Rep. Buddy Carter sharply criticized Democrat mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, accusing the New York City candidate of steering America toward socialism.
The Georgia lawmaker linked Mamdani’s campaign to what he described as a broader decline in New York’s leadership under previous Democrat mayors, including Bill de Blasio, whose administration he blamed for devastating the city’s economy and alienating businesses. According to Carter, those failures have left New Yorkers desperate for new direction — but not the kind Mamdani represents.
“They, unfortunately, are looking at it and finding an antisemitic, Islamist, socialist. And that is not what they need. They don’t need more taxes. They need less taxes,” Carter declared.
He warned that electing Mamdani would plunge New York deeper into economic ruin. “And I can assure you, socialism is nothing more than just mutually shared poverty. And that’s what New Yorkers are going to get when they – if they elect Mamdani,” he said.
Carter projected optimism about the upcoming midterm contests, telling CNN that Tuesday’s results would mark “a great victory for Republicans.” He also commented on a controversy in Virginia, where Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones had reportedly made violent remarks about his opponent.
Carter expressed disbelief that Democrats have not condemned the statement. “How can you accept that? That’s so hypocritical with Democrats not to call that out,” he said.
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{Matzav.com}California Governor Gavin Newsom unleashed a blistering attack on President Donald Trump during an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” charging that Trump is actively working to manipulate the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsom portrayed Trump as a deeply unpopular leader whose promises have failed to materialize. “This is a historically unpopular president. His policies are even more unpopular than the president himself. In every core category he’s under water. And he’s the guy who promised to make us wealthier and healthier we are poorer and sicker,” Newsom said, adding that Americans are now paying more “across the board” for basic goods and services.
He went on to argue that Trump’s administration has not delivered on its commitments. “Across the board people are starting to realize not only is coffee more expensive, beef is more expensive, the cost of an automobile is more expensive, utilities and all of the things he promised to solve day one he hasn’t solved,” Newsom said. “His recklessness aside and his style aside, his substance he hasn’t delivered and that’s why we’re here, Prop 50 because he knows he’ll lose the midterms and he’s trying to rig the election before one vote is cast.”
The governor also accused Trump of manipulating key political levers to protect his allies. “He’s been very open and honest including right outside the White House just last week saying incumbents are likely to lose the midterms and that’s why he called Greg Abbot. That’s why he said he’s quote, unquote, entitled. Think about that, entitled to five seats,” Newsom said.
He detailed what he viewed as Trump’s effort to tilt the playing field by intervening in state races and pushing for special sessions. “It’s why he sent J.D. Vance to Indiana shortly thereafter and why he moved in Missouri. He moved the folks in North Carolina and now we have a special election in Indiana, rather, a special session. He is not screwing around. He’s changing the rules and he’s rigging the game because he knows he’ll lose if all things are equal,” Newsom charged.
WATCH: {Matzav.com}In a dramatic overnight development, police arrested the IDF’s chief military prosecutor, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and the army’s recently retired chief military prosecutor, Colonel Matan Solomesh, on suspicion of leaking classified information and committing other serious criminal offenses.
The arrests came roughly a week after details of the investigation were first exposed. Tomer-Yerushalmi, who had been missing for several hours before being found alive on Sunday, was taken into custody late last night. Solomesh was detained shortly afterward. Both are expected to appear today before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court for a remand hearing.
According to police, the arrests were made amid growing suspicions that Tomer-Yerushalmi was behind the leak of a video allegedly documenting abuse at the Sde Teiman detention facility. Investigators believe she later filed a false affidavit to the High Court of Justice, claiming it was impossible to determine who had leaked the footage.
Authorities suspect that Tomer-Yerushalmi may have staged her disappearance to dispose of her cellphone, which allegedly contains crucial evidence related to the investigation. Her apparent disappearance triggered a large-scale search operation after she left a note at her home and could not be reached. Later in the evening, she reportedly contacted her husband from another phone, but her personal device has not yet been recovered.
Police confirmed the arrests in an official statement early Monday morning: “As part of an ongoing investigation being conducted by a special police unit, on suspicion of a leak and other serious criminal offenses, two key suspects in the case have been taken into custody. Depending on the progress of the investigation, the two are expected to be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for an extension of their detention.”
The scandal has shaken Israel’s military and legal establishment. Just hours before the arrests, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opened the weekly cabinet meeting by condemning the damage caused by the Sde Teiman video leak. “The incident at Sde Teiman caused enormous harm to Israel and to the IDF, to our soldiers. It may be the most severe propaganda attack Israel has faced since its founding. I don’t recall anything with such intensity,” Netanyahu said. “This requires an independent, impartial investigation, and I expect that such an inquiry will be carried out.”
