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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win could change New York politics, 2026 elections

Mamdani, a democratic socialist in the state Assembly, will become New York City's first Muslim mayor and its first mayor of South Asian descent. Read More

Three questions for 2026: From the Politics Desk

The proposal was the idea of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. He shopped it around to Democratic senators before it was rolled out and spoke ... Read More

NYC’s new mayor sparks Southern drama and political shade. Here’s what’s happening

The outcome of the New York City mayoral race is making waves across the country, including in some southern states like Texas and Florida. Ahead of Election Day, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to ... Read More

Mamdani Victory Speech: Politics Is Now Something We Do, Not Something Done To Us

"New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, in his victory speech, celebrated the fall of the Cuomo political dynasty and promised to usher in a new generation of change. NEW YORK CITY MAYOR-ELECT ... Read More

New Orleans council dismissed a housing board member. Critics call it 'political retribution'

Sparking accusations of revenge politics, the New Orleans City Council on Thursday removed a prominent housing advocate from an advisory panel, weeks after her organization blasted some council ... Read More

Understanding the Direction of NYC Politics Today

The political landscape in NYC is evolving rapidly, with major implications for residents and governance. This report explores key trends, policy debates, and potential outcomes for the city. Read More

Mamdani picks his top two City Hall deputies

Mamdani announced Monday that Dean Fuleihan will be his first deputy mayor, returning to the position he held under former Mayor Bill de Blasio. Fuleihan, 74, has worked in New York government for ... Read More

What you need to know ahead of election night: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Political violence has gripped the U.S. this year. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.

A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems. Read More

A political giant to exit main stage

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a leading figure in the Democratic Party for more than three decades and the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced her 2026 retirement ... Read More

Columbia City Council is nonpartisan. Are politics at play in election anyway?

In race for at-large Columbia City Council position, candidates have raised questions about politics, business influences of their opponents. Read More

What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

But either way – responding to crisis or finding a public change of heart – is a reminder that voters are the ultimate arbiters in a functioning democracy. Today, as in late-19th-century America, ... Read More