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In New York primaries, Mamdani-backed candidates send message to establishment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of America's largest city, who is fighting to reshape the Democratic Party in New York and beyond.

Top Dem beats progressive who likened himself to Bernie Sanders in closely watched race

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson defeated progressive challenger Bobby LaPin, who accused him of being too establishment, in the primary.

‘Party of Zohran’: Mamdani emerges as Democratic kingmaker after socialist allies sweep NYC primaries

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani cemented kingmaker status as all three Democratic Socialist candidates he backed won their primary races Tuesday night.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Border Patrol official his ‘day of reckoning is fast approaching’

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino in a post on X that his "day of reckoning is fast approaching."

Priorities, Priorities

Silver rebounded after a sharp sell-off, but China’s dominance in refining and rising U.S.–China mineral competition point to deeper, long-term risks.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—December 31

1975—In Roe v. Norton, a three-judge district court rules that the Equal Protection Clause requires Connecticut to fund elective abortions for welfare recipients if it funds their expenses associated with childbirth. In his opinion...

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate on Tuesday in a year-end special election, denying Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber.

Trump administration halts federal child care payments to Minnesota amid fraud charges

The Trump administration said late Tuesday it was freezing child care payments to Minnesota over the reported fraud schemes that have plagued the state.

Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next

President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.

What to know about new state laws in 2026 on wages, SNAP benefits and climate tax

New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.

Democrats had major election victories in 2025, but wins don’t erase party’s critical weaknesses

Democrats scored major victories in 2025 elections despite brand challenges. DNC chair sees silver lining as party prepares for crucial midterms ahead.

Congress fails to save Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge

Congress fails to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the Dec. 31 deadline as both sides try to find common ground on a bipartisan solution when they return in the new year.

Former GOP Sen. Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life

Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, 83, announced he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia following decades of service in Congress.

Mamdani picks educator who worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented program as NYC schools chancellor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expected to name longtime NYC educator Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, overseeing nation's largest public school system.

Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92

Former Colorado senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the first Native American to serve in both the House and Senate, died on Tuesday at the ago of 92.

DHS reviews citizenship cases from Somalia, other high risk countries for possible fraud

DHS reviews citizenship cases from 19 countries for alleged fraud that could lead to rare denaturalization proceedings under strict legal standards.

California delays revoking 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March after immigrants sue

A week after immigrant groups filed a lawsuit, California said Tuesday it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March to allow more time to ensure that truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify for the licenses can keep them.

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