New York City

  • President Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground Despite Political Differences

    President Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground Despite Political Differences

    Nov 22, 2025 08:00 am CST

    President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held a productive meeting at the Oval Office, finding common ground on critical issues like housing development and rising food costs despite their political differences. Trump displayed surprising tolerance toward Mamdani's past criticisms, emphasizing their shared love for New York City and mutual interest in addressing affordability challenges facing New Yorkers.

  • Trump and Mamdani: Inside the High-Stakes White House Meeting Between Political Rivals

    Trump and Mamdani: Inside the High-Stakes White House Meeting Between Political Rivals

    Nov 21, 2025 05:49 pm CST

    President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House amid months of public confrontation. Despite Trump labeling Mamdani a "communist" and threatening to withhold federal funding, the democratic socialist mayor-elect requested this meeting to discuss New York City's affordability crisis. Their contentious relationship, marked by threats and harsh criticisms from both sides, makes this first face-to-face encounter particularly significant as both leaders navigate potential cooperation while maintaining their political positions.

  • Trump Signals Potential Reconciliation with NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Despite Previous Conflicts

    Trump Signals Potential Reconciliation with NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Despite Previous Conflicts

    Nov 18, 2025 12:24 am CST

    President Donald Trump indicated plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, suggesting a possible reconciliation despite months of political conflict. The Republican president, who previously called Mamdani a "communist" and threatened deportation, now states "We'll work something out," while Mamdani has expressed willingness to engage with the White House for New York City's benefit.

  • Lina Khan: From FTC Chair to Key Advisor in Mamdani

    Lina Khan: From FTC Chair to Key Advisor in Mamdani's NYC Transition Team

    Nov 15, 2025 05:44 pm CST

    Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team as co-chair, bringing her expertise in antitrust enforcement and economic policy. Known for challenging Big Tech during her historic tenure as the youngest FTC Chair, Khan will now help shape New York City's affordability initiatives and economic direction as Mamdani prepares to take office in January 2026.

  • Billionaire Warns NYC Could "Become Mumbai" Under Mayor-Elect Mamdani

    Billionaire Warns NYC Could "Become Mumbai" Under Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Policies

    Nov 11, 2025 11:41 pm CST

    Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht warns that New York City could resemble Mumbai under Democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns about mandatory union rules, rising costs, and tenant protection policies that may drive businesses away from the city.

  • Trump Reverses Position on NYC Mayor Mamdani: From Funding Threat to Offering Help

    Trump Reverses Position on NYC Mayor Mamdani: From Funding Threat to Offering Help

    Nov 06, 2025 04:04 pm CST

    After threatening to cut federal funding if Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoral election, President Donald Trump has unexpectedly changed course, now offering to provide "a little help" to the city's first Indian-American Muslim mayor. This dramatic policy reversal came just days after Mamdani's historic victory, where he directly challenged Trump in his acceptance speech, promising to end the "culture of corruption" that benefits billionaires.

  • Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Endorses Cuomo

    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.

  • Zohran Mamdani Cancels ABC Town Hall Event Over Jimmy Kimmel

    Zohran Mamdani Cancels ABC Town Hall Event Over Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension

    Sep 23, 2025 04:51 am CST

    New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network's decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

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    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.