Good morning, patriots! Zohran Mamdani just rocked New York City’s political world. The 33-year-old socialist Assemblyman edged out former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, winning 44% of first-round votes. Cuomo quickly conceded, signaling the end of his attempted comeback. With Mamdani now the presumptive nominee, NYC could be headed for its most progressive leadership yet.

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House Buries Impeachment: 128 Dems Join GOP

What happened: In a major bipartisan rebuke, the House voted 344–79 to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution against President Trump. The push, which followed Trump’s recent strikes on Iran, was backed by progressives like AOC but rejected by 128 House Democrats, including leadership like Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark.

Why it matters: This overwhelming vote reveals a clear fracture within the Democratic Party, with moderates rejecting the far-left’s relentless push to impeach. It also shows the limits of the progressive wing’s influence. Even Democrat leaders understood this was a politically risky, legally baseless move. Meanwhile, Trump mocked the effort and remains focused on projecting strength abroad and rallying support at home.

What’s next: With their latest gambit shut down, progressives may pivot to symbolic gestures like war powers resolutions, but they lack the numbers for real action. Expect Trump to keep highlighting Democrat disarray while doubling down on America First foreign policy. For conservatives, this is another win—and a sign that voters are tuning out the political theatrics.

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

Autopen Controversy and Biden’s Command Under Scrutiny

What happened: Neera Tanden, President Biden’s top domestic adviser, testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding her role in authorizing the use of an autopen—a device that replicates a person’s signature—from October 2021 to May 2023. She confirmed she was authorized to direct its use and stated the system was inherited from previous administrations. Tanden rejected allegations that the autopen was used to conceal President Biden’s health, saying she never saw any reason to question his mental or physical capacity.

Why it matters: House Republicans are investigating whether Biden was personally approving autopen signatures—and whether he was mentally capable of doing so. According to the Oversight Project, there are at least eight instances where the autopen was used despite Biden being physically present in the White House. Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) emphasized the inquiry is about determining “who was calling the shots” in Biden’s final years. Democrats, meanwhile, have slammed the hearing as political posturing, with Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) accusing Republicans of using the hearing to “stroke Trump’s ego.”

What’s next: The committee has scheduled testimony from top insiders, including Anthony Bernal (June 27) and Dr. Kevin O’Connor (July 9), along with others such as former Chief of Staff Ron Klain and senior adviser Anita Dunn. No interview transcripts will be released until all depositions are complete. Though President Biden has denied any wrongdoing, asserting “I was the one who made the decisions,” Republicans remain skeptical—and this probe could reignite larger questions about his ability to lead.

QUICK HITS

• 🛡️ FBI Reassigns Agents to Counterterrorism Priority
  The FBI is pulling thousands of agents off immigration enforcement to refocus on counterterrorism and cyber threats, especially in light of potential Iranian retaliation after recent U.S. strikes. The shift reflects a renewed national security posture as threats evolve. Bottom line: after months of diversion, the FBI is zeroing back in on stopping the next big attack.

• 🧾 Jan. 6 Rioter Hit With $500K Verdict
  A federal jury ordered David Walls-Kaufman to pay $500,000 to the widow of Officer Jeffrey Smith, who died by suicide days after the Capitol riot. The jury found him liable for assault, awarding punitive and compensatory damages. The wrongful-death claim didn’t stick, but the message is clear: Accountability doesn’t end with a pardon.

• 🌩️ Honeymoon Tragedy: Man Killed by “Blue-Sky” Lightning
  A 29-year-old newlywed was fatally struck by lightning in shallow water at a Florida beach—with no storm in sight. The bolt came from miles away, highlighting the unpredictable danger of “blue-sky” strikes. Let this serve as a reminder: lightning doesn’t need clouds overhead to kill.

• 📰 Trump Rejects Regime Change in Iran, Citing "Chaos"
  Former President Trump declared aboard Air Force One that he does not want regime change in Iran, warning it would bring widespread chaos, despite hinting at it days earlier on Truth Social. This matters because it underscores a pivot from aggressive rhetoric to a more cautious stance amid rising Middle East tensions. Takeaway: Trump chooses stability over upheaval—at least for now.

• 📰 Supreme Court Term Ends with Major Rulings Left

  As the 2024–25 Supreme Court term wraps up, several high-profile cases are still awaiting rulings — including those on abortion access, voting rights, and presidential immunity. With its summer recess looming, the Court’s final decisions could reshape power dynamics in Washington and across the country. Takeaway: Brace for sweeping impacts—this term's last rulings could shift the balance on democracy and civil liberties.