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Mamdani poised for major upset after Cuomo concedes NYC mayor primary. Here’s what’s next. The democratic socialist’s preliminary edge over former Democratic governor Andrew M. Cuomo positioned him for a potential seismic upset in the mayoral race.Read complete article
Who is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani?What to know about the democratic socialist and political newcomer who is running to be the next mayor of America’s most populous city.
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CeasefireOn the final episode of Sidebar, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger breakdown the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel – and whether it will hold. And having decided to enter the conflict, President Trump is now trying to play peacemaker. Then, the crew breaks down Trump's stunning turn of fortune since Sidebar began – from being found guilty in his New York hush money and election interference trial, to winning the presidency for a second time and seeing his federal charges dismissed. Later, the crew reflects on their time hosting Sidebar and other Washington Post coverage.
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We texted 1,000 Americans about Trump’s Iran strike. Here’s what they said.A Washington Post poll shows a significant surge in Republican support following Trump’s airstrikes in Iran over its nuclear program.
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Trump’s approach to military action: A hard punch and a fast exitWith a ceasefire in place between Iran and Israel, the U.S. president has said he will not deploy the military again on Israel’s behalf.
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Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration rolesFollow President-elect Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Jan. 6 rioter ordered to pay $500K to widow of officer who killed himselfA federal jury held David Walls-Kaufman liable for assaulting police officer Jeffrey Smith during the U.S. Capitol riot and ordered him to pay damages to widow Erin Smith.
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Trump criticizes Ocasio-Cortez in demeaning terms after she floats impeachmentThe president also lashed out at two other female Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Jasmine Crockett (Texas) and Ilhan Omar (Minnesota).
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Trump heads to NATO, minimizes time as he shrugs off global meetingsTrump is heading to NATO for a trip lasting barely a day. It’s the pattern of his second term — attend international meetings, but don’t stay long.
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Trump questions U.S. commitment to NATO defenseTrump, en route to the NATO summit, once again raises questions about his commitment to the alliance’s pledge of mutual defense.
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House Democrats pick Robert Garcia, 47, to lead them on Oversight CommitteeGarcia is an up-and-coming sophomore from California who promised to usher in a new generation of leadership for Democrats on the committee.
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Congress has tried and failed for two decades to wield its war powersFor more than two decades Congress has failed at one of its most central constitutional duties: setting the parameters of war for the military.
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Local economies under pressure as ICE crackdowns create climate of fearBusinesses that serve large immigrant populations are seeing palpable shifts — fewer in-store visits, lower receipts and more deliveries — in consumer behavior.
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Three years after Roe’s overturn, Democrats less focused on abortionThe party has largely shifted its attention to other fights, as some acknowledge the difficulty of battling President Donald Trump on the issue.
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Murkowski: Standing up to Trump is a ‘lonely’ position in Senate“It’s just a more lonely position. And nobody likes being in a lonely position,” she said in an interview last week to promote her new book, “Far From Home.”
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Supreme Court for now allows Trump to deport migrants to ‘third countries’The case centered on President Donald Trump’s attempt to deport migrants to countries where they are not citizens, including conflict-ridden South Sudan.
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U.S. scrambles to determine impact of strikes on Iran’s nuclear sitesTrump says Iran’s nuclear program was obliterated, but questions remain about Iran’s capability and the location of hundreds of pounds of highly enriched uranium.
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Rep. Thomas Massie, a longtime GOP maverick, faces Trump’s fiercest wrath yetTrump appears to have reached a tipping point with the Kentucky Republican, who opposes the president’s legislative package and decision to bomb Iran without consulting Congress.
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Supreme Court takes case of Rastafarian whose head was shaved by prison guardsThe Supreme Court announced it will take up the case of a devout Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved by Louisiana prison guards.
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Virginia Democrats’ race to replace Rep. Connolly is a weeks-long sprintThe Northern Virginia primary featuring 10 Democratic candidates is a mad-dash contest that will test voters’ appetite for breaking from the establishment.
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In West Virginia, Medicaid is a lifeline. GOP cuts could devastate the state.GOP states are particularly reliant on a program that President Donald Trump and other Republicans have targeted for deep spending reductions.
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How Israel deceived the United States about its nuclear weapons programIsrael is attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, but Tehran’s secret path was blazed by the Israelis.
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Trump aides once helped elect Netanyahu, reflecting leaders’ deep tiesWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles worked briefly for Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 campaign, an example of the many ties between the Israeli leader and Trump.
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Andrew Cuomo wants to be New York’s mayor. Do Democrats want him back? The former governor left office in disgrace four years ago after accusations of sexual harassment. Now, he is trying to make comeback and faces a key test in Tuesday’s primary.
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