged, “This is a big change. Now, the White House has been quick to take a victory lap here, crediting the president with unleashing American energy dominance. Now, it’s true that U.S. oil production is basically at all-time highs.” While production has dipped slightly since January 2025, the overall impact of Trump’s energy agenda is undeniable.

Trump’s influence extends beyond America’s borders, as he has successfully pressured OPEC to ramp up production. Egan noted, “OPEC refused to pump more during the Biden years. They are pumping aggressively now, and that is something that the president has pushed them to do. That’s the big difference right now.” This strategic move has flooded the market with supply, driving down prices and easing the burden on American consumers.

Analysts are optimistic about continued relief, with GasBuddy predicting national gas prices could drop below $3 per gallon this fall. Egan emphasized, “But look, no matter the reason, analysts do expect that this is a trend that could be here for a bit. GasBuddy is telling me that they think gas prices are likely to drop below $3 a gallon nationally this fall. And of course, that would be very good news as well.”

Earlier this year, Americans enjoyed the cheapest Memorial Day weekend gas prices since 2021, setting the stage for a summer where prices hit a four-year low, according to GasBuddy and the American Automobile Association. These milestones highlight the consistent success of Trump’s energy policies in delivering affordability and stability to families planning summer road trips or daily commutes.

CNN business reporter Vanessa Yurkevich further noted the economic gains on August 12, citing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). “When you look at the key categories that we always look at — energy, food and shelter — energy fell by 1.1%,” she said. “That was largely driven because of gas prices falling in the month of July by 2.2%.” This drop in energy costs is a direct result of Trump’s relentless focus on cutting red tape and boosting production.

Beyond gas prices, Trump’s economic wins include a robust push for energy independence. His administration’s executive orders, like the establishment of the National Energy Dominance Council on February 14, 2025, have streamlined permitting processes and revoked restrictive regulations from the Biden era. These actions have empowered American producers to tap into the nation’s vast oil and gas reserves, reinforcing the U.S. as the world’s leading oil producer.

Trump’s policies have also revitalized the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. On his first day in office, he ordered the resumption of LNG export approvals, reversing Biden’s pause. This has led to significant investments, with companies like Australia’s Woodside Energy approving a $17.5 billion LNG project, citing Trump’s vision for American energy dominance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects LNG exports will reach 15.2 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, up from 11.9 billion in 2024.

The economic ripple effects are substantial. Lower energy costs have eased inflationary pressures, allowing families to spend more on essentials and discretionary purchases. Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods, while controversial, have encouraged domestic production, creating jobs in energy-rich states like Texas and New Mexico. The Permian Basin, a powerhouse of shale oil and gas, continues to drive economic growth under Trump’s pro-energy agenda.

Some analysts warn that OPEC’s increased production, spurred by Trump’s pressure, has created a market glut, causing oil prices to dip below the profitability threshold for some U.S. producers. This has led to reduced drilling activity, with companies like EOG Resources cutting investment plans by $200 million in 2025. Yet, Trump’s team remains confident that long-term strategies, including potential tax credits for oil and gas production, will sustain growth.

Trump’s foreign policy has also bolstered energy security. His administration’s sanctions on Iranian oil sales have tightened global supply, supporting prices while curbing funds to hostile regimes. This aligns with Trump’s goal of reducing reliance on foreign energy, particularly from nations like Iran and Venezuela, which saw lax enforcement under Biden.

The Democrats are always making the wrong decisions. But this time it came at the ultimate cost.

And a former Democrat VP candidate put American lives in danger with this dereliction of duty.

Minnesota’s Catholic Schools Left Out of Safety Funding Despite State Surplus

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has come under fire for denying security funding requests from Catholic schools, even as the state sat on a $17.6 billion budget surplus in 2023, according to the National Catholic Register. Per the outlet, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s six dioceses, twice asked Walz for modest grants to bolster safety measures against school shootings. Public schools, however, reportedly received similar funding, highlighting a disparity that has sparked debate.

