Following Trump's executive order on Wednesday to pull federal funding from sanctuary cities, several large sanctuary cities said they won't change.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's press conference:
"Our city is still a sanctuary city, and we are going to remain a sanctuary city precisely because the purpose is to keep everybody safe ... a safer city is a city that doesn't allow its residents to live in fear."
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh:
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray:
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti:
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) won the Democratic primary against lawyer Antone Melton-Meaux on Tuesday evening, AP reports.
Why it matters: The race is one that's played out across the U.S. as progressives continue to sweep party nominations. Omar's win officially means all four progressive members of "The Squad" have won their primary elections.
Police officers inspect a damaged Best Buy in Chicago that was looted and vandalized. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Local police officers are seeking felony charges in 25 cases following the arrest of 100 people in the wake of widespread looting and property damage in Chicago on Monday, per the Washington Post.
Driving the news: Law enforcement said the event involving hundreds of people was a coordinated response after an officer shot a suspect Sunday evening, according to CBS Chicago.