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New York’s Democratic Socialists Seize the Means of Election

All three of Mayor Mamdani’s endorsed House candidates won their races tonight — two of them ousting longtime incumbents to win.

Mamdani-Backed Socialists Sweep New York House Primaries

The primary races served as a test of the Democratic Socialists’ ongoing electability, after the progressive group won big with Mamdani’s election in 2025.

Representative Kat Cammack and Her Baby: (Social) Media Cruelty Toward a Mourning Mother  

When she tells the story of her ectopic pregnancy, she courageously gives it as an example of how abortion politics hurts women.

Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary in race to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer

Maryland Democratic state Del. Adrian Boafo won his primary Tuesday to advance to November's general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.

Mamdani ally Brad Lander upsets Democrat Rep. Daniel Goldman in New York primary

Brad Lander wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 10th Congressional District.

House clears bipartisan housing affordability package for Trump’s signature

The House on Tuesday passed a bipartisan package of bills that lawmakers say will help Americans struggling to afford housing.

World Cup fans enamored by US culture should bring home more than ranch dressing

After World War I, Americans had a saying: “How ya gonna keep ’em down on the farm after they’ve seen Paree?” The joke was simple. Once young Americans had seen the lights, luxury, and energy of Paris, how could they ever go back to pretending the old limits were enough? Fast forward a century, and […]

Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries 

New York City Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins. Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila Chevalier notably ousting Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). Former mayoral candidate Brad Lander, a progressive with Mamdani’s endorsement, also handily defeated Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.).   These three races put him at odds with key...

Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of “election security” would be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold votes on the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.  The Florida Republican authored a letter Monday in support of the bill’s proposal...

Another top general set to depart Pentagon

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon official told The Hill. The Pentagon official spoke on condition on anonymity to discuss internal military deliberations.  The shift follows months of exits from top military leaders since the...

Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah

Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utah’s 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess Owens (R), defeated progressive state Sen. Nate Blouin and two other...

Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Lasher, who once served as an aide to Nadler and held top positions under Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and former...

Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of several tests of influence Tuesday for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a...

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Stefanik’s House seat

Republican Anthony Constantino, the Trump-endorsed candidate seeking to follow Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the representative of New York's 21st Congressional District, is projected to advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. The district's Republican primary election ended with Constantino defeating New York Assemblymember Robert Smullen (R), who...

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