Today, New Yorkers head to the polls—but in many ways, the most important part of this election has already happened. The people have already won.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist born in Uganda and raised in Manhattan, has done what few thought possible.

But this isn’t just a strong campaign—it’s a movement. In the nation’s largest city, Mamdani has put working-class demands at the center and made it mainstream to question capitalism itself.

YES, AND: His campaign offers a playbook for progressives across the country:

Win or lose, Mamdani has already proven that the working class won’t be silenced. We won’t let fascists and capitalists destroy this country without a fight.

ZOOM OUT: His campaign is the latest chapter in a movement that stretches from Occupy Wall Street to Bernie’s presidential runs—and whatever comes next will build on what Zohran sparked.

WHAT’S NEXT: Even though voting ends today, we likely won’t know the results for at least another week.

Preliminary ranked choice tabulations will be released a week from now—after all ballots are counted and corrected.

SAVE FOR LATER: You can watch the election results roll in tonight here via PBS Newshour.

Just hours after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and touting it would “last forever,” the deal has apparently fallen apart. Neither party officially confirmed the agreement, and both have already been trading fire this morning. Here’s the latest from CNN.

A stunning new investigation reveals Israel planned its strike on Iran months ago—then pressured Trump to join in. Intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program was murky, but assassinations were already underway. Diplomacy, it turns out, was never the plan. Full story from The Washington Post.

In a devastating blow that will ruin countless lives, the nation’s highest court ruled that Trump could restart deportations to countries migrants aren’t from—even when they may face torture or death. One heartless DHS official celebrated by saying, “Fire up the deportation planes.” Justice Sotomayor warned the decision exposes “thousands” to grave harm. Full story from AP.

Poll after poll shows voters hate it—even Trump’s base. The bill slashes Medicaid, expands tax cuts for the rich, and kicks millions off health care. Now Republicans in the Senate are scrambling to pass it before July 4… and before public backlash gets worse. Full story from NBC News.

California leaders are standing up to Trump’s gestapo terror force ICE. One LA mayor ordered his police to intervene. State lawmakers are introducing a bill to ban masked federal raids. The message: if ICE won’t follow the law, local officials will make them. Full story from Common Dreams.

Yesterday we asked, do you think Trump should be impeached? The verdict was clear.

Richard summed it up nicely: “He is leading our country into disaster, has broken laws, defied court orders, and is using the Presidency to line his pockets.”

CP voted yes and said it should go further: “Impeachment is only the tip of the iceberg. Trump should be imprisoned.”

Still others voted no. Peterson said: “It's pointless. He won't be removed and it's just a waste of time. Should he be President? Absolutely not.”

TODAY’S QUESTION: Today we want to know—do you think Democrats are doing enough to stop Trump? Tell us why or why not after you vote!

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As America fights yet another war in the Middle East, the man now overseeing our main counterterrorism office is a 22-year-old Trump superfan with no experience in national security.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: A bombshell ProPublica investigation reveals that Thomas Fugate—who graduated from college just last year—is now running the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships.

Before this, Fugate was a Trump campaign worker, a grocery store clerk, and secretary general of his college Model UN club.

WHY IT MATTERS: Fugate’s appointment shocked terrorism experts, grant recipients, and even CP3 staff.

The result? An underfunded, demoralized office with fewer than 20 staffers and a first-time manager many say is in way over his head. One former DHS official called it “like putting the intern in charge.”

ZOOM OUT: Fugate isn’t just unqualified—he’s symbolic. His rise shows how Trump’s second term is replacing expertise with blind loyalty.

WHAT’S NEXT: Fugate’s appointment shows Trump’s willingness to sacrifice anything—including the country’s security—in exchange for loyalty.

These are scary times indeed.

GO DEEPER: Last night, Rachel Maddow tore into Fugate and all the other clowns Trump appointed. Worth a watch!

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