tax policy
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Explores Expanding NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Executive Powers Through Underutilized Laws
Nov 15, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, now co-chair of Zohran Mamdani's transition team, is investigating underutilized legal authorities to maximize the NYC mayor-elect's executive powers. Khan aims to help implement Mamdani's ambitious $10 billion affordability agenda, including free public transportation and universal childcare, despite potential opposition from Governor Hochul and regulatory challenges.
Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Endorses Cuomo
Nov 04, 2025 07:33 am CST
President Donald Trump has threatened to restrict federal funding for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election, urging supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo instead. Polls show Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist with progressive tax policies, leading against both Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, creating both challenges and opportunities for the national Democratic Party.
What New York City's Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Stands For
Sep 21, 2025 02:26 am CST
President Donald Trump calls him a "communist." His critics say he wants to defund the police. Zohran Mamdani insists he's just a guy trying to make New York City more affordable.