Zohran Mamdani’s historic election win will likely not be the last time a candidate under 35 will win a major race, political experts said.
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Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms
Tuesday night’s election was a major victory for Democrats and showed a marked shift in the country from a year ago.
Zohran Mamdani’s proposals for NYC build off city’s progressive foundation: Experts
While some critics decry Zohran Mamdani’s vision for New York City as far-fetched, experts noted that they build off progressive foundations laid by past policies.
Trump condemns political violence, but doesn’t mention attacks on Democrats
While President Donald Trump spoke out against political violence following Charlie Kirk’s death, he did not note the attacks on Democrats in the last year.
How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states
Partisan redistricting has become a sticking point for states and while experts said some states are more egregious with the practice, there is pushback.
How soon will you feel the effects of Trump’s megabill?
The cuts from the federal spending bill will affect millions of Americans, particularly vulnerable populations. But some of those impacts won’t be felt for some time.
What to know about Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, the lawmakers shot in Minnesota
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and State Sen. John Hoffman, who were targeted by a shooter on Saturday, were longtime members of Minnesota’s state legislature.
Pope Leo XIV must carefully thread needle between Catholic Church’s mission, US politics: Experts
Pope Leo XIV is now the most powerful American Catholic in the world, and experts say he must aptly walk the line between U.S. politics and his papal duties.
Trump tariffs won’t entice companies to expand US manufacturing, economic experts warn
Economic experts warn that the president’s worldwide tariffs would not disincentivize firms from opening up manufacturing in the U.S. because of the major instability.
Election 2024: Mail-in voting has become very common and many measures are in place to secure it
Despite threats and criticism from some candidates, election officials and law enforcement have worked rigorously to ensure that mail ballots are not only delivered and counted on time but also free from any type of fraud.
American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics
As both presidential candidates try to woo the Catholic voting block, experts say the community is far from a monolith when it comes to politics.
Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election
Several key laws and regulations will be on the ballot for the 2024 election.
Tuesday’s presidential debate presents rare opportunity to shape election: Experts
The presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump could affect voters in ways that other debates haven’t, according to experts.
Early voting options grow in popularity, reconfiguring campaigns and voting preparation
Early voting options have expanded across the country and changed the way candidates campaign.
Nation’s founders pushed against ‘elected king’ when framing presidential powers: Historians
Constitutional scholars weigh in on the Supreme Court before its Trump immunity ruling.
All eyes on New York’s congressional races as key House seats at play
New York state is becoming a key battleground state as controll for the Hill hangs in the balance.
Pausing military aid seen as key tool in a president’s foreign policy toolbox
Although congressional Republicans have been slamming President Joe Biden over his decision to withhold certain bomb shipments to Israel, such a move is not unprecedented, as they’ve claimed.
What to know about Maine’s gun laws after Lewiston mass shooting
Maine’s gun laws have many provisions to prevent firearms from getting into the wrong hands.
New York City to boost clubhouse services as better mental health treatment
New York City is taking a new approach to tackle the growing mental health crisis.
Longer, dangerous heat waves raise concerns over increased seasonal affective disorder
Psychiatric experts are raising alarms over the rise in a serious mental health issue linked to rising temperatures.