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September 26, 2024: The race to replace Mitch McConnell
Sep 26, 2024
John Thune, a Senate Republican frontrunner from South Dakota, and John Cornyn, a key frontrunner from Texas, delve into the intense competition to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader. Former President Donald Trump’s influence in this power struggle is also explored. Meanwhile, Rachael Bade sheds light on the underlying divisions within the party. The conversation takes a turn as they discuss the implications of New York Mayor Eric Adams’ recent indictment amid corruption allegations and a new ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah.
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- Senate Republicans are publicly united but internally divided in the race to replace Mitch McConnell, with Thune and Cornyn emerging as frontrunners.
- New York Mayor Eric Adams faces serious charges related to a federal corruption investigation, impacting his upcoming re-election bid amid claims of innocence.
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Mayor Eric Adams Indicted Amid Corruption Allegations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation, with charges likely related to acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Allegations suggest that Adams accepted donations from foreign sources while facilitating official actions, including a contentious high-rise consulate building for the Turkish government despite reported safety concerns. The investigation also includes claims that he received kickbacks through expensive flights and upgrades from Turkish airlines. As Adams prepares for a heated re-election primary, he maintains his innocence against these serious charges.
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