Politics
UN Secretary-General Election Heats Up
The United Nations Security Council is set to elect the next secretary-general, with a high-stakes contest for the position. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed Brook Park City Council member Brian Poindexter in an upcoming House race against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio).
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The Hill
The United Nations Security Council is set to elect the next secretary-general in the fall, a high-stakes contest for a thankless job. It is the first changing of the guard in 10 years, from the tenure of Portugal's António Guterres. The election is taking place under a dark cloud: The organization
2026-08-17 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is endorsing Brook Park City Council member and ironworker Brian Poindexter as he challenges controversy-ridden Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) in November. “He's an example of somebody who walks the walk. He knows what working families are going through beca
2026-08-17 10:00 UTC