The news that Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in the recent Democratic Party primary for the New York City mayoral race has sent shockwaves through the political world, with his rise to prominence serving as case study in the internal struggles currently plaguing the left.
Weighing in on Mamdani’s candidacy this week was Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who blasted the self-avowed socialist seeking the Big Apple’s top job, declaring him “not even a Democrat” and noting that he does not agree with “virtually any” of the policies he has espoused, as the New York Post reports.
Never one to feel bound by party-line rhetoric, Fetterman let loose on Mamdani in remarks made to Fox News.
He declared, “Everything that I’ve read on him, I don’t really agree with virtually any of it, politically.”
The Pennsylvania lawmaker did not stop there, adding, “That’s just where I’m at as a Democrat. He’s not even a Democrat, honestly.”
Perhaps Fetterman was referring to Mamdani’s many policy initiatives that smack more of socialism than of anything for which traditional Democrats would advocate, with the upstart candidate having explicitly suggested that government should “seize the means of production.”
Government-run grocery stores, a freeze on rent-stabilized apartments, and fare-free buses are just a few of Mamdani’s platform issues that have given pause even to liberals in New York who are loath to support anyone but the winner of the Democratic Party primary.
As evidence of the rift on the left, particularly regarding Mamdani’s candidacy, one need only look to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ recent remarks on the subject.
Jeffries was asked for his take on Mamdani’s links to anti-Israel organizations and his unwillingness to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifada,” which has long been likened to violent antisemitism.
Pressed by ABC’s Jonathan Karl, Jeffries all but admitted that the candidate’s positions could well be problematic, saying, “Globalizing the intifada, by way of example, is not an acceptable phrase. He’s going to have to clarify his position on that as he moves forward.”
Having yet to endorse his party’s candidate in the mayoral race, Jeffries added, “With respect to the Jewish communities that I represent, I think our nominee is going to have to convince folks that he is prepared to aggressively address the rise in antisemitism in the city of New York, which has been an unacceptable development.”
In what might be interpreted as an attempt to smooth over the obvious divisions inside the party, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin recently downplayed Mamdani’s refusal to denounce the incendiary language, instead suggesting there is room for everyone in the “big tent.”
“You win by bringing people into your coalition. We have conservative-Democrats, we have centrist-Democrats, we have labor-progressives like me, and we have this new brand of Democrat which is the leftist,” he continued.
But to most observers, it is far from clear that embracing Marxist ideologies such as those espoused by Mamdani could ever be a winning strategy in New York City, let alone the country as a whole.
The far-left leanings of teachers' unions and school administrators across the country have become startlingly apparent in recent years, a fact that has once again been brought into stark relief by recent events in the nation’s heartland.
As Breitbart reports, a school board chairman in Kentucky has just resigned from his post after a Facebook post he made back in 2018 calling for others to “shoot Republicans” resurfaced and caused backlash in his community.
At issue were online comments made by Jeffrey Miller, the now-former head of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, as the Daily Mail explains.
Miller had reportedly served as chair of the school board since 2016, and the incendiary comments at issue were made in 2018 when he was reacting to a mass shooting event in Florida that left multiple people dead.
In response to the tragedy, he wrote, “I’d be okay with the NRA if these psychos were just once the victims of a mass shooting.”
Miller went on, apparently assigning blame for what occurred by suggesting, “WINK WINK: please shoot republicans.”
The now-former public official was also found to have authored a social media post that said, “Hmmm. Weird. F**k the police.”
Republican State Rep. Steven Doan confirmed that Miller was formally relieved of his position at a Thursday board meeting, a move attributed to the community’s reaction to his online posts.
Doan indicated that he began to receive public feedback from constituents earlier this year when the unsettling posts came to light, with some declaring their sense of extreme unease that someone with his views might retain a position of authority in the district.
“Initially, I struggled to grasp the gravity of their fears, but I listened closely and uncovered a shocking reality,” Doan said, referencing “allegations of corruption, incitements to violence, criminal conduct, and pervasive hostility.”
He continued, “These have no place in our schools or community. Political violence and criminal behavior are unacceptable, and we must model better conduct for our children.”
