New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, showed his influence in the Democratic U.S. House primaries by supporting three allies against establishment-backed candidates. All three succeeded on Tuesday, leading to the defeat of two incumbents and potentially installing two self-described democratic socialists into Congress in heavily Democratic districts. Mamdani emphasized the importance of electing ‘better Democrats’...
In New York City’s recent congressional primaries, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s group of progressive candidates gained significant victories. They defeated two established Democratic congressmen, demonstrating the strength of Mamdani’s democratic socialist influence in reshaping the Democratic Party. Key Victories Among those defeated was U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who lost to Darializa Avila Chevalier, known for her...
President Trump has put forward James R. Gadwood, a lawyer from Miller & Chevalier, as the nominee for the top legal post at the Internal Revenue Service. The firm has previously handled tax matters for the president, which might intensify the scrutiny of this nomination. This follows the administration’s recent decision to shield the president...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez achieved a decisive win in the Democratic primary against Marty Dolan, a former Wall Street executive. Her victory underscores her strong position in New York’s 14th Congressional District, which spans areas in Queens and the Bronx. Dolan’s efforts to present a moderate alternative to Ocasio-Cortez faced uphill challenges, especially after socialist Zohran...
James Talarico, a prominent Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, expressed strong opinions about Christianity during a 2021 interview. In a resurfaced episode of the “Activist Theology Podcast,” he described himself as a Christian who “hates Christianity.” He explained that he keeps returning to Christianity because its teachings are radically unique, comparing...
President Donald Trump secured a legislative victory after Congress cleared a comprehensive housing bill aimed at expanding the supply of homes and reducing costs across the nation. The bill was approved by the House with a 358-32 vote on Tuesday, which reflected strong bipartisan support. The opposition came solely from Republicans, while every Democrat present...
On June 13, 2026, the U.S. Capitol and National Mall were captured in photographs by Rahmat Gul from AP News. A decisive bipartisan vote in Congress led to the approval of a war powers resolution aiming to withdraw U.S. armed forces from ongoing hostilities with Iran. The Senate displayed a narrow split, voting 50 to...
On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed a war powers resolution intended to obstruct military operations against Iran. This marks the first time the Senate has successfully approved such a measure after several attempts. The resolution passed with a vote of 50-48 and signals growing apprehension among lawmakers concerning President Donald Trump’s approach to the...
Senate Resolution Challenges Trump’s Military Actions in Iran On Tuesday, the Senate adopted a resolution urging President Trump to either end the military operations in Iran or seek congressional approval for their continuation. This vote represents a significant bipartisan stand against the conflict with Iran. Though the resolution lacks the legal power to enforce policy...
The Senate has postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence, due to President Donald Trump’s recent statements. Trump declared that he will not approve the FISA renewal unless the SAVE America Act is passed. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Republicans for a luncheon chaired by...