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Why Mamdani-Backed Candidates Are Shaking Up New York Politics New

Why Mamdani-Backed Candidates Are Shaking Up New York Politics

A trio of progressive Democrats sharply criticized billionaires on their way to victory in House primaries in New York City.The clean sweep for candidates endorsed by far-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday drew attention to economic populism as affordability remains a top issue for voters ahead of the midterm elections.In Manhattan and Brooklyn's 10th District, incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman lost in a landslide to former comptroller Brad Lander, who vowed to "put working people first – not billionaires."Darializa Avila Chevalier, a community organizer, defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th District, which covers upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Claire Valdez, a one-term state assemblymember, beat Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the primary race for New York's 7th District.Valdez and Chevalier, both of whom are democratic socialists, called for a four-day work week and a pause in the construction of AI data centers, among other measures.To be sure, center-leaning candidates won Democratic primaries on Tuesday in upstate New York and Utah. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who are both Democrats, won general elections last year with moderate campaigns touting their own plans to ease price woes.Here's what to know about economic proposals put forward by Lander, Chevalier and Valdez:Tax on billionairesAll three of the victorious progressive House candidates support a tax on wealthy individuals.Lander "strongly supports" the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, a bill proposed by Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren that would tax the net wealth of households with over $50 million, according to Lander's website.Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million.Chevalier supports the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act and the Equal Tax Act. Similarly, Valdez has voiced support for taxing billionaires as means of funding social programs.The top opponents in each of the three primary races held similar positions. Both Espaillat and Goldman had signed on to the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act and the Equal Tax Act. Reynoso said he would "fight to tax the rich – a lot."Proponents say wealth taxes could raise tax revenue from affluent Americans in a position to spare funds. Critics, on the other hand, warn wealthy individuals may move assets abroad or prove less likely to start businesses or other ventures.For his part, Mamdani sought a two-percentage-point tax increase for residents making more than $1 million, which would have raised the tax rate for high earners in New York City from roughly 3.9% to 5.9%.Instead, New York enacted a tax on second homes in New York City valued at $1 million or more.Pause on construction of AI data centersAll three progressive House candidates back a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers.Many of the nation's largest companies have poured funds into the chips and data centers necessary to operate AI.Popular ReadsThe data center projects have drawn ire from critics who say they drive up residential water and electricity bills in some areas, while offering limited job gains. Proponents of the sector point to its role in fueling economic growth and ensuring the competitiveness of U.S. tech firms.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez embrace during a primary-night watch party, June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesSen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y, have proposed the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, which would pause the development of data centers until the federal government imposes industry regulations.Goldman, Lander's opponent, signed onto the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. By contrast, Espaillat – Chevalier's opponent – has not supported the bill. Reynoso's position on a data center moratorium could not be immediately found.On her campaign website, Valdez said she would "fight to hold major technology corporations accountable, protect our workforce from the harms of AI, and ensure that new technologies benefit communities, not just corporate executives."Four-day work weekChevalier and Valdez support shifting from a standard workweek of 40 hours spread across five days to one lasting 32 hours across four days.Such an approach, Valdez says, would reclaim the "economic gains of automation for workers."Spain, Iceland and South Africa are among the nations that have implemented a trial of the four-day workweek for select companies and workers.In California and the U.S. House, lawmakers have introduced bills that would set the standard workweek at 32 hours.The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, introduced in the U.S. House in March 2023, garnered support from eight members. Neither Goldman nor Espaillat was among the backers.Reynoso's position on a four-day workweek could not be immediately found, though last month he spoke in support of unionized Kickstart employees seeking a four-day workweek as part of their labor contract.Some experts previously told ABC News that a combination of escalating market pressure and legislative activity could ultimately bring a nationwide four-day workweek standard; others said such an outcome would prove nearly impossible, at least anytime soon.Labor law reformThe share of unionized workers has fallen nationwide in recent decades. All three of the New York City progressives say they want to reverse that.Lander, Valdez and Chevalier each support the PRO Act, a labor law reform measure with strong backing among U.S. labor unions.The legislation would ease the path toward forming unions and winning labor contracts. The latest version of the bill, known as the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act, boasts the support of 215 House members, including at least one Republican.Both Goldman and Espaillat signed onto the PRO Act. Reynoso, meanwhile, vowed to "champion the PRO Act."On her campaign website, Chevalier calls for passage of the PRO Act, so that "everyone who wants a union can form one."

