Politics
Political Hearings and Primaries
Several political figures testified before congressional committees. Secretary Markwayne Mullin of the Department of Homeland Security appeared before a House Appropriations Committee panel, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed election results with democratic socialists winning primaries.
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The Hill
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said voters showed they were exhausted with “status quo politics” by backing democratic socialists in state and federal primaries on Tuesday. Three Mamdani-backed candidates won their Democratic primaries for seats in the House and six New York State Assembly s
2026-06-25 13:31 UTC
The Hill
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on oversight of the agency. The hearing comes after months of turmoil between federal immigration enforcement officers and states over how DHS carries out President Trump’s rob
2026-06-25 13:34 UTC