Pollsters Perplexed as New Jersey Election Results Defy Expectations

NEWARK, N.J. — Something unusual happened in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election this week, and even the professionals are scratching their heads. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli suffered a surprisingly wide defeat to Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, losing by a 56% to 43% margin — a 13-point gap that caught analysts, pollsters, and political strategists completely off … Read more

Zohran Mamdani Taps Former FTC Chair Lina Khan to Co-Lead Transition Team, Signaling Progressive Shift at City Hall

In a move that underscores his intention to bring sweeping reform and progressive ideals to New York City government, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan will serve as one of the co-leads of his transition team. The appointment of Khan — one of the most prominent and … Read more

Elise Stefanik Launches Gubernatorial Bid, Vows to ‘Take Back New York’ After Mamdani Victory

In a move that immediately reshaped New York’s political landscape, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik officially announced her bid for governor on Friday, positioning herself as the Republican Party’s strongest contender to challenge Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election. The announcement came just days after Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, … Read more

Senate Confirms Eric Tung to 9th Circuit Court, Marking Trump’s First Judicial Pick of Second Term

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Tung, a prominent conservative attorney and former clerk for Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and the late Antonin Scalia, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, a move that further reshapes one of the nation’s most influential — and historically liberal … Read more

Zohran Mamdani Declares Historic Victory, Promises “A New Dawn” for New York City

In a night charged with emotion, history, and defiance, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery victory speech late Tuesday at Brooklyn’s Paramount Theatre, declaring his election “a mandate for change” and promising to reshape New York City around the needs of its working people. Mamdani, 34, made history on multiple fronts: he will become the … Read more