Was Mamdani’s Win a Referendum on Capitalism?

Democrats won big nationwide. But Zohran Mamdani’s victory raises questions about whether Democrats and voters are embracing populism.

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A Supreme Court Veteran and a Newcomer Will Make the Case Against Trump’s Tariffs

Neal Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases before the court, represents a group of businesses. Benjamin Gutman, Oregon’s solicitor general, represents a coalition of states and is making his first appearance.

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What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.

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Shutdown enters 36th day, as stalemate in Congress persists.

Republicans and Democrats remain divided even as the pain of the shutdown intensifies and lawmakers in both parties say a breakthrough could come soon.

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What Are Tariffs?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments about presidential power to impose tariffs. But what are they?

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What is IEEPA, the Law Trump Used to Levy Tariffs?

The Supreme Court is set to consider the legality of tariffs the president has invoked emergency powers to place on many trading partners.

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Trump’s Tariff Case Faces Adversaries Including Many on the Right

The president’s tariff-driven trade war is opposed by a coalition that includes prominent conservative and libertarian lawyers, scholars and former officials.

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House Race in Houston Heads for Runoff Between Young Democrats

The seat, long held by Black Houston leaders, has been vacant since March. The winner is likely to face Representative Al Green in a district altered by Republican gerrymandering.

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Is the U.S. Trade Deficit an ‘Emergency’?

Many of the president’s tariffs rest on the legal claim that the gap between what America imports and exports is a national emergency, an idea that remains contentious.

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Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel

“The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.

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