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Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primaries

Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for seats in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, according to US media projections. In the 7th Congressional District, Claire Valdez, another Mamdani-backed candidate, won against Antonio Reynoso for outgoing Nydia Velazquez's seat.

The Economic Times

Five Republican state legislative supermajorities and three Democratic ones are highly exposed to breaking in 2026

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Brew.

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Who Is Next? Viral X Warning Triggers Resignation Fears as Gonzales and Swalwell Quit Same Night Amid Sex Scandals

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign amid sexual misconduct and affair allegations, raising concerns about possible additional resignations and accountability issues in Congress.

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Democrats Introduce Bill That Would Prevent Federal Immigration Agents From Covering Their Faces

New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez introduced the No Masks for ICE Act, which would prevent federal immigration agents from covering their faces

Latin Times

'Fire Elon Musk': Progressive Caucus Members Say Billionaire Has 'Seemingly Unlimited Powers Over Americans' Private Data'

Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus held a press conference promising Elon Musk will be fired for his "unethical, illegal and unconstitutional" behavior

International Business Times

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde

The Independent UK

Israel prays for ties with Saudi Arabia, Herzog tells US Congress

Saudi-Israeli normalisation would be a ‘huge sea change’ for the Middle East and the world, Israeli president says.

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MTG bought McCarthy's used Chapstick

The House GOP caucus "auctioned off" lip balm used by the House speaker amid debt ceiling negotiations

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NYC Rep. Velazquez joins fight against exploding e-bike batteries

NEW YORK — The FDNY could get some federal help in its ongoing fight against exploding e-bike batteries.

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Puerto Rico status vote in House could set binding plebiscite on statehood

A bill calling for a binding vote on Puerto Rico’s future status — including an option for statehood — will be voted Thursday in the House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service

Puerto Rico at a crossroads as Congress mulls vote to decide statehood or independence

NEW YORK — As more than 1 million Puerto Ricans return to Fifth Avenue on Sunday for the pageantry and pride of their annual parade, their beloved homeland could soon face a grave choice about its future relationship with the United States.

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