Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummetsNew Foto - Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

Ohio State climbed to No. 1 inThe Associated Press Top 25college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons. The defending national champion Buckeyes received 55 of 66 first-place votes to move up two spots after theirwin over preseason No. 1 Texas. Ohio State is at the top of a regular-season Top 25 for the first time since November 2015. Texas dropped to No. 7 as the media voters shuffled the rankings following a topsy-turvy Labor Day weekend. It was only the second time, and first since 1972, that two top-five teams lost in Week 1 and the first time four top-10 teams lost. Only three teams in the Top 25 are in the same spot they were in the preseason poll. Penn State got seven first-place votes and remained No. 2. LSU, which received three first first-place votes, was followed by Georgia and Miami to round out the top five. Oregon got the other first-place vote and was followed by Texas, Clemson, Notre Dame and South Carolina. LSU jumped six spots afterwinning at Clemsonand Miami got a five-rung promotion for itsvictory over Notre Dame. The biggest movers in the poll were Florida State and Alabama after the Seminoles'31-17victory in their head-to-head matchup: Florida State, 15 spots outside the Top 25 in the preseason, is now No. 14. Alabama dropped all the way from No. 8 to No. 21 — its lowest ranking since it was No. 24 in the 2008 preseason poll. That was the second of Nick Saban's 17 teams in Tuscaloosa. It's been quite a turnabout for Florida State. The Seminoles were No. 10 in the 2024 preseason, lost their first two games, finished 2-10 and weren't ranked again until now. In and out Utah, at No. 25, joins Florida State as the only newcomers this week. The Utes had received the second-most points, behind BYU, among teams outside the preseason Top 25.Utah got more credit for beating UCLA 43-10 on the roadthan BYU got for hammering FCS foe Portland State. The Utes are ranked for the first time since last October, when they were at the front end of a seven-game losing streak. Boise State, which had been No. 25, received no votes following its34-7 loss at South Florida.The Broncos had appeared in 14 straight polls. The other team to drop out of the poll was No. 17 Kansas State, which followed up its season-opening loss to Iowa State with a last-minute home win over FCS team North Dakota. Poll points — Ohio State is the first team to take over the top spot in the first regular-season poll since Alabama in 2012. It was the biggest jump to No. 1 in the first regular-season poll since Southern California was promoted from No. 3 in 2008. — Texas' fall was the biggest for a preseason No. 1 since Auburn dropped to No. 8 in the first regular-season poll of 1984. — LSU has its highest ranking after Week 1 since it was No. 3 in 2012, and Miami has its highest ranking after Week 1 since it was No. 5 in 2004. — South Carolina is in the top 10 in the regular season for the first time since it was No. 8 in December 2013. Conference call SEC — 10 ranked teams (Nos. 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) Big Ten — 6 (Nos. 1, 2, 6, 11, 15, 23) ACC — 4 (Nos. 5, 8, 14, 17) Big 12 — 4 (Nos. 12, 16, 24, 25) Independent — 1 (No. 9) Ranked vs. ranked No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma: This weekend's game will be the first meeting since Oklahoma beat the Wolverines in the Orange Bowl to win the 1975 national championship. Wolverines freshman QB Bryce Underwood gets put to the test in his second start. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign uphere. AP college football:https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollandhttps://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

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College basketball Hall of Famer, former Nike executive George Raveling dies at age 88New Foto - College basketball Hall of Famer, former Nike executive George Raveling dies at age 88

