EXPLAINED: John avlon | Vintage Vibes

A tabloid scandal bankrolled a Long Island Democrat, mostly with out-of-district money. A Hollywood-linked tycoon backed a Republican who beat him.

Leaked bondage photos sparked a fundraising surge for Democrat Chris Gallant. Fortune's review of FEC filings found most of it came from Manhattan, California and the Hamptons.

Fortune · Nov 10

Donald Trump Mocked as CNN Panel Laughs at Claim World Leaders Fear 'Crazy' President

A CNN panel clashed over Trump's 'madman' politics, with a MAGA guest defending his unpredictability as a strength, while others saw it as a weakness.

International Business Times UK · May 16

Zohran Mamdani: Can the toast of New York actually run the city – and stay out of Donald Trump's crosshairs?

Zohran Mamdani roared to victory as NYC mayor — as he battles the US president, London could be the big winner, writes Sarah Baxter in New York

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Key results from Colorado, New York, South Carolina and Utah races

Lauren Boebert and Claudia Tenney won while Jamaal Bowman and three Trump-backed candidates lost as four states held elections.

Roll Call · Jun 25, 2024

Battleground House matchups to be set in New York, Colorado - Roll Call

Challengers will be picked Tuesday for the GOP’s Brandon Williams and Nick LaLota in New York, and Democrat Yadira Caraveo in Colorado.

Roll Call · Jun 24, 2024

George Santos, indicted fabulist expelled from Congress, drops bid for New York seat

The colorful former congressman facing multiple charges gave his support, of sorts, to ‘feckless RINO’ Nick LaLota

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024

Former Rep. George Santos Leaves GOP, Runs As Independent

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos leaves GOP, faces legal troubles, and runs as an independent for Congress.

Top News · Mar 23, 2024

John Avlon targets New York Republicans in US House campaign: ‘They’re scared’

CNN anchor and Daily Beast editor turned Democratic candidate discusses decision to enter politics instead of covering it

The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2024

Ex-CNN anchor John Avlon announces Congress run to defeat ‘Maga minions’

Journalist seeks to flip Long Island seat as a Democrat to build ‘broadest possible coalition to defeat Donald Trump’

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024

MTG claim may land her before grand jury

"If Steve Bannon and I had organized that, we would have won," MTG said. "Not to mention, it would've been armed"

Salon · Dec 12, 2022