On campus: Chancellor Jones to become University of Washington president
A Massmail to University students, faculty and staff on Monday announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will become the next president of the University of Washington later this year.
Jones had previously announced his plans to step down as chancellor of the University and vice president of the UI System at the end of this academic year. He will assume his new role as the 34th president of the University of Washington on Aug. 1.
UI System President Tim Killeen spoke highly of Jones in the Massmail.
“I have said this before, but it is worth repeating: His contributions over what is now almost 10 years as chancellor and a system vice president have been outstanding,” Killeen said.
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On campus: ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protest
University students and community members assembled in front of the Illini Union on Monday to take part in “A Day Without Immigrants,” a protest against President Donald Trump’s increasingly strict immigration enforcement. This is one of many protests following Trump’s inauguration and subsequent executive orders.
Around CU: Champaign City Council member apologizes
Davion Williams, the Champaign City Council member who posted a swastika on social media last week, apologized on Tuesday for his post.
In a letter published online, Williams acknowledged that his post “caused pain, particularly within the Jewish community, as well as among others.”
In the US: Trump shutters USAID
Trump administration officials are targeting the United States Agency for International Development as a part of its government efficiency plans, accusing the agency of misusing taxpayer funds.
The Trump administration said almost all USAID workers will be pulled off the job worldwide.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols issued a temporary restraining order blocking the government from putting over 2,000 USAID workers on leave and reinstating 500 staffers. The order bars the evacuation of USAID employees until next Friday.
In the US: Federal judge blocks DOGE access to Treasury Department system
A federal judge also restricted the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury Department payment system, citing the risk of the disclosure of sensitive information. A hearing on the matter has been scheduled for next Friday.
In the US: Trump rethinks trade wars, pushes on against China
Trump also initiated trade wars with Canada, Mexico and China but later called them off. He has temporarily stepped away from tariff threats against Canada and Mexico. He did, however, allow the trade war with China to persist.
Worldwide: Deadly mass shooting in Sweden
On Tuesday, Sweden saw its worst mass shooting in its history in Örebro. The suspect was among the 11 people who died in the attack.
Sweden’s public broadcaster, Swedish Television, reported that local Rickard Andersson, 35, is likely responsible for the mass shooting. The police have not publicly identified the suspect themselves.
The police have yet to determine the motive behind the shooting but believe that terrorism was not a driving reason. The suspect had no ties to gang violence.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Sweden’s government announced plans to tighten gun laws.
Worldwide: Ecuadorʼs general election
Ecuadorian voters are readying their ballots for a presidential election. Current President Daniel Noboa will be facing off against opposing candidate Luisa González on Sunday.
The country is currently suffering from a security crisis and spikes in violence due to cocaine trafficking.
Crime, electrical blackouts and a dire economic situation are some of the most pressing issues Ecuadorians will vote on. Voters will choose whether they want to adhere to Noboa’s current action plan or find a new angle with González.