George Henry Raveling, former Nike executive and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, died at 88 years old on Monday, his family announced Tuesday in a statement on social media. Raveling had fought cancer, according to the statement. Raveling played at Villanova in the late 1950s and served as head coach for Washington State, Iowa and USC before joining Nike as its global sports marketing director. "Born in a segregated hospital and rising to the halls of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, George never lost his love for life, his resilience, his childlike curiosity, nor his unshakable belief in treating every person with dignity and respect," the statement said. "Beyond accolades, he remained a lifelong learner and a kind, beautiful soul — always finding ways to pour into others and inspire the next generation." It is with deep sadness and unimaginable pain that we share the passing of our beloved "Coach," George Henry Raveling.pic.twitter.com/LGWQubvI3V — George Raveling (@GeorgeRaveling)September 2, 2025 Raveling leaves behind anamazing basketball legacyon and off the court. He was on-site for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, serving as a guard for the event. King gave Raveling the original version of the speech afterward, and Raveling later donated to his alma mater. Raveling also played a major role in Nike signing Michael Jordan in the mid-1980s. "Sonny [Vaccaro] likes to take the credit, but it really wasn't Sonny, it was actually George Raveling. George Raveling was with me on the 1984 Olympics team. He used to always try to talk to me, 'You gotta go Nike, you gotta go Nike. You've got to try,'"Michael Jordan saidof George Raveling influencing his Nike signing. Raveling played college basketball at Villanova from 1957-1960, then moved into an assistant coaching position with the team in 1963. That was the launch of a 31-year coaching career that saw him become thefirst Black head coachin the ACC. He had a 336-292 record in his career. While coaching in the Pac-10 for Washington State and USC, Raveling won conference Coach of the Year honors three times and was also namedNABC Coach of the Yearin 1992. Raveling was also an assistant at the 1984 Olympic Games. He retired from coaching in 1994, was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Raveling was also involved in a bad car accident in 1994, but recovered. In addition to his work with Nike, Raveling also wrote a memoir and spent time with CBS Sports and Fox as a color commentator.

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College basketball Hall of Famer, former Nike executive George Raveling dies at age 88

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Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judgesNew Foto - Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethhas approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department "as soon as practicable," and the military services should have the first round of people identified by next week, according to the Aug. 27 memo. The effort comes as the Trump administration more regularly turns to the military as itcracks down on illegal immigrationthrough ramped-up arrests anddeportations. Its growing role in the push includestroops patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border, NationalGuard members being sent into U.S. citiesto support immigration enforcement efforts, housing people awaitingdeportation on military basesandusing military aircraftto carry out deportations. The administration's focus on illegal immigration has added strain to the immigration courts, which were already dealing with a massive backlog of roughly 3.5 million cases that has ballooned in recent years. An organization forimmigrationlawyers called the new directive a "destructive" move meant to undermine the courts. Numerous immigration judges have been fired At the same time, more than 100immigration judges have been fired or left voluntarilyafter taking deferred resignations offered by the Trump administration, their union says. In the most recent round of terminations, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers said in July that at least 17 immigration judges had been fired "without cause" in courts across the country. That has left about 600 immigration judges, union figures show, meaning the Pentagon move would double their ranks. The Justice Department, which oversees the immigration courts, requested the assistance from the Defense Department, according to the memo sent by the Pentagon's executive secretary to his DOJ counterpart. The military lawyers' duties as immigration judges will initially last no more than 179 days but can be renewed, it said. A DOJ spokesperson referred questions about the plan to theDefense Department, where officials directed questions to theWhite House. A White House official said Tuesday that the administration is looking at a variety of options to help resolve the significant backlog of immigration cases, including hiring additionalimmigration judges. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the matter should be "a priority that everyone — including those waiting for adjudication — can rally around." The head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association decried bringing in temporary judges who lack expertise in immigration law, saying "it makes as much as sense as having a cardiologist do a hip replacement." "Expecting fair decisions from judges unfamiliar with the law is absurd. This reckless move guts due process and further undermines the integrity of our immigration court system," said Ben Johnson, the organization's executive director. Pentagon says the step may require mobilizing reserve officers The memo stressed that the additional attorneys are contingent on availability and that mobilizing reserve officers may be necessary. Plus, the document said DOJ would be responsible for ensuring that anyone sent from the Pentagon doesnot violate the federal prohibitionon using the military as domestic law enforcement, known as thePosse Comitatus Act. The administration faced a setback on its efforts to use troops in unique ways to combat illegal immigration and crime, with a court ruling Tuesday that it"willfully" violated federal lawby sendingNational Guard troopsto Los Angeles in early June. It is not immediately clear what impact shifting that number of military attorneys would have on the armed forces' justice system. The attorneys, called judge advocates, have a range of duties much like civilian lawyers, from carrying out prosecutions, acting as a defense attorney or offering legal advice. Pentagon officials did immediately offer details on where any of the 600 attorneys will be drawn from and whether they will come from active duty or the reserves. The training that goes into being an immigration judge Until she wasabruptly fired in July, former supervising judge Jennifer Peyton administered the intensive training that all judges in Chicago undergo before working in some of the busiest immigration courts in the country. After the weekslong training, new judges are paired with an experienced mentor and have a two-year probationary period. Peyton doubted that military attorneys would be able to master the complexities of immigration law without that rigorous process. She also said it wasn't clear how they would handle the hundreds, or sometimes thousands, of cases on just a Chicago immigration judge's docket each year. "Six months is barely enough time to start to figure out the firehose of information and training," she said. Peyton also was concerned that Trump's move didn't supply more administrative workers, including translators, whom judges rely on to make decisions. The stakes, she said, were life or death for people who would come before the new judges. "None of it makes sense unless you were intentionally trying to weaken the immigration courts," Peyton said. ___ Associated Press writers Safiyah Riddle in Montgomery, Alabama, and Will Weissert, Rebecca Santana and Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

