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Mick Jagger, 82, says his job at live shows is to give fans the best time for a couple of hours and help them forget their problems, not lecture them. He notes he sometimes includes political verses in songs, but emphasizes entertainment as the main goal. The piece also recalls a 2024 moment at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where he called out Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who later mocked him on social media.
U.S. special envoy to Greenland, Gov. Jeff Landry, said after a Greenland visit that locals “love and embrace the United States” and want closer ties, even as Nuuk’s leadership and protesters are wary about increased U.S. involvement; Landry linked Greenland’s potential oil wealth—he suggested it could reach about 2 million barrels per day—to Western leverage amid the Iran crisis, noting a Arctic deal remains possible despite Trump-era pressure and mixed reactions to the new American consulate.
Trump’s special envoy Jeff Landry faced a frosty debut in Nuuk as he pressed Washington’s push to increase U.S. influence in Greenland, arriving without vetted meetings, drawing protest and mockery from locals, and prompting an on-camera meltdown that highlighted Greenland’s and Denmark’s resistance to any annexation, with officials stressing Greenlandic self-determination.
Trump’s handpicked Greenland envoy Jeff Landry erupted on camera during an unofficial Nuuk visit, declaring that Greenland was “not on the map” until Trump put it there, and pressed reporters while inserting himself into meetings. Greenland and Denmark have rejected annexation or sale and stressed Greenlandic self-determination. The frosty reception and reports that Landry invited himself to events underscore tensions over the Arctic and U.S. security aims, with no hospital ships deployed and ongoing pushback from Greenland’s government.
Louisiana voters rejected four of five constitutional amendments backed by Gov. Jeff Landry, including Amendment 3 to guarantee teacher pay raises, as anger over the governor’s redistricting map and the abolition of an elected New Orleans court clerk spurred turnout and opposition from Black and Democratic groups.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is backing Rep. Julia Letlow to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy, a push that cements his kingmaker role while drawing frustration from fellow Republicans who view it as overreach ahead of a likely May runoff.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry abruptly postponed the state’s House primaries days before voting after the Supreme Court ruled the map unconstitutional, triggering a scramble among local election officials and candidates. While other races proceed and early voting has begun, the delay creates administrative burdens and could give Republicans a narrow window to redraw districts; a pending lawsuit could further upend the election calendar. The upheaval is seen as a potential preview of how GOP‑led states might reshape districts for the 2026 midterms, with Democrats warning of disruption to the democratic process.
Louisiana plans to pause its May 16 House primaries after the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional map, with Gov. Jeff Landry saying officials are coordinating with the Legislature and the Secretary of State to chart a path forward as absentee ballots have been mailed and early voting approaches. It’s unclear whether the delay would affect only House races; Speaker Mike Johnson supported delaying, and a legal workaround or an all‑party jungle-style election could be considered, though redraws under a weakened Voting Rights Act standard face tight timelines.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he will suspend the May 16 House primaries so lawmakers can redraw the congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, a move that could affect House control in the midterm elections.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blocked Louisiana's bid to extradite Bay Area physician Remy Coeytaux on abortion-inducing drug charges, citing a 2022 executive order banning inter-state prosecutions of abortion providers; the move protects doctors treating out-of-state patients from cross-state criminal actions.
Greenland’s Dog Sledding Association says it is investigating who invited Jeff Landry, Trump’s envoy to Greenland, to its annual race, condemning outside political pressure and the involvement of foreign political actors; the move underscores U.S. efforts to influence Greenland, with reports that Vice President JD Vance’s wife was set to attend last year but canceled amid protests.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Trump's appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a U.S. special envoy, emphasizing respect for Greenland's sovereignty amid ongoing U.S. efforts to acquire the territory, which have been met with rebuke from Greenland and Denmark.
Denmark expressed deep upset over US President Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy, who supports making Greenland part of the US, a move strongly opposed by Greenland and Denmark, emphasizing their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Denmark is 'deeply upset' over US President Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy, as Landry expressed a desire for Greenland to join the US, prompting strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland's leaders who emphasize their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the US special envoy to Greenland, emphasizing the strategic importance of Greenland for US security and hinting at potential US interest in taking control of the island, despite opposition from Denmark, Russia, and Europe.