Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at President Donald Trump after he said the two Democrats should be arrested for obstructing federal law enforcement operations in Chicago. The president’s comments followed reports that city officials ordered police to withhold assistance from ICE agents under attack by violent pro-migrant protesters.
Russia deepened its alliances with communist Cuba and socialist Venezuela this week, formalizing military and strategic agreements that strengthen Moscow’s foothold in the Western Hemisphere and directly challenge U.S. influence.
North Carolina’s legal sports betting industry saw a major boost in September, generating more than $12 million in tax revenue — the fifth-highest month since wagering launched in 2024. The surge was driven by the return of NFL and college football, which revived betting activity after a slower summer season.