NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — September 1
Sep 1, 2025
Vaughn Hilliard, NBC's White House Correspondent, offers keen insights into the Biden administration's plan to extend ICE operations to major cities like Chicago. He discusses the rising crime rates and the political tensions surrounding them, particularly in relation to local law enforcement and federal intervention. The conversation also touches on international relationships, with a focus on a summit featuring Xi Jinping, Modi, and Putin, mirroring geopolitical dynamics amidst ongoing domestic voting debates.
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Federal Crackdown Targets Blue Cities
- The White House plans to scale up immigration enforcement in Democratic cities like Chicago to highlight crime and pressure Democratic leaders.
- Officials frame it as targeting "the worst of the worst," but critics call it political and disruptive.
Chicago's Executive Order Response
- Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to protect Chicagoans' constitutional rights ahead of possible federal deployments.
- The order limits police cooperation practices and warns of legal action if the National Guard or military intervene, officials said.
Court Questions Presidential Tariff Power
- A federal appeals court found the president overstepped by unilaterally imposing broad tariffs, shifting authority back toward Congress.
- The ruling threatens the administration's main leverage in trade negotiations and may head to the Supreme Court.