Can New York Survive Mamdani's Tax Plan? Plus: Trump orders psychedelic drug research, Palantir calls for national service, and confusion surrounds Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Reason · Apr 20
MAGA lawmaker proposes MAMDANI law to deport any citizen who ‘advocates for socialism and communism’ Far-right Rep. Chip Roy targets Democratic Socialists of America in latest anti-immigrant bill aimed at GOP’s political opponents The Independent UK · Apr 20
‘Focus on potholes’: NYC Mayor Mamdani smoothly sidetracks Harris 2028 endorsement NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about his thoughts on a speculative Harris 2028 presidential run in a Meet the Press interview. His maneuvering of the situation earned him praise online. The Mary Sue · Apr 20
Trump said Mamdani is ‘destroying’ New York, but Mamdani went on national TV and explained why he’s still Trump’s favorite Democrat mayor Biggest frenemies in U.S. politics. We Got This Covered · Apr 20
Barack Obama finally recognizes Zohran Mamdani, and the ground just moved A new event with New York’s ‘cutest.’ We Got This Covered · Apr 20
Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families. Euronews · Apr 20
Mamdani Defends Warm Trump Ties While Warning Democrats They Have Lost the Plot on Vision New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his working relationship with President Trump, highlighting shared goals for NYC, while critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of vision. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
Trump has a meltdown after NYC slaps a new tax on empty penthouses owned by billionaires like his buddies New York City just dropped a new tax on empty luxury penthouses, and the backlash is already getting loud. The proposed pied-à-terre tax targets second homes worth over $5 million, and it’s expected to pull in $500 million a year from about 13,000 properties. The goal? Fund child care, housing,… The Mary Sue · Apr 19
Mamdani addresses rap career past and drops new bars Mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, addressed his rap career past before dropping some bars on the We Outside by Sidetalk podcast about his recent efforts to tackle the city’s potholes. The Independent UK · Apr 19
Obama and Mamdani sing Wheels on the Bus together to preschoolers Former President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time Saturday (April 18) at a New York child care center leading preschoolers in a singalong to “Wheels on the Bus”. The Independent UK · Apr 19
'K Pop Demon Hunters' and 'Wheels on the Bus': Obama meets Mamdani for first time in Bronx - Watch Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time on Saturday, reading to children and leading a sing-along of "Wheels on the Bus" at a Bronx pre-K center. The Times of India · Apr 19
The Bipartisan War on Cheap Food Republicans and Democrats preach about food affordability. Yet their policies continue to make it worse. Reason · Apr 18
As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions Cities look to registration, regulation and infrastructure improvement to cut number of e-bike injuries and deaths The Guardian - US · Apr 18
The Times of India · Apr 18 ‘Go to Spotify’: NYC Mayor Mamdani jokes as 'Mr. Cardamom' rap royalties hit $2,700 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, according to tax filings released Thursday.
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Still Makes Money From His Old Rap Career — Earned $1,643 Last Year New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, earns music royalties from his past rap career, sparking curiosity about his unique background blending activism, culture, and public service.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Trump turns against Mamdani and claims ‘people are fleeing’ New York IN FULL
Latin Times · Apr 17 Trump Turns on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani After Months of Cooperation President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marking a sharp turn in a relationship that, until recently, had been defined by unlikely cooperation between two ideological opposites
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Trump bromance with Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears to be over after ‘destroying New York’ attack President unexpectedly goes after Democrat, baselessly claiming that people are ‘fleeing’ his hometown
PC Gamer · Apr 17 Zohran Mamdani turns philanthropy and corporate greed into an extended Mario Kart metaphor: 'Government is Yoshi' Blue shells actually are an ideal model for how the economy should work.
The Times of India · Apr 16 'Destroying New York': Trump slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax plan US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his proposal to increase taxes on wealthy property owners, warning it could harm the city’s economy.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Pay Z: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning rap music royalties, tax filings show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning royalties from his past career as a multilingual rapper
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Mayor’s wife apologizes for online posts that were ‘harmful to others’ IN FULL
Fortune · Apr 16 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls out Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse on Tax Day He wasn’t actually taxing the rich, that day.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Zohran Mamdani’s wife issues an apology for online posts: ‘I understand the hurt I caused’ It comes after a conservative news outlet combed through her online profiles