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In the recent elections, Democrats swept every consequential race on the ballot in nearly a dozen states. It was the first major election in this new Trump era – one in which Trump himself was not on the ballot. But the political reality he’s created was centre stage. The marquee race was in New York City. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani swept into power as mayor following an upstart campaign that ... Read more

As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to enter City Hall, he will need to transition from the work of campaigning to governing. The problems confronting the city—and Mamdani—are far bigger than his supporters have wanted to admit. Any new mayor must face hard questions. We spoke with several Manhattan Institute scholars about which ones they are especially keen to hear him answer. Finally, a reason to check ... Read more

In a scene that has sent shockwaves through both royal watchers and the public, Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy. Recently spotted aboard a luxury yacht off the Mediterranean coast, the Duchess of Sussex appeared carefree, dancing under the sun in what many critics have described as a “provocative” and “highly inappropriate” outfit for someone still tied, however loosely, to the royal ... Read more

It started as a quiet session on Capitol Hill — but by the time Senator John Kennedy finished speaking, Washington was in flames. In one of the most electrifying moments of the year, the Louisiana senator leaned into the microphone, paused, and said eleven words that instantly froze the chamber: “I’m tired of people who keep insulting America.” The silence that followed lasted a heartbeat — then chaos ... Read more

She’s the power behind the red curtain. Zohran Mamdani’s secretive newly named chief of staff Elle Bisgaard-Church is a Democratic Socialists of America true believer who convinced the far-left group to back him for mayor and helped craft his “Department of Community Safety,” insiders said. The two 34-year-olds forged similar paths to the heights of New York City political power — cutting their teeth in antiwar ... Read more