July 18, 2026 New Yorkers collected $2.6 billion in welfare cash payments last year, city data shows New York City's cash assistance hit a 30-year high of $2.6 billion in 2025, reaching nearly 865,000 residents, and Ken Griffin threatens to halt investments.
July 18, 2026 Ousted Squad Dem stumps with radical activist who defended Hamas, promoted political violence An ex-Squad member seeking a comeback campaigned with self-described Maoist activist who has praised flag burning and urged leftists not to disavow Hamas or Hezbollah.
July 18, 2026 WATCH: House Dems dodge questions on socialist agenda that threatens to abolish key institutions House Democrats dodged questions about the DSA's new platform calling to abolish the Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court for a parliamentary system.
July 17, 2026 New York Times raises eyebrows by referring to AIPAC as 'hard-right' pro-Israel group Critics slammed the New York Times for calling AIPAC a "hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group" in its coverage of the House vote on Israel aid.
July 17, 2026 Battleground Democrat said traditionally White outdoor spaces 'will no longer be White' Rep. Gabe Vasquez complained that outdoor recreation spaces have been dominated by White people and called for "equitable access" for people of color.
July 17, 2026 Don Lemon reveals he's 'totally serious' about considering a presidential run Don Lemon says he's "totally serious" about a potential 2028 presidential run, revealing he's talked to political insiders about what it would take.
July 17, 2026 Squad Dem in the hot seat after spending spree at luxury hotels: 'Champagne socialist' Rep. Ilhan Omar’s campaign reported thousands of dollars in spending at high-end hotels and a private chauffeur service during the second quarter, sparking GOP accusations that the progressive ‘Squad’ member is a ‘champagne socialist.’
July 17, 2026 Texas Dem's claim about abuse victim's family unravels after relatives say they're 'tired of being used' The victim's family says they never spoke to James Talarico after he invoked their child sex abuse case at a press conference in the Texas Senate race.
July 17, 2026 Maine Democrats recycle Platner's far-left talking points in scramble to replace disgraced ex-nominee Four Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race echoed his stances on abolishing ICE, Gaza genocide, and healthcare.
July 17, 2026 Socialism’s rise inside the Democratic Party now threatens the American Dream Socialist candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani defeated incumbent Democrats in New York primaries and it didn't stop there
