Governor Pritzker objects to Trump's administration via X, citing rising gas and food prices, measles, and Middle East conflict. Strait of Hormuz disruptions impact plant food and grocery costs. Trump warns Iran over the Strait, while gas prices surge nationally to $4.11/gallon.
Alphabet and Meta shareholders sue to renegotiate TikTok's U.S. divestiture deal, seeking to prevent political censorship following ByteDance’s agreement to create a majority American-owned entity.
The Trump administration is increasing humanitarian aid to Cuba by $6 million via the Catholic Church and Caritas due to a crisis exacerbated by Typhoon Melissa and stopped Venezuelan oil shipments. Cuban President Díaz-Canel expresses willingness for dialogue with the U.S. without pressure.
FEMA to distribute $608M for state immigrant detention centers, echoing Trump's policies. JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of financial vulnerabilities. Program aims to bolster detention capacity, impacting private prison operators.
The Trump administration reactivated the Alien Registration Act, requiring non-citizens to register. This WWII-era law's revival and its impact on undocumented immigrants and potential mass self-deportation are key.
