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Mamdani is now airing ads in Arabic. The fact that he is even airing ads in Arabic is a sign of a failed city.

The race for New York City mayor has tightened dramatically, with a new poll showing radical socialist Zohran Mamdani’s once-comfortable advantage over Andrew Cuomo dwindling to single digits just days before voters head to the polls.

According to the latest AtlasIntel survey, Mamdani sits at 40.6% support, while Cuomo — the former New York governor now running as an independent — has surged to 34%. Republican contender Curtis Sliwa has also gained traction, polling at 24.1%, his strongest showing since midsummer.

“The gap is closing fast — we can feel it on the ground everywhere from the Bronx to Staten Island. At this rate, we win the race. Keep going strong,” Cuomo declared as his campaign gained momentum heading into the final weekend.

Speaking to reporters while campaigning in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Cuomo brushed off the poll’s narrow margin, saying, “Six points in this election is nothing.”

Cuomo attributed his recent momentum to voters growing skeptical of Mamdani’s sweeping promises — such as free public transit and city-run grocery stores — ideas Cuomo says the Democratic candidate has no power to implement.

“What has happened is, in the primary, Zohran got away with his TikTok band, and a smile, whatever he said, he smiled, and he had his slogans, ‘freeze the rent,’ ‘free buses,’ ‘free food,’ and that was enough,” Cuomo said. “What has happened since is people have [found] out what he’s about, and there is no free food, and there are no free buses, and he can’t raise corporate taxes statewide and dedicate it to New York [City]. That can’t happen.”

Andrei Roman, the CEO of AtlasIntel, suggested that while Cuomo’s controversial gubernatorial record may have capped his appeal among some voters, Mamdani’s extremist rhetoric and anti-Israel positions have alienated many others.

“From not being inspirational to being really hated and terrifying people – that’s a major difference. That’s what’s happening with Mamdani,” Roman said.

He added, “I think Cuomo’s chance in this election is to mobilize an anti-Mamdani vote within mostly the moderate Democratic base that voted for him in the primary but also with independents and Republicans and also mobilize a strategic vote by some of Sliwa’s voters.”

The new poll comes just days after surveys from Fox News and Emerson College showed Mamdani comfortably ahead — by margins of 16 and 25 points respectively. The Real Clear Politics polling average still puts Mamdani in the lead with 45%, trailed by Cuomo at 31% and Sliwa at 17%.

But AtlasIntel’s findings show a shifting landscape. In a hypothetical two-way matchup between Mamdani and Cuomo, the poll projects Cuomo leading 50% to 42%, underscoring how Sliwa’s presence may be splitting the anti-Mamdani vote.

Cuomo, campaigning Friday in Brighton Beach, dismissed Sliwa’s prospects entirely, telling supporters there was “no way” Sliwa could win, warning that he “can only make Zohran Mamdani win.”

Mamdani, meanwhile, remained unruffled during a stop at Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network in Harlem. “I’m not worried at all,” he said confidently. “I continue to be confident, but I never let that confidence become complacency.”

The poll — which carries a 3-point margin of error — was released as early voting numbers continue to surge, with nearly half a million New Yorkers already having cast ballots, signaling high interest in a mayoral race that has become one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.

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President Donald Trump took fresh aim at Rep. Ilhan Omar today, criticizing the Minnesota Democrat after she declared “Somalia is our home” during a public appearance.

“She should go back!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, sharing a clip of Omar addressing a crowd in Minnesota and referring to the Somali president as “our President.”

The remarks rekindled Trump’s long-standing feud with Omar, a member of the progressive group of lawmakers known as “The Squad.” Trump has repeatedly questioned her allegiance to the United States and has suggested on several occasions that she should be removed from the country.

In a September exchange with reporters at the White House, Trump recounted meeting the Somali leader and said, “You know I met the head of Somalia, did you know that? And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. He said ‘I don’t want her.’”

Trump’s clashes with Omar date back to his first term, when he regularly called her out at rallies and accused her of “telling us how to run our country.”

