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What's at stake in the Trump-Mamdani meeting? A political analyst breaks it down

Political analyst and professor at Mt. Saint Vincent University J.C. Polanco spoke with CBS News New York about what's at stake in the meeting. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Mayor-elect Mamdani ... Read More

Mamdani and Trump to meet today at the White House: What to expect

Both leaders head into the Oval Office with a similar goal: to show they can actually deliver on affordability. Read More

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week. Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

But for now, Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting battle as they set their sights on reclaiming the House majority in 2026. 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

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

Dorean Taylor's Mesa election win signals shift in city politics

Dorean Taylor was sworn in as Mesa's newest District 2 council member on Nov. 17 after winning a recall election earlier in the month. Read More

This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future. Read More

Katie Wilson, a Political Newcomer, Is Elected Mayor in Seattle

Ms. Wilson, a self-described socialist, joined the race after Mayor Bruce Harrell opposed taxing high-income residents to finance construction of new housing. 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