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Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York City mayor, vows to enact democratic socialist agenda
In a speech following his public swearing-in, Mamdani promoted core campaign promises of universal childcare, affordable rents and free bus service.
Trump takes more aspirin than doctors recommend, dismisses health concerns - WSJ
Jewish orgs. need to stop being silent on antisemitism on the US Right - opinion
‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America
GOP Congresswoman, loyal Trump ally Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, to leave politics
Stefanik's decision last month to challenge the re-election bid of New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul was clouded weeks by Trump ally Bruce Blakeman's own bid
Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’
One plaque refers to "Barack Hussein Obama," the first Black US president, and describes the two-term president as "one of the most divisive political figures in American history."
Republicans just handed Democrats their most powerful healthcare weapon - opinion
Healthcare costs will spike after Republicans block Affordable Care Act subsidies, threatening GOP seats in swing districts.
JD Vance says stopping immigration key to eliminating US antisemitism
Vance also laid out his attitude about criticism of Israel, tweeting, “I would say there’s a difference between not liking Israel (or disagreeing with a given Israeli policy) and anti-semitism.”
Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation
The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.
Bruce Blakeman, Jewish Long Island politician, launches run for NY governor
The announcement sets up a Republican primary between Blakeman, who is Jewish, and Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has positioned herself as a bulwark against antisemitism.
US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
The Supreme Court reinstated Texas’s GOP drawn electoral map, a move that could shift multiple House seats and intensify the 2026 battle for control of Congress.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy
All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.
US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
After Trump told reporters repeatedly that a land attack would start "very soon," a group of senators filed a resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.
Nick Fuentes complains about being left off StopAntisemitism's ‘Antisemite of the Year’ list
StopAntisemitism named Tucker Carlson, Ms Rachel, Marcia Cross, and Cynthia Nixon, among others, as finalists for the award. Previous finalists, including Fuentes, are not nominated again.
Republicans press for answers on Venezuela strikes despite Trump’s backing
Republican lawmakers are demanding clarity on Venezuela boat strikes after reports of a second, possibly illegal, strike.