Mayor’s Race Overdrive

More Trouble For Giuliani • Pence vs. Trump • Weinstein Back in Court [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( Mayor’s Race Overdrive Good morning, reader! The race to be New York City’s next mayor has official reached the mud-slinging stage, Charlotte Klein [reports](, with a member of Scott Stringer’s campaign implying that the woman accusing Stringer of sexual misconduct—charges he denies—had ties to Andrew Yang. Yang, meanwhile, had his own damning exposé in the New York Times to deal with as the days until the Democratic primary tick down. Elsewhere, the investigation into the president’s former lawyer is focused on his successful campaign to get the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine fired—a feat that, in a terrific self-own, he has bragged about frequently, Eric Lutz [reports](. Plus, Caleb Ecarma [chronicles]( the sad, slow Trump-Pence breakup, and Bess Levin [elucidates]( the ongoing downfall of Rep. Matt Gaetz. Thanks for reading! [Image may contain: Human, Person, Clothing, Suit, Overcoat, Apparel, Coat, Glasses, Accessories, and Accessory]( [In New York City Mayor’s Race, Scott Stringer Is Hemorrhaging Support]( By [Charlotte Klein]( [Following sexual misconduct allegations against Stringer, a number of progressive backers have withdrawn their support.]( [Read more button]( [It Sure Looks Like Rudi Giuliani Played Himself]( By [Eric Lutz]( [Prosecutors are reportedly zeroing in on the Giuliani-facilitated ouster of U.S. envoy to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch—a move that Giuliani pushed for months and bragged about openly, and that could now land him in prison.]( [Read more button]( [The Mike Pence-Donald Trump Breakup Is Happening in Real Time]( By [Caleb Ecarma]( [The former V.P. reentered the political melee Thursday night with a speech in a key primary state. But Trump insiders describe their relationship as lukewarm—and the president may be eyeing Ron DeSantis as a Pence replacement in a potential 2024 bid.]( [Read more button]( [Report: Matt Gaetz’s Wingman Sold Him Out]( By [Bess Levin]( [The Florida congressman has seen better days.]( [Read more button]( [Harvey Weinstein Faces Rape Charges In California Next Month]( By [Savannah Walsh]( [The former mogul’s extradition from New York was delayed again, with his legal team citing the defendant’s health issues.]( [Read more button]( Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now]( [(image) Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](newsletter=vf) Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2021 Condé Nast