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Federal Transit Administration Threatens Chicago with Funding Cuts Over Safety Plan

Federal Transit Administration Threatens Chicago with Funding Cuts Over Safety Plan

The Federal Transit Administration, under the administration of President Trump, has issued a directive to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, demanding the development of a comprehensive safety plan for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The directive, communicated through Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro, warns that failure to comply by the start of next week could result in the withholding of vital federal funding. This move comes as part of a broader federal effort to enhance safety measures on public transportation systems. The directive emphasizes the need for increased police presence and other safety enhancements on the CTA, which has been under scrutiny for safety concerns.
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Trump Administration Threatens to Withdraw Federal Funding from Chicago Transit

Trump Administration Threatens to Withdraw Federal Funding from Chicago Transit

The Trump Administration has issued a threat to withdraw federal funding from Chicago's public transit system following a violent attack on a train. Federal Transit Authority Administrator Marc Molina sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, demanding the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to develop a new safety plan by December 19. The letter was prompted by the attack on Beth MaGee, who was set on fire by Lawrence Reed, a suspect charged with federal terrorism. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and transit security, with Molina emphasizing the need for increased law enforcement presence on the CTA system.
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President Trump's Administration Threatens CTA Funding Over Safety Concerns

President Trump's Administration Threatens CTA Funding Over Safety Concerns

The Trump administration has issued a directive to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) demanding increased security measures following a violent incident on the Blue Line. Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro has warned that federal funding could be withheld if the CTA does not comply with the directive to enhance safety by next week. This follows an attack where a woman was set on fire on a CTA train, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. The administration has criticized local leaders for failing to address crime on public transit, citing a pattern of violence and inadequate security measures.
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Illinois enacts immigration protections amid Trump crackdowns

Illinois enacts immigration protections amid Trump crackdowns

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Illinois residents can sue federal immigration agents if they believe their civil rights have been violated after Governor JB Pritzker enacted a new law on Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's expansion of immigration enforcement nationwide.
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Illinois Governor Signs Law Limiting Federal Immigration Arrests Near Courthouses

Illinois Governor Signs Law Limiting Federal Immigration Arrests Near Courthouses

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has signed a new law that restricts federal immigration enforcement actions near courthouses, hospitals, college campuses, and day care facilities. This legislation, known as the 'Laken Riley Act,' aims to protect individuals from being arrested by federal agents in these sensitive locations. The law also provides a legal pathway for individuals to sue if their constitutional rights are violated during such enforcement actions, with potential damages of $10,000 for unlawful arrests. This move comes in response to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, which has been met with significant resistance from state and local lawmakers.
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A Trail Blazers TV Guide for Seattle

A Trail Blazers TV Guide for Seattle

See where to find HD broadcasts of the Trail Blazers in Seattle.
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Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage
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Illinois Law Shields Immigrants from Arrest Near Key Locations

Illinois Law Shields Immigrants from Arrest Near Key Locations

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a law that protects immigrants from federal enforcement actions near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses, and day cares. The law, effective immediately, aims to prevent arrests in these locations and provides legal recourse for individuals whose rights are violated, including $10,000 in damages for unlawful arrests. The legislation responds to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which saw over 4,000 arrests in Illinois, with only 15% of those arrested having criminal records. Critics argue the law may face legal challenges, citing the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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Analysis-Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

Analysis-Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

LOS ANGELES, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. vaccine advisers' decision to scrap longstanding guidance on hepatitis B shots will expose more children to the harmful virus and may signal how other evidence-based vaccine policies can be undermined, doctors and disease experts said.
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Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president
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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead Lakers past 76ers in return

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead Lakers past 76ers in return

Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 60 points in their return to the lineup as the Los Angeles Lakers topped the host Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
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NHL roundup: Nathan MacKinnon stars as Avs top Rangers in OT

NHL roundup: Nathan MacKinnon stars as Avs top Rangers in OT

Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the NHL with 24 goals this season, scored his second goal of the game on a backhander with 2:14 left in overtime as the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday afternoon after losing a late lead.