ICE Raids in Chicago, Stock Trading Ban, French Gov collapse, U.S. Lumber Slowdown

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · Sep 8, 2025 · 1m

•Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago — ICE launches a large-scale enforcement surge, staging agents at Naval Station Great Lakes to detain illegal immigrants. •Congressional Stock Trading Ban — President Trump surprises House leaders by backing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition, catching leadership off guard. •French Government Collapse — Prime Minister François Bayrou ousted as France's debt crisis deepens, sparking fresh EU instability. •Lumber Prices Drop — A glut of lumber signals a slowdown in U.S. construction, raising red flags for the economy. Erick Erickson breaks down the…