American politician and activist, U.S. representative for New York’s 14th district since 2019
Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared she is freezing her eggs and has documented the first steps publicly, highlighting costs, procedures and reproductive care in the US. She says the move is about normalising conversations among working women and is weighing a 2028 presidential bid.
State Senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district. She will take the seat through January and will face Melissa Hernandez again in November for a full term. Outside groups tied to AIPAC spent millions supporting Hernandez; Wahab called the spending an attempt to buy the seat.
A Bronx child’s fall from a fifth-floor window has triggered a city review of window-guard enforcement after several recent incidents. Investigations point to noncompliant windows and guard gaps, with officials calling for an immediate look at safety standards and enforcement in multi-unit buildings.
The NYT reports a recent meeting between Jared Kushner and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York discusses housing, immigration and affordability as Democrats eye potential gains in November. Jeffries says the affordability crisis is not a hoax and Democrats will deliver transformational change, while Republicans push back and warn against overreaching. If Democrats win, they plan a robust oversight agenda.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed has appeared on Fox News to challenge questions from host Jesse Watters. The exchange touches on Medicare for All, guns, and culture-war issues as he campaigns against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan; observers say the appearance signals a new, media-savvy approach in the party ahead of the November election.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey remains in a competitive Democratic primary against Rep. Seth Moulton as voters choose nominees for multiple offices. Markey has endorsements from senior members and an edge in fundraising, while Moulton argues Markey is too old for another term. The contest reflects a broader progressive-versus-moderate dynamic in the party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The 2026 Defend the Vote march echoes 1963 protests as civil rights leaders warn that Supreme Court rulings and new redistricting maps threaten Black political power and voting access. Organizers rally across the Southeast and encourage turnout despite ongoing debates over voting protections.
Voters across the United States remain skeptical of AI data centers amid concerns over power use and water resources, even as the administration argues for rapid permission and expansion to sustain AI progress. Polls show broad opposition, while politicians debate permits, regulations, and local impacts.
Massachusetts voters in the 2026 Democratic primary support Ed Markey for reelecton as he faces Seth Moulton. Early results show Markey leading with a large margin; campaign dynamics center on generational change and policy stances, including views on Israel, healthcare and AI. The outcome will determine who faces in November.
The Independent reports a proposed, ongoing plan to boost Social Security benefits for most current beneficiaries, alongside changes to how future COLAs are calculated. The plan, part of Sanders’s Social Security Expansion Act, would tax earnings above $250,000 and is described as a response to long-term insolvency concerns facing the program. No start date is set, as the measure remains a proposal awaiting congressional action.
Two Democratic centrists have joined Republicans to pass a procedural rule in the House, a rare bipartisan move that shifts debate parameters. The vote comes as leaders face backlash over the defection, with potential committee punishments discussed. The package includes a lobster-protection measure and a denunciation of socialism.
Ed Sheeran has returned to the stage in Philadelphia and has addressed the controversy after promoter Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore from remaining US dates following his onstage 'Free Palestine' remarks. Four supporting acts have withdrawn in solidarity, ticket sales have softened and some venues warned they would cancel shows if Macklemore remained on the bill.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used his UN General Assembly address to accuse New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism, of supporting Hamas and of making Jewish New Yorkers feel unsafe. Mamdani has replied that Netanyahu is repeating "baseless lies" and remains subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant; protests and walkouts have followed the speech.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers in the November midterms. The White House has released only a short fact sheet; Republicans, legal experts and budget analysts have questioned the plan’s legality, its roughly $1.2–1.4 trillion cost and how the payments would be funded or authorised without Congress.
Republicans have held a two-day midterm convention in Dallas dominated by President Donald Trump and Vice‑President JD Vance. Vance has delivered a high-profile 40-minute speech that elevated his status as a potential 2028 standard-bearer while Trump has repeated ambitious claims — including a $5,000 payment pledge — and rhetoric that multiple outlets say includes misleading assertions about investment and the economy.
Two mayors confront a contentious 9/11 anniversary as Giuliani’s public opposition to Mamdani’s attendance collides with the mayor’s decision to attend. Family members of victims urge caution as a petition effort highlights the political tensions around Ground Zero ceremonies.
A trio of stories from AP News and The New Arab highlight campaign dynamics in Iowa, Delaware and New Jersey, showing how primary races set the stage for fall contests and how minority communities are mobilizing around foreign-policy debates.
Pro-Palestine remarks have sparked a wave of artist withdrawals from Ed Sheeran’s US Loop Tour. Macklemore has been dropped by promoters, prompting fellow acts to withdraw; Sheeran blames promoters, while venue owners cite concerns over antisemitism and hate speech. The tour resumes with an unsettled lineup and ticketing questions.
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after a pro-Palestine speech. The move has sparked a debate on politics in music, with backers and critics arguing over artist responsibility while venues and promoters face pressure. Sheeran has stated the decision came from promoters, not him, and aims to keep concerts as safe spaces.
Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign is narrowing its lead as new reporting details amplify questions about campaign staff dynamics and personal events. The race remains tight under Alaska’s ranked-choice system, with voters weighing the candidate’s conduct against the broader political stakes.
National committees are rerouting hundreds of millions of dollars across several battleground states as Senate campaigns intensify. In North Carolina, Texas, Ohio and Iowa, outside groups are backing or retreating from candidates as races near Election Day, while spending patterns suggest a tighter path to a Senate majority.
A civil suit alleging drugging and rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity has prompted Tompkins County DA to reopen the criminal investigation and present evidence to a grand jury. Cornell has sanctioned students and supported the grand jury process as questions about campus culture and accountability intensify.
President Donald Trump has signed a voluntary accord with executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, xAI and Nvidia committing companies to four layers of internal and external AI controls, including auditors and board oversight. The pact is non‑binding, leaves disclosure and enforcement to companies, and says the measures could later be codified into law.
Obama has headlined a Detroit rally for Abdul El-Sayed highlighting establishment support as Michigan’s crucial Senate race unfolds. El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a contest that could decide Senate control next year. Obama’s involvement comes as Democrats seek unity amid internal divisions and a broad campaign push.
Cornell University has acknowledged a troubling sexual assault case involving fraternity members in 2024. The university has described the week as among its most difficult, while Gov. Hochul pledges to close a gap in New York’s voluntary intoxication law. Lawmakers are forming a working group to propose reforms for the 2027 session, and advocates say stronger accountability and transparency are needed.