Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries

Congress has greenlit the biggest housing bill in years, aiming to tackle the nation's affordability crisis with significant funding for rental assistance and affordable housing projects. Meanwhile, in New York City, a political wave backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani saw all three of his endorsed candidates triumph in the primaries, signaling a strong progressive push. This legislative win could reshape urban living conditions, while the primary results hint at a more progressive future for the city's political landscape.