New York City mayoral candidate and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) became the subject of widespread ridicule after failing to bench press 135 pounds without assistance at a city event. The incident occurred during a Men’s Day celebration in Brooklyn, where Mamdani struggled to lift the bar and had to be helped by a spotter from the group “500 Men Making a Difference,” according to the New York Post.
Protests erupted across England on Saturday as citizens rallied against the government’s policy of housing alleged asylum seekers in hotels, particularly in light of recent crimes involving illegal migrants. The demonstrations, held under the banner “Abolish Asylum System,” took place in over 30 towns and cities, with local concerns focused on public safety—especially for women and girls.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) formally endorsed Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on Saturday in the race for Texas Attorney General, calling him a “battle-tested warrior” and “fierce defender of the Constitution.” Roy, a former chief of staff to Cruz, announced his campaign this week to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched renewed operations this weekend in northern Gaza, advancing into the Jabaliya area — a known Hamas stronghold near Gaza City — despite escalating international accusations that Israel’s military campaign amounts to “genocide.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom is using a November special election to push a partisan redistricting plan that would erase Republican representation in the state—while framing the vote as a referendum on President Donald Trump.