Jun 30, 2026
Dianna Russini's Shocking Comment About Vikings QB Goes Viral New

Dianna Russini's Shocking Comment About Vikings QB Goes Viral

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy seemingly caught a stray from former NFL insider Dianna Russini when she was pulled over by police in January for texting and driving, as seen in video footage of the incident making rounds online.Russini — who resigned from The Athletic after Page Six published photos showing her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel holding hands and hugging while at an Arizona resort in March — was on her phone while driving because she was breaking the news that Bills head coach Sean McDermott was getting fired.The former ESPN insider said McCarthy “sucks” — although she did not specifically mention him — when she learned the officer was a Vikings fan.Dianna Russini, who resigned from her insider job with The Athletic in April amid the controversy, claimed that she had video-called an unnamed NFL coach of the favorite team of the cop who pulled her over and it helped get her out of a ticket.Read more: https://t.co/WSfDhVFg5s pic.twitter.com/GlVcT3095M— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 30, 2026“Obviously you were on your phone for a while … I understand you’ve got a job,” the officer said.“You know who I was on the phone with? Brian Daboll. He wants the job,” Russini said of the then-vacant head coach job in Buffalo, adding that the two were on the phone when she got pulled over.“I’m actually — I’m not a fan of either,” the officer said, to which Russini asked, “What is your team?” “I’m a Vikings fan, unfortunately,” he replied. Russini showed the officer her phone, and an apparent text exchange with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.“Oh my God, wow, pretty cool!” the officer said.J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Getty Images“I love the Vikings, KOC [Kevin O’Connell] is awesome. Your quarterback sucks though,” Russini said.It’s assumed she was referring to McCarthy since his second-year struggles plagued the team this past year and raised questions about his future with the team.After handing over her registration, the cop went back to his car.“I’m gonna cut you a break on the cell phone,” he said when he returned. “I understand your job requires you to be on the phone a lot. Just try to wait ‘til you get home, OK?”The Bills named promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach on Jan. 27.Daboll was hired as a offensive coordinator by the Tennessee Titans that same day.After letting her go with a warning, the officer said, “Keep me updated with the Vikings, OK? Let me know if KOC is going to get a new quarterback.”Dianna Russini attends the 11th Annual NFL Honors at YouTube Theater on February 10, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Getty ImagesThe Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year deal in March after McCarthy’s injury-filled 2025 campaign.McCarthy, the Vikings’ No. 10 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, and Murray will compete for the starting role.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="883" height="590" src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-reporter-124967198.jpg?w=1024" alt="Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel, and reporter Dianna Russini at Ambiente Sedona hotel, Arizona on Saturday, March 28, 2026. 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https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-reporter-124967198.jpg?resize=87,58&quality=75&strip=all 87w, https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-reporter-124967198.jpg?resize=50,33&quality=75&strip=all 50w" sizes="(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px">Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel, and reporter Dianna Russini at Ambiente Sedona hotel, Arizona on Saturday, March 28, 2026. © Page SIxRussini made headlines this week after after a New York Times article highlighted the incident — and rehashed a video of her discussing it while on the “Stugotz and Company” podcast in February. At the time, Russini claimed she FaceTimed the officer’s favorite head coach and claimed that said coach “played all into it,” telling the officer that “you should let her go, she’s a good citizen.’”Those events were not shown in the video footage of her being pulled over.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="530" height="590" src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/jan-15-2020-124967529_91770b.jpg?w=920" alt="Mike Vrabel, and reporter Dianna Russini on Janauary 15, 2020. 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Dianna Russini/InstagramRussini’s storytelling on the podcast was “unacceptable conduct,” said Danielle Rhoades Ha, a Times Company spokeswoman — adding that editors at The Athletic, which is owned by the Times, had been unaware of the story.Russini is currently under review by her former employer to determine if her reporting was influenced by her relationship with Vrabel.She has not spoken publicly since she resigned from The Athletic on April 14.Russini and her husband Kevin Goldschmidt have two sons together. Vrabel, who received support from the Patriots amid the photo scandal, and his wife Jen have been married since 1999 and have two sons together.

