Advocate NL 7/27/26 | Advocate.com

Hello. It’s been a news-packed weekend, but welcome to a new week! Viewer Editor Edgar Ramirez is back in your inbox with the latest on the former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg case that shocked us all.

Christopher Wiggins writes: Michigan’s attorney general is investigating how authorities tried to keep Buttigieg away from his children through baseless tips.

Buttigieg was separated from his 4-year-old twins before authorities took basic steps to determine whether the accusations against him were credible, according to police records obtained by authorities. washington post. These reveal impairments across two conditions.

As Wiggins writes, this episode has a particularly frightening atmosphere. Buttigieg, the first openly gay Cabinet member to be recognized by the Senate, has long been under attack over his sexuality, his marriage and the couple’s decision to adopt. He told investigators his family had received threats, including death threats. We will keep you updated on further details.

Thank you everyone, stay safe, and we’ll be back tomorrow!

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