Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, beat the Democratic establishment’s preferred candidate in a closely watched race.
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Micah Lasher Wins Crowded Race to Replace Retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler
The New York state Assemblymember defeated a crowded field including Kennedy family scion Jack Schlossberg to win the Democratic primary for Nadler’s seat.
Colombia’s ‘El Tigre’ Secures Presidency as Leftist Rival Concedes
Conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential election after his leftist opponent conceded a razor-thin loss after initially challenging the results.
NATO Secretary-General Rutte Praises Trump’s Iran Strategy in Oval Office Meeting
Mark Rutte told reporters that Trump was doing exactly what was needed to degrade Iran’s nuclear capability and keep the alliance safe, ahead of the Turkey NATO summit.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Will Happen ‘At Some Point’
After conflicting US and Iranian statements, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi clarified that Iranian nuclear sites would be visited by his inspectors, though timing was ‘not essential’.
Iran and US Issue Contradictory Statements on Nuclear Deal Agreement
Iranian officials denied agreeing to UN inspections or including missile programs in the deal, contradicting US Vice President JD Vance’s earlier claims.
US Secretary of State Rubio Defends Decision to Lift Iran Sanctions
Marco Rubio told reporters in Kuwait that Washington had to make concessions as part of the Iran negotiation process, responding to Republican criticism.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Orders Protections for Outdoor Workers During Extreme Heat Conditions
New York City’s mayor mandated cooling breaks and hydration requirements for outdoor workers as the US East Coast also faces elevated temperatures.
Trump Endorsements Come Earlier Than Ever in Republican Primaries NPR Analysis Finds
An analysis of over a thousand Trump endorsements shows the president now backs candidates earlier in the cycle and in safer contested races.
US Interior Department Seeks to Roll Back Fees and Regulations for Coal Oil and Gas Extraction
The Trump administration moved to ease regulatory burdens on fossil fuel extraction as part of its broader energy dominance policy agenda.