New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani (D) has shifted his stance on the controversial phrase “globalize the intifada,” saying he would now “discourage” its use. Speaking on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, Mamdani said his change of heart came after a conversation with a rabbi who associated the phrase with past terrorist attacks in Israel.
Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and leading candidate to replace Mayor Eric Adams, acknowledged a “gap in intent” between how the phrase is used by some to protest Israeli occupation and how it is received by many in the Jewish community as a violent threat. He emphasized the importance of representing all New Yorkers, saying his role as mayor would be to understand and bridge differing perspectives.
The American Jewish Committee has defined the phrase as a call for “aggressive resistance against Israel.” Mamdani’s comments Sunday mark a departure from June, when he told NBC’s Meet the Press the phrase was “not language that I use,” but also said it wasn’t his role to “police” speech.
Mamdani’s updated position was first reported in July by The New York Times after a private meeting. Since then, he has tried to balance progressive support with broader electoral appeal, especially in a city with large and politically diverse Jewish and Arab communities.
Over the weekend, Mamdani campaigned with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who criticized billionaire Elon Musk’s wealth during a Brooklyn town hall. Mamdani has also promoted a plan for city-run grocery stores, which he defended in a CNN interview on Friday.
Thune Erupts in Rare Anger, Blasts Dems for ‘Holding Government Hostage’ Amid Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), typically known for his calm, measured demeanor, erupted in frustration on the Senate floor Wednesday, accusing Democrats of prolonging the government shutdown and using social welfare programs as political leverage.
Thune’s rare display of anger came during a heated exchange over legislation to temporarily fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food aid to low-income families.
Democrats, led by Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), pushed for a standalone bill to keep SNAP benefits flowing as the shutdown approached its 30th day.
Thune fired back, noting that Republicans had already voted 13 times to reopen the government, only to be blocked by Senate Democrats.
“Let me just point out, if I might, that we are 29 days into a Democrat shutdown,” Thune said, his voice rising. “SNAP recipients shouldn’t go without food. People should be getting paid in this country. And we’ve tried to do that 13 times. You voted no 13 times.”
Maxine Waters Ignoring Biden’s Cognitive Decline Like Nothing Happened!! 
Rep. Maxine Waters has once again made headlines, but this time her remarks have ignited intense debate about her political consistency and priorities.
On a recent appearance on MSNBC, Waters called for the removal of President Donald Trump, citing his firing of a Federal Reserve governor as grounds for invoking the 25th Amendment.
Waters’ call for a cabinet evaluation of Trump’s fitness for office comes after years of political turbulence under former President Joe Biden, during which Waters remained largely silent on Biden’s cognitive health. Her selective outrage towards Trump, while ignoring growing concerns over Biden’s mental fitness, has led many to question her sincerity and political motivations.
Waters’ criticism of Trump is not new, and it is clear that she views him as a serious threat to democracy. In her latest remarks, Waters emphasized that Trump’s actions as president—particularly his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell—warranted a re-evaluation of his fitness for office.
According to Waters, this action was not just a political misstep but a clear example of how Trump put the country’s stability at risk. She took to MSNBC, demanding that the cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment to assess whether Trump was still mentally fit to lead the country.
“We have to call for Article 25 of the Constitution of the United States of America to determine his unfitness,” Waters declared emphatically. For her, this was not just about the political ramifications of Trump’s actions but about the existential threat she believes he posed to American democracy.
Waters’ rhetoric, as it often does, conveyed a sense of urgency and alarm, reflecting her long-held belief that Trump was a dangerous president.
Yet, Waters’ vocal calls for Trump’s removal by invoking the 25th Amendment are not the only thing causing a stir. What many critics have pointed out is the glaring discrepancy between her calls for Trump’s removal and her silence on similar concerns regarding former President Biden’s cognitive health.
The questions about Biden’s mental acuity have been growing for some time, especially as he has struggled with public speaking gaffes, moments of confusion, and an increasingly disoriented appearance during public events.