Omar’s outspoken criticism of Israel has drawn controversy for years. In 2019, she sparked bipartisan backlash after implying that Republican support for Israel was driven by the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. She later issued a limited apology before deleting the tweets that triggered the uproar.

She again faced condemnation after posting a video of her exchange with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in which she appeared to equate the actions of Israel and the United States with those of Hamas and the Taliban.

In October 2023, Omar ignited outrage after she retweeted an image of dead children, claiming they were killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. It was later discovered that the photo depicted victims of a Syrian regime nerve gas attack.

Just days later, she falsely blamed Israel for a deadly hospital explosion in Gaza, which was later determined to have been caused by a misfired rocket launched by Islamic Jihad.

Tensions flared again last November when Omar lashed out at pro-Israel demonstrators on Capitol Hill who confronted her for refusing to denounce Hamas.

Footage from X captured the moment protesters carrying Israeli flags shouted, “Why do you stand with Hamas? Why don’t you condemn Hamas? Do you like Hamas and Hezbollah?” as Omar headed toward an elevator with her aides.

Ignoring the initial taunts, Omar reacted only when one of the protesters told her to “go to Gaza” and mockingly called her “sweetheart.” As the elevator doors closed, she snapped back, “[Profanity] you!”

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The New Jersey governor’s race has turned into a statistical toss-up, with Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill virtually tied as Election Day nears.

A new Atlas Intel poll released today shows Sherrill ahead by the slimmest of margins—50.2% to 49.3%—placing Ciattarelli well within the margin of error and signaling a dramatic final stretch in one of the nation’s most closely watched races.

The latest numbers mark a sharp tightening from earlier in the campaign. An Emerson College poll earlier this week showed Sherrill at 50% to Ciattarelli’s 48%, while an InsiderAdvantage/Trafalgar Group poll conducted last month also found Sherrill ahead by just one point.

“It’s just the latest survey to show a nail-biter in the most-watched statewide election this year,” one political analyst noted, as both candidates scramble to energize their bases before the polls close.

For Ciattarelli, the numbers represent a dramatic rebound from his narrow 2021 loss to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, when he came up short 51% to 48%. This time, the Republican contender is seeing overwhelming enthusiasm among men and Trump loyalists, with the survey showing he has secured a remarkable 99 percent of voters who supported Donald Trump.

Despite that near-total consolidation of the GOP base, Ciattarelli still trails among women voters—a demographic that continues to lean toward Sherrill.

On the other side, Sherrill retains dominant support among Kamala Harris voters, leading that bloc 96% to 3%. Still, Ciattarelli’s small inroads there underscore the shifting dynamics of a race that now appears destined to come down to the wire.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the legitimacy of the acting U.S. attorney in Albany as she pushes back against the Trump administration’s investigation of cases she brought against the president and the National Rifle Association, according to court documents unsealed Friday. James in August filed a motion to block subpoenas issued by […]

A tense exchange unfolded at George Mason University on Thursday night when John Brennan was confronted by a national security expert demanding to know why he once helped brand reports about Hunter Biden’s laptop as having “all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation.”

The confrontation came from Thomas Speciale, a counterintelligence specialist and former senior advisor to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. He challenged Brennan over his decision to co-sign a public letter, along with fifty other intelligence officials, that cast doubt on the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s emails first reported by the New York Post shortly before the 2020 election.

“Why sign that?” Speciale asked, according to a video that surfaced on X over the weekend. The footage shows Brennan approaching him, appearing to jab a finger toward his chest.

“We never said it was disinformation. We said it was Russian influence operations, which is what they do. There’s a big difference,” Brennan replied sharply.

Speciale said the letter — issued just before Americans headed to the polls — represented a coordinated attempt from the highest levels of the intelligence world to shape the election narrative in favor of Joe Biden and against Donald Trump. He accused the signatories of engaging in offensive counterintelligence under the guise of national security.

