POLITICAL SHIFT Getty Zohran Mamdani Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani inaugurated alongside Bernie Sanders and AOC on New Year’s Day
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'COLLECTIVISM' DEBATE Getty Politics Critics say Mamdani’s vow to swap ‘rugged individualism’ with ‘warmth of collectivism’ has sinister undertone
0:04:51 Former ICE official addresses alarm bells ahead of midterms, predicts what will 'go back' in Trump's favor
NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack
Media 1 hour ago Bill Maher calls Mamdani a 'straight up communist,' warns Dems will 'lose more elections' if they deny it Bill Maher called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a "straight up communist" on "Real Time" Friday, warning Democrats will "lose more elections" if they try and deny it.
Health 3 hours ago Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug' As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid an upcoming major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.
Virginia 4 hours ago Virginia Democrats blasted for threatening historic military college VMI with funding threat over DEI concerns Virginia Democrats introduce resolution to investigate VMI funding as Governor Spanberger faces criticism for DEI push at historic military college.
Virginia 6 hours ago Virginia Democrats frustrate law enforcement with bill axing prison time for violent crime, expert warns Virginia Democrats propose eliminating minimum prison sentences for violent crimes including rape and manslaughter, sparking widespread controversy and debate.
Congress 7 hours ago Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.
Media 17 hours ago Mamdani tells Trump administration anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil against Trump deportation efforts, calling him "a New Yorker" who deserves to stay.
Zohran Mamdani 17 hours ago Mamdani clarifies NYC won't check immigration status for universal childcare enrollees NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York's pre-K and 3-K enrollment is open to all children regardless of immigration status, with ICE agents denied school access without warrants.
Luigi Mangione 23 hours ago Judge orders Altoona cop to court as Mangione hopes to have backpack search tossed Accused assassin Luigi Mangione's lawyers challenge evidence from backpack search as Altoona police officer testifies in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case.
Immigration 23 hours ago Blocking ICE cooperation fueled Minnesota unrest, officials warn as Virginia reverses course ICE arrests surge in sanctuary states as federal officials say local cooperation prevents chaos. Kentucky, Alabama leaders contrast their approach.
2025 Virginia Governor Race 1 day ago Newly minted Virginia AG who fantasized about opponent's family dying roasted over glaring typo Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones faced online mockery after his office misspelled "attorney" as "attoney" in an official release, with GOP critics weighing in.
White House 1 day ago Tom Homan vows to work around new Dem Virginia Gov. Spanberger's executive order ending ICE cooperation On the "Ruthless" podcast, White House border czar Tom Homan slammed Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her executive order ending the commonwealth's cooperation with ICE.
US Education 1 day ago School district in the hot seat amid fresh allegations of hiding students' gender transition A new civil rights complaint targets Fairfax County Public Schools' Regulation 2603, which a group says instructs teachers to hide students' gender transitions from their parents.
Campus Radicals 2 days ago Virginia Dems introduce classroom DEI curriculum law on day 1 of legislative session Virginia Democrats introduce HB 614 requiring DEI curriculum in schools, mandating instruction on "historically marginalized communities" across all districts.
Media 2 days ago Major city school districts losing students as parents seek better options Public schools lose students to homeschooling and charter schools as Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova reports 5.5% increase in homeschool enrollment statewide.
Republicans 2 days ago Judge rules NYC's lone Republican congressional district unconstitutional, orders redraw A judge ruled that New York’s only Republican-held congressional district is unconstitutional and ordered the state to redraw the map by next month.
New York City 2 days ago NYPD detectives mistaken for ICE, treated rudely by hospital staff after scuffle with suspect NYPD detectives were allegedly mistaken for ICE agents at a NYC hospital and treated rudely while seeking care after an arrest. The hospital apologized to the police commissioner.
U.S. 2 days ago Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam video Brendan Banfield broke down in tears as jurors watched police body camera video from the night his wife Christine was allegedly killed in their home.
Pentagon News & Events 2 days ago Fired under Trump, former military officers launch Democratic bids for Congress Two military officers forced out under Trump launch Democratic congressional bids. Bree Fram launched a House bid in Virginia and Nancy Lacore launched a House bid in South Carolina.
Luigi Mangione 2 days ago Luigi Mangione case: If stalking and assault aren’t ‘crimes of violence,’ death penalty vanishes Luigi Mangione's defense team argues a federal court ruling could dismiss his murder charge in the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
VIDEO 2 days ago ‘FRIGHTENING’: Blue state QUICKLY pushes radical post-election agenda The ‘Outnumbered’ panel discusses Virginia Democrats’ new legislative priorities after Gov. Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office.
Cold Case 2 days ago FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says A DNA breakthrough helped solve the 38-year-old Colonial Parkway murders cold case, linking a deceased fisherman to killings of at least six young people in Virginia.
Media 2 days ago Washington Post urges government return materials seized from reporter during FBI search, Judge obliges The Washington Post on Wednesday urged federal law enforcement officials to return electronic devices seized when the FBI searched reporter Hannah Natanson's home.
Virginia 3 days ago Conservatives rip Virginia governor's ‘moderate’ label after radical laundry list of Day 1 moves Republicans accuse Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger of ditching her moderate campaign pitch after she and other Democrats rush to implement a far-left agenda.
VIDEO 3 days ago New Jersey governor declares state of emergency on utility costs during inaugural speech Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed two executive orders on utility costs while delivering her inauguration speech.
Culture Trends 3 days ago NYC’s $1.1B subway fare gates mocked online as riders easily bypass barriers New York City’s costly new subway fare gates are facing ridicule as viral videos show riders easily climbing over barriers meant to curb billion-dollar fare evasion losses.
VIDEO 3 days ago Reince Priebus criticizes Virginia governor's immigration policy Fox News political analyst Reince Priebus shares his thoughts on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s day-one actions on ‘Hannity.’
Virginia 3 days ago Former Trump lawyer accuses federal judge of making 'baseless accusations of lying' after departure Federal judge allegedly invalidates Trump lawyer's interim U.S. attorney appointment, sparking heated constitutional separation of powers battle.
Housing 3 days ago Spanberger signals left bent after centrist campaign; GOP leader warns Dems will 'Fairfax the rest of VA' Gov. Abigail Spanberger's housing executive order raises questions about state intervention in local zoning, with Republicans warning of progressive overreach.
Media 3 days ago Mamdani confronted on 'The View' over appointee who called homeownership 'weapon of White supremacy' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a question on "The View" about his controversial appointees with past social media posts that have gone viral.
Media 3 days ago Mamdani tells ‘The View’ he favors abolishing ICE New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared his support for abolishing ICE during his appearance Tuesday on "The View," arguing the agency is not fulfilling its purpose.