Citizens Bank

Citizens Bank is ending its financial relationships with CoreCivic and GEO Group, two private prison companies that operate ICE detention facilities, citing changing business conditions. Activists celebrated the move as a victory, while the bank denied political motivations, stating the decision was due to reduced capital needs of the companies.

Citizens Bank is closing 100 to 120 in-store branches located in supermarkets. The bank plans to open more standalone branches as part of its strategy.

The GOP is advancing legislation to restrict D.C.'s financial autonomy, while House Republicans target the Smithsonian for its historical narratives. Cyclists protest Trump's East Potomac Park golf course plans, and D.C. faces housing shortages despite stated goals. Citizens Bank cuts ties with ICE contractors.

Citizens Bank announced it will end its financial relationships with private prison companies CoreCivic and The GEO Group, citing changed commercial circumstances. The decision follows public pressure from advocates and city governments, including threats to withdraw funds from Citizens Bank if ties with the companies were not severed. The companies operate detention centers under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement contracts linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, private prison companies contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement under President Donald Trump. The decision follows public pressure from advocates and city governments threatening to withdraw funds. Citizens stated the move is based on business reasons due to reduced financial needs of the companies as the federal government acquires their facilities.

Local 4 volunteers and partners helped pack food boxes for Gleaners Community Food Bank's Hunger Free Summer initiative in Taylor, aiming to address food insecurity for children during school breaks. The event, supported by Citizens Bank and Rocket Community Fund, focused on providing meals to families facing summer financial challenges, with volunteers assembling boxes containing 24 pounds of food each.

A Cleveland church network demands Citizens Bank end funding for private prisons and ICE jails. Southern Ohio faces a push for small nuclear plants to meet data center electricity demand, raising health and safety concerns. The U.S. Department of Justice's leadership is criticized for alleged illegality, including unlawful subpoenas against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.