📰 Young progressives look to Zohran Mamdani, AOC as future of the Democratic Party – under one condition
The article discusses Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani being seen as the future of the Democratic Party by young political activists at the Voters of Tomorrow Summit in Washington, D.C. Attendees at the summit expressed enthusiasm for the democratic socialist leaders but also called for a clearer stance on certain issues, particularly regarding Gaza. Ocasio-Cortez welcomed Mamdani to a skill-sharing event with congressional Democrats, highlighting their influence on digital campaigns. Some attendees urged Ocasio-Cortez to be more vocal about Palestine, while others praised her and Mamdani for their progressive policies. The article also mentions criticism faced by Mamdani for past anti-capitalist comments and Ocasio-Cortez for her stance on military funding for Israel. Overall, the article highlights the growing support for socialist policies and the influence of young progressive leaders like Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani within the Democratic Party.
📰 Colorado deputy could face massive fine for sharing information with immigration authorities
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy, Alexander Zwinck, is being sued by the state Attorney General for allegedly sharing information with federal immigration agents, which is a violation of state law. Zwinck and another deputy were disciplined by the sheriff’s office for sharing information during the arrest of a Brazilian college student for an expired visa. The deputies were removed from the task force, and supervisors were also disciplined. The sheriff apologized for the incident and acknowledged that his office should not have been involved in the student’s detention. Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a law earlier this year preventing local governments from sharing immigration information with federal officials. The law allows for cooperation with federal authorities in specific crime investigations but prohibits proactive notification of immigration status, with violators facing a $50,000 fine.
📰 North Carolina auditor excited for ‘real effect’ of state-level DOGE: ‘Keeping government accountable’
North Carolina’s state auditor, Dave Boliek, is focused on implementing a state version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to make a positive impact on taxpayers by improving government efficiency and resource utilization. House Bill 125, a state-level DOGE initiative named after Boliek, recently passed the legislature, providing more resources for the state auditor’s office to analyze efficiencies and ensure a good return on investment of taxpayer dollars. The bill includes the establishment of a Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE Act), which aims to identify areas for improvement and eliminate wasteful spending across the state government. Boliek emphasized a data-driven approach to determine the best use of taxpayer dollars and expressed confidence that the bill will become law, with bipartisan support and potential veto override. The DAVE Act in North Carolina differs from the federal DOGE initiative by also focusing on allocating funds to areas with insufficient resources and examining unfilled positions to address underfunding issues, aiming to serve citizens effectively while ensuring accountability and efficiency.
📰 Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation by government watchdog Office of Special Counsel
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to handle two probes related to former President Donald Trump. The investigation is focused on whether Smith violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. The OSC is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency with authority derived from federal laws such as the Civil Service Reform Act and the Whistleblower Protection Act. Senator Tom Cotton has requested the OSC to look into whether Smith unlawfully engaged in political activities to influence the 2024 election against Trump. Cotton believes that Smith and his team may have acted unlawfully for political purposes, despite Trump’s victory in the previous election.
📰 Secret Service will not renew former director Kim Cheatle’s security clearance
Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will not have her top-level security clearance renewed by the agency following her resignation last year after an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump. The attempt occurred during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived with an ear injury, an audience member was killed, and the gunman was shot by a Secret Service sniper. Current Director Sean Curran has decided not to renew all former directors’ clearances, including Cheatle’s. Republican lawmakers like Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Marsha Blackburn opposed renewing Cheatle’s clearance due to her leadership failures during the assassination attempt. Cheatle resigned under pressure 10 days after the shooting, taking responsibility for the security lapse.
The U.S. Secret Service has decided not to renew former Director Kimberly Cheatle’s security clearance following mounting pressure after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cheatle resigned after the incident, and current Director Sean Curran is not renewing all former directors’ clearances as part of agency modernization efforts. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, opposed renewing Cheatle’s clearance due to her leadership failures during the assassination attempt. Cheatle resigned 10 days after the shooting, acknowledging the agency’s failure to protect the nation’s leaders and financial infrastructure. Sen. Rand Paul accused Cheatle of lying in her testimony to Congress after the shooting, which she denied through her attorney.
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