Представители прогрессивного крыла Демократической партии критикуют избирательный комитет DCCC за вмешательство в праймериз
Представители прогрессивного крыла Демократической партии выразили протест против действий избирательного комитета Палаты представителей (DCCC). Поводом послужило включение кандидата-центриста Джасмита Байнса в программу «Red to Blue», что фактически является его поддержкой в борьбе против левого кандидата Рэнди Виллегаса на выборах в Ассамблею Калифорнии. Виллегас, профессор университета, пользуется поддержкой сенатора Берни Сандерса.Лидеры PAC Конгрессивного прогрессивного комитета, поддержавшие Виллегаса, заявили, что DCCC не должен пытаться влиять на исход соревнований, подчеркнув, что кандидатов должны выбирать избиратели, а не партийные структуры. Среди критиков вмешательства комитета также оказались конгрессмены Примила Джаяпал, Грег Касар, Максвелл Фрост и другие представители прогрессивного крыла. Конгрессмен Аделита Грихальва назвала решение комитета «нечувствительным к интересам округа», а сам Виллегас охарактеризовал действия DCCC как «недемократичные».В то время как Виллегаса поддерживают такие группы, как Working Families Party и Комитет по делам латиноамериканцев, кандидата Байнса одобряют крупные профсоюзы и умеренные организации, включая Blue Dogs PAC. Оба участника гонки пытаются сменить действующего республиканца Дэвида Валадао.Критика в адрес DCCC также коснулась поддержки других кандидатов, например, Джо Балдаччи в штате Мэн. В ответ на обвинения представитель DCCC Вьет Шелтон заявил, что включение кандидатов в программу обусловлено их способностью победить в ноябре, так как главной целью партии является возвращение контроля над Палатой представителей.В свою очередь, представители Национального комитета республиканцев (NRCC) предупредили, что внутренние конфликты и хаос в ходе демократических праймериз могут помешать партии вернуть большинство. Аналогичное давление со стороны прогрессистов ощущается и в Сенате, где критикуют стратегию лидера меньшинства Чака Шумера по поддержке умеренных кандидатов.
House Democrats' campaign arm draws progressive fury for trying to 'tip the scales' in key House primary
Progressives are blasting party leaders after House Democrats’ campaign arm backed a centrist over a far-left challenger in a key battleground race that could shape control of the House. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added California state Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains and seven other Democrats to its "Red to Blue" program this week — a de facto endorsement that could give the candidates aiming to defeat GOP incumbents a leg up in critical primaries across the country. The DCCC’s decision to support Bains over progressive challenger Randy Villegas, a university professor backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the hotly contested race has sparked backlash from progressive lawmakers, who argue the campaign arm should stay neutral in contested primaries. "We disagree with the DCCC’s decision to attempt to tip the scales in this race," Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC leaders, who have endorsed Villegas, said in a joint statement. "Voters, not the DCCC, should pick Democratic nominees."DEMOCRATS NAME CANDIDATES TO 'RED TO BLUE' INITIATIVE, AIMING TO FLIP GOP MAJORITY DURING MIDTERMSThe group of progressives included Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Chuy Garcia, D-Ill., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. "Deeply disappointed to see this last-minute intervention in a competitive Democratic primary," Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., wrote on social media Monday. "It’s especially tone-deaf in a district that is overwhelmingly Latino, coming on the heels of last week’s decision gutting the VRA [Voting Rights Act]."Villegas also slammed the DCCC intervention as "undemocratic" in a post on X.The political newcomer is supported by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ campaign arm and the left-wing Working Families Party, among other outside groups. Meanwhile, several major labor groups, including the moderate Blue Dogs PAC and the center-left NewDem Action Fund, are backing Bains.Both are vying to unseat Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., who has repeatedly fended off Democratic challengers in the majority-Hispanic district.SQUAD STYLE PROGRESSIVES HIT WITH 'COLD SHOWER' AS CANDIDATES FALL TO MODERATES IN BLUE STATE CIVIL WARThe DCCC’s decision to elevate candidates in other crowded primaries has also drawn pushback.Its strategy to promote state legislator Joe Baldacci in Maine’s second congressional district resulted in sharp criticism from a rival candidate in the race."Once again, Washington, D.C., insiders are trying to tell Mainers who can represent them," Jordan Woods, a former Capitol Hill staffer running for the Republican-leaning seat, said in a statement.Asked for comment, House Democrats’ campaign arm said the individuals included in its candidate program are "best positioned to win in November" and hail from all corners of the party."It’s imperative that Democrats must take back the House to hold Trump accountable and deliver on what truly matters to voters — lower costs and affordable healthcare," DCCC spokesman Viet Shelton told Fox News Digital.National Republicans have warned that messy Democratic primaries could hamper the party’s bid to retake House control in November."Their disastrous primaries have turned into a far-left free-for-all, and national Democrats stepping in will only deepen the chaos and alienate their far-left base," NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella said in a statement.Progressives in the upper chamber have also sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm for tacitly supporting more centrist candidates in key races.Schumer’s strategy to recruit Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, in the state’s 2026 Senate contest appeared to blow up last week, when the two-term governor exited the race after her campaign failed to gain traction with Democratic primary voters. The lead Democrat issued a tepid endorsement of presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who is backed by leading progressives.
