• Trump vows to end ‘no cash bail’ policies

    Trump vows to end ‘no cash bail’ policies0

    WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump announced major moves in a bid to squash what he has characterized as rampant crime in the nation’s capital, he also vowed another change in other U.S. states and cities: ending what he slammed as “no cash bail” policies.  What You Need To Know As President Donald Trump announced major

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  • Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026

    Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 20260

    Article Summary U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made a stop in Springfield one day before keynoting a breakfast with Illinois Democrats. Jeffries, Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Nikki Budzinski and Sen. Tammy Duckworth visited Springfield groups to gather feedback about President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Senators believe public pressure and a strong 2026 election

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  • Trump sends troops to D.C., warns other cities about crime and unrest. What’s next?

    Trump sends troops to D.C., warns other cities about crime and unrest. What’s next?0

    Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Van Johnson, president of the African American Mayors Association, about President Trump’s decision to fight crime in the nation’s capital by putting the Washington D.C. police force under federal control and sending National Guard troops to the district. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR

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