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‘Unbelievable guy, a legend’: Former FBI official who worked with fired Acting Director speaks out
MSNBC· 2025-08-09 21:20
>> TO 231231. >> NEW TODAY, PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCING HE'LL HOLD A PRESS EVENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE MONDAY TO ADDRESS VIOLENT CRIME IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL. BOTH TRUMP AND VICE PRESIDENT VANCE IN RECENT DAYS CLAIMING CRIME IS RAMPANT, DESPITE THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING A 26% DROP IN VIOLENT CRIME SINCE THIS TIME LAST YEAR.JOINING US NOW FOR MORE IS ROB D'AMICO, FORMER MEMBER OF THE FBI'S HOSTAGE RESCUE TEAM AND MSNBC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE ANALYST. ROB, WELCOME. SO LET'S TAKE A ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-30 22:28
From @WSJopinion: Data show that it’s the native population, not foreign nationals, that tends to drive violent crime in the U.S., writes @jasonrileywsj https://t.co/B0otOJfHQQ ...
Former NYC Deputy Mayor: You saw a huge enthusiasm gap between Mamdani and Cuomo supporters
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 12:00
Election Analysis - Zan Mandani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary was surprising, attributed to closing the gap in polls and enthusiastic supporters [1][2][3] - Establishment figures like Michael Bloomberg and Bill Clinton became involved due to tightening polls [3] - Mandani bypassed traditional media to connect directly with supporters, capitalizing on Cuomo's low-risk strategy [4] - The Cuomo campaign raised approximately $25 million but lost in the first round [5] Economic and Social Challenges - New York City has not fully recovered from COVID-19, with violent crime rates higher and vacancy rates 4-5 percentage points above pre-pandemic levels [6] - The city's economic and job growth have lagged behind national averages [6] - Approximately 500,000 New Yorkers have left the city since the pandemic, migrating to states like Florida and Texas [8] - A survey indicates that 55% of New Yorkers express uncertainty about remaining in the city in five years [22] Policy and Future Implications - The next mayor will oversee the largest municipal government, police force, and public hospital system in the US [13] - The mayor has significant executive authority over day-to-day city operations, including public safety and essential services [13][15] - Raising taxes beyond property taxes or implementing initiatives like free bus service requires state approval from Albany [14] - The mayor's success will depend on addressing issues like affordable housing, which unites various political perspectives [24][25]