Украина усилила давление на Россию, объявив о собственном режиме прекращения огня в ответ на требования Москвы.
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— Ukraine piled pressure on Russia after announcing its own truce in response to Russia’s demand for a ceasefire to coincide with its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
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— Seventeen African nations are pioneering global migration management, but, ask Ottilia Anna Maunganidze and Solomon Hassen Tegegne in ISS Today, will others follow their lead?
В этом году традиционная награда «Золотой лев» не будет присуждена из-за ухода членов жюри.
Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained
— The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.
Власти Гонконга предложили ужесточить контроль за игровыми автоматами, чтобы ограничить развитие игровой зависимости, особенно среди подростков.
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
— After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly among teenagers.Cases of addiction linked to these machines are rising in the city, but drawing a clear distinction between gaming and gambling remains difficult.As Hong Kong prepares to amend relevant laws, The South China Morning Post examines how other jurisdictions regulate the trend and asks an expert from an addiction...
В понедельник 68 человек опоздали на рейс из Лансароте в Эдинбург. Причиной стали сбои в работе новой системы регистрации пассажиров.
Dozens of British Ryanair passengers miss Spain flight due to 'airport delays'
— 68 Ryanair passengers missed their flight to Edinburgh from Lanzarote on Monday, reportedly due to issues with the airport's new Entry/Exit System (EES) used to register third-country nationals including British travellers
Ночные атаки беспилотников и ракет на объекты электроэнергетики Украины привели к гибели пяти человек и ранению 39 жителей.
Russian strikes kill 5 in Ukraine right before brief ceasefire takes hold
— Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own truce.
Рэпер Kid Cudi принял решение убрать M.I.A. из программы тура Rebel Ragers Tour из-за её политических заявлений и комментариев на тему нелегальной иммиграции.
Kid Cudi boots MIA from tour after illegal immigrant comments spark backlash
— Rapper Kid Cudi kicked M.I.A. off his Rebel Ragers Tour after she made remarks about illegal immigrants and being a "Brown Republican voter."
Статистические данные указывают на прямую связь между ростом числа неполных семей в США и увеличением уровней преступности и бедности среди молодежи.
Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price
— Pastor Corey Brooks pushes back on the lie that fathers don't matter, sharing statistics on crime, poverty and violence linked to fatherlessness.
Директор ФБР Каш Пател сообщил, что нашел в штаб-квартире ведомства помещение, отсутствовавшее на планах здания, где хранились конфиденциальные документы расследования Crossfire Hurricane.
Kash Patel says Russiagate-linked FBI ‘burn bag’ room was missing from bureau blueprints
— Kash Patel says the FBI's secret burn bag room was "locked away" and off the map, containing sensitive documents tied to the Russiagate investigation.
Новый договор между Пакистаном и Саудовской Аравией может предоставить китайским технологиям возможность продемонстрировать свою эффективность в условиях реального конфликта.