Jun 30, 2026
Conor Kennedy's Extravagant Wedding Plan Outshines Taylor Swift's New

Conor Kennedy's Extravagant Wedding Plan Outshines Taylor Swift's

Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend is planning to top her July Fourth weekend wedding in a big way.Swift is leasing New York City’s Madison Square Garden for her nuptials to NFL player Travis Kelce over the July Fourth weekend — an event sources claimed will be “bigger than the Met Gala,” promising a who’s-who of A-list celebrity attendees.Not to be outdone, Conor Kennedy, 31, is marrying Brazilian pop star Giulia Marinho, 26, with their nuptials set to take place against the backdrop of her country’s most iconic landmark, the nearly 100-foot Christ the Redeemer statue that stands above Rio de Janeiro.Conor Kennedy and his pop star wife Giulia Be got married in LA in March but are planning a three-day blowout in her hometown of Rio de Janeiro. FilmMagicConor Kennedy and his wife are renting out Christ the Redeemer for a “blessing” dinner in Rio for their wedding celebration in October. Donatas Dabravolskas – stock.adobe.com“One of the first things I said [to Conor was], ‘I love you, but I’m not getting married in Massachusetts,'” Marinho said in an interview with Brazil’s Gshow magazine earlier this month.“I think Brazil is one of the best places to get married. We know how to do it, we give ourselves body and soul, and the party doesn’t end at 10 p.m. This is something really important that I wanted to show people.”The couple, who already had a small civil ceremony in Los Angeles in March, is heading to the bride’s hometown for a three-day extravaganza that includes a lavish “blessing” dinner at the statue on Corcovado mountain, which stands 2,300 feet above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the city.Conor Kennedy dated Taylor Swift in 2012, when she was 22 and he was 18. Swift bought a home in Hyannis Port near the Kennedy compound, which she later sold. Shutterstock / Robert Scott ButtonHundreds of guests from around the world are scheduled to converge on the beachfront city, according to Marinho, who is known professionally as Giulia Be.Conor is the son of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He and more than 150 members of the Kennedy family and friends from the groom’s side are expected in Rio for the wedding, the magazine said. President Trump is also invited, The Post revealed last year.Kennedy dated Swift for a few months in 2012, when she was 22 and he was 18. The pop star even bought a seven-bedroom home for $4.8 million near the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, although she later sold the property at a $1 million profit, according to reports.Conor Kennedy (right, next to popstar wife Giulia Be) is the eldest son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (above, between wife Cheryl Hines and daughter Kick Kennedy) and Mary Richardson, who died in 2012. FilmMagicConor is the eldest son of RFK Jr. and second wife Mary Richardson, who died by suicide in May 2012. The couple had four children, and Kennedy has two other children from his first marriage to Emily Black.Conor and Marinho, who have been together since 2022, wanted to commemorate Richardson with a shared tattoo, she told the magazine.“We are both Catholic, and his mother died when he was 17 years old, and I thought it would be cool to do some kind of homage to Mary,” Marinho said. “So we did an Immaculate Heart of Mary [tattoo], which is a symbol that we knew we would never regret.”Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are planning the wedding of 2026 at Madison Square Garden, on July 3. Bruce Glikas/WireImageIn addition to the dinner at Christ the Redeemer, the Roman Catholic wedding ceremony will take place at Rio’s Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé, a rococo landmark in downtown Rio built in the 16th century.Another dinner party is scheduled to follow at a mansion in the city’s Botanical Garden neighborhood.The couple got matching Immaculate Heart of Mary tattoos to commemorate Conor’s mother, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who took her own life in May 2012. giulia/InstagramBe, who is from Brazil, said she had no interest in getting married in Massachusetts. Getty Images for Roc Nation“I’m from the most beautiful city in the world, and this was my only chance to really bring the whole family and friends to Brazil, to show them the best of Brazil,” said MarinhoLike Conor, who works as a lawyer in California, Marinho’s family is also involved in politics. Her father, entrepreneur Paulo Marinho, is a former state senator in Rio de Janeiro.Although he once supported right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro, he switched his allegiance to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s Marxist leader, who has been in power since 2023.

