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Obama Slams Trump; Governor Resists ICE, Beef Prices Soar

Former President Barack Obama condemned a racist video posted on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes, stating that most Americans find such behavior deeply troubling. The video, which was removed after bipartisan criticism, sparked controversy due to its racist imagery and the White House's initial dismissal of the outrage, according to multiple news sources, including ABC News and Variety.

The video's content, an AI-generated depiction of the Obamas, prompted Obama to express concern over the lack of shame and decorum surrounding such behavior, according to Variety. He emphasized a perceived loss of respect for the office.

In other news, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has been actively resisting the Trump administration's immigration policies, according to Vox. Pritzker signed laws to limit ICE operations in the state, created the Illinois Accountability Commission staffed by retired federal judges, sued the federal government, and successfully blocked the deployment of federal agents.

Meanwhile, Jim O'Neill, the US deputy health secretary and acting CDC director, was leaving his roles after facing criticism for his libertarian views and controversial decisions, such as reducing recommended childhood vaccines, according to reports from Politico and MIT Technology Review. O'Neill, a longevity enthusiast, had also been promoting research aimed at extending human healthspan.

Other headlines this week, according to Vox, included Iran's government suppressing protests with internet shutdowns and surveillance, the expiration of a nuclear treaty prompting AI considerations, and the rise of cryptocurrency's role in illicit activities. Additionally, the Trump administration's decision to eliminate a key climate change principle is expected to lead to a Supreme Court challenge, while Marco Rubio's conciliatory address at the Munich Security Conference signaled an attempt to mend strained relations with European allies.

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