All articles tagged with #resignation
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Euronews.com
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner faces calls to resign after playing tennis during a major blackout caused by extremists, amid criticism over his handling of the crisis and his priorities, which threatens his political future.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC News
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan resigned after being convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, citing her ongoing legal battles and defending her judicial record, while facing a maximum of five years in prison.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC News
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, convicted of obstructing federal immigration enforcement, resigned amid GOP threats of impeachment, citing her legal battles as a threat to judicial independence and emphasizing her commitment to justice and dignity.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Marshall Project
Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze resigned after being charged with a felony for tampering with public records and funneling courtroom work to her friend, Mark Dottore, amid ongoing investigations and disciplinary actions for misconduct.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by BBC
Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy announced she will not seek re-election and has withdrawn as a candidate due to her past friendship with convicted sex offender Sean Morton, aiming to avoid distraction from her party's work.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by KQED
A Jewish group is demanding Richmond Mayor Martinez resign over antisemitic social media posts related to Gaza and Israel, with some councilmembers criticizing his language but others emphasizing the importance of his apology and the upcoming election as the decision point. The controversy centers on whether his posts and stance should disqualify him from office, with opinions divided among city leaders.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A newly appointed official in the Mamdani administration resigned after antisemitic posts from her past resurfaced on X, just a day after her appointment was announced, leading to her apology and resignation acceptance by Mayor-elect Mamdani.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by NPR
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will step down in January, thanking President Trump and others for the opportunity. Known for his pro-Trump stance and controversial views, Bongino's tenure included overseeing significant events like the arrest related to the January 6 Capitol attack. He has been replaced by a co-deputy director, Andrew Bailey, and Trump praised his service before his departure.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by PBS
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign in January, ending a brief and controversial tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department and his prior role as a provocative podcast host, amid ongoing criticism of FBI leadership.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by CNN
Dan Bongino, the FBI deputy director, announced he will step down in January after eight months on the job, citing personal toll and clashes within the agency, with speculation he may return to his podcast career.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Axios
Dan Bongino announced he will leave his role as FBI deputy director in January after a nine-month tenure marked by controversy and clashes with the Justice Department, with President Trump praising his work.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
Richard Hughes resigned as chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility following a major publication error that led to an early release of a key Budget document, damaging the organization's reputation and highlighting weaknesses in its publication system amid political controversy over the Budget and economic forecasts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
BBC Director General Tim Davie resigned, citing the intense scrutiny and a culmination of editorial issues, including a misleading Trump speech edit in a Panorama program, which was the final straw in a challenging period for the broadcaster.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The FDA's top official for drugs, Dr. George Tidmarsh, resigned amid investigations into his personal conduct and a lawsuit alleging he made false statements and pursued vendettas against a pharmaceutical company's chair, highlighting ongoing leadership instability at the agency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Dr. George Tidmarsh, head of the FDA's drug center, resigned amid investigations into his personal conduct and a lawsuit alleging he made false statements and used his position for personal vendettas, highlighting ongoing leadership instability at the agency.