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Why New York’s Democratic Establishment Fell to Team Mamdani

NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANA RUBINSTEIN

Democratic leaders found that their traditional tools, from rallies to phone banks to big-name campaign events, were no match for the left’s ground game and messaging.

President Narcissus and the Fetid Reflecting Pool

MICHELLE COTTLE

Why the president’s latest renovation project is so irresistible and resonant.

In New York Election Results, More Evidence of Eroding Support for Israel

ANTON TROIANOVSKI AND JENNIFER MEDINA

If the shift in public opinion continues, it could reshape one of the United States’ closest alliances.

Democrats Are Done With Caution

MICHELLE GOLDBERG

Tuesday’s primary demonstrated the astonishing political power of Mamdani and of the Democratic Socialists of America.

California’s Plastic Law Goes to Court: Is It Too Strict or Too Lax?

SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA

The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.

Trump Cancels Plans to Sign a Bipartisan Housing Bill

MATTHEW CULLEN

Also, Western Europe is sweltering. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Trump Asks Congress for $88 Billion, Mostly for War With Iran

CATIE EDMONDSON

The proposal was all but dead on arrival in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support, and comes amid growing G.O.P. skepticism about the conflict.

Passengers restrain pilot during apparent medical emergency on 'terrifying' flight

A passenger told ABC World News Tonight he and others restrained a pilot during an apparent seizure after an Air Canada flight diverted to Boston.

WATCH: Messi makes World Cup history

Lionel Messi scored a record number of World Cup goals as he approaches his 39th birthday.

In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win

Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president's war powers.

What to know about COVID-19 study that was published after being blocked by CDC

A study looking at the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine was published after it was blocked from being included in a weekly report from the federal government.

WATCH: Travel blogger documents journey on cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

Jake Rosmarin discusses how he went into voluntary quarantine and the events that unfolded while aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Iran live updates: Pentagon seeks additional $67.1B in part to cover Iran war costs

Delegations from the U.S. and Iran opened talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

Venezuela earthquakes live updates: Dozens dead, 700 injured after 2 massive quakes

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

WATCH: 'What is wrong with you?' Couple's marriage proposal goes viral

Over the past few weeks, Sydney and Joe have picked up millions of views online, after Joe felt proposing during their vacation abroad in Italy would be too obvious.