The cascade of Democratic victories Tuesday evoked a political hope that many on the political left hadn't felt in a while: a sense of optimism that Trump and his MAGA movement aren't unstoppable.

Supporters say Mamdani offers bold blueprint for Democrats in age of Trump, even as some top officials remain reticent.

Zohran Mamdani is expected to take the reins of the largest city in the United States after Tuesday's general election. Some say his progressive politics may not translate to Democratic victory on a national level.

In an interview on Stephen A. Smith's SiriusXM political show "Straight Shooter with Stephen A.," former Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) said the Democratic Party is fighting a civil war. STEPHEN A. SMITH,

Democrats swept the three major local elections in the US on Tuesday by wider-than-expected margins, giving the beleaguered party a much-needed boost 10 months into President Donald Trump’s second term.

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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, Senate Republicans’ campaign chief, argued Tuesday night that Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York Mayoral race shows the Democratic party is now being overtaken by socialists.