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Dem Socialist House Candidate Touts Letter Signing as Top Achievement
Claire Valdez's campaign is highlighting her signing of a letter as a major accomplishment from her time in the New York State Assembly.

New York City Elects Progressive Firebrand Zohran Mamdani as Mayor
Fetterman Slams Anti-Israel 'Rot' in Democratic Party
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Feb. 15, 2026
NY Times Downplays AOC's Incoherent Moments at Munich Security Conference
Media rushes to defend Congresswoman's controversial statements at high-profile global event.
Feb. 14, 2026
Morena New York Group Expands Reach, Sparking Debate
Comité 1 chapter of Mexico's Cuarta Transformación movement gains online following in tri-state area
Feb. 14, 2026
Consultants Offered Epstein Access to Top N.Y. Democrats if He Donated
Dynamic SRG repeatedly asked the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to contribute to campaigns of prominent New York Democrats, records show.
Feb. 14, 2026
Fox Host Rips AOC, Newsom for Lacking 'Cojones' to Impose Tariffs
Kayleigh McEnany claimed Democratic leaders lack the 'fortitude' and 'bravery' of Trump on trade policy
Feb. 14, 2026
Virginia Governor's Grilling Photo Sparks Backlash
Spanberger's social media post draws comparisons to Schumer's 'E. coli burger' photo
Feb. 14, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell Returns to US After Exile in Ireland
Actress reveals she secretly visited family for two weeks, says America "feels scary" now
Feb. 13, 2026
New York Voter Party Affiliation Change Deadline Approaches
Registered voters have until Saturday to switch political parties before the 2026 primaries.
Feb. 12, 2026
Ra Tapped to Lead New York Assembly GOP
Long Island Lawmaker Appointed as Minority Leader in Lower Chamber
Feb. 12, 2026
Trump Threatens Primaries Over Tariff Vote
Six House Republicans joined Democrats in supporting a resolution to repeal the president's tariffs on Canada.
Feb. 12, 2026
MAGA's Cultural Dominance Fades After Super Bowl Backlash
A year after conservatives believed they were winning the culture war, the confidence has curdled into uncertainty.
Feb. 12, 2026
Trump's 'Racist' Video Sparks Outrage, but Critics' Own Histories Raise Questions
Jeffries and Schumer denounce Trump's video, but their own records on race and antisemitism come under scrutiny
Feb. 11, 2026
Co-Founder of 'Hot Girls for Zohran' Fired Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Kaif Gilani's past social media activity, including praise for Hamas and attacks on police, led to his dismissal from a congressional campaign.
Feb. 11, 2026
Co-creator of 'Hot Girls for Zohran' pushed anti-Israel, 9/11 conspiracy theories
Kaif Gilani, who co-founded the viral campaign, promoted false claims about Israel's involvement in major events
Feb. 11, 2026
Democratic Governors Boycott White House Dinner Over Exclusion
Governors unite in protest over President's decision to exclude some Democratic state leaders from annual event.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez's Political Clout Grows After Progressive Wins
The New York congresswoman is shaping the Democratic Party with her endorsements and growing influence.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ilhan Omar Sparks Backlash Over Trump 'Pedophile' Remark
Congresswoman's social media post draws criticism from political opponents
Feb. 11, 2026
Republicans Urged to 'Up Their Game' Ahead of Midterms
Trump has a strong economic story to tell, but messaging challenges persist, says GOP strategist.
Feb. 11, 2026
National Governors Association Cancels White House Meeting After Trump Excludes Democratic Leaders
The bipartisan event was called off after only Republican governors were invited to the White House.
Feb. 10, 2026
MAGA Movement Warned to Have Expiration Date
Columnist says 'Trumpism will not last' as Trump's desire to destroy or rebrand institutions will be undone after he's gone.
Feb. 10, 2026
Democrats Seek to Regain Voter Trust After Losses
Readers offer suggestions for a 2028 Democratic platform to address party's credibility issues