Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires
Democratic officials shot back that Trump has failed to deliver the federal funds needed for rebuilding efforts.
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‘Really great mayor’: Trump showers Zohran Mamdani with praise
US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met on Friday after weeks of trading barbs.
Published On 22 Nov 2025
US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case
Cook’s lawyer says the criminal referrals against her ‘fail on even the most cursory look at the facts’.
From: NewsFeed
‘Time for us to step up’: What Zohran Mamdani’s win means to Ugandan youth
Ugandans are celebrating New York City Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascension to city hall.
Published On 5 Nov 2025
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Zohran Mamdani wins: Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.
![U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani gesture to attendees at the end of a town hall meeting in Brooklyn, New York [File: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-06T235336Z_2106023733_RC2NMGA55KK1_RTRMADP_3_USA-ELECTION-NEW-YORK-1757211272.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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WATCH: Bigger than Zohran | Fault Lines
A young socialist’s path to mayor of NYC exposed divisions within the Democrats and groups shaping US elections.
Published On 5 Nov 2025
From: NewsFeed
‘On the brink of making history’: Zohran Mamdani casts vote in NYC election
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, cast his ballot in Astoria, Queens, on Election Day.
Published On 4 Nov 2025
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NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake
The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics.
‘Another Nakba’: UN expert says Gaza recovery will take generations
UN special rapporteur on right to housing says Palestinians returning to destroyed northern Gaza face ‘profound trauma’.
NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charges: Reports
James had been a target of US President Trump since successfully suing him for overstating his wealth to dupe lenders.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing
High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
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