NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani met with Democratic Congress members in Washington, aiming to address concerns about his candidacy. The meeting, hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, yielded positive initial reactions, with some representatives expressing belief that Mamdani won over hesitant Democrats. While hot-button issues like Israel-Palestine were largely avoided,...
Following protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration operations, the Pentagon announced a drawdown of 2,000 California National Guard members. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell stated that lawlessness is subsiding, prompting the reduction from a total of nearly 4,700 personnel initially deployed. The remaining troops, including 700 active-duty...
Fundraising reports reveal key insights into the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans, holding slim majorities in both the House and Senate, face challenges in fundraising. Incumbents like Sens. Cornyn (TX) and Ernst (IA) show varying fundraising success, with Cornyn facing a strong challenger. Vulnerable Senators Ossoff (GA) and...
President Trump's threat of secondary sanctions against countries trading with Russia, unless the war in Ukraine ends within 50 days, has been met with a positive market reaction in Russia. Moscow's nonchalant response and the strengthening of the ruble suggest investors doubt Trump's commitment, viewing the ultimatum as a...
The US deported five men to Eswatini, a country with a poor human rights record, continuing its controversial practice of sending immigrants to "third countries." This follows the deportation of eight men to South Sudan. The Trump administration has expanded these deals with numerous nations, often ignoring human...
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, facing criticism for his association with the pro-Palestinian slogan "globalize the Intifada," pledged to discourage its use while affirming support for its underlying principles. He explained the slogan's meaning to prominent business leaders, emphasizing his commitment to Palestinian human rights and anti-colonialism, aiming to...
California Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, a doctor, announced her candidacy for Congress, challenging Republican Rep. David Valadao. Bains criticizes Valadao's vote for a bill endangering healthcare for millions in their district, including 290,000 Medi-Cal recipients. She highlights her experience as a physician and her occasional opposition to her own...
California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to gerrymander the state's congressional districts if Texas does the same, despite lacking the authority. Newsom's reaction follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's planned redrawing of Texas's congressional boundaries to benefit Republicans. This move is seen as an attempt by Republicans to maintain control...
An ICE agent testified in a federal trial that the arrest of Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Öztürk, based on a revoked visa, was so unusual he sought legal confirmation. The agent, Patrick Cunningham, stated he found no evidence of criminal activity. Öztürk's attorney claims the arrest was...
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan received threats from a lawyer linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The lawyer warned of the destruction of Khan and the ICC if arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant weren't withdrawn. The threat involved a proposal to reclassify the...