Jun 30, 2026
Daniel Serwer's Visit Sparks Talks on Kosovo's NATO Integration New

Daniel Serwer's Visit Sparks Talks on Kosovo's NATO Integration

17:39 | 30 Qershor 2026 Komandanti i Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës priti në takim delegacionin amerikan nga iniciativa “America250”, të kryesuar nga profesori, Daniel Serwer në prag të shënimit të 250-vjetorit të Pavarësisë së Shteteve të Bashkuara të Amerikës.Sipas njoftimit të lëshuar për media, Jashari e falënderoi delegacionin amerikan për vizitën dhe përkushtimin e tyre në promovimin e vendit tonë në arenën ndërkombëtare, si dhe vlerësoi lart mbështetjen e vazhdueshme që Shtetet e Bashkuara i japin Republikës së Kosovës, përkatësisht partneritetin e ngushtë dhe bashkëpunimin e shkëlqyer ndërmjet Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës dhe institucioneve amerikane të mbrojtjes.“Po ashtu, gjeneral Jashari i informoi anëtarët e delegacionit për zhvillimet aktuale dhe avancimin e kapaciteteve të Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës, si dhe për rolin e saj në sigurinë e vendit dhe kontributin e rëndësishëm në ruajtjen e stabilitetit rajonal”, thuhet në njoftim.Në anën tjetër, në njoftim u tha se Serwer dhe delegacioni amerikan vlerësuan lart zhvillimin dhe të arriturat e deritanishme të Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës, si dhe kontributin e saj në misionet ndërkombëtare.Gjatë takimit, palët diskutuan edhe për situatën e sigurisë në rajon dhe shkëmbyen pikëpamje mbi rëndësinë e avancimit të Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës drejt integrimit në strukturat euroatlantike, përkatësisht në NATO dhe Bashkimin Evropian./Arbresh.info

