‘Massive corruption’ probe into Dem California mayor expands to police department amid recall effort
An FBI investigation into Oakland’s Democratic Mayor, Shen Tao, recently expanded to include local police, according to local reports, while Tao also faces a recall election coming up later this year. No charges have been filed, but federal agents searched Thao’s home last month and seized his cellphone and computers. The FBI also reportedly seized […]
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Will Run for California Governor in 2026
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (Democrat) plans to run for California governor in 2026 after incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom reaches his two-term limit. of Los Angeles Times report on tuesday: Villaraigosa, who has not held public office since leaving Los Angeles City Hall in 2013, joins a crowded field of potential Democratic candidates, including: […]
NYC mayor hints Harris border strategy could be dropping soon after ‘indirect’ talks with her team
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that his office has already had “indirect” discussions with Vice President Kamala Harris’ team and that the Democratic front-runner will soon announce a plan for how to address the border crisis. Harris was endorsed by President Biden as his successor after Biden announced Sunday that he would […]
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell charged with biting husband in domestic dispute: police
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested Friday for allegedly biting his husband and hitting him with a crowbar, but the mayor and his wife left court holding hands on Monday and apologized. According to reports, Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell, 54, is facing charges stemming from a domestic dispute that occurred at their home around 8.20pm on […]
Mayor Adams endorses Kamala Harris hours after slamming her for border crisis
Mayor Eric Adams followed party leadership in endorsing Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, despite having criticized the vice president’s handling of the border just hours earlier. “I look forward to moving toward the convention and seeing Vice President Harris as the nominee,” Hizzoner said Monday morning on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “Everybody knows who […]
NYC Mayor Adams asks for ‘peaceful political process’ in solidarity with Trump
According to information obtained by The Washington Post, the city administration, led by Mayor Eric Adams, is asking city council members to sign a letter calling for a “peaceful political process” in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “We cannot allow a single, horrific act of political violence perpetrated against […]
San Francisco mayor announces ‘aggressive’ plan to clear up homeless encampments amid tough re-election battle
During a election debate this week, San Francisco’s mayor announced plans to crack down on homeless camps, including potentially bringing criminal charges against violators, and argued that the time for “mercy” on the issue is over. On Thursday, Five candidates San Francisco mayoral candidates, including incumbent Mayor London Breed, gathered at the San Francisco Firefighters […]
Andrew Cuomo pays pollster $67K as he plots political comeback, eyes run for NYC mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign treasury paid about $68,000 to polling firms earlier this year to gauge his popularity as he plotted a return to politics, including a possible run for New York City mayor. Cuomo, a former three-term governor who resigned in disgrace in August 2021 amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations he […]
Paris mayor swims in Seine River before 2024 Summer Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has finally made good on a promise to bathe in the long-polluted Seine to prove it is safe ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, which begin next week. Hidalgo insists that Paris’ famous river is safe to swim in for three triathlons and a marathon swim planned to take place in […]
New York City mayor memorializes Eric Garner on 10th anniversary of his death
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on Wednesday marked 10 years since the death of Eric Garner, a black man killed by police in 2014, calling his death a “painful chapter in the history” of the city. “Today marks 10 years since the tragic death of Eric Garner. The events that occurred on July […]