NYTIMES (Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak) - Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse
Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.
NYTIMES (Hannah Beech) - What to Know About Myanmar’s Chaotic War
The Southeast Asian nation recently experienced its highest monthly civilian death toll since the war began in 2021.
NYTIMES (Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak) - Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse
Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "Huge defeat": Democrats left reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York
House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues — including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — lost primaries to left-wing challengers. Why it matters: The New York primary results are poised to double the number of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members in Congress, something that is not sitting well with some moderates. - "People who do not support the DSA wring their hands at cocktail parties, while the DSA is organizing," Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), the co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, told Axios. - Another centrist House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis, called the results an "earthquake" and a "huge defeat" for…
House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues — including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — lost primaries to left-wing challengers. Why it matters: The New York primary results are poised to double the number of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members in Congress, something that is not sitting well with some moderates. - "People who do not support the DSA wring their hands at cocktail parties, while the DSA is organizing," Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), the co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, told Axios. - Another centrist House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid analysis, called the results an "earthquake" and a "huge defeat" for…Open
NYTIMES (Jesse McKinley and Tim Balk) - Schlossberg’s Defeat Dampens Dream of a Renewed Camelot
Jack Schlossberg fell well short of his bid to win a highly contested Democratic primary in Manhattan, his campaign hurt by staff defections and missed meetings.
ABCNEWS - Clean sweep as 3 candidates endorsed by Mamdani win primaries in New York
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexed his political muscle, getting a clean sweep as his three endorsed congressional candidates advanced to November’s general election
NYTIMES (Nick Corasaniti) - Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District
Democrats expect Nancy Lacore to run a competitive general election despite the district’s Republican leaning.
ABCNEWS - A top Army general set to announce retirement in abrupt move: Official
Gen. Chris Donahue has spent the past 18 months leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the command responsible for Army operations across both continents.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair unseated by socialist challenger
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) lost his primary Tuesday to democratic socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Associated Press projects. Why it matters: It's a major blow to the Democratic Party establishment and underscores the liberal grassroots' growing frustration with party leaders. - The race attracted national media attention and millions in outside spending in favor of both candidates. By the numbers: BOLD America, which received cash from both the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' super PAC and AIPAC's United Democracy Project, was the biggest spender in the race, putting $2.9 million into defending Espaillat, according to Federal Election Commission filings. - CHC's BOLD PAC spent an…
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) lost his primary Tuesday to democratic socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Associated Press projects. Why it matters: It's a major blow to the Democratic Party establishment and underscores the liberal grassroots' growing frustration with party leaders. - The race attracted national media attention and millions in outside spending in favor of both candidates. By the numbers: BOLD America, which received cash from both the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' super PAC and AIPAC's United Democracy Project, was the biggest spender in the race, putting $2.9 million into defending Espaillat, according to Federal Election Commission filings. - CHC's BOLD PAC spent an…Open
NPR (Elena Moore) - Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.
All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November.Open