The state lawmaker penned an op-ed in June demanding Miller’s resignation, which eventually followed.
In the wake of Miller’s departure, the Erlanger-Elsmere board has a vacancy, with applications for the opening due from interested parties by Aug. 8, with the spot slated to be formally filled by Sept. 8.
In Doan’s estimation, “We need to find someone who’s willing to serve this district, stand up for the students, and stand up for the parents,” though considering the sharp leftward turn observed in countless school districts across the nation of late, that may be far more of a challenge than it should be.
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Attorney General Pam Bondi amid calls for her resignation after dropping a bombshell announcement about the Epstein client list case.
MAGA and members of the Trump administration want Bondi to step down after she announced that the infamous Epstein client list didn't exist, after telling Americans months ago that she had the client list on her desk.
Americans have been eager for the release of the client list as it promised to be a monumental moment in American history that would expose the rich and powerful people who were involved in billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's sordid business.
One of the big reasons Trump gained such strong support in last year's presidential election is promises to expose the rich and powerful, including many powerful politicians, for their involvement or knowledge of Epstein's child sex trafficking operations.
Bondi's sudden announcement that the list didn't exist and there is no evidence of who was involved shocked America, and it's painfully obvious that there is a cover-up happening.
Despite the outrage against Bondi's act of cowardice, Trump is standing behind Bondi and has loudly declared his support for her. Trump's decision to support Bondi came as a shock because of how bad this situation looks for him.
In a post to Truth Social, Trump said, "What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We’re on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s happening."
Trump's appeal to unity seems to be completely missing the point. Americans do not care about unity, they care about finding out who the rich and powerful were that participated in the massive child trafficking operation Epstein ran for years.
Trump's post continued, "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and ‘selfish people’ are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein." He capped off the post saying, "LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT!"
Nowhere does Trump acknowledge the fact that releasing the Epstein client list was a major promise of his campaign as part of his mission to drain the swamp and bring the corrupt elite to justice.
Bondi's cowardly behavior has been met with outrage among some of Trump's closest allies who have worked for years to expose the swamp and Epstein's associates to justice.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel are at the forefront of this rebellion in the Trump administration, and there have been rumors that both are considering resigning unless Bondi either comes clear or resigns from her position.
Bongino has been especially zealous, reportedly telling White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan that he "won’t stay at FBI if she [Bondi] stays at DOJ.”
This situation has been catastrophic for Trump, and it is paramount that he make the right decision in cleaning up this mess before it fractures MAGA and his own administration.
Hunter Biden, who hasn't had the best couple of years aside from a sweet pardon deal by his father, former President Joe Biden, is now reportedly scrambling to find some funds to maintain his lifestyle.
According to reports, in the wake of his legal controversies and general public name toxicity, Hunter Biden is reportedly eying a path to collecting some of his father's $10 million fortune.
The reports indicated that Hunter Biden desperately attempted to strike it big in Hollywood with some producers gigs and a loan or two, but has obviously struck out on that front.
His paintings, which sold on average for about $54,000 each, are reportedly "collecting dust."
Earlier this year, as his father's first and only term came to an end in the White House, Hunter Biden reportedly admitted that he was drowning in debt, especially as his multi-million dollar mansion in California was deemed unlivable due to the fires.
In addition to his financial issues, Hunter Biden is being sued by a law firm that represented him last year in his felony cases, which likely won't end well for the former president's son.
An insider revealed that they believe Hunter Biden is headed home to Delaware to "stage a family coup" and leverage his dad's piggy bank.
"It’s desperation time, and he’s going back to Delaware to stage a family coup,” the insider reportedly told the outlet. "The way he sees it, it’s his only chance for redemption."
Such a move, at least at this point, would mean that Hunter Biden would have to overcome former First Lady Jill Biden and take over the role of Joe Biden's conservator.
The outlet noted:
Jill’s reputation has taken a nosedive in political circles after the recent revelation that Joe was diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
Many believe the former first lady may have hidden her husband’s deteriorating condition during his administration and encouraged the Democrat’s ultimately aborted reelection bid while knowing he was unfit to serve.
