Local officials are bracing for the upcoming midterms, with many feeling a heightened sense of anxiety and preparedness. The stakes are high, and officials are determined to ensure a fair and accurate election.
Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
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Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.
The suit alleges that the attorney, Darren Indyke, and the accountant, Richard Kahn, helped finance and conceal Epstein's sex trafficking, which included the abuse of girls and young women at his Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The lawsuit also alleges a network of people and financial arrangements that helped sustain and conceal the abuse of vulnerable girls and young women, including in New Mexico.
US congressional candidate Brad Lander was arrested by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank for helping Palestinians harvest olives, sparking calls for his immediate release and condemnation of the actions as part of an effort to undermine Palestinians' rights. Lander, a Democratic Party nominee, described the detentions as part of a broader strategy to "ethnic cleanse."
PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire its bald eagle mascot, Phoenix, citing concerns about the suitability of football stadiums for birds and the potential distress to both the animals and spectators. The group, known for its animal rights advocacy, has written to Crystal Palace CEO Sharon Lacey, urging the club to protect animals by retiring Phoenix and committing to never again use a live animal mascot. PETA notes that while other UK clubs may still use live animal mascots, none have been as vocal about the issue…