It’s clear why Zohran Mamdani is leading in the New York mayoral race There’s a clarity about Mamdani’s message that stands in sharp contrast to most Democratic politicians The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2025
Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding Several states have said that they can't use their own emergency funds without a guarantee of reimbursement. Axios · Oct 31, 2025
Scoop: Stefanik set to launch bid for N.Y. governor in '26 She's looking to become the first Republican to be elected New York governor in more than two decades. Axios · Oct 30, 2025
New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025
‘I could not think of a man more worthy’: Elon Musk says Zohran Mamdani is the ‘future of the Democratic Party’ The chances of a MAGA-leaning and Republican supporting individual showering words of praise on a Democrat are less but never zero. In a surprising turn of events, Trump’s long-time supporter and former (subject to discussions) friend Elon Musk is calling New York mayoral race frontrunner Zohran Mamdani the “future of… The Mary Sue · Oct 27, 2025
‘Our work has only just begun’: Mamdani, Sanders and AOC rally the faithful ahead of NYC mayoral election Thousands pack Forest Hills stadium on Sunday night, voicing their excitement and hope for change The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025
New York Attorney General Urges Public to Report Federal Immigration Raids After High-Profile Chinatown Operation The announcement came a day after dozens of armed federal agents, many masked, raided Canal Street vendors in an operation that federal officials said targeted counterfeit goods Latin Times · Oct 26, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries ends will-he-won’t-he mystery over endorsement in Mamdani-Cuomo NYC mayor’s race Jeffries has so far withheld his endorsement The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
ICE raids NYC’s Canal Street vendors following complaint from MAGA influencer: ‘Check this corner out’ Hundreds of angry New Yorkers clashed with federal agents as they carried out an anti-immigration operation on the city’s famed Canal Street The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Protests erupt in New York City after ICE raids Chinatown over ‘counterfeit goods’ Demonstrators were seen near a federal building after an unknown number of detainees were taken by agents The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2025
Experience, integrity and Trump: key takeaways from New York’s mayoral debate Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo tried to knock each other down while Curtis Sliwa took shots at both The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025
USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025
Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transportation system from terrorist attacks The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Is MAGA Turning Into a Cult? Ex-Trump Insider Reveals the Disturbing Truth Behind Party's 'Rotting Core' Miles Taylor, an ex-Trump insider, shared something alarming about the MAGA movement. His revelations arrive after the issue with the Young Republicans exploded. International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025
International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025 JD Vance Defends Racist Texts in GOP Group Chat, Calling It 'What Kids Do' JD Vance defends racist Young Republican texts as 'what kids do,' sparking fierce bipartisan condemnation and exposing a deep rift on political accountability in the GOP.
The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2025 JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’ Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025 New York Governor says offensive Young Republicans group chat shows the ‘future of the party’ New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reacted to a Young Republican group chat, where members joked about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2025 ‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked Politico documented the use of slurs, including the N-word and a homophobic term, and antisemitic comments in chats
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025 Some Young Republicans exposed in racist text group chat have resigned after revelations Young GOP leaders in the New York and Kansas chapters have found themselves out of a job after their ‘revolting’ texts were leaked
Tom’s Guide · Oct 14, 2025 Taxpayers targeted in new Inflation Refund text scam — what you need to know and how to stay safe This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 MTG lays into ‘weak Republican men’ in Congress as scorched-earth approach to her own party turns nuclear MAGA firebrand hammers ‘weak Republican men’ as she joins Democrats in hammering Trump, Republicans for not addressing affordability
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Travel chaos as airports cancel flights and more than 100 million face brunt of Nor’easter drenching the East Coast More than 40,000 customers across five states reported power outages
TechRadar · Oct 13, 2025 New Yorkers targeted in fake 'inflation' text campaign - here's how to stay safe You don't need to share your banking details to get the refund - it goes out automatically.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025 Nor’easter set to batter East Coast with rain, winds, floods and travel chaos over holiday weekend The storm system is set to strengthen as it heads towards a swath from New England and New York City down to Carolinas
The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025 New York Democrats rally behind Letitia James day after indictment for mortgage fraud Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul among party members decrying president’s ‘weaponization’ of justice department