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Why Democrats should be wary of over-reading the Zohran Mamdani’s New York win | World News

It was a euphoric night for Democrats and everyone who calls themselves liberal across the globe as Zohran Mamdani comprehensively beat the politician formerly known as Andrew Cuomo, who has been hanging on like an albatross around New York politics’ neck. Some had already found the “new Barack Obama,” a Godot-like figure the Democratic Party […]

Is Nancy Pelosi quitting politics? Democrats brace as 85-year-old former House Speaker prepares to exit stage

Democrats are quietly preparing for the possible retirement of Nancy Pelosi, the long-time face of the party in Congress and one of the most formidable political figures in modern American history. At 85, the Speaker Emerita is expected to announce her future plans after Tuesday’s elections, which will include a key ballot measure, Proposition 50, […]

Andrew Cuomo ‘laughs’ as radio host says Zohran Mamdani would ‘cheer’ another 9/11; Democrats call exchange ‘Islamophobic’

A radio exchange between former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and conservative host Sid Rosenberg started a row and mockery online after Rosenberg suggested that Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim mayoral candidate, would “cheer” if another 9/11-style attack struck New York City — and Cuomo laughed in response.The comment was seen by Netizens as overtly Islamophobic. […]

What are ‘No Kings’ protests? Why thousands are rallying against Trump and how the MAGA regime is fighting back

Thousands of Americans are preparing to take to the streets on Saturday in what organisers are calling “No Kings” protests, a nationwide demonstration against US President Donald Trump and his policies. The rallies are expected to be the largest since Trump returned to the White House, taking place in over 2,500 locations across the United […]

‘Use all available funds’: Donald Trump orders Pentagon to pay troops amid shutdown – ‘won’t let Democrats hold nation hostage’

Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to use all available funds to ensure that US troops receive their paychecks on October 15, despite the ongoing government shutdown, triggered by a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump criticised Senate minority […]

‘From can’t shutdown to shutdown’: Donald Trump blasts Chuck Schumer over ‘every day gets better’ remark – GOP rallies behind

Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) US President Donald Trump criticised Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday over his recent remarks that “every day gets better” for Democrats amid internal divisions and a government shutdown which now has entered ninth day.Speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Trump responded to […]

What is Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘disgusted’ about? Complicates GOP’s shutdown pitch, Democrats love it

Marjorie Taylor Greene (File-AP) Republican leaders have long braced for trouble from House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. But now she’s doing damage from their political left. On Monday, she handed Democrats an arrow they rarely get: openly siding with what they’ve demanded to reopen the government – extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies.Greene, in a post on […]

‘There could be firings’: Trump’s warning amid US govt shutdown; hints at ‘big plans’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned that “there could be firings” if the ongoing government shutdown drags on, further blaming Democrats for the crisis. He also hinted at ‘big plans’ for 2026.In an interview with the OAN television network, Trump defended his hardline approach, saying Democrats in Congress were responsible for the […]

US government shutdown: Education dept employees’ out-of-office emails altered to blame Democrats; claim ‘none of us contested’

While the US government has already been shut down, some of the employees of the education department discovered their email accounts had been manipulated during their furlough this week. Five employees of the education department discovered that while they were out of the office, they had included partisan talking points that blamed the government shutdown […]

Troller-in-chief Donald Trump on a roll as social media dumpster fire consumes US

TOI correspondent from Washington: Most MAGA folks find it funny. Many libs are furious. Whether people find it jokey or juvenile seems to depend on their political inclination. More than a few on both sides are fatalistic, hoping this too shall pass, but it looks more than likely the social media disinformation disease will spread, […]