E Jean Carroll is seeking nearly $5.8 million from Donald Trump after the Supreme Court declined to review his appeal of a civil verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. A judge has allowed Carroll to pursue payment on an expedited basis.
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The Trump administration asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, with about $67 billion directed to Pentagon needs tied to the Iran war. The request faces resistance after lawmakers passed a war powers resolution challenging the president’s military action.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries, including two challengers who defeated sitting House members. The sweep marked a major victory for the city’s democratic socialist movement and a setback for establishment Democrats.
Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated two-term Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race exposed party divisions over Israel, immigration and how Democrats should confront President Trump.
Primaries in four states will test the influence of Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump and major outside groups. Key races include several New York House contests, South Carolina’s GOP governor runoff and open seats in Maryland and Utah.
New York City is celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade up Broadway and a City Hall ceremony. Police said all viewing pens were full early Thursday as 10,000 officers were assigned to secure the event.
The Knicks rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left gave New York a 3-1 series lead.