Millions took to US streets to oppose authoritarianism as Democrats acknowledge ‘People want to see us fighting’ They marched in their millions. Some waved the Stars and Stripes. Some clutched signs with slogans such as: “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting.” And some donned inflatable costumes that included aliens, chickens, clowns, frogs, lobsters, mushrooms, penguins, … Read more
A tour of the mayoral hopeful’s Jewish outreach reveals an electorate fractured over Israel and grappling with his historic candidacy in radically different ways Securing Jewish votes was never going to be a straightforward ride for Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral hopeful who is on track to become the most prominent Palestine supporter … Read more
Nearly 42 million people in danger as federal government shutdown continues and Snap funding to end 1 November Two decades ago, Sara Carlson, then a mother of three, was newly single because of a traumatic event, and the US’s food stamp program, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), helped her feed her children … Read more
Sean Duffy says state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses, but DMV spokesperson says California is complying with law Sean Duffy, the US transportation secretary, warned on Sunday that he was about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s … Read more
GOP-led state is latest that Trump administration has put pressure on to undertake redistricting to favor Republicans The Indiana governor, Mike Braun, announced on Monday that he is calling a special session to consider redrawing congressional districts in the state, the latest state to work on its maps ahead of 2026. Indiana is one of … Read more
Result falls short of giving Milei a congressional majority but surprises many analysts after series of scandals The party of Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei, has won Sunday’s midterm elections after a campaign in which Donald Trump announced a $40bn bailout for the country and made continued aid conditional on the victory of his Argentinian … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s at war with the groups that represent physicians. Some GOP doctors in Congress are backing him up. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure as health secretary is straining Republicans’ relationship with the medical establishment to what’s looking like a breaking point. Doctors and their professional associations, such as the American Medical Association … Read more
As he races to the finish line in the New York City mayor’s race, the democratic socialist attempts to broaden his tent. NEW YORK — First there was Bernie. Then AOC. And now Zohran. New York City’s democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani secured his spot as one of the country’s three biggest socialist stars at … Read more
A new poll finds the president’s favorability among the demographic has fallen nearly 20 points since taking office. President Donald Trump’s favorability among Hispanic adults has fallen dramatically since his inauguration in January, according to a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted earlier this month. The October poll, which surveyed 1,289 … Read more
The policy has had industry interest for years, but recent Trump posts may add momentum. Homebuilders are using President Donald Trump’s growing calls for government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get house construction “going” to push a controversial proposal: getting the mortgage giants to back construction loans. The industry’s long-desired policy would create a … Read more