The insider believes that Hunter Biden is plotting his path to dad's fortune, and already has a way to bypass Jill Biden's grip on her husband's assetts.
"Hunter means to take control of Joe’s business and financial affairs — and no doubt line his own pockets in the process," the insider reportedly said.
It wouldn't come as a surprise to see Hunter Biden squirrel his way into dad's estate.
He seems like just the type of son who would do that and not lose a wink of sleep in the process.
The Trump administration has openly welcomed the possibility that Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, might soon resign.
Amid escalating tensions over monetary policies, the Trump administration has expressed approval following rumors that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is contemplating resignation, the Daily Wire reported.
Speculation about Powell's possible resignation began circulating last Friday. Reports suggested that continuous criticism from President Donald Trump regarding interest rates may be pushing Powell toward this decision.
During a recent cabinet meeting, President Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with Powell's performance, especially his decision not to lower interest rates. "He’s costing our country a lot of money because he refuses to reduce the rates," Trump commented.
Further adding to the pressures on Powell, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte suggested that Powell’s resignation would be beneficial for the economy, although he did not specify which reports he referenced to support his statement.
This ongoing criticism aligns with previous statements from Trump, who has accused Powell of mishandling economic policies and contributing negatively to the U.S.'s financial standing in the global market.
President Trump has also accused Powell of political bias in his handling of interest rates, suggesting that his rate decisions favored Biden’s campaign during the presidential election. "He wasn't late with Biden before the election. He was cutting them like crazy. It didn't help too much, did it? But he was cutting them like crazy as the election approached," Trump said.
Trump argues that this perceived bias contrasts starkly with Powell's reluctance to lower rates during his administration, which Trump believes could have spurred greater economic growth.
Such accusations have amplified the strain between the White House and the Federal Reserve, hinting at deep-seated concerns over the independence and management of the nation's central bank.
Beyond policy disagreements, the Federal Reserve's recent headquarters renovations have also drawn severe criticism from the Trump administration. The project, initially budgeted significantly lower, ballooned to $2.5 billion, approximately $700 million over budget.
Luxurious features such as rooftop gardens, water features, VIP elevators, and premium marble have raised eyebrows, particularly given the per-square-foot cost of $1,923. Critics compare these extravagant costs to historical projects like the construction cost of the Palace of Versailles.
“While continuing to run a deficit since FY23, the Fed is way over budget on the renovation of its headquarters,” commented Russ Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, illustrating a fiscal mismanagement concern during Powell's tenure.
As President Trump prepares for his planned visit to flood victims in Texas, the political and economic spotlight intensifies on Washington's handling of monetary policy and financial governance.
If Powell decides to resign, it could mark a significant turn in U.S. monetary policies, with potential wide-reaching effects on both national and global economic stages. Observers are keenly watching to see if these rumors will crystallize into an official announcement.
An initiative set forth by the administration of former President Bill Clinton was finally shot down this week, and it should save American taxpayers a pretty penny.
According to JustTheNews, U.S. taxpayers are no longer on the hook for paying for the education of noncitizens who are currently in the country illegally. The program was ended by President Donald Trump's Department of Education this week.
Trump's DOE wrote in a statement this week that "it will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs."
The new rule will also prohibit illegal aliens from accessing government benefits like Pell Grants and student loans.
The Department of Education updated a rule this week that allowed somewhat of a loophole for illega aliens to access government benefits that would normally only be given to U.S. citizens.
The outlet noted:
A news release said that this change takes place due to an interpretative rule issued Thursday in which “the Department rescinded a Dear Colleague letter from the Clinton Administration that enabled non-qualified illegal aliens to access federal public benefits in contravention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)."
The release from the Education Department added, "Title IV of PRWORA 'generally limits eligibility for ‘federal public benefits’ to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain categories of ‘qualified aliens.'"
The federal benefits covered under that include, "any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefits, or any similar benefits for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit."
The release explained how illegal aliens were able to skirt the rules thanks to the Clinton administration.
In 1997, "the Clinton Administration issued a Dear Colleague Letter that erroneously exempted career, technical, and adult education programs from being subject to PRWORA," the release explained.
