Live updates: Mamdani defends candidates; Cassidy criticizes Hegseth, RFK Jr.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended democratic socialist candidates following their sweep of three competitive New York primaries, while GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized the Trump administration's vaccine stance during Sunday talk show appearances. The primary victories have sparked debate within Democratic circles about the party's ideological direction.
Key Points
- Mamdani-backed democratic socialist candidates won three competitive New York primaries
- Republican Senator Cassidy broke with Trump administration on vaccine policy
- Democratic Party facing internal debate over ideological positioning following primary results