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Federal troop deployments cost taxpayers $496M and counting

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The Trump administration's high-profile deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers roughly $496 million through the end of December, and continued deployment could cost over $1 The Trump administration's high-profile deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities including Chicago has cost taxpayers roughly $496 million through the end of December. Federal troop deployments to US cities like Chicago cost taxpayers $496M and counting The Trump administration's high-profile deployment of federal troops to six U.S. cities has cost taxpayers roughly $496 million through the end of December, and continued deployment could cost over $1 billion for the rest of the year, according to new data from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Read Story Related articles: Mayor Brandon Johnson tells DC crowd he will 'set up a pathway' to prosecute Border P...
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Fugitive ex-Loretto Hospital exec arrested in Serbia

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Fugitive former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed, who fled to Dubai before his indictment on massive fraud charges, has been arrested in Serbia and is awaiting possible extradition to stand tria Fugitive former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed, who fled to Dubai before his indictment on massive fraud charges, has been arrested in Serbia and is awaiting extradition to stand trial in C… Fugitive ex-Loretto Hospital exec Anosh Ahmed arrested in Serbia on fraud charges Fugitive former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed, who fled to Dubai before his indictment on massive fraud charges, has been arrested in Serbia and is awaiting possible extradition to stand trial in Chicago, federal prosecutors disclosed in a court filing Wednesday. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549...
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Laura Washington: Black politicians are eager to preserve Rep. Danny Davis’ seat

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The seat has been a deep and historically African American one. Its current occupant, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, has been reelected to 15 terms, serving nearly 30 years. He was preceded by Cardiss Collin With redistricting shifts, Illinois' 7th Congressional district has evolved from a predominantly Black domain to a sprawling territory. Commentary Black politicians are eager to preserve Rep. Danny Davis' seat as demographics shifts The seat has been a deep and historically African American one. Its current occupant, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, has been reelected to 15 terms, serving nearly 30 years. He was preceded by Cardiss Collins, who reigned over the district for 23 years, writes Laura Washington. Read Story Related articles: Laura Washington: Politicians should respond to voter dissatisfaction with authenticity Laura Washington: Political goings-on in 2025 reflect a...
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