"In doing so, the Department’s interpretation mischaracterized the law by creating artificial distinctions between federal benefit programs based upon the method of assistance,” the release added. "Congress made no such distinction in PRWORA."
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released a statement making it crystal clear where she stands on the issue.
"Postsecondary education programs funded by the federal government should benefit American citizens, not illegal aliens," the DOE release added.
It added, "Under President Trump's leadership, hardworking American taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for illegal aliens to participate in our career, technical, or adult education programs or activities."
President Donald Trump's top law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, are taking loads of heat over their assertion that there are no conspiracies around Jeffrey Epstein's death.
According to the Daily Wire, Patel responded to the backlash this week, doubling down in saying that there's nothing else being hidden and no wild conspiracies to speak of.
Breaking his silence on the matter came barely a week after it was announced that there was no official Epstein "list," and on the heels of the release of video surveillance footage from inside the prison where Epstein was held.
Many in the MAGA world are not happy with the official announcements and still believe there is something being hidden by the government -- this time, President Trump's government.
The issue has reportedly caused quite a bit of internal strife within the ranks of Trump's top officials.
It has been reported that Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino are considering resigning if AG Pam Bondi continues to remain at her post, though the reports have been disputed.
The Daily Wire noted:
Bongino is reportedly furious over Bondi’s handling of the files, and allegedly stormed out of a closed-door meeting on the matter. A source told The Daily Wire on Friday that Bongino has threatened to not return to his post if Bondi remains as attorney general.
Patel addressed the Epstein situation in an X post, which unsurprisingly generated tons of backlash on its own, as many still very much believe that Epstein had a list of some of the most powerful, influential figures in the world who might have done illegal acts with him.
"The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been," Patel said Saturday on X. "It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States [Donald Trump] — and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me."
The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.
— Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) July 12, 2025
Users across social media simply weren't buying what Patel was selling.
"You completely switched up your tone in every issue. When you were talking in a podcast, you sounded like you really were for the people, but now you’re just another crook," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "You lied to the American people about the Epstein list."
Only time will tell if this really is the end of the issue or if there is more to be revealed down the road.
In a significant development, the Labor Department announced that since January, all job growth in the U.S. has been driven by native-born Americans. This trend marks a stark departure from the previous administration's figures, Breitbart reported.
All job gains under the Trump administration have solely resulted from the efforts of native-born workers.
This shift under President Donald Trump, compared to the job acquisition dynamics during former President Joe Biden's term, is substantial. Under Biden in 2024, only 52 percent of new employment was attributed to native-born Americans.
Dramatic changes in federal immigration policies under President Trump have led to a significant reduction in foreign-born employment, which has dropped by over half a million. According to the Labor Department, these measures aim to prioritize American workers.
In response, native-born American employment has surged, increasing by over two million. This rise illustrates a robust rebound and adaptation to the administration's America First employment mandate.
Such changes have not gone unnoticed in various sectors. Industry lobbyists from agriculture and hospitality sectors are notably advocating for the importation of foreign visa workers to fill gaps exacerbated by these policy shifts.
Amidst these transformations in the job market, the Labor Department recently established an office dedicated to managing the importation of foreign visa workers. This office aims to balance the labor needs while still emphasizing native employment.
A senior administration official described this move by stating, "This [new process] is not amnesty or even amnesty lite," reflecting the administration's stance on maintaining strict immigration standards while addressing labor shortages.
The intricacies of these governmental changes continue to shape the economic landscape, with employment policies being a focal point of Trump's administration.
The current employment statistics shed light on the ongoing challenges in the job market. Despite the gains, there are approximately 7 million unemployed Americans.
Among these, the figures include 1.6 million who are classified as long-term unemployed, along with 4.5 million part-time workers who are seeking full-time positions. Additionally, roughly 6 million Americans remain out of the labor market but are willing to work.
These statistics are critical in understanding the broader employment scenario as policy and economic dynamics continue to evolve.
The focus on enhancing native-born American employment is further highlighted by the Labor Department's robust statement: “Under [President Trump], native-born workers have accounted for ALL job gains since January. American Workers First!” they proclaimed, marking a clear policy direction under the current administration.
