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New York Mayoral Showdown: Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa Clash in Final Heated Debate
Oct 23, 2025 06:52 pm CST
New York's final mayoral debate turned contentious as frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faced attacks on his experience, Andrew Cuomo defended against sexual harassment allegations, and Curtis Sliwa tried to establish credibility. The candidates sparred over qualifications, immigration enforcement, and their potential approaches to handling former President Trump while addressing key issues facing America's largest city.
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to "War Zone" Cities Despite Democratic Opposition and Legal Challenges
Oct 06, 2025 10:08 am CST
The Trump administration has labeled cities like Chicago as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against local leaders' wishes, sparking a nationwide political crisis. While Homeland Security officials defend these actions as necessary security measures, Democratic governors condemn them as authoritarian overreach, and a federal judge has blocked similar deployments in Portland, ruling that the president's determination was "untethered to facts." This escalating conflict highlights tensions between federal enforcement powers and constitutional limitations on military deployment on domestic soil.