By the narrowest of margins‚ the Chicago City Council voted to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza‚ becoming the largest city in the nation to pass such a measure. Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote after 23 members voted in favor and 23 against. At least 47 cities across the U.S. have passed resolutions calling for a halt to the fighting in the war between Israel and Hamas — including several in states crucial for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid‚ according to Reuters....