I told Pete, "We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military, National Guard, but military because we're going into Chicago very soon." That's a big city with an incompetent governor. Stupid governor. Stupid.They threw him out of his family business. He was so stupid. He's always up there saying, "Uh, we're in very good shape. We don't need the military." No, they need the military desperately.Joining me now here in Chicago is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker the aforemention ...

Economic Indicators - Jamaica's debt is falling [1] - Crime rates are collapsing in Jamaica [1] - Jamaica's unemployment rate is at a record low [1] Political Landscape - Prime Minister Andrew Holness is seeking a rare third term in Jamaica [1] - Despite positive economic indicators, it might not be enough for Holness to win [1]

Federal Intervention & Political Tension - The Trump administration plans to expand federal law enforcement operations in major American cities, including Chicago [2] - Chicago's mayor signed an executive order intended to curb the power of federal law enforcement and the National Guard [1] - The deployment of National Guard troops from predominantly red states to blue state cities has raised concerns about national division [4] - Approximately 60% of the 2,200 National Guard troops patrolling Washington D C are from six states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia [3] Crime Rates & Federal Response - The President denied the statistical reality of high crime cities existing in Republican states [4] - Cities such as Kansas City, St Louis, Springfield, Birmingham, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, Tulsa, Memphis, Nashville, Houston, Little Rock, Salt Lake City, and Shreveport, Louisiana have crime rates comparable to Washington D C [5]

National Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital are now carrying firearms. The majority will carry M17 pistols, their service issued weapons, according to a defense department official, while a small number of the troops will be armed with their service M4 rifles. National Guard troops were seen walking around the city with pistols holstered on their hips and MP patches, designating their role as military police.They are authorized to use weapons for self-p protection only. Meanwhile, new reporting re ...

National Guard Deployment & Security - National Guard presence in Washington DC is expanding in scale and numbers, patrolling additional sites including metro stations [2][4] - Republican governors are ordering guard members from their states to deploy to DC [2] - The total number of National Guard members could potentially approach thousands, possibly reaching 2,000, considering shifts and personnel from various states and DC [6] Justice Department Investigation - The Justice Department is investigating whether DC police manipulated crime data to make crime rates appear lower [3] - The investigation is unusual, with details and potential criminal statutes unclear [9][10] US Attorney's Office Policy Change - The US Attorney's Office in Washington will no longer seek felony charges against people carrying rifles or shotguns, citing Second Amendment considerations [10][11] - The policy change is a departure from past practices, though prosecution of crimes involving guns is still possible under certain circumstances, such as drug-related offenses or violence [12][13]

Government Intervention & Policy - President Trump planned to deploy the National Guard in Washington DC and wanted to take control of the city's police [1] - The president is invoking part of the Home Rule Act, which allows him to federalize the police in special circumstances [4] - A White House official stated this action is expected to last for around 30 days [4] - Attorney General Pam Bondi was tapped to oversee the city's police department, and the DEA administrator was called on to serve as interim federal commissioner of the DC police force [4] Crime & Safety - President Trump has complained about crime rates in Washington DC, stating people don't feel safe [2] - Data has shown a decline in crimes like homicides and carjackings in Washington DC, although the city continues to struggle with the crime rate at times [3] National Guard Deployment - President Trump has previously called upon National Guard troops, including in California to respond to protests over deportations in Los Angeles and in 2020 to Washington DC during protests over the George Floyd killing [5] - The duration of the National Guard deployment and Congress's response remain unclear [6]

Crime & Policing Trends - A hardline approach to policing is gaining traction globally [1] - South Africa's police commissioner is winning over residents due to high crime rates [1]