Mamdani’s NYC Win Could Redefine The Democratic Mainstream
In a stunning upset, 33-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won Tuesday’s New York City Democratic mayoral primary in a dominant way. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran a weak campaign as he believed he would coast to victory, had to concede just an hour and a half after polls closed.
Ceasefire Whiplash: Fragile Iran-Israel Deal Appears To Hold — For Now
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding — at least for now. After the deal was announced Monday, it appeared to be on the verge of collapse with Israel launching a heavy bombardment of Tehran and Iran responded by firing missiles at Israel, killing several civilians.
NYC Voters Head To Polls In Closely-Watched Democratic Mayoral Primary
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani continues to gain ground on former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race as Democratic primary voters head Tuesday to the polls amid sweltering heat 🥵.
The State Of Abortion In The U.S. Three Years After Dobbs
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy in Dobbs v Jackson's Women's Health Organization. The ruling overturned Roe v. Wade: the landmark 1973 ruling enshrining abortion as a constitutional right.
Iran Launches Limited Retaliatory Attack On U.S. Base In Qatar
Iran responded to the US attack on its nuclear sites by firing 14 missiles at the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East. President Trump confirmed that Tehran actually gave the U.S. advance notice of the strike, crediting it with preventing any casualties and causing “hardly any damage.”
Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline To Weigh U.S. Involvement In Iran Strikes
Iran has a maximum of two weeks before the U.S. decides whether to join Israel’s campaign to destroy the country’s nuclear facilities, President Trump said Friday after meeting with his national security team.
Trump Maintains Control Of California National Guard In L.A., Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court unanimously ruled late Thursday that President Trump can, for now, retain control of 4,000 California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests in the city earlier this month. Trump hailed the decision as a “BIG WIN” and suggested it could set the stage for similar deployments across the country.
Heat Wave Set To Bring Record-High Temperatures To Millions Of Americans
Hundreds of millions of Americans will experience dangerous, record-breaking heat through next week, as a heat dome builds over the central and eastern U.S. this weekend.
Trump Mulls Military Action as Iran Promises ‘Irreparable Damage’ in Retaliation
President Trump said Wednesday afternoon that he has not yet made a decision on whether to attack Iran’s nuclear sites. “I have ideas as to what to do,” Trump said. Earlier in the day, he told reporters, “I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I am going to do.”
Trump Presses Tehran To ‘Surrender’ Even As He Considers Joining Israel’s Strikes On Iran
President Trump is weighing the possibility of getting the U.S. involved in ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran, as the conflict stretches into its fifth consecutive day.
ICE Resumes Raids At Farms And Restaurants Just Days After Pause
The Department of Homeland Security reversed its recent guidance that had paused immigration raids at farms, hotels, and restaurants — just days after it was issued.
Iran Hits Tel Aviv With Counterattack To Israel’s Unprecedented Overnight Attack
Israel launched what officials say will be a multi-day, targeted military operation in Iran early Friday morning local time, killing at least six of Iran’s top generals and several senior nuclear scientists. Israel says it’s been planning the attack for years. The strikes also hit one of Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities in Natanz, along with long-range missile facilities and air defense systems.
Air India Flight Carrying 242 People Crashes Shortly After Takeoff — One Known Survivor Onboard
An Air India passenger plane bound for London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed Thursday shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Trump Sends Mixed Signals On Iran Nuclear Deal As Israel Reportedly Prepares To Strike
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. is “fairly close” to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran amid reports Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities if the nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran fail.
Immigration Raids Spark Unrest As Trump Administration Steps Up Deportation Effort
Protests in response to recent immigration enforcement actions have expanded beyond Los Angeles and are now taking place in cities across the country, including in New York, Illinois, and Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the deployment of the Texas National Guard across the state to “ensure peace and order.”
Trump Defends Military Deployment To L.A. Amid Looting As Protests Grow Across The U.S.
President Trump dismissed concerns Tuesday that deploying 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles escalated violence. Instead, he called the response necessary and appropriate, and warned other cities that protesters could be “met with equal or greater force” if similar unrest occurs.
RFK Jr. Ousts All 17 Experts On CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed all 17 members of the federal vaccine advisory panel — the group that guides which shots are recommended for Americans.
U.S. Marines Deployed To L.A. Amid Anti-ICE Protests, As CA Sues Trump Over National Guard Order
Approximately 700 U.S. Marines were mobilized by the Trump administration Monday to support the National Guard in LA amid anti-ICE protests.