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The Democratic party is being hit by a leftist tidal wave

The party’s leadership is deeply out of touch with its base. A leftist politics of collective struggle is cresting across the US

The Guardian - US

Mamdani Becomes New York's Political Kingmaker After Stunning Primary Sweep

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in Democratic politics Tuesday night after all three candidates he endorsed in closely watched congressional primaries defeated better-known and better-funded establishment rivals, delivering a stunning rebuke to the party's old guard.

Latin Times

Socialists Hijacked My City

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Progressives Win Big In New York Democratic Primaries As Incumbents Absorb High-Profile Losses

Progressive candidates aligned with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored major victories in congressional primaries, reshaping parts of the city's Democratic delegation.

International Business Times

New York primaries show Zohran Mamdani has lost none of his political magic

The New York Knicks might have won in five, but the city’s mayor did it in three: a trio of candidates backed by Mamdani appear set to land seats in US Congress

The Guardian - US

Mamdani beat Hakeem Jeffries and is the new king of New York – it will have effects beyond the Empire State

ANALYSIS: Zohran Mamdani made an audacious gamble and is now the powerbroker of New York, Eric Garcia writes. But the power shift comes with multiple risks for moderate Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer as well as some upsides for Republicans

The Independent UK

Trump accused of showing ‘complete indifference’ to Americans’ living costs after cancelling housing bill signing – US politics live

President was due to sign deal aimed at making life more affordable for Americans but shelved event to pressure Congress to pass restrictive voting bill

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Mamdani’s socialist movement scores major wins in New York power shift

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state’s congressional primaries on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Goldman, Espaillat lose New York primaries to Mamdani-backed challengers

Two House Democrats from New York City lost their reelection bids Tuesday to challengers backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a sign that the 34-year-old’s political capital remains high six months into his term. In the 10th District, based in Lower Manhattan and western Brooklyn, Brad Lander was…

Roll Call

New York’s primaries are litmus test on whether Democrats are serious about taking on MAGA

ANALYSIS : Four congressional primaries will determine if Democrats can have a workable majority should they take back the House. But, Eric Garcia writes, it’s also a proxy war between Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani

The Independent UK

Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Meanwhile, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler awaits his challenger in a key House flip target district. In South Carolina, Donald Trump has endorsed both gubernatorial runoff candidates, Pamela Evette and Alan…

The Economic Times

New Yorkers vote as Democrats weigh competing visions in era of Trump

Democratic primary elections to test strength of party’s left flank as old guard faces string of challenges

The Guardian - US

Five Republican state legislative supermajorities and three Democratic ones are highly exposed to breaking in 2026

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Zohran Mamdani is reshaping the Democratic Party faster than anyone expected

Always a darling of the far left, Mamdani has earned praise from both President Donald Trump and former Democratic critics like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

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The Economic Times

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing rapidly. He is now challenging Democratic Party leaders in New York and Washington. Mamdani is supporting candidates who align with his progressive values. Republicans are using his socialist image to target Democratic candidates. His actions are energizing voters and reshaping…

Roll Call

6 House primaries to watch in New York

Next week’s primaries in New York will test Zohran Mamdani’s political power six months into his mayoral term and set up what’s likely to be one of the fall’s most competitive House races in the Hudson Valley. Mamdani has endorsed a trio of Democratic candidates running for House seats across…

The Guardian - US

New York is buzzing and Mamdani is on a roll – and trying to boost fellow leftists

New York City mayor’s stumping is irking some Democrats, but others see a cautious strategy from a rising political star

The Guardian - US

‘Red cup rebellion’: striking Starbucks baristas urge customers to stay away

In Brooklyn, workers walked off the job in search of fair pay and conditions – and said many customers were in support

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