A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight for Congress
A redistricting arms race, started by President Trump’s push to redraw Texas maps in Republicans’ favor, continues, but it may be reaching its limits.Read More
Redistricting Battles, Set Off by Trump, Have Few Parallels in U.S. History
First, Texas redistricted. Other states followed, and now California. Some legal experts say it’s a crisis: “The wheels are coming off the car right now.”Read More
4 Progressive Mayors Offer Advice to Zohran Mamdani
Tips from young liberals in office: Manage the stress. Keep your mom off Facebook. Plow the snow.Read More
For Zohran Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.
Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.Read More
Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping
Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated.Read More
Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel
“The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.Read More
What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.
When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.Read More
He’s Been Charged With Dozens of Crimes. Nobody Knows His Name.
He called himself by many names as he cycled in and out of prison. He is to be sentenced in Queens for deed fraud, but investigators still do not know his true identity.Read More
Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps in November Amid Government Shutdown
Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm.Read More
Republicans Swiftly File Lawsuit in Bid to Block California’s New House Maps
Republicans asked a federal court to block newly approved maps in California that were designed to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats.Read More