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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her primary Tuesday and three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also prevailed. The outcomes increase her profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid or Senate challenge.
Fox NewsRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary Tuesday by a wide margin, defeating two challengers in New York's 14th Congressional District. The victories of three candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani in other New York City races have drawn attention to Ocasio-Cortez's standing within the party.
Primary outcomes Mamdani-supported candidates defeated incumbents or party-backed contenders in three congressional races. Darializa Avila Chevalier narrowly defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso by more than 20 points. Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman. Ocasio-Cortez did not endorse candidates in those races.
Future political options Ocasio-Cortez has not ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign or a primary challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer. She recently told Fox News Digital that a presidential run was possible but not certain. Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo said her influence has grown since she first won office in 2018.
Adam Green of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee said the New York results show voter support for candidates who challenge corporate and billionaire influence. Outside New York City, former Nadler staffer Micah Lasher won the primary to succeed Rep.
Jerry Nadler. In the 17th District, Cait Conley won the Democratic nomination to face Rep. Mike Lawler. In Utah, former Rep. Ben McAdams won a primary in the 1st District. The Democratic Socialists of America plans to poll members next year on preferred 2028 presidential candidates.
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ABC NewsPresident Trump criticized a Senate resolution directing him to end military operations against Iran or seek congressional approval. The vote, backed by four Republicans, prompted a closed-door confrontation hours before a scheduled NATO meeting.
An airstrike struck an elementary school in Minab, Iran, on the first day of U.S. and Israeli attacks. More than 160 people died, many of them children. President Trump said on June 24 that responsibility may never be determined.
Defense NewsThe U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. military involvement in the conflict with Iran. The measure passed the House earlier this month and marks the first such action by both chambers since 1973.