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Ben Kamisar
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Civil rights, moon landings and war wins: What Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements
The NBC News poll asked American adults which historical event they thought was the country’s biggest accomplishment in its 250 years.
Zohran Mamdani’s picks take key House primaries amid a broad battle over Democrats’ direction
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and key allies secured major wins in Tuesday’s congressional primaries as they looked to build on his 2025 victory by…
New York Democrat Micah Lasher wins House primary that drew big spending from AI groups
NBC News projects that Lasher, who was backed by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, emerged from a crowded field in the Manhattan-based 12th District.
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman loses New York primary to former City Comptroller Brad Lander
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman has lost his New York City primary to former City Comptroller Brad Lander, NBC News projects, following a battle that highlighted…
Zohran Mamdani’s clout, a double Trump endorsement and more on the line in Tuesday’s primaries
The parties will also set up a handful of key House battleground races as voters in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah pick nominees.
Maine resolves ranked choice primaries, setting up the governor’s race and a key House contest
Maine’s major primaries were resolved early Friday morning after the state tabulated its ranked choice votes: Democrat Hanna Pingree will face off against Republican Bobby…
Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments
Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival who had been condemned by party…
John Cornyn’s last stand and Democratic fights: What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas elections
Tuesday’s primary runoffs in Texas will put President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the test again — the latest step in a mission to punish some…
Jewish Democrats grapple with a changing party and Israel’s entrenched leadership
Onstage and on the sidelines of the recent Jewish Democratic Council of America Leadership Summit in Washington, prominent pro-Israel Democrats tiptoed into one of the…
House Democratic leaders condemn Texas candidate for antisemitic comments
House Democrats are condemning Texas candidate Maureen Galindo for saying she’d turn an immigration detention center into a “prison for American Zionists” if she won.