New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Sunday that he and a group of Democratic socialist allies who won recent primary elections are delivering a 'national message' to working Americans struggling to make ends meet. His endorsed candidates secured Democratic nominations in three races for New York congressional seats and five state legislature positions in Albany.
Mamdani's Vision for a New Deal Politics
Mamdani stated that collectively, they are bringing a 'New Deal understanding' of Democratic politics to Congress and the national stage. He emphasized that this message speaks to Americans exhausted by the daily struggle to get by. 'We don't have to nationalize that message. That is a national message – it's a national crisis,' Mamdani said.
Moderate Democrats Push Back
In response, 15 self-described 'moderate' Democrats in the U.S. House signed an open letter targeting Mamdani and his allies. 'We are capitalist, not socialist. We are mainstream, not extreme. We are proud, not ashamed, of America,' the letter stated.
Homeland Security Secretary on Migrant Status
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged migrants with temporary protected status to seek permanent residence or leave the country. This follows a Supreme Court decision stripping humanitarian protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants. 'Either try to fill out the paperwork and be here underneath a permanent status or we'll help you get back to your country,' Mullin said. He added that the government would provide a plane ticket and roughly $2,100 to help re-establish. The ruling affects an estimated 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian immigrants.
Venezuela Earthquake Aftermath
In Venezuela, a father and his teenage son were found alive under rubble four days after twin earthquakes that killed over 1,450 people. Looting occurred in La Guaira, with residents complaining about slow aid. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez praised rescuers, saying, 'Today we have rescued people who are still alive, and therefore these efforts will not be suspended. We always hold on to hope.' A Salvadoran rescue worker cautioned, 'At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God maybe we can find people still alive.'
Other Key News
- Escalating strikes between Iran and the US continue, threatening a fragile peace agreement. Donald Trump threatened violence to ensure Iran 'will no longer exist.'
- Vladimir Putin acknowledged a 'certain shortage' of fuel in Russia after Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure.
- Three firefighters died and two were injured battling wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border.
- Joe Biden called Donald Trump 'a loser' in a speech, condemning 'corruption on a scale never seen before in American history.'
Stat of the Day: Community Banks Fight Crypto Bill
The Independent Community Bankers of America launched a campaign against a landmark crypto regulation bill, warning it could drain deposits from community banks and hurt small businesses and farmers.
Children in Activism
Jessica Machado reports on child-centered activism in New York, as families explain issues like ICE raids and the Iran war to their children.
Palestinian Children Killed in West Bank
Quique Kierszenbaum and Julian Borger report on the death of nine-year-old Mohammad al-Halaq, one of 235 Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank over two and a half years. Yuli Novak of B'Tselem said, 'The widespread and unprecedented killing of Palestinian children and teenagers in the West Bank is the result of Israel's broader policy that allows the killing of Palestinians without accountability.' An IDF spokesperson said the army does not 'intentionally target uninvolved civilians.'
Cyberscam Centers in Asia
Fiona Kelliher reports on gender-based violence in cyberscam compounds in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, run by Chinese and Taiwanese syndicates.
Heatwave to Blast US
A dangerous heatwave with high humidity will affect the central and eastern US this week. Meteorologist Bryan Putnam said, 'That's heat that's impactful to anyone. This is heat that really could impact everyone, especially with people outdoors going into the holiday weekend.'
Pride Parades Across US
Cities wrapped up Pride month with parades on the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, as Trump rolled back trans rights and DEI initiatives.