A Call for Equal Protection

In a 2023 letter to Walz, the Conference, advocating for about 72,000 students in Catholic, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and independent nonpublic schools, made their case: “There are approximately 72,000 students enrolled in Independent, Catholic, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim nonpublic schools in our state.”

Citing the tragic March 2023 shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, perpetrated by a 28-year-old transgender, the letter added, “The latest school shooting at a nonpublic Christian school in Tennessee sadly confirms what we already know — our schools are under attack.”

Denial Creates Controversy

Despite the urgent request, Walz denied the funds. The Conference had sought inclusion in the governor’s proposed $50 million Building and Cyber Security Grant Program, arguing that leaving out nonpublic schools was unfair.

“The exclusion of one sector of schools — as you know, nonpublic schools serve many students and families in need of services and resources — is a discriminatory act against our students,” the letter stated.

The group also noted their ongoing efforts since 2020 to access the Safe Schools Program, which supports emergency training, security enhancements, and mental health resources but currently excludes nonpublic schools, charter schools, and intermediate districts, relying instead on levies for public schools.

A Missed Opportunity for Bipartisan Action

This issue dates back to at least 2022, when Minnesota’s bishops pressed Walz to call a special legislative session to extend Safe Schools funding to nonpublic schools, proposing $44 per student for security, regardless of school type, according to the National Catholic Register.

The proposal had bipartisan support, with members of the Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party, Minnesota’s Democratic affiliate, backing the House version of the bill. Still, Walz did not act, and the measure stalled.

Competing Priorities and Local Tragedy

The decision stands out against Minnesota’s hefty 2023 surplus. While the state prioritized other initiatives, such as creating a “trans refuge” to “protect those seeking gender-affirming care,” as reported by OutFront Minnesota, the lack of security funding for nonpublic schools has raised eyebrows.

This is especially true after a recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where a transgender suspect k*lled two and wounded 14.

As Minnesota grapples with how to distribute its resources, the exclusion of nonpublic schools from safety funding continues to prove just how incompetent of a leader Tim Walz really is.

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Donald Trump is furious. He can’t believe what’s being done to him.

As the Deep State takes Trump to court in yet another major legal battle.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launched a legal challenge against President Donald Trump on Thursday, filing a lawsuit in Washington, DC’s federal district court to block what her attorneys call an “unprecedented and illegal” attempt to remove her from her position.

The dispute centers on allegations of mortgage fraud, which Cook’s legal team argues are baseless and insufficient to justify her dismissal. The lawsuit seeks to ensure she remains in her role while the case unfolds.

Cook, whose term on the Federal Reserve Board runs until 2038, has tapped high-profile attorney Abbe Lowell, known for representing Hunter Biden, to lead her defense. In the filing, Lowell’s team contends that Trump’s move to fire Cook violates the Federal Reserve Act, which requires a clear showing of “cause” for a governor’s removal.

They argue that unverified claims about Cook’s mortgage applications, made before her Senate confirmation, do not meet this threshold.

“It is clear from the circumstances surrounding Governor Cook’s purported removal from the Federal Reserve Board that the mortgage allegations against her are pretextual, in order to effectuate her prompt removal and vacate a seat for President Trump to fill and forward his agenda to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve,” the lawsuit asserts.

Federal law stipulates that removing a governor like Cook—who earns $225,700 annually and has not been charged of a crime—requires evidence of “inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.”

Her attorneys also claim that Trump’s public announcement of her termination on Truth Social Monday evening violated her Fifth Amendment due process rights, as she was given no prior notice.

The allegations against Cook originated from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who posted on X on August 20, claiming she falsified bank documents and property records to obtain better loan terms.

Pulte pointed to a July 2021 instance where Cook allegedly listed an Atlanta condo as her primary residence, just weeks after declaring a Michigan home as her primary residence for another loan. These claims led to a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi, though no charges have followed.

