GOP Lawmaker Targets Mayor-Elect Mamdani With New Legislation

A House Republican lawmaker is moving to cut off federal funding to New York City for the duration of Zohran Mamdani’s tenure as mayor. The proposal, spearheaded by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), is titled the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act — or, pointedly, the “MAMDANI Act.” The bill, which is only two … Read more

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