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Labor Day protesters say 'no' to Fed takeover

By Mariah Woelfel

Published September 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM EDT

Protestors pushing back against President Trump's policies took to the streets across the United States. In Chicago, many came out to oppose the plans to send the National Guard to their city.

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