A former prosecutor in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office claims he was told to dig up crimes involving Donald Trump’s allies, fueling accusations from critics that the AG’s office has become a partisan weapon. Daniel Wiesenfeld, who worked in the New York Attorney General’s Investor Protection Bureau, sent a since-deleted email to roughly […] The post Former New York AG prosecutor alleges pressure to target Trump allies, raising questions about political bias appeared first on American Almanac .
A former prosecutor in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office claims he was told to dig up crimes involving Donald Trump’s allies, fueling accusations from critics that the AG’s office has become a partisan weapon. Daniel Wiesenfeld, who worked in the New York Attorney General’s Investor Protection Bureau, sent a since-deleted email to roughly 2,000 staffers alleging he was directed to “find and pursue crimes” involving people and groups tied to Donald Trump, without what he described as a “credible reason for targeting the organizations and individuals.” The email was later removed, and Wiesenfeld was placed on paid administrative leave. Wiesenfeld’s message, described in a New York Post report , specifically…Open
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new executive order will force companies seeking Chicago city contracts to reveal details about their leadership’s diversity and ties to law enforcement, a move critics say targets lawful businesses while sidestepping the city’s real challenges. On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order that dramatically expands disclosure requirements for any […] The post Chicago mayor orders companies to disclose leadership diversity and law enforcement ties for city contracts appeared first on American Almanac .
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new executive order will force companies seeking Chicago city contracts to reveal details about their leadership’s diversity and ties to law enforcement, a move critics say targets lawful businesses while sidestepping the city’s real challenges. On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order that dramatically expands disclosure requirements for any company hoping to win city business. Announced at a press conference held at Arise Chicago, a nonprofit focused on immigrant rights, the order aims to expose details about corporate leadership, past discrimination claims, and even connections to law enforcement agencies like ICE. Johnson’s move comes amid pressure from progressive activists…Open
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 's potential run for president has exposed long-simmering divisions within the Democratic Socialists of America . Why it matters: The socialism movement's leaders are increasingly at odds over who should speak for them, what policies they stand for — and whether to support AOC , whom some dismiss as more establishment than insurgent. Driving the news: Political success brings scrutiny, and some DSA members and strategists who work with the group don't think its current leadership is ready for prime time ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. - "We're not in a book club anymore," said one strategist who works with the DSA. "You could be growing this organization by…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 's potential run for president has exposed long-simmering divisions within the Democratic Socialists of America . Why it matters: The socialism movement's leaders are increasingly at odds over who should speak for them, what policies they stand for — and whether to support AOC , whom some dismiss as more establishment than insurgent. Driving the news: Political success brings scrutiny, and some DSA members and strategists who work with the group don't think its current leadership is ready for prime time ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. - "We're not in a book club anymore," said one strategist who works with the DSA. "You could be growing this organization by…Open
