D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith faces leadership challenges amid federal attempts to take control of the department by the Trump administration, leading to confusion over command and concerns about department morale and community trust, especially regarding immigration enforcement policies.
Michael Phelps criticizes USA Swimming's leadership for organizational decline, poor athlete support, and unresolved safety issues, warning that these problems threaten the sport's performance and credibility ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, which could be a pivotal moment for American swimming.
The NFL Players Association faces leadership turmoil after the abrupt resignation of JC Tretter, complicating the appointment of a new interim executive director just as training camps begin, with calls for a thorough search and cautious leadership to stabilize the union.
The NFL Players Association is facing a leadership crisis as executive director Lloyd Howell is under investigation and scrutiny, with potential for his removal or resignation amid conflicts of interest and internal turmoil.
The Church of England faces a critical juncture following the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, amid ongoing issues of trust and safeguarding failures. Welby's tenure was marked by efforts to unify diverse factions within the Church, but his handling of abuse cases and the Church's stance on social issues like same-sex unions have drawn criticism. As the Church grapples with declining membership and internal divisions, there is debate over whether the next leader should be more of a theologian or a skilled political operator.
Vietnam is facing deepening political turmoil as President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned, citing health reasons, during a leadership crisis within the ruling Communist Party. This move comes amid growing public discontent over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges, raising concerns about the country's political stability.
According to a US intelligence report, Benjamin Netanyahu's rule in Israel is "in jeopardy" due to ongoing political turmoil. This assessment comes as Netanyahu faces challenges in forming a coalition government, leading to uncertainty about his leadership in the country.
Kenneth Frazier, former CEO of Merck & Co., and private equity billionaire Joseph Y. Bae will join Harvard Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, ahead of the presidential search. Their appointments come amid scrutiny over the handling of the University’s leadership crisis. Frazier and Bae will each serve for a six-year term, with the possibility of extending for a second term, and their election paves the way for the Corporation to announce a presidential search committee to select former President Claudine Gay’s permanent successor.
More than 40 senior former Israeli national security officials, scientists, and business leaders have sent a letter demanding the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of posing an "existential" threat to the country. The letter criticizes Netanyahu's right-wing government, judicial reform efforts, and handling of security issues, blaming him for the deadliest day in Israel's history. Netanyahu's popularity has plummeted, and there are calls for early elections. The letter's signatories include former security chiefs, Nobel laureates, and prominent figures. Netanyahu's opposition to a two-state solution and his government's actions in Gaza have also sparked international criticism.
The Republican National Committee's top attorneys have declared that the ousting of Michigan GOP chair Kristina Karamo was legitimate, ending weeks of silence from the national party on the leadership crisis engulfing state Republicans. The factional split within the Michigan Republican party has sown chaos just months before the 2024 presidential election, with two feuding groups claiming to be the legitimate leaders. Karamo, known for peddling election conspiracies, faced financial and organizational challenges during her tenure, leading to her removal. The RNC's opinion offers guidance but does not resolve the factional dispute, as Karamo's allies insist that even a ruling from the RNC won't remove them from leadership.
Chaos engulfs Michigan Republicans as the election-denying chair, Kristina Karamo, is ousted but refuses to step down, leading to feuding factions and legal threats. The party is set to vote on a new leader, but internal conflict over election denialism, party finances, and leadership has left the state GOP in disarray, reflecting the broader rift within the Republican Party since Donald Trump left office. Karamo's opponents have criticized her leadership and financial decisions, while she continues to assert her position, setting the stage for further escalation as the 2024 elections approach.
Despite Rishi Sunak's recent parliamentary success with the Rwanda Bill, the Conservative Party is facing growing concern over their polling numbers, with a recent YouGov MRP poll projecting a 120-seat majority for Labour. Sunak's election guru, Isaac Levido, attempted to reassure Conservative MPs, emphasizing the need for a clear plan to counter Labour's potential return to power. However, despite Sunak's parliamentary success, there is a growing sense of unease within the party, with some MPs expressing distrust and disquiet, and speculation about potential leadership challenges in the future.
Battleground state Republican parties are embroiled in leadership crises, with Michigan Republicans attempting to oust their party chair, Florida Republicans firing their chair over rape allegations, and Nevada's party leader facing indictment for falsely pledging the state's electoral votes to Trump. These internal struggles are distracting the parties from preparing for the 2024 elections and could impact their ability to fundraise and unite Republicans, potentially affecting their electoral prospects.
The Michigan Republican Party is facing financial turmoil, infighting, and calls for new leadership less than a year before the 2024 presidential election. Party officials accuse the current chair, Kristina Karamo, of mismanagement, failing to fundraise, and sparking division within the party. A recent report revealed that the party had a net income of just $71,000 between March and November and over $600,000 in debt. Karamo, who gained political clout by pushing election conspiracy theories, has defended her leadership and claimed to be "course correcting" the party. However, critics argue that effective state parties are crucial for winning close elections and believe a change in leadership is necessary.
Pressure is mounting on Liz Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania, to resign after her testimony on antisemitism failed to condemn a call for genocide against Jews. Powerful donors, alumni, and key constituents, including the state's governor and the board of the Wharton School of Business, have criticized Magill's remarks. Harvard President Claudine Gay has apologized for her own remarks at the congressional hearing, while Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth has received full support from the MIT Corporation. The presidents' testimonies have sparked a broader debate about the boundaries between offensive speech and threatening conduct on college campuses.