POLITICS09/25/26

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resignation Demand

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after sexual harassment investigation.

Photo: NBC News

DIFFERENT FOCUS

NBC News and Washington Post emphasized Ethics Accountability Failure; Fox News Politics emphasized Sherrill's Handpicked Scandal.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Sherrill said Caldwell's 'ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings.' — NBC News
▸The investigation found Caldwell violated state ethics rules in addition to the harassment finding. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Caldwell was described as Sherrill's 'handpicked' lieutenant governor, linking her directly to the appointment. — Fox News Politics
▸Investigators concluded Caldwell's denial that he made the sexually charged remark was 'not credible.' — Fox News Politics
▸The specific remark — that 'you young women are looking for young sperm' — was quoted in full. — Fox News Politics

Vance Declines Netanyahu Endorsement

VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, one day after Trump backed him.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Tuesday: Vance declines Netanyahu endorsement one day after Trump backs him

Left: Vance breaks from Trump on Netanyahu endorsement.

Right: Vance: neither for nor against Netanyahu.

Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role after five days on the job.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

Saturday: Press secretary resigns after five days

Left: Zacharia lacked polish and credentials.

Right: Media drove her out, Trump says.

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces bar complaint; acknowledges she is not a licensed lawyer.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

Friday: Zacharia faces bar complaint; not licensed lawyer

Left: résumé fraud, bar complaint, MLM ties

Right: watchdog complaint, open questions

Trump posted on Truth Social demanding New Mexico immediately change its name to 'New America.'

Left: Critics see partisan attack on a blue state.

Right: Trump touts higher home values with new name.