AOC cruises to primary victory as speculation swirls about political future

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez easily beat back a Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from a former Wall Street executive who argued the progressive firebrand had become more focused on national politics than the needs of her New York district. Marty Dolan sought to unseat Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s 14th Congressional District, which includes jurisdictions in Queens and … Read more

Mamdani-backed ‘liberal Zionist’ ousts Dem who led Trump impeachment in bid to take NYC House seat

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a previous Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeated a high-profile Trump impeachment figure in one of the nation’s bluest House seats. Lander, who describes himself as a “liberal Zionist,” defeated Rep. Dan Goldman, … Read more

Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

Mamdani-endorsed state assembly member Claire Valdez secured the Democratic nomination Tuesday after defeating a crowded field in the primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District. The democratic socialist, who had been leading in the polls, defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, City Council Member Julie Won and civil rights attorney Vichal Kumar to fill the … Read more

Ex-cop and 9/11 first responder secures Dem nod in bid to unseat firebrand conservative

Michael DeCillis, a former New York Police Department officer, won a Democratic primary on Tuesday evening, securing his party’s nomination to take on incumbent Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. The race is among many pivotal matchups set to determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives, where Republicans hold a slim majority. Although New … Read more

Trump foe wins crucial Dem primary as 2028 presidential speculation swirls

Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, whom pundits consider a potential 2028 presidential contender, is one step closer to winning re-election this year. Moore on Tuesday captured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the solidly blue Mid-Atlantic state, the Associated Press reports. Moore and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, easily dispatched a primary challenge … Read more

Federal judge vacates Trump officials’ immigration courthouse arrest policies

Policies expanded arrests at immigration courthouses and duration for detaining noncitizens in short-term facilities A federal ⁠judge in California vacated the ⁠Trump administration’s ​nationwide policies expanding arrests at immigration courthouses and the duration for detaining noncitizens in short-term facilities, finding the actions of US Immigration ⁠and Customs Enforcement and another government arm “arbitrary and capricious”. … Read more

Colombia v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jo After filing to find the back of the net in Portugal’s opening game, Ronaldo’s relief was palpable in Houston. There have long been question marks over his continued ability to lead Portugal on this stage, but after … Read more