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Bill Ackman Warns NYC's Luxury Home Tax Will Backfire, Says It Could Lower Property Values and Tax Receipts

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is pushing back on New York City’s pied-à-terre tax, arguing the levy will backfire by shrinking property values and tax revenue rather than boosting city coffers.

Benzinga · Aug 2

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denied chance to speak at funeral of soldier killed in Iranian attack: Report

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was reportedly not allowed to deliver a eulogy at the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad in Queens on Friday, with multiple sources claiming the soldier's family chose to leave him off the list of speakers.

The Times of India · Aug 1

House Democrats' 'Melt ICE Act' Would Strip the Agency of Its Power to Detain

A House bill would strip ICE of its power to detain or track immigrants. It's going nowhere in the GOP House — and dividing Democrats too.

Latin Times · Jul 31

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘special forces’ ready if he is arrested abroad after Mamdani threat

Netanyahu said he would press ahead with a trip to New York after the city’s mayor urged the US government to arrest him for suspected war crimes

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Mamdani's pied-à-terre ‘hit list’ is as unsexy as it sounds

The supposed socialist takeover of New York City is similar in scope to Andrew Cuomo's tax policy — and not unlike a law on the books in Singapore.

Fortune · Jul 30

Leaked GOP memo details plan to fight back against democratic socialist surge in popularity, recommends calling them ‘communists’

Republicans' plan to fight the growing popularity of democratic socialism has leaked.

We Got This Covered · Jul 29

How free childcare started winning US elections: ‘Overnight, people realized how essential it was’

Francesca Hong, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, is part of a wave of democratic socialists finding traction with an old idea

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

'May the Most Affordable Grocery Win': Inside Mamdani's $30M NYC Taxpayer-Subsidised Stores

Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-backed grocery stores aims to tackle NYC's affordability crisis but faces scrutiny over costs, competition with private retailers, and long-term sustainability.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Ted Cruz warns against billionaire presidents: ‘They steal and rob from those they govern’

Texas senator fails to see the wood for the trees as he attacks robber baron political leaders out to enrich themselves

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of life

Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, economic opportunity, cultural traditions, and human dignity. It encourages appreciation for those who grow, prepare, transport, and serve the meals that sustain daily life. Most importantly,…

The Economic Times · Jul 29