Politics
Zohran Mamdani’s NY socialist sweep could spur AOC White House bid: insiders
The clean sweep by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist slate in Tuesday’s House primaries could embolden “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez enough to run for president in 2028.
Exclusive | John Fetterman ravages Democratic Party’s ‘orgy of socialism’ after primary turmoil
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) ravaged the radical socialist candidates who are taking over the party he clings to – and insisted to The Post this week he has no plans to quit.
‘Central figure’ in $250M Minnesota fraud case arrested hiding out in Somalia
A “central figure” in a $250 million Minnesota welfare fraud scheme was arrested in Somalia this week after spending nearly four years on the run, the Justice Department announced Friday.
JD Vance tells Bill Maher how ‘America wins’ with or without Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance argued during an interview with Bill Maher Friday that “America wins” even if Iran refuses to sign a deal that would end the war.
Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children as target of ‘politically motivated’ false CPS report, police say
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
US military strikes Iran — in payback for ‘unwarranted’ drone attack on cargo ship
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that American forces conducted military strikes on Iran in a “powerful response” to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel, Lebanon sign framework peace agreement following US-backed negotiations
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework peace agreement on Friday — icing out Iran and its proxy group Hezbollah — following four days of negotiations in Washington.
Trump returns to scene of assassination attempt — and security looks virtually the same
President Trump is returning to the site of his most recent assassination attempt Friday — but the Washington Hilton’s security looks remarkably similar to what it did ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Senate Democrat suggests it may be time to replace Schumer and Jeffries: ‘Let others lead’
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin suggested Thursday that it may be time for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step aside for new Democratic leadership.
Alito gets snippy with Sotomayor after she delivers rare rebuke in SCOTUS asylum case, warning: ‘More people will die’
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could barely contain himself Thursday after liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor read her full dissent in an immigration case from the bench.