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Mamdani beat Hakeem Jeffries and is the new king of New York – it will have effects beyond the Empire State

ANALYSIS: Zohran Mamdani made an audacious gamble and is now the powerbroker of New York, Eric Garcia writes. But the power shift comes with multiple risks for moderate Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer as well as some upsides for Republicans

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Trump gets in shouting match with Republican senator amid standoff over housing bill and president’s anger at war powers vote – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jun 24

'US will never be a communist country': Trump's message follows big night for Mamdani-backed progressives

On Truth Social, Donald Trump delivered a stern warning, claiming America will 'NEVER' shift towards communism. This statement follows significant victories for progressive candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Trump's recent approach toward Mamdani has been surprisingly pragmatic, despite a history of vocal criticisms, highlighting the persistent ideological…

The Times of India · Jun 24

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York City

Trio of progressives endorsed by New York mayor win closely watched races, highlighting his growing influence

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

Goldman, Espaillat lose New York primaries to Mamdani-backed challengers

Two House Democrats from New York City lost their reelection bids Tuesday to challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a sign that the 34-year-old’s political capital remains high six months into his term. In the 10th District, based in Lower Manhattan and western Brooklyn, Brad Lander was…

Roll Call · Jun 23

Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman Reacts To Being Banned From Brooklyn Coffee Shop Over Israel Stance

A Jewish Congressman who has said he supports the existence of the state of Israel was publicly banned by a Brooklyn coffee shop after stopping by for coffee.

International Business Times · Jun 23

New York’s primaries are litmus test on whether Democrats are serious about taking on MAGA

ANALYSIS : Four congressional primaries will determine if Democrats can have a workable majority should they take back the House. But, Eric Garcia writes, it’s also a proxy war between Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani

The Independent UK · Jun 23

New York lawmaker calls it ‘sad’ that cafe banned him over his pro-Israel views

Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn now faces DoJ investigation after sharing post criticizing Democrat Dan Goldman

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

'It doesn't taste like genocide juice': Brooklyn cafe snubs Democrat Rep Dan Goldman, says 'we didn't recognize you, would have turned you right away'

Poetica, a cafe in Brooklyn, sparked controversy by posting a now-removed message refusing service to Congressman Dan Goldman over his pro-Israel stance. Goldman said he visited the cafe only for his daughter’s restroom needs and bought a cup of coffee as a token of thanks. The Department of Justice is…

The Times of India · Jun 23

Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Meanwhile, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler awaits his challenger in a key House flip target district. In South Carolina, Donald Trump has endorsed both gubernatorial runoff candidates, Pamela Evette and Alan…

The Economic Times · Jun 23