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Following the August church shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 21 injured, survivor Sophia Forchas is making significant neurological recovery and moving to inpatient rehab. Meanwhile, Minnesota's governor promises a legislative session on gun safety and school security.
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The FBI has dismissed roughly 20 agents who were photographed kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington, D.C. The firings follow a broader purge under Director Kash Patel, amid internal disputes over investigations involving Trump and Jan. 6. The move raises concerns over political influence within the bureau.
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On October 5, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers amid escalating tensions and federal immigration enforcement operations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposed the move, calling it un-American. The deployment follows a recent shooting incident involving federal agents and an armed woman in suburban Broadview, Illinois.
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The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members amid escalating federal law enforcement activity in Chicago. Governor Pritzker opposes the move, calling it un-American. Incidents include a woman armed with a semi-automatic weapon ramming ICE vehicles, leading to a shooting. Protests and political disputes continue today.
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The deployment of National Guard troops by the Trump administration in Memphis is ongoing, with troops patrolling at a Bass Pro Shops. Courts have temporarily blocked similar deployments in Chicago and Portland, citing constitutional violations and lack of evidence of rebellion. Memphis remains under federal support, but legal challenges persist.
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The US government has ended a 43-day shutdown after Congress passed a funding bill extending government operations until January 30. The measure, supported by President Trump, restores funding for federal workers and key services but does not resolve healthcare subsidy issues, raising concerns about another shutdown in January.