Off-year elections seen as early referendum on Trump's second term, with results showing impact of his base and agenda on local races.
Federal judges order USDA to use emergency funds to partially pay SNAP benefits amid government shutdown, but reduced payments raise concerns about food insecurity.
New York City's mayoral race sees a democratic socialist candidate, Zohran Mamdani, leading with a double-digit advantage, despite controversy over his pro-Palestinian views.
Off-year elections seen as early referendum on Trump's second term, with results showing impact of his base and agenda on local races.
Federal judges order USDA to use emergency funds to partially pay SNAP benefits amid government shutdown, but reduced payments raise concerns about food insecurity.
New York City's mayoral race sees a democratic socialist candidate, Zohran Mamdani, leading with a double-digit advantage, despite controversy over his pro-Palestinian views.