New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing his first major crisis just over a week after taking office. Known for his staunch support of Palestinian rights, Mamdani’s recent condemnation of a Queens protest has left his base shocked and netizens questioning his political future. As the first Democratic Socialist mayor of NYC, every move Mamdani makes is under a microscope. Is he abandoning his roots, or is he simply trying to govern for all 8 million New Yorkers?

A lunch with Benjamin Netanyahu turned into a geopolitical flashpoint after a hot-mic caught Trump venting about “not getting credit” for his role in Gaza diplomacy. This viral moment, now circulating across major networks, reveals Trump reflecting on years of behind-the-scenes mediation from the Middle East to India-Pakistan tensions and even hinting at Nobel-level recognition. As reporters stepped in, the president abruptly shifted tone, redirecting attention to the positivity of his sit-down with Netanyahu. But the clip had already reshaped the narrative. WATCH