US to streamline Pentagon's weapons acquisition amid global threats
The reforms target what Pentagon officials call "unacceptably slow" procurement, which they blame on fragmented accountability
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Government shutdown officially becomes longest in US history
US to cut flights by 4% starting Friday, 40 airports to be affected amid gov't shutdown
Mamdani's progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress
Pelosi has been at the forefront in battling for control of the House and especially taking on Republican Donald Trump, who feuded with her in his first presidential term from 2017-2020.
Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons
Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.
USDOT to start flight cuts at 4% Friday, sources say, rising to 10% next week
US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
US Supreme Court questions whether Trump can use a 1977 law intended for national emergencies to impose his global tariffs without congressional approval.
Trump: Mamdani needs to respect Washington to succeed
Trump said that the White House wants "New York to be successful," but if Mamdani did not respect Washington, he would not succeed.
Trump seeks end of Senate filibuster as shutdown drags on, but Republicans are unmoved
"We have to get the country open. And the way we're going to do it this afternoon is to terminate the filibuster," Trump told Republican senators.
Mamdani's election calls for political campaigns to rethink their strategies - analysis
While his political opponents were insulting him, Mamdani showed that a good election campaign must inspire voters.
Rent freezes, Gaza politics: what Mamdani's victory means for New York
Mamdani's campaign emphasized rent freezes, free buses, and expanded child care services in a message that resonated with younger voters.
Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race
Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.
‘Trump is your president’: Screen at Mamdani election night HQ displays pro-Trump message
After a campaign night hack, Mamdani used his speech to challenge Trump, promising to defend immigrants and hold powerful interests to account.