White House spokesman Kush Desai defended the president’s decision, telling the New York Post that Trump “exercised his lawful authority to remove a governor on the Federal Board of Governors for cause.”

Desai argued that the allegations of falsified financial documents warranted Cook’s removal, enhancing the Federal Reserve’s “accountability and credibility for both the markets and American people.”

Trump has echoed this stance, citing the Federal Reserve Act’s provision for removing governors “for cause.” In a letter to Cook, he wrote that the allegations, “at a minimum,” call into question her “competence and trustworthiness as a financial regulator.”

The president has repeatedly criticized the Federal Reserve, targeting Chairman Jerome Powell—whom he has dubbed “Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell”—for resisting calls to lower interest rates.

Trump has also taken aim at the Fed’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation in Washington, DC, even visiting the site earlier this summer, hard hat in hand. Powell’s term is set to end in May of next year.

Cook, a former academic who served on President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers and President Joe Biden’s transition team, was confirmed to the Federal Reserve in May 2022 after a tie-breaking Senate vote by then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

In September 2023, she secured a full 14-year term in a 51-47 Senate vote, with South Dakota’s Sen. Mike Rounds as the only Republican in support.

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The Trump administration has only just begun with its immigration crackdown. It’s about to get hotter than ever.

Because President Trump sent a notice to a Chicago military base that has D.C. panicking.

The Trump administration is gearing up for major immigration enforcement in Chicago, tapping into military resources to support the operation. The Department of Homeland Security has reached out to Naval Station Great Lakes, located about 35 miles north of the city, seeking basic logistical aid for upcoming ICE raids aimed at rooting out dangerous offenders.

“President Trump has been clear: we are going to make our streets and cities safe again,” a senior DHS official told the Daily Caller News Foundation, confirming the push to target threats lurking in urban areas.

The official emphasized the focus on high-priority removals, adding, “Across the country, DHS law enforcement are arresting and removing the worst of worst including gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and rapists that have terrorized American communities.”

Continuing the defense of the strategy, the source stated, “Under Secretary Noem, ICE and CBP [Customs and Border Protection] are working overtime to deliver on the American people’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and make America safe again.”

Base officials described the ask as modest, with spokesperson Matt Mogle noting DHS wanted “limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs to support DHS operations,” according to reports.

When pressed further, Mogle directed inquiries back to DHS, signaling a tight-lipped approach to operational details amid the escalating crackdown. An internal email from Navy Captain Stephen Yargosz, obtained by local media, revealed plans to house ICE agents and other federal personnel at the base from September 2 through 30.

“These operations are similar to what occurred in Los Angeles earlier this summer. Same DHS team,” Yargosz wrote to his team, highlighting continuity in the administration’s nationwide sweep.

He added a note of emerging developments: “This morning I received a call that there is the potential to also support National Guard units. Not many details on this right now. Mainly a lot of concerns and questions.”

This Chicago initiative builds on President Trump’s proven track record of prioritizing border security and interior enforcement, starting with executive orders on his first day back in office to declare an invasion at the southern border and mobilize resources against it.

In Washington, D.C., the president’s federal takeover has delivered real results, slashing crime by 21% compared to the same period in 2024 and a staggering 33% drop from 2023, according to police data analysis. Out west, DHS marked a milestone with the 5,000th arrest of an illegal migrant in Los Angeles since intensified operations kicked off in June, proving the effectiveness of Trump’s no-nonsense approach.

Yet, in the face of these victories, Chicago’s Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson is throwing up roadblocks, whining about federal help as if coddling criminals is the path to safety.

“Our nation has already tried over-policing and incarcerating our way to safety, and that is how we ended up with the largest prison population in the world without solving our challenges with crime and violence,” Johnson declared in a press release, ignoring the chaos his soft-on-crime policies have unleashed.