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Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

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GOP congresswoman joins 2026 Iowa Senate race after Sen. Joni Ernst confirms she won't runNew Foto - GOP congresswoman joins 2026 Iowa Senate race after Sen. Joni Ernst confirms she won't run

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen.Joni Ernstsaid Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about her plans. The Republican senator's announcement opens up a Senate seat in the state known for its long-serving incumbents. Rep. Ashley Hinson, representing Iowa's northeastern congressional district, announced Tuesday that she would seek the GOP nomination. AsPresident Donald Trumpand fellow Republicans look to maintain their narrow majorities in both chambers, the loss of two incumbents in those races could come with challenges in theonce-competitivestate whereDemocratsare looking for pickup opportunities. Two of Iowa'sfour congressional districtshave been among the country's most competitive in recent elections, and Democrats have already identified Hinson's as an additional third target. Ernst's announcement Tuesday followedreports last weekthat she was expected to bow out of the reelection bid this month. In a video, Ernst cited her aging and growing family as a reason for not running again. "This was no easy decision," Ernst said. "I never imagined this farm girl would have the opportunity to serve as a lieutenant colonel and then a United States senator." An open Senate seat is rare in Iowa Ernst was first elected in 2014 to the open seat previously held by Tom Harkin, a Democrat who served for 30 years. Republican Chuck Grassley, Iowa's senior U.S. senator, was first elected to the Senate in 1980. It is another unexpected retirement for Senate Republicans as they work tomaintain their majorityin the chamber, with Ernst joining Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who turned down a reelection bid afterclashing with Trump. Two Republicans — former state Sen. Jim Carlin and veteran Joshua Smith — had already entered the Senate primary intending to challenge Ernst. Immediately after Ernst's announcement, Hinson thanked the senator for her service and previewed her entry into the race, saying in a post on X that Trump needs a "fighter in the Senate who will always have his back." Just hours later, Hinson joined conservative talk radio host Simon Conway to announce her candidacy. "I'm running to be President Trump's top ally in the United States Senate because we have to be working on continuing to deliver that America First agenda that is working for Iowans every single day," she told Conway. Several Democrats are seeking the party's nomination for the Senate seat, including state Sen. Zach Wahls; state Rep. Josh Turek; Jackie Norris, chair of the Des Moines School Board; and Nathan Sage, a former chamber of commerce president. Ernst, Iowa's first woman elected to Congress, is an Iraq War combat veteran and retired from the Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. She served for several years in Senate GOP leadership and was considered a vice presidential contender for Trump's first White House run. But Ernst hasfaced pressurefrom all sides in the last year. She took heat aftersignaling her hesitanceto support one of Trump's Cabinet picks. She's also been one of the faces of Democrats' campaign against the sprawlingtax and spending packageaftershe made a retortaboutMedicaid cutsat a town hall. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, touted Ernst's service helping Iowa families and making Washington "squeal," a reference to her original campaign message that spoke of her experience castrating hogs. "Traveling across the Hawkeye State with Joni, I know she loves Iowa, and Iowa loves her," he wrote in a post on X. Implications for a congressional district Hinson, a former news anchor for KCRG-TV, won her most recent election with the support of 57% of voters in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. Hinson was first elected to represent Iowa's northeastern corner when she beat out one-term Rep. Abby Finkenauer in 2020. Finkenauer, a Democrat, had ousted a GOP incumbent in the midterm election just two years earlier, helping Democrats retake control of the U.S. House during Trump's first term in office. Hinson has since put up strong fundraising numbers to buoy her decisive wins. The district, including the cities of Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Waterloo, has just shy of 29,000 more active voters registered as Republicans than as Democrats. "This is simple: Iowa voters trust Republicans to deliver real, commonsense results and have no interest in the Democrats' radical agenda," Emily Tuttle, spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement. "This seat will stay red." Still, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in April included the district in its list of potential pickups. In a statement following Hinson's announcement Tuesday, DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith said Democrats will "compete aggressively to flip this seat, and we will win because Iowans are ready to elect someone who actually puts them first." Lindsay James, a state representative and pastor; and Clint Twedt-Ball, a pastor who founded a nonprofit, are among the Democratic candidates running for the seat.

