A meeting with mayors and police chiefs was meant to show that the president is aggressively confronting gun violence. But he also risks alienating liberals pushing for criminal justice reform. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “United States Politics and Government”
Why New York’s Election Debacle Is Likely to Fuel Conspiracy Theories
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
Republicans have seized on the botched release of results from the mayor’s race — but the overall effect on public trust goes deeper. Source: New York Times
A Fourth of July Symbol of Unity That May No Longer Unite
By Gotham Rex on July 3, 2021
In a Long Island town, neighbors now make assumptions, true and sometimes false, about people who conspicuously display American flags. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Indictment: What We Know
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2021
Charges against the former president’s company and a top executive, explained. Source: New York Times
Top Trump Executive Allen Weisselberg Surrenders to Face Charges
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2021
The Trump Organization and Mr. Weisselberg have been indicted in connection with a tax investigation and are expected to appear in court later Thursday. Source: New York Times
Weisselberg, ‘Soldier’ for Trump, Faces Charges and Test of His Loyalty
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2021
The Trump Organization executive is expected to be charged on Thursday, along with the company, as he comes under increasing pressure to turn on the family. Source: New York Times
With Mass Vaccination Sites Winding Down, It’s All About the ‘Ground Game’
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2021
The shift away from high-volume centers is an acknowledgment of the harder road ahead: a highly targeted push, akin to get-out-the-vote efforts, to persuade the reluctant to get shots. Source: New York Times
Trump Sues N.Y.C. for Ending Golf Course Contract After Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
The Trump Organization, which had a 20-year contract to operate a public golf course in the Bronx, claims it was unfairly targeted. Source: New York Times
Biden Selects Sullenberger for Aviation Ambassadorship
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
Chesley B. Sullenberger III, who gained fame as the pilot who safely landed a plane in the Hudson River, was among President Biden’s long-awaited first slate of ambassadors. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Inner Circle Raised Money for Aide, Joseph Percoco, Who Was Convicted of Bribery
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo distanced himself from the aide, Joseph Percoco, but the governor’s sister and close allies quietly funded the aide’s legal fight. Source: New York Times
Trump Executive Could Face Charges as Soon as This Summer
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
An investigation into Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s finance chief, appears to be heading into its final stages as prosecutors increase pressure on him. Source: New York Times
Has New York Hit a Progressive Plateau? The Mayor’s Race Is a Key Test.
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2021
Concerns about crime are dominating the Democratic primary, and the party’s left wing has just started to coalesce. Source: New York Times
U.S. Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal District Judge
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
The judge, Zahid N. Quraishi of New Jersey, said after his selection by President Biden, “Candidly, I would prefer to be the hundredth, if not the thousandth.” Source: New York Times
6 Men Said to Be Tied to Three Percenters Movement Are Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The indictment marks the first charges lodged against conspirators linked to the radical gun rights group or involved with planning any of the political events held the week of the attack. Source: New York Times
Top Trump Executive Under Criminal Investigation Over Taxes
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Attorney General Letitia James is investigating whether taxes were paid on perks that the Trump Organization gave to Allen Weisselberg, its chief financial officer. Source: New York Times