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2025-10-25 18:00:33.246 • by
Aaron Irving
Progressive Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing an onslaught of racially charged attacks, including accusations of being a 'terrorist sympathizer' and 'communist,' from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and other political figures. The campaign, which features manipulated images and racist AI-generated ads, also sees wealthy donors funding anti-Mamdani efforts as he vies to become New York City's first Muslim mayor.
2025-10-25 06:01:08.261 • by
Arturo Iglesias
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges, accusing the Trump administration of using the justice system as a 'tool of revenge' after she pursued a major civil fraud case against him.
2025-10-24 06:00:52.542 • by
Andrew Ismail
Donald Trump is embarking on a colossal $250 million project to replace the White House East Wing with a faux classical, bulletproof ballroom, seating 650, funded by donors. This grand plan, alongside his mandate for 'traditional and classical architecture' in federal buildings and a proposed 'Arc de Trump,' highlights his quest for self-aggrandizement and a lasting architectural legacy, drawing parallels to despotic rulers of the past.
2025-10-23 18:00:25.642 • by
Alice Ibarra
Major tech companies like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, alongside other prominent donors, are privately funding President Trump's proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom, estimated to cost up to $300 million.
2025-10-23 06:01:15.659 • by
Andrew Ismail
The Trump administration has announced "massive sanctions" against Russia's major oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end the war in Ukraine. The move follows months of pressure and recent deadly Russian attacks.
2025-10-23 06:01:15.647 • by
Amir Izad
The final New York City mayoral debate saw intense clashes between frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Andrew Cuomo. The debate was marked by personal attacks, Mamdani bringing one of Cuomo's sexual harassment accusers to the audience, and heated exchanges over qualifications, local issues, and the influence of Donald Trump.
2025-10-23 06:01:15.633 • by
Amir Izad
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for old online comments appearing to endorse violence, dismiss military rape, and criticize police and rural areas, leading to apologies, a staff resignation, and mixed reactions from political figures.
2025-10-22 18:01:27.679 • by
Abigail Isaacson
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for old online comments appearing to endorse political violence, dismiss military rape, and criticize police and rural America. While the DNC chair called them 'offensive' but not 'disqualifying,' Platner apologized, citing PTSD and military humor, as his campaign faces internal and external backlash.
2025-10-22 06:00:59.219 • by
Alfred Ignacio
This article provocatively argues that while right-wing figures, including Donald Trump, warn of left-wing candidates turning countries into 'the next Venezuela,' Trump's own administration exhibits striking parallels to Venezuela's authoritarian shift. It highlights how Trump's actions—dismantling constitutional checks, manipulating elections, and repressing opponents—mirror the very system he criticizes, creating a 'Venezuela on steroids' in the US.
2025-10-21 00:00:44.428 • by
Amanda Ireland
Republican leaders, including Mike Johnson and Donald Trump, anticipated violence at the 'No Kings' anti-Trump demonstrations, labeling them 'Hate America' rallies. However, millions protested peacefully and humorously across the globe, uniting diverse groups in opposition to Trump's agenda, ultimately disappointing the former president who responded with a petulant AI-generated video.