This statement not only underscores the administration's commitment to prioritizing domestic labor but also sets a distinct tone compared to previous leadership.
As these policies continue to unfold, the impact on both the workforce and the broader economic health of the nation remains a key area of focus. The ongoing debates around these strategies highlight the complex interplay between immigration, employment, and economic policy.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has managed to stay in the news cycle over the past few weeks, mostly due to her statements and stances on several issues and the overall state of the judiciary and country.
According to the New York Post, the controversial justice was brutally mocked after recently admitting that the "state of our democracy" has caused her to have sleepless nights.
Her comments came during a "quickfire" session at an Indianapolis Bar Association event Thursday, where some of the lighthearted questions involved favorite books and songs.
Brown Jackson is now known as the "top dissenter" on the conservative majority high court.
One of the questions she was asked was what keeps her up at night, and the liberal justice played the "democracy is under attack" card.
"I would say the state of our democracy," she said when asked what keeps her up at night.
She added, "I’m really very interested in getting people to focus and to invest and to pay attention to what is happening in our country and in our government."
The Post noted:
However, critics were quick to jump on the comments, saying the real worry was the Biden-appointed justice, whose repeated dissents have faced sharp criticism from many other jurists, including fellow liberals.
Brown Jackson was absolutely ridiculed after making the comment, with social media users piling on after news broke regarding what she said at the Indianapolis conference.
Many users went as far as calling her an "embarrassment" to the high court's bench.
Brown Jackson's critics didn't hold back in describing how they felt about her comments, and her as a justice in general.
What keeps me up as night is knowing that we have unqualified Justices like Jackson on the SCOTUS. https://t.co/KECX9ZOSw8
— Jon Holloway (@HX1MAN) July 11, 2025
"I honestly believe that Brown Jackson is not qualified to be on the Supreme Court. I read her dissent on a few cases and she is driven by emotion, not the law. Even other liberal Jurists on the SC have called her out. She should resign and another liberal or moderate put in," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Maybe she should use those sleepness nights to read the U.S. Constitution that she's supposed to uphold."
By now, everyone should be fully aware that President Donald Trump is most certainly not afraid to fire someone -- or a large group of people at once.
According to Breitbart, in Trump's effort to shrink a "bloated" U.S. government, the State Department, at Trump's direction, is firing a staggering 1300 workers as part of a massive reorganization strategy.
The AP broke the story, reporting that a high-level anonymous source familiar with the situation said that pink slips will be handed out to "1,107 civil servants and nearly 250 foreign service officers with assignments inside the United States."
Some of those affected by the mass firing will first be placed on leave and then formally terminated from their positions, a move that has been celebrated by Trump supporters and Republicans who are on board with cutting government waste.
The memo obtained by the AP made it crystal clear what the State Department is doing with the 1300 or so workers.
“Foreign service officers affected will be placed immediately on administrative leave for 120 days, after which they will formally lose their jobs, according to an internal notice obtained by The Associated Press," the outlet reported.
The move was described as a "departmental reorganization" in an effort to streamline "domestic operations."
It added, "In connection with the departmental reorganization … the department is streamlining domestic operations to focus on diplomatic priorities. Headcount reductions have been carefully tailored to affect non-core functions, duplicative or redundant offices, and offices where considerable efficiencies may be found from centralization or consolidation of functions and responsibilities."
Videos of some of the fired workers leaving the facility went viral across social media.
Scenes from the State Dept, showing employees leaving HQ after being fired in the mass cuts of 1300 employees today.
The recently fired bureaucrats were greeted to a round of applause as they carried their supplies out.
Cleaning house. pic.twitter.com/BK4rQHWsOz
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) July 12, 2025
Users across social media weighed in on the news of the mass firings.
"@realDonaldTrump Great job cleaning house, a lot more needs to go. did you know that during covid, it was found that the government could run efficiently on about 25% of the people in government? what a lot of past DEMS did was hire all their Dem party & they destroyed the US," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Note that even after the layoffs nobody at this agency has to be at his/her/zir/their desk. Everyone has time to hang out in the lobby in and cheer for the departing."
It'll be fascinating to see what department and how many employees get cut next.