Daily Briefing: Mamdani in 3
Nicole FallertWelcome to the Daily Briefing. Start the day here:
- The Senate signaled support for ending Iran war.
- Here's why Tucker Carlson stepped back from Republicans.
- It's Lionel Messi v. Cristiano Ronaldo for World Cup records.
Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Wednesday, including a new political pulse for Democrats.
Mamdani three for three in endorsements
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expanded his influence last night, when he swept all three Democratic primaries for Congress where the democratic socialist made endorsements against mainstream liberal contenders.
Democratic primaries to replace longtime incumbents drew attention for demonstrating a generational change for the party. Perhaps the most impressive victory result came with Avila Chevalier, a doctoral student and community organizer, defeating Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, the head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus by about four percentage points in a district covering northern Manhattan and a portion of the Bronx.
Primary election results: Who won yesterday in South Carolina | Maryland | New York | Utah.
More news to know now
- Want to buy a home? The House passed a bipartisan bill seeking to alleviate a growing housing crisis.
- The cost of American citizenship: A new Trump administration proposal would hike citizenship application fees by up to 80% for millions of green card holders.
- Euro summer. Britain, Italy and Spain are sweltering as the travel season picks up.
NBA Draft
Who did the Washington Wizards pick?
The 2026 NBA Draft continues Wednesday in New York, where the Washington Wizards chose BYU's AJ Dybantsa as their No. 1 selection last night.
America 250
How soccer won over America
Soccer has now replaced baseball as the third most popular sport in America, behind football and basketball, according to data analytics firm Ampere Analysis. The news comes as the U.S. is at the center of the soccer universe with Canada and Mexico as co-hosts of the men's World Cup. And, perhaps most significantly, Americans now embrace soccer culture.
Before you go
- Look inside Josh Allen's new Bills' home.
- Taylor Swift's yellow dresses continue.
- Pros and cons of a first RV trip.
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