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The real political shift in New York wasn’t Mamdani — it was everywhere else

A LBANY, New York — Zohran Mamdani’s decisive win in New York City — along with key victories in New Jersey and Virginia — suggested Democrats are headed into the midterms from a position of strength. Read More

Trump and Zohran Mamdani find common ground: From the Politics Desk

In countless ways — their backgrounds, their policies, their ages — President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could not be more different. But the similar manner in which the two ... Read More

In the Michigan city where Trump held his 100 days rally, voters wait for an economic turnaround

In April, Trump went to Warren, promising "the greatest economy in the history of the world." Residents there say they're still trying to make ends meet. Read More

Trump administration news: President praises Mamdani after White House meeting

President Donald Trump is meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani today at the White House. Meanwhile, the president is pushing for Ukraine to accept a possible peace plan by ... Read More

James Carville demands Democrats ditch 'performative woke politics,' embrace economic 'rage'

Democratic strategist James Carville called for his party to embrace a "economic rage" platform and abandon performative woke politics to win back rural voters. Read More

DC Mayor Bowser’s exit sets stage for historic shake-up in city politics

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to seek reelection is triggering what could be the biggest political shake-up in the District in decades. Read More

New Bedford’s $17.4 million spending plan is too high say councilors. Politics says mayor.

City councilors vote unanimously not to go ahead with a $17.4 million annual spending plan proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell, saying it was too high. Read More