Politics Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
World Jul 14 Italian Premier Draghi says he will resign after losing ally Italian Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation on Thursday evening to the nation's president, following the refusal of a populist coalition ally to support a key government bill. By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press
World Jul 07 Watch 8:42 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down after a string of scandals Barely one day after striking a defiant tone, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his nation Thursday he would resign his post later in the summer and stand down now as head of his party. It marks the beginning of… By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow
World Jul 07 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”… By Associated Press
Jul 06 Watch 3:41 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant amid calls to resign By Romilly Weeks, Tommy Walters In a year of mostly self-inflicted political wounds for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, dozens of members of his government resigned Wednesday over how he handled allegations of sexual harassment by a former aide. But amid deafening cries for him… Continue watching
Jul 06 U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces questions following string of resignations By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to stay in power after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers and a slew of more junior officials. Continue reading
Aug 10 Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegations By Associated Press Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. Continue reading
Jan 11 Acting Homeland Security chief Chad Wolf is resigning By Associated Press Wolf said his departure was prompted by court rulings that found he could not hold the position under federal succession rules, among other reasons that he did not specify. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 3:35 Attorney General William Barr to step down, Trump tweets Attorney General Bill Barr will resign his position as the nation's chief law enforcement officer, President Trump tweeted on Monday. Barr will leave his position next week, when Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will become acting attorney general. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching