All articles tagged with #internal turmoil
The CDC reports a nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases and ER visits amid internal chaos and recent leadership resignations, partly due to disagreements over new vaccine policies and the surge of the Stratus variant, just ahead of Labor Day travel.
NPR suspended senior editor Uri Berliner for publicly criticizing the network's news coverage, leading to internal turmoil and conservative criticism. The network's new CEO, Katherine Maher, faces scrutiny for past social media posts, while Berliner's suspension and public remarks have sparked anger and betrayal within NPR. The network is now grappling with questions over news judgment and confidentiality, with monthly meetings announced to review coverage.
The White House is reportedly in turmoil over the migrant crisis, with then-top Biden aide Susan Rice privately insulting fellow Cabinet member Xavier Becerra and clashing with Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials over the administration's border response. President Biden also exploded in rage at aides over the border crisis, demanding obscure immigration data during a meeting aboard Air Force One. The administration's uncertainty and internal indecisiveness have led to contradictory steps in handling the migrant crisis, while some officials feel that Vice President Harris has failed to demonstrate leadership in addressing the issue.
The Conservative Party is experiencing internal turmoil as different factions within the party clash over various issues. These factions include the New Conservatives, the European Research Group, the Common Sense Group, No Turning Back, and the Northern Research Group. While some groups are pressuring Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take a hardline approach on issues like immigration and international obligations, others, such as the One Nation Conservatives, are advocating for a more moderate stance. The party is awaiting the verdict of a "star chamber" of experts before making a final decision on proposed legislation.
Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign suffers another setback as Adam Laxalt, former Nevada attorney general and chairman of the Never Back Down super PAC, resigns from the campaign, becoming the second top official to step down in the last two weeks. Laxalt cited the need to focus on his family and law practice. This comes as DeSantis struggles to energize his campaign, which has fallen short of expectations. Despite the departures, another super PAC led by DeSantis loyalists, Fight Right, has launched to support his campaign.