Democrats have swept the first major elections of Donald Trump's second term, with the US president saying the ongoing government shutdown is a "big factor".

Mamdani’s comments followed Trump's endorsement of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and threats to withhold federal funds from the nation's largest city.

National figures are competing in different ways to make Mamdani a Democratic symbol amid a consequential next chapter of his rise: running New York City.

Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told RealClearPolitics on Wednesday that Democrats will "rue" Zohan Mamdani's victory in New York City's mayoral election. "I think it portends very dark times ahead for that city and for their party,

The first Muslim elected Mayor in New York City could galvanize a new generation of leaders in the region and across the country.

The 34-year-old assemblyman won the Democratic primary by defying the city’s all-powerful establishment. He secured the mayoralty by delicately disarming it.

Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won,

CNN's Van Jones called out New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his "character switch" during an intense victory speech on Tuesday, saying his tone was sharper than usual.

Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani’s victory in New York offers “a beacon of hope” for embattled activists and others in Uganda. The lesson is that “we should allow young people the opportunity to shape, and participate in, politics in a meaningful way,” Kabushenga said.

The blistering rise of Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City has offered encouragement to left-wing parties across Europe that an unabashedly radical agenda could help turn the tide against right-wing forces at home.