Jun 30, 2026
Why World Cup Tourists Are Raving About These US Cities New

Why World Cup Tourists Are Raving About These US Cities

The World Cup is in full swing, bringing a flock of international tourists to the US, since the soccer tournament is back on American soil, the first time in 32 years. In between matches, while they sightsee in America, foreign soccer fans are quickly learning — and are shocked by — the hospitality here.Some are impressed by the little things, such as free baskets of chips and salsa served at Mexican restaurants. Others are making lifelong memories with locals.Out of the 11 US host cities for the World Cup, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Atlanta have won over international crowds by embracing their celebrations and customs, awarding them the title of the friendliest cities in the country.See, New Yorkers aren’t rude at all. New York CityEngland fans celebrated in the American Dream mall next to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey after their game against Panama. ZUMAPRESS.comNew York City locals have proven to tourists that the rude, standoffish stereotype is a made-up thing. Norwegian fans gathered in Times Square and performed their rowing chant, even going viral for rowing on the Subway for last week’s match.Scottish fans also praised NYC for its friendliness despite its reputation in a CBS interview.​“You hear a lot of things about it abroad. The reputation is not very friendly, but everyone has been absolutely great to us,” he told the outlet.“Honestly, it’s all been happy surprises, the police have been good with us, the transport has been really good, people have paid for meals, people have paid for drinks. American hospitality is the greatest in the world.”BostonBoston saw massive fan meetups, from Iraqi fans taking over the Boston Common to Norwegian supporters doing the “Viking Row.” Getty ImagesThe Tartan Army seized Boston as Scotland made its first World Cup appearance there since ’98. The Scots brought the party and were immediately treated like family by the locals, so much so that it sparked an official push to make Glasgow Boston’s new sister city.On the day of the match, 50,000 Scottish fans traveled to Gillette Stadium, taking over local pubs and belting their national anthem. Boston locals welcomed bagpipe-playing fans with open arms and joined them, partying in the streets together for the soccer festivities.Several Boston pubs reported record sales, beating major events like the Super Bowl and St. Patrick’s Day.PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia hosted five World Cup group stage games and one Round of 16 knockout match at Philadelphia Stadium. Xinhua/ShutterstockTourists gathered on the Rocky steps, reviewed cheesesteaks and both their kind and locals in the City of Brotherly Love.Daniel Andrade, an Ecuadorian fan, told Fox News that he was completely “in love” with the city, while Reuters captured viral footage of Brazilian fans trying their first classic Philly cheesesteaks.Local Philadelphia officials said they handed out around 30,000 maps to help visitors navigate the city, and more than 100,000 fans came to the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia over the course of four days, according to Daniel J. Hilferty, Co-Chair of Philadelphia Soccer 2026. SeattleThe next game in Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a Round of 32 knockout match between Belgium and Senegal on Wednesday, July 1. Anadolu via Getty ImagesLumen Field, which was ranked by The Athletic as having the top World Cup stadium, hosted the USA vs. Australia game and said fans marched through the streets together in a massive, joint rally and had a nearby watch party together in Bellevue. Simon Hughes from The Athletic wrote he “cannot think of a stadium in the world that feels so connected to the city it belongs to.”The atmosphere of the streets was described online as a ‘neighborhood block party.’ Bradley Howe, a pub owner in Seattle, revealed that all the Australian fans made him run out of beer, but said “It’s been incredible, this is what you live for when you open a bar.” Atlanta The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is one of the only World Cup host arenas globally that was purpose-built primarily for soccer. Getty ImagesSouthern hospitality has always been known to be the best, so Atlanta isn’t surprisingly on the list. International visitors are bonding over places like Waffle House and Buccees, which give an impressionable Southern American experience and hospitality. Soccer fans have flooded downtown Atlanta for the FIFA Fan Festival, bringing high energy, diverse cultures, and large crowds to the city.The World Cup matches will continue to bring cultural connections with fans throughout the tournament. The final game is on July 19.

