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Ryland Barton (0:19)
In Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. President Trump is lashing out at the New York City mayor elect zahran Mamdani. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump suggested New Yorkers will leave the city as the election.
Franco Ordonez (0:32)
In his first public remarks specifically addressing the mayor elect's victory, Trump suggested Zohran Mandani represented the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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After last night's results, the decision facing all Americans could not be more clear. We have a choice between communism and common sense.
Franco Ordonez (0:53)
Trump charged that New Yorkers will flee the city as a result. Mamdani rejects the label of a communist. Earlier in the day, he criticized Trump for failing to deliver on his campaign promises to deliver cheaper groceries. Mamdani campaigned on a platform of affordability. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.
Ryland Barton (1:14)
Historically, young Americans aren't big participants in off year elections, but as NPR's Elena Moore reports, they helped carry Democrats to victory on Tuesday in several key races.
Elena Moore (1:24)
From gubernatorial matchups in New Jersey and Virginia to the mayoral race in New York City, youth turnout appears to have significantly increased. According to an early analysis from the research organization circle. Exit polls also show young people overwhelmingly backed Democrats Mikey Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spamberger in Virginia. Each received roughly 70% of the under 30 vote in their gubernatorial races. And in New York City, nearly 80% of young voters cast a ballot for Zoran Mumdani for mayor. Concern about the rising cost of living was a key theme in each race and remains a major for young voters across the country. Elena Moore, NPR News.
Ryland Barton (2:04)
California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a new congressional map that voters approved yesterday. The map aims to help Democrats flip up to five congressional seats in next year's midterm elections. Republicans argue the map illegally uses race to redraw the map in favor of Hispanic voters. They're asking the court to block the new districts before the 2026 elections. The federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of the country's largest markets. Starting the agency is dealing with a shortage of air traffic controllers who are working unpaid and some have called out of work during the government shutdown. FAA Administrator Brian Bedford says the move will help ensure safe travel.