, Thomas Speciale pressed John Brennan for clarity on a controversial intelligence report, citing documents declassified by Tulsi Gabbard. Those records showed that James Clapper had urged then–National Security Adviser Mike Rogers—who had questioned the reliability of the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA)—to abandon “normal modalities” and treat the report as a “team sport.”

Brennan refused to respond to Speciale’s challenge, according to video footage of the event. As tension rose, Michael Hayden cut in, chanting, “next, next, next.”

Speaking afterward to the Daily Caller News Foundation, Speciale explained his motivation for confronting the former intelligence chiefs. “I wanted answers to basic questions for my own personal interest. These are the people that as career intelligence people we looked up to. Why would you do these things?” he said.

Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred Brennan to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution. In an October 21 referral, Jordan accused Brennan of lying to Congress about the ICA, pointing to declassified evidence from Gabbard that revealed Brennan and then–FBI Director James Comey had personally decided to insert material from the infamous dossier—overruling senior CIA officials who had objected to its inclusion.

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J.D. Vance leaned into the internet’s humor, donning a wig and recreating the viral meme that has long poked fun at him. The vice president posted a close-up photo on X showing himself with fluffy brown curls and an exaggerated wide-eyed expression — a look instantly familiar to anyone who has seen the “fat JD” meme circulating online.

On Instagram, Vance took the joke further. In a short Halloween clip, he opens a door and cheerfully greets viewers, saying, “Happy Halloween. And remember to say thank you.” The video ends on a surreal note — Vance spinning around as a purple tint washes over the screen.

The original meme took off after a February exchange during a tense meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the meeting, Vance famously asked, “Have you ever said ‘thank you’ once?” The viral image that followed depicted Vance with longer brown curls, puffed cheeks, and a comically swollen face — a caricature that quickly became internet shorthand for mocking him.

Before Vance unveiled his costume, conservative commentator Benny Johnson had teased it on Facebook. “Yesterday I asked JD Vance point blank what his Halloween costume was going to be because I’ve seen the speculation online and, well, we all want this to happen,” Johnson said, as the meme image flashed beside him.

“And JD Vance told me this,” Johnson added. “‘Stay tuned. The internet is going to love this. The internet is going to love this.’ Ladies and gentlemen, your first meme lord vice president. Get ready.”

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Travel delays were adding up at airports across the U.S. on Friday as the government shutdown drags on, putting even more pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without pay for a month. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers […]

For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila-Thomas has been trying in vain to get approved for unemployment compensation to help cover essentials such as food and mortgage payments for her family while she’s on unpaid furlough from her federal government job. She kept asking questions and was ultimately sent a […]

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Former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to elect Democrats as governor in Virginia and New Jersey in elections this Tuesday that could signal the national mood 10 months into Donald Trump’s second presidency and a year ahead of midterm elections that could reshape it. Obama’s Saturday appearances for Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill contrast […]

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released surveillance footage from an MQ-9 drone that appears to show Hamas operatives seizing control of a humanitarian aid truck in northern Khan Yunis, Gaza.

The truck, part of an international convoy transporting vital supplies to civilians, was operating during the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas when it came under attack.

According to a statement from CENTCOM, the suspects intercepted the vehicle, “assaulted the driver, and moved him to a central traffic island.” The statement continued, “They then boarded the truck and stole both its contents and the vehicle itself.”

The U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) was immediately engaged after the incident was detected from the air to investigate and monitor the situation on the ground.

As of now, the fate of the driver remains unknown, and officials are continuing to gather information about the perpetrators and the stolen aid shipment.

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A pivotal new proposal known as the “Basic Law: Torah Study” is slated to come before the Knesset’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday, potentially reshaping how Israel legally recognizes yeshiva students.

The bill, introduced by MK Avi Maoz of the Noam party, seeks to codify that those who dedicate their lives to learning Torah are providing “meaningful service to the State and the Jewish people.”

At the same time, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has ordered the cancellation of Monday’s scheduled debate on the separate Draft Law, signaling that the government may first address the broader principle of Torah study before revisiting the specifics of military conscription.

