On victory lap, Mamdani touts Block the Bombs Act, meets with Hakeem Jeffries

'Sense of sadness' amid NYC primary hangover

Democratic Socialists sweep New York City primaries while President Trump clashes with GOP senators over Iran. Meanwhile, Secretary Rubio navigates Middle East diplomacy as domestic political tensions rise.

Massachusetts principal under fire for apologizing to Arab students for Holocaust lesson

A Massachusetts middle school principal is receiving criticism from Jewish groups for apologizing to Arab students who he claimed “felt unseen” during a Holocaust education lesson. In a message sent to seventh graders via a school portal, a screenshot of which was obtained by Jewish Insider, Diamond Middle School Principal Johnny Cole said the lesson... <a href="">Read More</a>

Ousted Dan Goldman warns antisemitism will be ‘undoing of our democracy’

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), a pro-Israel Jewish Democrat who was unseated in a bitter primary on Tuesday, warned in his concession speech that antisemitism “will ultimately be the undoing of our democracy if we all don’t lean in and speak out.” “Jews have given back so much to this country,” the two-term lawmaker said. “As... <a href="">Read More</a>

Acting DNI Pulte forces out top Gabbard deputy Will Ruger

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte forced out Will Ruger, the deputy director for mission integration, from the agency as part of a series of cuts said to be targeting the “deep state,” according to CBS News.&nbsp; Ruger previously held senior positions at groups tied to the libertarian Koch network, and had been affiliated... <a href="">Read More</a>

The Mamdani machine

The Daily Kickoff covers New York and Maryland primary results, the controversial U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, and shifting diplomatic dynamics regarding Lebanon, Hezbollah, and 2028 presidential contenders.