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September 02, 2025

GOP congresswoman joins 2026 Iowa Senate race after Sen. Joni Ernst confirms she won't run

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Was Jordon Hudson Wearing Boyfriend Bill Belichick's Super Bowl Ring at His UNC Debut?New Foto - Was Jordon Hudson Wearing Boyfriend Bill Belichick's Super Bowl Ring at His UNC Debut?

Filmsbyjosh / BACKGRID Jordon Hudson was spotted wearing a large ring while attending boyfriend Bill Belichick's coaching debut for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Sept. 1 After noticing the ring on her finger, fans speculated on whether or not Hudson had borrowed one of Belichick's Super Bowl rings for the evening The former cheerleader and pageant queen has been dating the former New England Patriots head coach for two years Jordon Hudsonshowed her support for boyfriendBill Belichickduring his coaching debut at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Sept. 1, and was decked out in Tar Heel blue for the occasion. The pageant queen, 24, was seen in a box during the game opposite former NFL star Randy Moss in the stands wearing a white tank top, blue snakeskin pants and a large ring on her left hand. As she was shown on screen cheering during a touchdown, fans immediately took to social media to speculate about the piece of jewelry, with some wondering if she was sporting one of her boyfriend's Super Bowl rings. However, PEOPLE can confirm that the massive piece of jewelry was not from Belichick's closet but Hudson's. The piece of jewelry was actually her college cheerleading championship ring. Hudson attended Bridgewater State University, where she was a cheerleader, and in 2021, she and her team wereNCA Collegiate Champions. This isn't thefirst timethat Hudson has been mistaken for wearing one of her beau's winning rings. Back in February, Hudson shut down rumors that she was wearing one of Belichick's Super Bowl rings while attending the NFL Honors awards show.Reposting a picture of the couple shared on the National Football League's Instagram page, Hudson clarified that she was wearing her BSU Cheerleading National Championship ring. Cindy Ord/Getty "Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet rocking Bill's Super Bowl rings 💍,"the NFL wrotein their caption alongside a photo of the couple and a second slide that zoomed into their rings. Reposting on herInstagram Stories, the former cheerleader tagged BSU Cheerleading'sInstagram page. Kevin Mazur/Getty Hudson has been sure to show her support for her Belichick in the lead-up to his coaching debut for the university. Just days before the kickoff of the football season, Hudson posted Belichick's announcement that the UNC football team would be featured in a new Hulu docuseries. Her post also included audio from Taylor Swift's song "Look What You Made Me Do," a possible nod to rumors thather reported "demands"led HBO to scrap a UNC-focused season of the docuseriesHard Knocks. She also accompanied Belichick on the field ashe attended a Practice Like a Pro event at the schoolin April 2025. Filmsbyjosh / BACKGRID Just a month later, it was reported thatHudson was banned from UNC football facilities; however,UNC later denied those claims. In a statement, obtained by PEOPLE, UNC said there have been "false reports about Jordon Hudson's role." "While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities," the statement continued, clarifying also that Hudson would continue to fulfill publicist duties for Belichick. Months later, several football playersspoke out about Belichick and Hudson's relationship, noting that they don't see his girlfriend as a "distraction" to the team. Read the original article onPeople

