During liberal Mayor Brandon Johnson's first 100 days in office, there were increases in almost all major crimes in Chicago with total crime growing 38% over the same time last year.
The root of the controversy is the removal of his press badge which he alleges is in violation of the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Kommersant newspaper that he offered Wagner mercenaries an opportunity to continue serving after their failed revolt.