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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has employed an unorthodox approach to defusing tensions with President Trump, leveraging his connections with powerful tech executives and a low-key demeanor to persuade the president to call off a planned surge of federal agents in the city. Despite criticism from some Democrats, Lurie'
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New Yorkers have started casting their ballots for the city's mayor, with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo competing for the top seat. The election has drawn national attention, with issues like affordability, cost of living, and the Democratic Party's
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie employed a quiet, behind-the-scenes strategy to persuade President Trump to reconsider a planned crackdown on immigration in the city. The mayor's approach involved working with influential tech executives, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Marc Benioff of Salesforce, and Jensen Huang of Nvidia, to
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As reports of a potential deployment of federal troops to the San Francisco Bay Area sparked widespread condemnation from California leaders and protesters flooded the streets, Donald Trump has cancelled plans for a "surge" of federal forces in the area. The decision comes after the president spoke with
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As New York City Mayor Eric Adams' tenure winds down, he has the opportunity to appoint individuals who will shape the city's rent guidelines beyond his departure. A member of his administration approached real estate agent and reality TV star Eleonora Srugo to consider a seat on
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a lifelong Democrat, has defected from his party to run for governor as an independent candidate, citing the negative impact of partisan politics on voters. Duggan, 67, revealed his decision to run against his party's nominee, Gretchen Whitmer, in a bid to "upend&
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie engaged in a private conversation with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, resulting in the president's decision to call off plans to send federal personnel to the city. Lurie had asked Trump to give him more time to address crime issues, and Trump agreed.
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The White House announced on Thursday that President Trump has called off a planned federal deployment of immigration agents to San Francisco, following a request from friends, including tech executives and Mayor Daniel Lurie, who vouched for the city's progressive policies. The decision came after local leaders and
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Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the polarizing candidate who swept to victory in a Democratic primary in June. Mr. Jeffries has been distancing himself from Mr. Mamdani for months due to concerns over his progressive policies and far-Left comments. Despite their differences, Mr. Jeffries believes
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The upcoming elections in New York City will feature several ballot measures that aim to address the city's housing crisis and local governance. Among the proposals are measures that could significantly alter the city's planning and development processes, shifting power from the City Council to the
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As the New York City mayor's race approaches its final stretch, front-runner Zohran Mamdani has faced a barrage of attacks from his opponents, including Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, which he and many Democrats characterize as Islamophobic-driven. Mamdani, a Muslim, has condemned the attacks, emphasizing his faith and
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, an independent candidate running for governor in the 2026 election cycle, is gaining ground among voters in Michigan, according to a new poll. The internal poll of 600 likely voters shows Duggan with 26% support, closely trailing top candidates Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (30%) and