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Was Jordon Hudson Wearing Boyfriend Bill Belichick's Super Bowl Ring at His UNC Debut?

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CEO apologizes for taking signed hat from boy at US Open: 'In the heat of the moment'New Foto - CEO apologizes for taking signed hat from boy at US Open: 'In the heat of the moment'

The CEO of a Polish paving company issued an apology after taking a signed hat that tennis player Kamil Majchrzak intended to give to a young boy at theUS Open. Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of Drogbruk, a Poland-based paving company, said in a Sept. 1social media statementthat he takes "full responsibility for my extremely poor judgment and hurtful actions." In a video that sparked widespread backlash on social media, Szczerek is seen swiping the signed hat as Majchrzak hands it to a boy in the crowd. The incident took place as Majchrzak celebrated his second-round win against Karen Khachanov at the tournament on Aug. 28. "I would like to unequivocally apologize to the young boy, his family, all the fans, and the player himself," Szczerek said, adding that he sent the hat back to the boy. "I hope, at least to a small extent, I was able to repair the harm I caused," he said. In his statement, Szczerek said he thought the signed hat was intended for his sons, who had previously asked for autographs. "It was never my intent to steal away a prized memento from the young fan," he said. "I became caught up in the heat of the moment and the joy of the victory." Szczerek added, "Regardless of what I believed was happening, the actions I took hurt the young boy and disappointed the fans." The statement also dispelled misinformation circulating online that Szczerek hired a law firm as a result of the incident. "For years, my wife and I have been involved in supporting children and young athletes, but this incident has shown me that a moment of inattention can undo years of work and support. It is a painful but necessary lesson in humility," Szczerek said. Drogbruk, Szczerek's company, also shared thestatementon social media. Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak gives the boy whose cap was stolen at the US Open by#PiotrSzczerek, a brand new one with an autograph! 🤩pic.twitter.com/hrjMnMENOJ — Scott 𝕏  (@bullriders1)September 1, 2025 Two days after the hat snatching incident, Majchrzak shared on his Instagram that he met the boy who was originally intended to receive the signed hat. "Today after warm up, I had a nice meeting," he wrote in a since-expired video on his Instagramstory. "Do you recognize (hat emoji)?" Majchrzak also shared a photo alongside the boy, Brock. "Hello World, Together with Brock we wish you a great day!" the tennis player wrote. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached atmelina.khan@usatoday.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:CEO apologizes for taking signed Majchrzak hat from boy at US Open

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September 02, 2025

CEO apologizes for taking signed hat from boy at US Open: 'In the heat of the moment'

