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'Bad policy, but nice guy': Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

'Bad policy, but nice guy': Donald Trump on NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani

During his State of the Union address, US President Trump unexpectedly mentioned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "nice guy" despite ideological differences. Trump used Mamdani as an example to advocate for stricter voter ID laws, contrasting the requirements for a snow-shoveling job with those for voting.

Cardi B to Judge Jingle Contest for NYC Free Childcare Initiative
CultureTimes of Indiarolling-stonebillboard6d ago3 sources

Cardi B to Judge Jingle Contest for NYC Free Childcare Initiative

Rapper Cardi B is set to judge a jingle contest for New York City's new free childcare initiative for two-year-olds, launched by Zohran Mamdani. New Yorkers are invited to submit 30-second ads for the program, which will roll out this fall.

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+1The Independent24d ago4 sources

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, 33, has been released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after being held for over a year, with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly appealing for her release. Kordia was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest and held despite court rulings for her release.

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+62bloombergNYTFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNN+54 more26d ago65 sources

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

Mark Cuban names 2 up-and-coming Democrats he's impressed with, says the rest can't 'sell dollar bills for 50 cents'
PoliticsBusiness Insider29d ago

Mark Cuban names 2 up-and-coming Democrats he's impressed with, says the rest can't 'sell dollar bills for 50 cents'

Cuban named NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico as two Democrats who've "figured out social media algorithms." John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images Mark Cuban says he's disillusioned with the Democratic Party after supporting Kamala Harris in 2024. He has two Democrats who he likes because they've "figured out social media algorithms." He named NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Texas. Mark Cuban is pretty down...