In today’s buzz: Omar Abdel-Rahman, the Blind Sheikh, is in the news again amid U.S. headlines on extremism ties and legacy debates. born 1938 in Egypt, died 2017; imprisoned for terrorist activities.
Progressives win key primaries in New Jersey and California, led by Adam Hamawy in NJ-12 and Analilia Mejia in NJ-7, with other candidates advancing in California. The results reflect growing support for left-leaning, anti-war platforms and Palestine advocacy, while facing scrutiny over past ties to controversial figures. The broader national trend shows progressives expanding their influence in blue districts ahead of November.