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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Exclusive: Bernie Sanders is already eyeing the left's next big Democratic primary upset

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is feeling emboldened by progressives' shock victory in a New Jersey special House primary last week — and sizing up his next targets. Why it matters: The senator has endorsed over a dozen progressive House and Senate candidates who are aiming to reshape the Democratic Party. - Asked in a phone interview where else he thinks the left can win upset victories, Sanders pointed to a "Fighting Oligarchy" rally he is doing on Friday with Nida Allam , who is challenging Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.). - "That might be another area where progressives can win a strong victory," he said. - Brad Lander , the former New York City comptroller challenging Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), also has "a strong chance to win,"…

NYTIMES (Stefanos Chen and Benjamin Oreskes) - Mamdani Wants to Test Free Bus Service During World Cup

The mayor is seeking the governor’s help in making bus service free when the New York City area plays host to the soccer tournament this summer.

NYTIMES (Grace Ashford, Dana Rubinstein and Benjamin Oreskes) - Mamdani Finds Allies, and Skeptics, in Albany as He Asks for Funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City visited the State Capitol to press lawmakers for their cooperation in helping fund some of his initiatives.