Though Maoz’s proposal has circulated since the formation of the current coalition, it has repeatedly been pushed off the agenda due to shifting political priorities and ongoing national security crises.

The legislation rests on two central pillars. The first would formally recognize Torah learning as a “foundational value in the heritage of the Jewish people,” placing it on par with other principles enshrined in Israel’s Basic Laws. The second—and far more consequential—element would define full-time Torah study as a legitimate form of “meaningful service,” granting it official standing under Israeli law.

Should the measure pass, it would create a clear legal framework acknowledging yeshiva students not as draft evaders but as individuals engaged in an alternative form of national contribution through lifelong Torah study.

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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack sounded an alarm over Hezbollah’s entrenched power and vast weaponry, warning that the terror organization continues to dominate Lebanon both militarily and politically.

Speaking during a conference in Bahrain, Barrack revealed that Hezbollah controls an army-sized force of roughly 40,000 terrorists and maintains an arsenal of between 15,000 and 20,000 rockets and missiles.

The ambassador painted a bleak picture of Lebanon’s collapse, describing a nation that has lost the ability to function as a state. He said that Lebanon is “a failed state and has no central bank, its banking system has collapsed. There is no electricity; people depend on private generators. Even water and education are provided by private suppliers. The state is Hezbollah, which in the south provides water and education.”

Barrack emphasized that Gulf nations are ready to extend a helping hand—but only under strict conditions. He noted that Arab Gulf states have expressed willingness to inject as much as $10 billion into rebuilding southern Lebanon, provided Hezbollah disarms and the country cuts ties with Iranian influence.

While acknowledging that pressuring Hezbollah to surrender its weapons could inflame Lebanon’s internal tensions, Barrack said the process must be handled with care and strategic incentives. He cautioned, however, that doing nothing is no longer an option.

He urged a shift from coercion to persuasion, suggesting that economic opportunities might achieve what threats cannot—but reiterated that the current balance of power cannot remain unchanged.

Barrack made clear that no investment would be forthcoming as long as Hezbollah remains armed. Should the group relinquish its weapons, he said, development would immediately begin in southern Lebanon, including plans for an industrial hub and a major tourist attraction along the Lebanon-Israel border.

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The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills. The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how […]

President Donald Trump issued a fiery warning to Nigeria on Friday night, vowing to unleash U.S. military might if the African nation does not act swiftly to halt the slaughter of Christians by Islamist militants.

“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians the U.S.A will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” Trump declared in a Truth Social post this evening.

The president went even further, ordering military preparations and promising a swift and brutal response. “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!”

Trump’s message came just 24 hours after the U.S. State Department officially placed Nigeria on its “Countries of Particular Concern” list, a designation for governments that fail to safeguard religious freedom for their citizens.

Human rights groups have sounded alarms for years about Nigeria’s escalating wave of anti-Christian violence. Intersociety, a Nigeria-based NGO, reported that more than 7,000 Christians were murdered in the first 220 days of 2025 alone.

Since 2009, the year Boko Haram began its bloody insurgency, the group’s campaign of terror has claimed over 125,000 Christian lives and reduced 19,000 churches to rubble, according to the same report.

In response to its addition to the U.S. list, Nigeria’s government insisted it remains committed to protecting all citizens equally. “The Federal Government of Nigeria will continue to defend all citizens, irrespective of race, creed, or religion,” the Nigerian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday. “Like America, Nigeria has no option but to celebrate the diversity that is our greatest strength.”

The ministry went on to describe Nigeria as “a God-fearing country where we respect faith, tolerance, diversity and inclusion, in concurrence with the rules-based international order.”

The issue of Christian persecution in Nigeria has increasingly drawn the attention of U.S. lawmakers. In September, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced the “Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025,” which aims to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials complicit in violence against religious minorities or those enforcing sharia and blasphemy laws.

The escalating rhetoric and international scrutiny have placed intense pressure on Nigeria’s leadership, as Washington’s patience—and aid—may soon run out.

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The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organized gang […]

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