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American Islamic Forum for Democracy founder Dr. Zuhdi Jasser says a Mamdani win in New York City would be similar to Islamist extremism taking hold in London on ‘Life, Liberty, & Levin.’
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Israel announced early Monday morning that the remains of three Israeli soldiers who had been held in Gaza have been identified and returned to Israel for burial. The fallen are Col. Asaf Hamami z”l, Capt. Omer Maxim Naotra z”l, and Sgt. Oz Daniel z”l.
The Prime Minister’s Office said the identification process was completed by the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir, in coordination with the Israel Police and the IDF Rabbinate. “Representatives of the IDF have informed the families of the hostages and fallen soldiers… that their loved ones have been returned to Israel and identified,” the statement read.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences and demanded that Hamas uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement. “The Hamas terror organization is required to fulfill its commitments to the mediators and return them as part of the agreement’s implementation. We will not compromise on this,” he said. “The government and all the relevant security bodies of the State of Israel are determined, obligated, and working tirelessly to bring back all our fallen hostages for proper burial in their homeland.”
According to the IDF, Col. Asaf Hamami z”l, commander of the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Division, was killed in battle at Kibbutz Nirim on the morning of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its deadly attack. His body was taken into Gaza by terrorists. Col. Hamami, 40, was among the first to arrive at the front lines that morning. He is survived by his parents, brother, wife, and three children.
Capt. Omer Maxim Naotra z”l, who immigrated to Israel from the United States as a lone soldier through the Garin Tzabar program, served as a platoon commander in the 77th Battalion of the Golan Storm Brigade. He was killed while defending the border communities on October 7, 2023, and his body was abducted to Gaza. His death was officially confirmed on December 1, 2024. Capt. Naotra, 21, is survived by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Sgt. Oz Daniel z”l also served in the 77th Battalion of the Golan Storm Brigade. He fell in battle on the same day, defending the southern communities. His death was declared on February 25, 2024. Sgt. Daniel, 19, was taken into Gaza by Hamas and is survived by his parents and twin sister.
In its statement, the IDF said, “The IDF shares in the grief of the families, continues to invest all efforts in bringing back the bodies of the fallen hostages, and is preparing for the continued implementation of the agreement. Hamas must fulfill its part of the agreement and make every effort necessary to return the hostages for proper burial.”
Israeli officials confirmed that, in addition to these three soldiers, Hamas is still holding the remains of six Israelis and two foreign nationals in Gaza.
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After being informed that his request for a reduced sentence was denied, Ariel Shamai, a yeshiva bochur from Ateres Shlomo, reached out from prison to seek comfort and encouragement from the Slabodka rosh yeshiva, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch. The resulting conversation was deeply emotional and filled with words of chizuk and emunah.
Rav Hirsch took the call while traveling and immediately sought to strengthen the young man. Ariel described the pain and fear he was experiencing in prison, admitting that he was struggling to focus on learning and was worried about his spiritual state.
“I heard the difficult news,” began Rav Hirsch, his voice heavy with concern. “It must be that you are a very, very strong bochur to be able to withstand this. It’s very hard, very hard, but b’ezras Hashem, it will pass.”
The rosh yeshiva continued to reassure him, saying, “This is an extremely difficult nisayon, but it will pass if Hashem wills it. In the meantime, strengthen yourself as much as possible. Remember that everything comes from Hakadosh Baruch Hu, and that thought itself will give you strength to succeed in your learning — far more than before.”
He then added words that moved many who later heard the recording: “Because you are suffering for the sake of Torah, the Torah itself will come before Hashem and say, ‘He suffered for me — give him all the secrets of Torah.’ That’s what will happen. Through this, you will reach new levels in Torah.”
As Ariel poured out his heart, Rav Hirsch sighed deeply and said, “I understand your pain very well. But you must strengthen yourself with the knowledge that Torah speaks before Hashem and says, ‘He toiled for You, he sacrificed for You — give him the secrets of Torah.’ That’s what will happen.”
Concluding the conversation, the rosh yeshiva offered final words of encouragement: “What you are going through now will raise you higher and higher. Keep thinking of HaKadosh Baruch Hu constantly, and you will not be influenced by your surroundings. Even if you can’t concentrate, just saying the words of Torah is also valuable. Learn however you can, even without focus. Hashem will help you. Kol tuv, kol tuv.”
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss Zohran Mamdani’s projected victory in the New York City mayoral race and his warning to those who support socialism.
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Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he’ll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
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‘The Ben Shapiro Show’ host Ben Shapiro analyzes New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’
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