How Mamdani’s Candidates Swept N.Y. Primaries; Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th Birthday Party With Drama

Here's the Scoop · Jun 24, 2026 · 18:28

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Candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in Tuesday’s state primaries. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin discusses whether the wins represent a broader progressive shift in the Democratic Party. Plus, the Trump administration’s battle with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is millions of dollars over budget. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen breaks down why President Trump is playing the blame game as he kicks off America’s 250th birthday party.

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