Mamdani-backed candidates win big in New York Democratic primaries – US politics live

Three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani win in clear sign of New York mayor’s growing influence The US Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran , delivering the president a...

Three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani win in clear sign of New York mayor’s growing influenceThe US Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran, delivering the president a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the American public.The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rand Paul of Kentucky – breaking with their party to support its adoption. John Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, was the sole Democrat to vote against the resolution. Continue reading...