He doubled down, urging, “I urge our federal government to listen to the advocates, experts, and Chicagoans who are calling for resources that stop the endless flow of guns in our city as well as transformational investments in housing, education, mental health, and community safety,” a typical liberal dodge from addressing the real invasion threat.

Trump’s agenda has already transformed immigration enforcement, reinstating the use of accurate terms like “illegal alien” in official documents to cut through the political correctness that hampered past efforts.

Early actions included suspending the entry of all undocumented migrants and launching mass deportation drives, focusing first on those with criminal records but expanding to restore order across the board.

Border encounters have plummeted sharply under Trump’s directives, with DHS reporting swift progress in securing the frontier and deporting threats that Biden’s open policies allowed to flood in.

These measures, drawn from promises like those in Project 2025, aim to overhaul the system by prioritizing American safety over endless catch-and-release games.

In states like Texas and California, the crackdown has rippled through industries reliant on cheap illegal labor, but it’s a necessary step to protect American workers and wages from unfair competition.

Critics whine about economic fallout, but Trump’s team counters that true security means ending the free ride for those breaking our laws, with deportations already hitting record paces in key hotspots.

The administration has also targeted sanctuary cities, pressuring local leaders to cooperate or face consequences, a direct rebuke to Democrat strongholds like Chicago that shield criminals.

Newsom desperately wants attention. But this isn’t what he had in mind.

And Gavin Newsom has egg on his face after trying to rip the Constitution into pieces.

California’s political landscape is heating up as Republican lawmakers and residents have launched a legal challenge against Governor Gavin Newsom’s attempt to redraw the state’s congressional districts. On Monday, they filed a petition with the state Supreme Court, aiming to stop what they call a blatant power grab by Newsom and his Democratic allies.

The battle, led by the Dhillon Law Group, centers on protecting the state’s independent redistricting process and ensuring transparency in how political lines are drawn.

The controversy kicked off on August 14, when Newsom and fellow Democrats announced a bold plan to introduce a constitutional amendment giving the legislature authority to reshape California’s congressional boundaries. Just four days later, on August 18, they rolled out a legislative package to push it forward.

Critics argue this lightning-fast move tramples on the state’s established rules, which were designed to keep redistricting fair and free from partisan influence.

The petition lays out a clear case: California’s constitution hands the redistricting process to an independent citizens redistricting commission, a system created to curb political maneuvering. “The people of California enshrined in their constitution fundamental rules by which they would have the redistricting power undertaken in this state,” the filing declares.

It stresses that the process was intentionally taken out of the legislature’s hands, limited to once every ten years, and built on extensive public input to block partisan gerrymandering.

Democrats’ recent push, condensed into two Assembly bills and a Senate bill, is accused of breaking these principles. The petition points out that the rushed four-day process ignored the state’s requirement for 30 days of public notice for new legislation.

It also claims the proposed amendment violates the “single subject rule” by cramming two conflicting goals into one measure: “petitioning Congress to institute independent citizens redistricting commissions nationwide to draw voting district maps” and “discarding maps created by California’s independent citizen’s redistricting commission to implement legislation and maps developed in secret by unknow members of the legislature.”

Mike Columbo of the Dhillon Law Group put it bluntly: “Days ago, the California Legislature rushed through hundreds of pages of redistricting changes in just four days, an unconstitutional scheme that rips power away from the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and hands it back to politicians.”

He emphasized that the constitution demands transparency, public engagement, and a once-per-decade timeline—rules he says were completely disregarded. “That is why we’ve gone to the Supreme Court today,” Columbo stated.

State Senator Tony Strickland, a Republican, called the plan “a shining example of why the people took back redistricting in the first place.”

He argued that the Citizens Commission was established to end secretive backroom deals, yet Newsom’s proposal “is forcing Californians to vote in a predetermined election with no transparency, no hearings, and no public input. That’s not democracy—that’s authoritarianism, and I’ll fight it every step of the way.”

