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Chicago Labor Day Weekend Sees Over 50 Shot, 8 Killed Amidst Political Tensions

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Chicago Labor Day Weekend Sees Over 50 Shot, 8 Killed Amidst Political Tensions
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Over Labor Day weekend, Chicago experienced at least 54 shootings, including seven fatalities, amid political tensions as President Trump threatened to deploy federal troops and the National Guard to the city, which local officials strongly opposed, citing concerns over federal overreach and potential escalation of violence.

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  1. 54 shot over weekend in Chicago as governor rejects Trump's threat to send in National Guard  ABC News
  2. Deadly Chicago Labor Day Weekend With 52 Shot as Trump Threatens Crackdown  Newsweek
  3. Chicago shootings leave at least 7 dead, dozens more injured as city insists it doesn't need Trump's help  Fox News
  4. Labor Day weekend brings violence to Chicago, with dozens shot and 8 killed as of early Monday morning  WGN-TV
  5. Chicago shootings this weekend: At least 52 shot, 7 fatally, in Labor Day weekend gun violence across city, police department says  ABC7 Chicago

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