📰 Former Obama staffer rips Cuomo campaign video: ‘No message, no charisma’
A former Obama staffer criticized Andrew Cuomo’s campaign video for lacking charisma and a compelling message. Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, released the video to formalize his independent mayoral bid in NYC. Despite criticism, a campaign spokesman noted the video garnered over 12 million views in less than a day. Cuomo expressed regret for disappointing his supporters and vowed to continue the fight for NYC, emphasizing the need for real solutions. Mamdani’s victory in the primary, propelled by a focus on affordability and engagement with low-propensity voters, has shaken the Democratic Party and positioned him as a strong contender for NYC mayor.
📰 Federal judges refuse to permanently appoint interim US attorney in NY
A panel of federal judges declined to permanently appoint John Sarcone as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, whose interim term was set to expire. Sarcone had claimed that his extension was approved, but the judges stated they would not appoint a permanent U.S. Attorney for the district. Sarcone had recently made headlines for a reported encounter with a knife-wielding illegal immigrant in Albany. His hopes of returning to the position permanently now rely on being nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate. The article also mentions the appointment of U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo in the Western District of New York.
📰 House unanimously votes to memorialize Texas girl allegedly slain by illegal immigrants
The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge” in honor of a 12-year-old girl who was slain by two illegal immigrants. The vote was 372-0, with 59 lawmakers not voting. The bill was originally led in the Senate by Texas Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and the renaming ceremony was held in April. The bill’s passage on Monday evening makes the renaming permanent. The legislation is now expected to go to President Donald Trump for his signature to officially rename the preserve after the victim, Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sexually assaulted and killed in North Houston in June 2024.
📰 David Hogg-backed candidate eyes upset in Democratic congressional primary
Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old social media influencer and activist, is running in a high-profile Democratic Party congressional primary in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District to fill the seat of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva. Foxx aims to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s success with a come-from-behind victory and has garnered support from gun-control advocate David Hogg. The primary winners will compete in a special election on Sept. 23. Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late congressman, is a frontrunner supported by prominent Democrats like Mark Kelly and Bernie Sanders. The race, seen as a reflection of Democratic Party dynamics, includes other candidates like Daniel Hernandez and has attracted significant ad spending.
📰 House Republicans showcase they ‘took action’ with passage of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The article discusses the GOP’s domestic policy package and the messaging battle surrounding it for the 2026 midterm elections. The House Republican campaign committee has launched ads highlighting tax cuts and benefits from the bill signed by President Trump. The bill, known as the “one big, beautiful bill,” includes tax cuts, immigration policies, and changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps. Democrats have criticized the bill for cutting Medicaid and food assistance, while Republicans defend it as delivering tax relief and benefits to working families. The political fight over the bill is central in key Senate races, with both parties using it as a focal point for their campaign strategies.
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