Should the National Guard Come to Chicago?

Government Funding & Potential Shutdown - The discussion revolves around funding the government and avoiding a shutdown, with only 2 out of 12 appropriations bills passed [8][9] - A continuing resolution (CR) is likely needed to fund the government, requiring bipartisan support, which is challenging due to disagreements on White House adherence to agreements and oversight [9][10][11] - A government shutdown is already impacting essential services like cancer research at the NIH and weather forecasting at NOAA [22] - The focus should be on preventing further shutdowns and restoring agencies to full strength, rather than political maneuvering [24] Political Challenges & Partisanship - Partisan divisions hinder progress on funding and addressing critical issues [7][9] - The executive branch's adherence to laws passed by Congress is questioned [4][11] - A lack of trust weakens negotiations and makes agreements harder to reach [19][20] - The radical approach of the executive branch necessitates Democrats to defend the rule of law and the Constitution [14] Crime & Law Enforcement - The discussion includes concerns about the federal response to crime and the potential dangers of federalizing law enforcement [1][2] - There are concerns that bringing in federal troops could erode trust between law enforcement and communities [2] - Law enforcement in Chicago is reportedly experiencing a collapse in domestic violence reporting due to a lack of trust [3]