Jun 30, 2026
Justice Thomas Sparks Debate Over Birthright Citizenship Ruling New

Justice Thomas Sparks Debate Over Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a lengthy dissent criticizing the high court’s majority ruling against President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, saying the decision would effectively devalue American citizenship as it was understood by those who created the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.Thomas said the majority who ruled against the executive order is attempting to repurpose the 14th Amendment “to protect its own set of preferred rights that the Reconstruction Congress never contemplated and that cannot find support in its text,” referring to the post-Civil War era in the mid-to-late 19th century.Further, he argued that Tuesday’s ruling denigrates the idea of U.S. citizenship, saying that it has been used by “foreign birth tourists and illegal aliens.”“I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time. The Citizenship Clause ‘added greatly to the dignity and glory of American citizenship.’ Today’s opinion devalues that citizenship,” Thomas wrote.The order issued by Trump aimed to exclude children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors from gaining automatic birthright citizenship. In 1898, the high court delivered the landmark birthright citizenship ruling, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, that effectively stated that any child born in the United States to immigrants is granted citizenship regardless of the nationality of the parents.In addition to Thomas, Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented and indicated that they would allow Trump’s executive order to stand. Meanwhile, Justice Brett Kavanaugh partially concurred with the majority in saying that he thinks the Trump administration’s executive order fails but that the constitutionality of birthright citizenship is an open question and that the Trump executive order doesn’t violate the 14th Amendment.Related Stories“The Court today takes the extraordinary step of holding facially unconstitutional the President’s Order excluding from citizenship the children of foreign temporary visitors and illegal aliens,” Thomas said in the 91-page dissent, which is significantly longer than the majority’s opinion.Thomas indicated that he sided with the Trump administration’s arguments that the 14th Amendment, ratified three years after the end of the Civil War in 1868, was intended to give citizenship to black people who were freed from slavery rather than automatically giving it to the children of immigrants.“In doing so, the Court adds to the sad history of the Fourteenth Amendment, which was designed and understood to secure equal rights for the freed blacks but has instead been repurposed for political projects that the Reconstruction Congress did not support,” he added.Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority’s opinion that struck down the order, and he was joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson“Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights—to freely participate in our political community. The Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment extended that promise to ‘every free-born person in this land,’” Roberts wrote, citing congressional debate over the 14th Amendment. “We keep that promise today.”Multiple lower courts have blocked the executive order, signed by Trump early in his presidential term last year, and it has not taken effect anywhere in the United States. The high court ruled on the president’s appeal of a lower-court ruling from New Hampshire that struck down the birthright citizenship restrictions.Birthright citizenship was the first Trump administration immigration-related issue to reach the Supreme Court for a final ruling. Since he took office, Trump has rolled out policies designed to deport large numbers of illegal immigrants, namely those with criminal records. He has also canceled temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of people living in the United States, bolstered U.S. border security, initiated policies encouraging illegal aliens to self-deport, and issued other rules.In response to the Tuesday ruling, Trump said it was “too bad for our Country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation.”“Congress should start TODAY to work on ending expensive and unfair to our Country, Birthright Citizenship. They will have my Complete and Total Support!” he wrote on Truth Social.In a previous post, he argued that “dumb judges and justices” allow wealthy women from China and elsewhere to come to the United States with the sole purpose of giving birth so that their children will be American citizens. He noted that few other countries have such a policy.The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hailed the majority opinion, saying that the “decision reaffirms a fundamental American promise—if you are born here, you are a citizen.”“A president cannot change the Constitution by executive fiat. Our brave clients and our legal team stand with millions of people around our country who spoke up for one of our most cherished rights. The Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship stands strong,” National Legal Director Cecillia Wang said in a statement.

