What’s making news this Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Trump Administration Eyes Chicago Base for Immigration Crackdown, Faces Pushback

The Trump administration has asked Naval Station Great Lakes outside Chicago to provide facilities and logistical support for immigration operations, raising concerns of a possible military deployment in the city.

While no final decision has been made, the move follows recent troop mobilizations in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson strongly oppose the plan, pledging legal action and arguing that violent crime in the city has sharply declined.

Former President Barack Obama also criticized the idea, warning against expanding the military’s domestic role.

Obama’s comments came as DHS asked N

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