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Illinois State police in riot gear clashed with an unruly crowd near the ICE facility in Broadview as protests continue to rage in Chicago in the wake of Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown. Demonstrations have raged across the Second City since Trump initiated “Operation Midway Blitz” — a push to crackdown on illegal immigration across the city which has been resisted by local leaders and protesters.
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In this 28-minute deep dive, you’ll uncover the shocking mechanics behind one of the largest silver withdrawals ever — 17 million ounces from SLV in just 72 hours — and why this could push the COMEX silver market into crisis. This is not market fluff. We dissect the real implications, price fallout, risk scenarios, and what investors must watch next. If you want clarity amid market noise, this is the video you need,
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Gold and Silver Prices are exploding higher today with silver nearing a fresh ALL TIME HIGH!
In this video I talk to a bullion dealer about silver price and gold price moving higher. This video was filmed on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and this silver dealer predicts that silver will hit a new all time high within a couple of days. Silver price has indeed reached a new all time high if it can close above $49.45. Silver price is soaring today and it currently above the previous all time high. We talk about gold price hitting a new all time high and going above $4,000 for the first time ever. We also talk about the the best type of silver to be stacking right now which is generic silver. How high can silver and gold price go from here?
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People outside Chicago have noticed intense worry about local leadership. To keep things clear and honest, I went digging for fresh numbers on how folks rate the mayor. At the same time, I lined up a bit of old-school context because seeing history beside the headlines helps.
Brandon Johnson’s numbers are flat-out startling. Some recent surveys drop his support between 6.6 percent and 14 percent. Headlines from the papers already label those figures the weakest in city hall lore- and reporters spell city hall with lowercase letters to show they mean it. Almost four out of five Chicagoans polled say they don’t approve.
Drop the spotlight on other officeholders with bad vibes, and the comparison still jolts. Congress hit a jaw-dropping 12 percent in February 2024, so a single-digit mayoral mark is like a blistering winter wind, rare and a little chilly. Put it this way: Johnson’s situation sits close to that record low, and that alone tells you how the wind is blowing.
Recent surveys, populated by groups like the Illinois Policy Institute and M3 Strategies, show near-identical figures despite being clocked by different firms. Commentators say the mayor’s once-mighty standing has shrunk. They add that if he kicks off a 2027 re-election bid, he will face voters like he did in 2019—with the underdog sticker slapped on his back.
Poll watchers can point to concrete decimals and fractions, not hearsay. License-plate tolls, sidewalk salt budgets, or late-night city hall votes keep energy-heated spats bubbling, and each tiff carves another notch into the popularity meter.
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You probably want to fund some home improvements without affecting your existing first mortgage rate. Allow me to go over some options and considerations for you:
Primary Renovation Loan Options:
1. Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
During the draw period (which is usually up to 10 years), interest-only payments are typical.
– Variable rates based on prime rate
– Usually requires 620+ credit score
– Current rates typically range from 8-12% (as of April 2024)
– With a banking relationship, drive-by appraisals are sometimes possible.
2. Home Equity Loan
– Fully amortized fixed rate mortgage
– Typically requires 620+ credit score
Current rates around 7-9% (as of April 2024)
– Full appraisal usually required
3. Construction-to-Permanent Second Mortgage
– Renovation interest only periods are allowed
– Higher credit score usually required (660+)
– Rates are around 1-2% higher than other mortgages
– Full appraisal typically required
Because of your specific requests regarding interest-only payments and a drive -by appraisal , I would highly recommend a HELOC. I should emphasize, though, that the data recipients cited above is unclear estimates – it is best to confirm the information with lenders.
Do you want me to clarify how HELOCs function, or would you like to know about one of the other options?
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There are dozens of mayors of big cities and governors of red states who are classifying their cities and states as sanctuary cities and states. For example, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are voicing publicly Chicago is a sanctuary city, and Illinois is a sanctuary state. There are two different types of laws: State laws and Federal Laws. Federal laws supersede city laws and take presecents. All mayors and governors of cities need to follow federal law. When an illegal immigrant crosses the border for entry to the United States, they are now criminals because they have committed federal immigration laws of the United States. Now if city mayors and state governors are condoning such behavior of illegal migrants and offering them shelter, medical care, and protection from the Department of Homeland Security to enforce federal immigration laws and deport them, aren’t these mayors and governors of red cities and states aiding and abetting criminals and thus committing federal crime? Shouldn’t they get immediately arrested and held, whether with or without bond, for a federal judge to hear their cases? In my opinion, politicians who are protecting illegal migrants and not cooperating with federal immigration and customs enforcement officials deporting migrants who crossed the border illegally and are delegating police officers and government workers to shelter and hide illegal migrants to avoid arrests and deportation should be immediately locked up. Look at how many Americans these illegal migrants have raped, injured, and killed. Can you please explain the overview of the above case scenario? Will President Trump and the Trump administration start doing mass arrests of politicians of red cities and states? Governor Hochul of New York, Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Chris Murphy of New Jersey, Governor Tim Waltz of Minnesota, Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin, the Governor of Arizona, the Governor of Oregon, the Governor of Washington, the Mayor of Denver, the Mayor of Washington, DC, the Governor of Hawaii, and dozens of other mayors and governors, as well as powerful politicians, are blocking the Department of Homeland Security and other federal law enforcement agencies from doing their jobs in making America safe again. If you can give us a detailed explanation of this whole overview of illegal immigration and the barriers caused by red cities and states, it will be greatly appreciated.
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What actions will President Donald Trump and the Trump administration take for Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell not lowering interest rates?
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Is President Trump upset at Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering rates on January 29th, 2025?
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Brandon Johnson hasn’t exactly won hearts in Chicago. Many folks—lifelong South Siders, even Old Town residents—say he’s missed the mark on crime, potholes, and affordable rents. Polls show a lot of red ink where the approval number should be.
The way he puts together a management team also raises eyebrows. Some critics swear it feels like a favorites list, and others wonder if equal input from Honduran, Polish, or Burmese voices even crossed his mind. That gap makes many neighbors feel invisible when ordinances and budgets roll out.
History tells us plenty of mayors watch their approval sink, so Johnson’s not alone. Still, the sudden, steep, loud drop he has faced draws attention when people flip to the next city election chapter. It’s the draft that makes this moment memorable, nothing else.
Critics quickly point to a thin résumé in executive roles and a habit of leaning on big ideas instead of real, step-by-step fixes. That combination, they say, shows up in the messy budget, shaky public safety moves, and pothole-strewn streets, gnawing away at whatever trust city folks had left.
Pinning a worst-in-show medal on one politician is tough, yet the bar Johnson has set still bumps along the basement floor. Even people stuck around are starting to shake their heads, wondering when a leader will pull a room together and juggle Chicago’s clashing needs.
