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White House rebukes Mayor Brandon Johnson over reparations claims

The White House fired back at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after he claimed Donald Trump ignored reparations demands while enriching the wealthy.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes debt issuance rule backed by aldermenMayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to require more City Council support before City Hall issues debt.

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Mayor Johnson says public desire to ramp up taxes on big corporations affirmed by survey resultsMayor Brandon Johnson released a “budget engagement report” that he believes strengthens his hand in the political battle for a pre-election budget with an already emboldened City Council. According to the report, 88% of those surveyed want the city to raise taxes on large corporations.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for taxes on big corporationsMayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help Chicago balance its books.

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Mayor Johnson doubles down on his tax-the-rich mantra as budget deadline nearsBrandon Johnson said he will use his 2027 budget to level the playing field that has allowed corporations to make “more money" while working people "are standing in lines for food."

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Mayor Johnson supports embattled school board president candidateMayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his support Wednesday for a candidate for Chicago Board of Education president accused of sexually harassing a minor in 2017.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign fundraising trails challengersLast quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field.

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Chicago puts in bid to host FIFA 2031 Women's World CupWhile the Chicago Sports Commission would lead the charge, a spokesperson said Mayor Brandon Johnson's office sent a letter of support of the initiative to the U.S. Soccer Federation earlier this month.

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