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Associated Press
42 minutes ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White seeks to return to the DC Council
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's special election for the Ward 8 seat on the D.C. Council will determine whether the council will turn the page on an awkward and embarrassing chapter or remain locked in an uncomfortable dynamic with a political figure whose popularity has rendered him almost impervious to scandal. Trayon White, the former Ward 8 representative, is fighting to return to the same legislative body that expelled him five months ago — and may just expel him again if he wins. White, 41, was arrested by the FBI last August on bribery charges. He won re-election to a third term just a few months later—an indication of a street-level popularity that echoes his political mentor: iconic former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. After an internal investigation, the remaining 12 D.C. Council members voted unanimously to oust White from the council in February. However, White was free to enter the special election because he has not been convicted of a felony. His federal trial won't start until 2026; preliminary evidence includes videos of White pocketing cash-stuffed envelopes from a city contractor, allegedly in return for securing lucrative city contracts. White faces a trio of challengers: Mike Austin, Sheila Bunn and Salim Adofo. All three boast experience either working as staffers for D.C. Council members or in the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions — hyper-local bodies that frequently serve as training grounds for future council members. Adofo lost to White in the 2024 Democratic primary, securing 28% of the vote. All three challengers have pointed to White's legal troubles and emphasized a need to restore credibility and public trust to the Ward 8 council seat. White has done minimal public campaigning or fundraising, skipped multiple candidate debates and left early from a debate. White came up in local politics as a protege of Barry. And he has been channeling his mentor's defiant, populist playbook since his arrest. White refused to cooperate with the internal D.C. Council inquiry. His lawyer, Frederick D. Cooke Jr., also served as Barry's defense attorney. And White has sought to stoke lingering suspicion of the FBI among Black Washingtonians, many of whom believe Barry was unfairly targeted by the 1990 FBI sting that caught him on camera smoking crack cocaine. A White victory would place the D.C. Council in an immediate quandary. They could expel White again, despite the will of the Ward 8 voters, or they could simply carry on with him among their ranks again and wait for the federal corruption trial to begin early next year.
Geek Tyrant
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Reportedly Cut a NSFW Joke From SUPERMAN — GeekTyrant
James Gunn has never been shy about injecting irreverent humor into his movies. Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad are proof of that. But, when it comes to Superman , the tone is a little different. The Man of Steel isn't a rebel or an antihero; he's DC's symbol of hope. So while Gunn still brings his trademark wit style, and direction, it's not shocking to hear a NSFW joke got the axe before the film's release. The cut gag didn't come from Superman himself, but from one of his new allies. According to X user @ViewerAnon, the joke appeared during a major action sequence where Superman (David Corenswet) battles a kaiju-sized monster unleashed by Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). The fight is a big spectacle and it's also where the Justice Gang joins in on the fun: Guy Gardner's Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabella Merced), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi). The heroes team up to bring the beast down, though Superman insists on avoiding killing the creature. In the aftermath, things get lighthearted, at least in the original cut, when Guy lobbed this NSFW line at Supes:
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Washington, D.C. Council Ward 8 special election results 2025
The Washington Post uses vote count data from the Associated Press, which relies on a 50-state network of local reporters to gather election results directly from state, county and local elections offices. AP checks vote tallies against state and county election websites to ensure they are accurate. AP also calls winners when they are certain that a candidate will win. The Post is reporting AP race calls for most elections in 2024, but will use additional vetting and sourcing before reporting race calls in presidential swing states and key Senate races. Read more about how we report vote counts and race calls . HOW WE REPORT THIS PAGE Credits Development and production by Alexis Barnes, Lenny Bronner, Dana Cassidy, Jen Haskell, Claire Helms, Daniel Kao, Ben King, Shahryar Mozumder, Diane Napolitano, Patrick Nielsen, Mayra Perales, Anthony Pesce, Nhi Tran and Hai Vu. Product management by David Lee and project management by Henna Nawab. Design by Audrey Valbuena. Editing by Ashlyn Still and Rachel Van Dongen, with additional support from Scott Clement, Bryan Flaherty and Candace Mitchell. Visual editing by Chiqui Esteban, Greg Manifold and Virginia Singarayar.
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Arizona 7th District special primary election results 2025 live updates
The Washington Post uses vote count data from the Associated Press, which relies on a 50-state network of local reporters to gather election results directly from state, county and local elections offices. AP checks vote tallies against state and county election websites to ensure they are accurate. AP also calls winners when they are certain that a candidate will win. The Post is reporting AP race calls for most elections in 2024, but will use additional vetting and sourcing before reporting race calls in presidential swing states and key Senate races. Read more about how we report vote counts and race calls . HOW WE REPORT THIS PAGE Credits Development and production by Alexis Barnes, Lenny Bronner, Dana Cassidy, Jen Haskell, Claire Helms, Daniel Kao, Ben King, Shahryar Mozumder, Diane Napolitano, Patrick Nielsen, Mayra Perales, Anthony Pesce, Nhi Tran and Hai Vu. Product management by David Lee and project management by Henna Nawab. Design by Audrey Valbuena. Editing by Ashlyn Still and Rachel Van Dongen, with additional support from Scott Clement, Bryan Flaherty and Candace Mitchell. Visual editing by Chiqui Esteban, Greg Manifold and Virginia Singarayar.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
NFL star drops bombshell trade hint and hits out at his team after missing out on the Super Bowl last season
Washington Commanders star Terry McLaurin has dropped a bombshell trade hint amid his contract standoff with the NFL side. McLaurin - who is viewed as one of the best wide receivers in the league - is entering the final year of his current deal with the Commanders, which he signed in 2022. The former Ohio State star has been a mainstay in the side since being drafted in 2019 but notably elevated his game last year, despite missing out on the Super Bowl. As a result, McLaurin, 29, feels as though he's done enough to earn a new deal and made that clear as he spoke to press on Tuesday afternoon. He said: 'I've been pretty frustrated, I'm not going to lie. Everything that has transpired up until this point has been disappointing and frustrating. 'I want to continue my career here. I've created my life here. My wife and I bought our first home here. This has been somewhere I've always wanted to be'. He later added: 'Without any progressive discussions, it's hard to see me stepping on the field.' McLaurin, 29, did not take part in the Commanders' minicamp in an attempt to make a statement to franchise chiefs over his contract impasse. Last season, McLaurin exploded into life and produced 1,096 receiving yards paired with a career-high 13 touchdowns for the Commanders. Despite the impressive performances, the franchise narrowly missed out on a place in the Super Bowl after losing the NFC Championship Game to the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaurin's bombshell statement comes just one day after New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson reached an agreement over a new four-year, $130million deal. For context, McLaurin signed a three-year contract extension worth $71 million - with a $28 million signing bonus - back in 2022. Wilson's new deal, which will see him bank an estimated $90m guaranteed, makes him the first receiver in NFL history to earn an average of over $31m per year after playing only three seasons in the league. ESPN was first to break the news of the 24-year-old's extension, which keeps him with the Jets through 2030. Wilson is gearing up for his fourth season in New York after being selected with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 draft.
