NY Democrats hesitate to back Mamdani over Israel stance, Biden snub
For some, Mamdani’s approach when Biden and Harris were running is evidence that Democrats should feel under no obligation to support him now.
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In a wide-ranging conversation with JTA, Levine talked about how he’d work with the city’s next mayor, why the Jewish community needs to build more coalitions, and his deep love of pickles.
Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses concern
Mark Levine says a future Mayor Mamdani would have little power to pull city pensions from Israel bonds, stressing comptroller-led decisions and legal hurdles.
Trump to designate Antifa as terror org.
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Immigration judge orders Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil deported to Algeria or Syria
Louisiana immigration Judge Jamee Comans orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation to Algeria or Syria, citing activism ties. His legal team appeals the decision in a civil rights case.
As NYC's heated electoral race continues, NYC rabbis weigh endorsements
While some rabbis consider Mamdani to be a concern for the city's jews, others praise his "shared struggle"
Trump sues New York Times for defamation and libel, seeks $15 billion
Trump has gone after major media outlets in his second term for what he describes as false or misleading coverage and has sought billions of dollars in damages from them.
After Charlie Kirk's death, Trump team calls for dismantling leftist groups
Vice President JD Vance amplified right-wing calls for a broadside against leftist groups after Kirk was assassinated last week as he addressed college students.
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Separately, the Washington Post reported on Monday that Robinson had sent a message via the online platform Discord to friends apparently confessing to the crime.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor
Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”
Trump to again push deadline on TikTok sale or divestment, source says
It would be the fourth reprieve granted by President Donald Trump from federal enforcement of a law that originally gave ByteDance until January 2025 to sell or shutdown the popular social platform.
