Concerns Trump abetted economic crimes by ousting watchdog of US housing regulator involved in mortgage probes of foes

Concerns Trump abetted economic crimes by ousting watchdog of US housing regulator involved in mortgage probes of foes

The most recent snapshot available via the Internet Archive was from late September and listed Allen as acting inspector general. In response to news of Allen’s removal, Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said, “Director Pulte has some answering to do.”

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Ugandan-born Mamdani rattles Trump in New York City mayoral race, which looks his to lose

Ugandan-born Mamdani rattles Trump in New York City mayoral race, which looks his to lose

Tuesday’s New York City election has been closely watched nationally as one that could help shape the image of the Democratic Party as it seeks its identity in opposition to Trump. Mamdani, 34, a self-described democratic socialist who is leading Cuomo in the polls, has energised younger and more progressive voters, but he has also alarmed more moderate Democrats who fear a shift too far to the left may backfire.

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Another election, more suffocation: After neutering opposition, Guinea’s junta leader enters December presidential race

Another election, more suffocation: After neutering opposition, Guinea’s junta leader enters December presidential race

Guinea is one of a growing number of African countries, including Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where soldiers who staged coups have consolidated their grip on power and reneged on earlier promises of a quick return to democracy.

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