Will Pakistan’s new defence pact with Saudi Arabia give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
— For most military powers, proving the success of one’s technology in real combat almost always requires undertaking the grave risks of war and human casualties.In the case of the People’s Liberation Army, Beijing continues to exercise great caution about joining any armed conflict, and the past few decades have brought astounding progress yet an extremely limited combat footprint for its weaponry.The Iran war could change that.As tensions around Iran persist, Pakistan, whose imported weapons...
Главный продюсер RT Дмитрий Леонтьев на конференции в Замбии обвинил западные правительства в использовании санкций для подавления инакомыслия под предлогом борьбы с дезинформацией.
Western censorship wrecking global press freedom – RT at UNESCO event
— The West has cracked down on RT not because of alleged “disinformation” but to suppress dissenting voices, Dmitry Leontiev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Режиссер Джеймс Л. Брукс представил нового персонажа, чья судьба перекликается с его классическими работами.
James L. Brooks on leading ladies and the political game
— After six decades in Hollywood, James L. Brooks' latest heroine "Ella McCay" is a natural successor to his pioneering star of the small screen, "Mary Tyler Moore". This new, 21st-century heroine is juggling a political career with family drama, and her creator tells us why Ella's approach to social and political change is at odds with way democracy is being managed today in the US.
Жюльетт Г. поделилась подробностями того, как она оказалась в нью-йоркской спальне осужденного преступника.
News24 | Ex-French model details ‘a few stages’ that led her to Jeffrey Epstein bedroom
— Former French model Juliette G says it took her years to make sense of how she ended up in a New York bedroom with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Немецкая компания BioNTech сворачивает выпуск мРНК-вакцины от коронавируса и передает функции производства партнеру — компании Pfizer.
Germany: BioNTech shutting down COVID vaccine production entirely, 1,860 jobs at risk
— The German company that pioneered one of the first mRNA coronavirus vaccines is halting production, handing the reins to partner Pfizer. BioNTech is restructuring to focus on research and illnesses like cancer.
Министр иностранных дел Ирана направится в Пекин для переговоров с Ван И. Визит состоится менее чем за десять дней до запланированного приезда президента США.
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi to visit China days ahead of Donald Trump
— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China this week, less than 10 days ahead of a high-stakes visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump.Araghchi was set to arrive on Wednesday and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.The two top diplomats have held multiple rounds of calls since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the current conflict in late February. Throughout, Wang has consistently called for a ceasefire...
Согласно меморандуму американской разведки, затяжной конфликт при администрации Трампа практически не повлиял на темпы наращивания ядерных возможностей Ирана.
US intelligence memo says Trump’s extended Iran war has done little to slow the nuclear capabilities in the country
— Ensuring that Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon was one of the key objectives laid out by Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the beginning of the war
Сеть ресторанов Chipotle собирается масштабировать использование беспилотников для доставки заказов в новых городах.
Burrito bowls from the heavens! Chipotle is looking to expand its drone delivery program to more cities
— The drones are designed to operate in various weather conditions, including rain, heat and cold
Премьер-министр Санаэ Такаичи обновила стратегию Японии, сделав ключевыми приоритетами энергетическую безопасность и укрепление устойчивости стран АСЕАН.
Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia
— Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center.
Некоммерческая организация GAO подала запросы на получение финансовых документов, чтобы выяснить, не оказывали ли сторонние группы влияния на судебную систему через образовательные программы по вопросам изменения климата.
Climate seminars for judges face funding trail probe amid fears of outside influence on courts
— The FOIA requests could open up a new path for investigators to learn more about the Federal Judicial Center's role in the climate seminars.
ВОЗ разрешила судну, находившемуся на карантине у берегов Западной Африки, двигаться в сторону Испании после эвакуации заболевших пассажиров.
American stuck on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship speaks out: "All we want ... is to feel safe"
— The World Health Organization said a cruise ship quarantined off West Africa will continue to Spain's Canary Islands after two passengers with the dangerous hantavirus are medically evacuated. Seven passengers are believed to have gotten the virus and three have died. Tom Hanson has more on the outbreak, and CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss what to know about hantavirus.