Republican Assemblyman Tri Ta added a personal perspective, saying, “I fled a country that never had free elections to come here for freedom.” He called the legislature’s actions “outrageous and a complete violation of the California Constitution.”

Ta also highlighted the financial burden, noting that the proposed special election could cost taxpayers over $200 million at a time when Californians are struggling with issues like affordability, crime, and homelessness.

The petition, filed with a sense of urgency, asks the Supreme Court to act by September 8 to block what it describes as a rogue redistricting effort, partly in response to moves by Texas Republicans.

The Dhillon Law Group, founded by Harmeet Dhillon—who left the firm earlier this year to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice—is leading the charge to defend the rights of California’s citizens.

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Biden’s time in the White House is over. But he’s still being heavily scrutinized for his poor performance as president.

And a top Republican senator reveals a dark secret about Biden that will blow your mind.

Senator Grassley Reflects on Biden’s Legacy and Family Controversies

In a revealing discussion on the latest episode of “Pod Force One,” Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) offered a candid take on former President Joe Biden’s legacy, casting it as tarnished by family controversies and questions about his capacity to lead. The 91-year-old senator, a fixture in Congress since 1980, didn’t mince words when assessing Biden’s tenure, pointing to allegations of influence peddling and concerns over the former president’s mental and physical health.

“Considering the fact that he doesn’t look like he was running [the White House] at least in [the most] recent two or three years, I think he will never go down in history as a very effective senator or very effective president,” Grassley said.

Reflecting on their nearly three decades as Senate colleagues, he recalled a cordial working relationship. “I got along with him,” Grassley noted.

“I didn’t think he was corrupt. I didn’t think he was incompetent. I had a pretty good relationship with him for 28 years that we served together … I wouldn’t say I was close. But we worked together on legislation. We got along personally pretty well.”

Grassley observed a dramatic shift in Biden after he left the Senate in 2008 to serve as Barack Obama’s vice president. He suggested that Biden’s physical and mental changes were so pronounced that many of his administration’s decisions—such as sweeping pardons and commutations for some violent offenders—likely stemmed from aides rather than Biden himself.

“Yes. Yes,” Grassley affirmed when New York Post columnist Miranda Devine raised the point. “When you do 1,000 commutations and pardons, and you don’t pay any attention to what you’re doing [that’s not] your job [anymore].”

Having met Biden in person only once during his presidency, Grassley relied on public accounts and media to shape his view. “What I’ve learned by what everybody else has said [is] going on and what you observed on TV, that a lot changed since he left the United States Senate,” he said.

He admitted to initial disbelief, saying, “I think if you feel like you know somebody well, it’s hard to believe some of the things that you originally heard,” adding that he might have been “a little naive about how I looked at the President Biden compared to Senator Biden.”

Grassley, whose team is known for dogged investigations, also highlighted his role in exposing financial dealings tied to Biden’s son, Hunter. He claimed to have uncovered millions in payments to Hunter from foreign business associates during Joe Biden’s vice presidency.

Grassley’s push led then-FBI Director Christopher Wray to release a file alleging a $10 million bribe involving Hunter and Joe Biden from a Burisma Holdings executive in Ukraine. That informant, Alexander Smirnov, was later charged with lying and sentenced to six years in prison in January 2025.

Grassley remarked on the FBI’s long reliance on Smirnov, noting, “They’d been paying the informant for a decade, maybe longer than a decade … and he was giving them misinformation as well.”

No further charges were brought against Hunter Biden for failing to register as a foreign agent, with special counsel David Weiss citing insufficient evidence.

Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter a month before leaving office—despite repeated pledges not to—drew little surprise from Grassley.

The broad clemency, spanning potential crimes from 2014 to 2024 and covering Hunter’s convictions for illegal firearm possession and a guilty plea for $1.4 million in tax evasion, prompted Grassley to say, “I’m not surprised. But it shouldn’t have been done and proves the guilt of Hunter Biden.”

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