New York City’s Democratic socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named Ramzi Kassem — an attorney who previously represented Al Qaeda terrorists — to serve as Read More
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Democrats had major election victories in 2025, but wins don’t erase party’s critical weaknesses
Democrats scored major victories in 2025 elections despite brand challenges. DNC chair sees silver lining as party prepares for crucial midterms ahead.
The Year Pop Culture Finally Began To Eat Its Own
The year in pop culture gave us reality stars smiting governors, a Coldplay concert going viral for nothing music-related, and a pop star’s career crashing Read More
Mamdani picks educator who worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented program as NYC schools chancellor
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expected to name longtime NYC educator Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, overseeing nation’s largest public school system.
DOJ reviewing more than 5 million pages of documents in the Epstein files: report
The latest figure, reported by the New York Times on Tuesday, indicates the task before the DOJ is even more daunting than the department signaled Read More
Mamdani taps controversial lawyer who defended al Qaeda terrorist for top role: ‘Powerful advocate’
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that he is appointing controversial lawyer Ramzi Kassem, who defended al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi in court, to a top role.
Flashback: Inside the political movement that put a socialist in charge of New York City
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is prepared to implement his socialist agenda as New York City’s mayor, promising rent freezes and free childcare after his historic victory.
Artists cancel New Year’s Eve shows following ‘Trump–Kennedy Center’ rebrand
A series of Kennedy Center performers have canceled shows after President Donald Trump’s name was added to Washington arts institution.
NY Times Attacks DeSantis As Florida College Ditches Gender Studies For Classic Western Literature
The New York Times rolled out another installment of its favorite genre — Ron DeSantis, Destroyer of All That Is Good™ — this time lamenting Read More
Eric Adams says Biden DOJ used ‘lawfare’ against him, compares treatment to Trump
NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused the Biden administration’s DOJ of “lawfare” against political opponents, citing cases against himself and President Donald Trump.