Several news stories dominated headlines. ICE operations will increase in Democratic-led cities after Labor Day, according to border czar Tom Homan. 141 current and former FEMA employees signed a letter criticizing the agency's state under the Trump administration, with some facing leave. Chicago's violent crime has dropped significantly, contradicting Trump's claims. A lawsuit challenges Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. A mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school left two children dead and others injured, prompting an FBI investigation.

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