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Many Chicago businesses closed their doors Monday as part of “A Day Without Immigrants,” a national movement aimed at highlighting the economic contributions of immigrants and protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Businesses across Chicago area close, some CPS students stay home for 'a day without immigrants'
The national movement encouraged participants to skip work, school and refrain from shopping for one day. The initiative spread across social media in response to President Donald Trump's immigration…
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Many Chicago businesses closed their doors Monday as part of “A Day Without Immigrants,” a national movement aimed at highlighting the economic contributions of immigrants and protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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Canada accounts for about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports. If Trump's tariffs end up applying to that oil, that would likely cause gas prices to rise in the U.S., Canada's ambassador warns.
Trump's tariffs on Canada would be a big challenge for Americans, says ambassador
Canada accounts for about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports. If Trump's tariffs end up applying to that oil, that would likely cause gas prices to rise in the U.S., Canada's ambassador warns.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Canada accounts for about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports. If Trump's tariffs end up applying to that oil, that would likely cause gas prices to rise in the U.S., Canada's ambassador warns.
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The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn
The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.
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Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
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President Trump ordered a freeze on Tuesday on trillions of dollars in federal money — from anti-poverty programs to foreign aid — in order to purge the government of what he called woke ideology. What happens next?
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
Trump Freezes Trillions. Chaos Ensues.
What happened when the president ordered a pause in federal grants and loans — and what may come next.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
President Trump ordered a freeze on Tuesday on trillions of dollars in federal money — from anti-poverty programs to foreign aid — in order to purge the government of what he called woke ideology. What happens next?
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
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"CPS will continue to protect our students and their families in alignment with the Illinois TRUST Act and Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance," one school official said.
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ICE agents denied entry to South Side elementary school, Chicago Public Schools claims
Chicago Public Schools officials claim U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry to a South Side elementary school Friday morning.
abc7chicago.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"CPS will continue to protect our students and their families in alignment with the Illinois TRUST Act and Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance," one school official said.
#chicago
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Looks like you’re not gonna get your free eggs after all.
Hannity as Trump rants about Biden not pardoning himself: "Let me get to the economy."
Trump: "I don't care."
Trump: "I don't care."
January 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Looks like you’re not gonna get your free eggs after all.