#elections

#elections

The Republican president is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in the city, loaned by allied governors from at least six Republican-led states. They're in place to confront what Trump describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city, though violent crime in Washington, like dozens of cities led by Democrats, has been down significantly since a pandemic high.

* This Eric Adams ally corruption story has everything: snacks, questionable lawyering, and a wad of cash. [ The CITY] * A Trump U.S. Attorney in Virginia abruptly resigns. Hmmmm... wonder what's going on there. [ Bloomberg Law] * Ninth Circuit clears way for Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal. [ Reuters] * Is revenge a good justification for a federal case? We'll see! [ Law and Crime]

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams insisted that the media needed to "understand what's going on right now, because I don't think this group of people agree about nothing" - yet they still don't.

The recent parliamentary elections in Poland marked a significant turning point, as the national populists of the Law and Justice party were ousted from power with a record 75% voter turnout.

The reason people voted Labour at the last election is they want to change and they were unhappy with the way that the country was being governed. They know that we inherited a mess.

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood will lead to significant challenges for top cabinet ministers, as pro-Gaza candidates threaten their positions in upcoming elections.

Adams has raised about $6.3 million in private funds, with nearly $4.3 million cash on hand. He has faced challenges due to past campaign finance issues.

Parties experience periods of decline and resurgence; the Republicans faltered in the '30s and '40s, while the Democrats faced struggles in the '70s and '80s. Even significant events like Watergate couldn't revive the Democrats effectively during that era, showcasing the difficulty of overcoming a party's weakened public perception.

Bacon announced last week that he would not run for reelection in 2026, stating, "After the last election, I was on E. I had no gas in the tank."

Democrats' blue wall is more nostalgia than reality; key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin voted for Trump again, showing a shift among working-class voters.

"Every day when I wake up, I want to find some new ideas. Our goal here is to enlarge cycling, to bring dreams to young riders and kids, to give the opportunity to see some wonderful events worldwide for all the disciplines across the five continents."