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Trump says he's set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local oppositionNew Foto - Trump says he's set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Tuesday that he's ready to order federal authorities to mobilize and combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despitestaunch oppositionfrom elected leaders and many residents in both cities. Asked by reporters in the Oval Office about sending National Guard troops to the nation's third-largest city, Trump said, "We're going in," but added, "I didn't say when." "I have an obligation," the president said. "This isn't a political thing." Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker,a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender,scoffed at the notion of sending military troops and federal agents into Chicago,reiteratingTuesday that federal intervention was not required or wanted. Local officials in Baltimore have joined Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in similarly opposing federal law enforcement intervention. Trump has already sent National Guard troops intoLos AngelesandWashington, where he's also federalized thepolice force.He has said he plans similar moves in other Democrat-run cities even as a federal judge on Tuesday deemed theCalifornia deployment illegal. Trump criticizes leaders in Chicago The president praised Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser for working with federal forces, but repeated his criticism ofPritzkerand Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat. Trump said he'd love to have Pritzker call and say, "Send in the troops" — even though the two-term governor has repeatedly said he won't be doing that. He said if Pritzker would "call me up, I would love to do it," Trump said. "Now, we're going to do it anyway. We have the right to do it. Because I have an obligation to protect this country and that includes Baltimore." He added, "Baltimore's a very unsafe place" Pritzker deemed Trump's comments to call him for help as "unhinged." The two have been locked in an escalating war of words for days as Trump called Chicago "the world's most dangerous city" earlier Tuesday. "No, I will not call the president asking him to send troops to Chicago," Pritzker said Tuesday at a news conference with Johnson and other leaders. "I've made that clear already." Illinois notified of federal plan The state received its first contact about federal intervention on Saturday when the head of the Illinois State Police got a call from Gregory Bovino, chief of the Border Patrol's El Centro, California, sector, saying immigration agents would come to Chicago, according to Pritzker. The governor said no further details were offered. Pritzker urged the public not to let the presence of federal agents spark tensions in the city but asked residents to look out for neighbors, and to film interactions with federal agents and share them publicly. "Authoritarians thrive on your silence," he said. "Be loud for America." Chicago has beenbracing for the expanded federal presence, with activists, pastors and schools prepared for the deluge of national attention. Even without knowing exactly what is coming, the city's organizedactivist networkbegan circulating protest schedules, vowing to demonstrate within hours of troops or federal agents arriving. Themeasures are familiarin a city that has longtried to counteractTrump's bid to deport more people, including adding more staff at a hotline to report immigration arrests. Dozens of pastors write a letter to Trump Tuesday saying the focus should instead be on underfunded schools and unemployment. "To the faithful of Chicago, I say this: prepare your hearts for resistance," the letter said. Crime in Chicago Johnson said violence in the city stems from guns on the streets that are trafficked to Illinois from neighboring states, including Republican-led Indiana. "Chicago will continue to have a violence problem as long as red states continue to have a gun problem," Johnson said. Echoing atrend in other major U.S. cities, Chicago's violent crime has dropped significantly overall, though it remains a persistent issue in parts of the city. Recently, the Trump administration has renewed interest in the city's daily crime log, including using aspate of shootingsduring the Labor Day weekend as justification for increased military presence. Chicago's homicide rate is 21.7 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to analysis of federal crime data by the Rochester Institute of Technology. It cites seven other major U.S. cities — St. Louis, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Indianapolis and Richmond, Virginia — with higher rates. Chicago reported 573 homicides in 2024, the most of any U.S. city that year. But violent crime dropped significantly in the first half of the year, representing the steepest decline in over a decade, according to city data. Shootings and homicides were down more than 30% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same time last year. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has said the city and state will sue once the federal intervention begins. Trump says intervention in Baltimore is necessary Trump's comments about Baltimore being included in his obligation to protect the country follows local officials in that city and Moore opposing federal law enforcement intervention. Moore spokesman David Turner said, "While we try to decipher exactly what the President meant today, the Governor has been consistently clear: The use of the National Guard for municipal policing is theatrical and not sustainable." Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott listed some of the city's recent accomplishments in curbing gun violence. Scott has repeatedly accused the president of using racist rhetoric and targeting Black-led cities, like Baltimore and Chicago. "Here's the reality in Baltimore," Scott wrote on X, noting that Baltimore homicides have reached historic lows amid sustained declines including the lowest number of homicides on record for the month of August. Trump said his efforts in Washington have ensured it "is now a safe zone. We have no crime." The White House announced separately Tuesday that more than 1,650 people have been arrested since the Trump administration first mobilized federal officials on Aug. 7. "This was a beautiful thing that happened in Washington," Trump said "because we showed that it could be done." ___ Associated Press writers Lea Skene in Baltimore and Brian Witte in Annapolis, Maryland, contributed to this report. Tareen reported from Chicago.

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September 02, 2025

Trump says he's set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local opposition

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