The Trump administration's DOJ plans to withdraw police reform consent decrees in Minneapolis and Louisville, sparking debate over local control and reform efforts. Meanwhile, the New York City mayoral race heats up with Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams at the forefront amidst legal controversies. Additionally, a tragic shooting at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. is being investigated as an act of terrorism, raising concerns over antisemitic violence. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing issues.

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