Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended himself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, insisting they’ve “done nothing wrong” amid what sources say is a new federal investigation targeting the two Democratic officials. “If the rumors are true, this is deeply concerning, because this is way more important than just me. This is a very serious […]
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DOJ is investigating Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor : NPR
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn., where he announced he was abandoning his re-election campaign. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a […]
Miami mayor calls for reinstating TPS for Venezuelans : NPR
Then-Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins holds a press conference on Dec. 10. Miami is home to many Venezuelan expats. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins is calling for the Trump administration to reinstate temporary protected status, also known as TPS, for Venezuelans after the U.S. military operation capturing […]
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City’s mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent. Source link
Video Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City’s mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent. January 1, 2026 Source link
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise : NPR
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, alongside his wife Rama Duwaji, right, in the former City Hall subway station on January 1, 2026 in New York City. Pool/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images North America Just after midnight, […]
Kyiv targeted in large Russian missile attack: Mayor
A barrage of Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, in what the Ukrainian minister of energy called a “massive” attack on energy infrastructure. Some areas were experiencing disruptions to power and water, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. A residential building in one area of the city was on fire after debris hit it, the mayor said. […]
Jacob Frey wins third term as Minneapolis mayor
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey defeated democratic socialist Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers Wednesday during the final round of counting in the city’s ranked-choice voting election. Frey, who secured a third term, led Fateh by about 10 percentage points after Tuesday night’s first round of counting but didn’t cross the 50%-plus-one-vote threshold […]
Protesters Demand Justice After a Mayor Is Killed in Mexico
new video loaded: Protesters Demand Justice After a Mayor Is Killed in Mexico Protesters stormed a government building after Mayor Carlos Manzo of Uruapan was shot and killed while at a Day of the Dead celebration. The outspoken mayor often denounced cartels and criticized the government’s approach to dealing with them. By Axel Boada November […]
SNAP funding; NYC mayor race with Cuomo and Mamdani : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump has shown little interest in negotiating with Democrats to end the government shutdown. He spent the weekend in Florida, one […]