Violence in Veracruz, Mexico's Local Elections

Gunmen killed a mayoral candidate from Mexico’s governing party in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and four others who accompanied her, marking the second such local candidate killing in the state ahead of the June 1 election.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Confronts Border Czar Over Immigration Policies

NYC mayoral candidate confronts border czar over illegal immigration policies and detention of activist. Trump administration crackdown criticized. ICE arrests anti-Israel activist. State lawmaker challenges border czar in Albany, questioning detainment of New Yorkers without charge. Columbia University student's green card revoked. Trump administration vows to deport Hamas supporters.

Political Violence in Mexico's Election Cycle

A Mexican mayoral candidate was shot and killed during a campaign event in Guerrero, adding to the violence in Mexico's election cycle. The murder took place as the candidate was about to take the stage, with at least 36 candidates murdered and over 300 political attacks reported in less than a year.