Jun 30, 2026
Tensions Rise in LDK: Mushkolaj vs. Manaj in Heated Exchange New

Tensions Rise in LDK: Mushkolaj vs. Manaj in Heated Exchange

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 30, 2026 · Uncategorized Përplasjet që nisen në LDK pas kërkesave të disa degëve për dorëheqjen e Lumir Abdixhikut nga pozita e të parit të partisë po vazhdojnë ende. Një postim i Shkemb Manajt në ‘facebook’ është shndërruar në një hapësirë përplasjesh e gjuhe fyese, shkruan Gazeta Express.Kryetari i Degës së LDK’së në Deçan, Jeton Mushkolaj, i ka reaguar Manajt në një postim ku ky i fundit kishte dalë në përkrahje të Abdixhikut pas kërkesave për dorëheqje.Mushkolaj ka thënë se zakonisht nuk komenton në statuse, por shton se s’mund të qëndrojë indiferent ndaj shkrimit të Manajt. Sipas Mushkolajt, Haki Rugova sa kishte qenë gjallë nuk e kishte lejuar Manajn as që të ishte pjesë e kryesisë së Degës.Manaj më pas i ka reaguar Mushkolajt duke ia kujtuar kontributin që ka në LDK qysh nga koha e Fadil Feratit e Haki Rugovës.Pas kësaj, Mushkolaj i ka reaguar me gjuhë fyese duke e quajtur “tradhtar” e “të paburrë” Manajn. Kreu i Degës së Deçanit ka thënë se kishin biseduar në telefon paraprakisht dhe e kishin mbyllur diskutimin, megjithatë sipas tij Manaj i ka dalë nga fjala meqë ka reaguar përsëri në ‘facebook”.“Shkëmb Manaj, pas komentit tim më telefonove dhe i sqaruam në telefon të gjitha, të cilat nuk dua t’i publikoj këtu në komente. E lamë me aq atë punë. Por ti reagove prapë. Që je i paburrë e kam ditur, ndërsa që je edhe tradhtar, këtë sapo e mora vesh”, ka shkruar Mushkolaj.Manaj i ka reaguar pas këtyre fjalëve, duke i thënë se po e nxjerr përplasjen në publik.“ti ne publik! Une ne telefon! Ky eshte kontributi juaj per ruajtjen e komunikimit normal ne parti! Zoti ta ruajt burrninë ty!”, ka shkruar Manaj.Në këtë përplasje është përfshirë edhe Sekretari i Përgjithshëm i LDK’së, Ilir Ferati.Ferati ka pasur edhe një porosi ndaj Mushkolajt duke i thënë “mos qo ron”, kjo pasi Mushkolaj e ka pyetur Feratin nëse është i legjitimuar për të reaguar ndaj secilit koment që bëhet.

Jun 30, 2026
Michael Byrne's Impactful Legacy: The Roles That Defined Him New

Michael Byrne's Impactful Legacy: The Roles That Defined Him

British actor Michael Byrne, who starred in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” has died. He was 82.Byrne passed away on June 20, according to The Guardian.His cause of death was not given.British actor Michael Byrne (seen above in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”) died on June 20 at age 82. LucasfilmByrne played Gellert Grindelwald in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” (as pictured above). Warner Bros.Byrne, who was born in London, England on November 7, 1943, had a prolific acting career that lasted nearly 60 years. His first roles were on the stage in 1963, having joined Laurence Olivier’s inaugural National Theatre Company at the Old Vic in London.He appeared in “Death and the Maiden at the Royal Court, “The Double Dealer” and “Much Ado About Nothing,” all at the National Theatre, as well as “The Cherry Orchard,” “The Seagull,” “Romeo and Juliet” and more.Later in his career, Byrne starred in “Mary Stuart” at the Duke of York’s Theatre and in “Uncle Vanya” at the Theatre Royal in Bath.Byrne (seen above with Lino Ventura in “The Medusa Touch”) had a prolific acting career that lasted nearly 60 years. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="793" height="590" src="https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/butley-alan-bates-richard-ocallaghan-132825910.jpg" alt="Alan Bates, Richard O'Callaghan, Michael Byrne in "Butley" " 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Courtesy Everett CollectionByrne made his film debut in 1963’s “The Scarlet Blade,” and followed that up with roles in “Butley,” “The Eagle Has Landed,” “Henry VIII and His Six Wives,” “The Medusa Touch” and “The Good Father.”In 1989, he played Nazi Colonel Ernst Vogel in the third “Indiana Jones” movie starring Harrison Ford.Over the next This story is developing…

Jun 30, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding NDAs: The Surprising Loophole New

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding NDAs: The Surprising Loophole

Don’t ruin the friendship.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guests have reportedly all signed non-disclosure agreements — but the documents are not as ironclad as they look.The NDAs don’t mention any financial punishment — or any penalty at all — for those who violate the terms, according to TMZ.Details about Taylor Swift (pictured above on March 26) and Travis Kelce’s non-disclosure agreements for wedding guests have been revealed. Billboard via Getty ImagesThe documents the couple (pictured above on March 23) signed are all bark and no bite, according to TMZ. Getty ImagesAdditionally, the outlet claimed on Tuesday that the documents did not come with a film release.Reps for Swift and Kelce did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.TMZ reported earlier this month that Swift and Kelce, both 36, sent their friends and family NDA links after confirming their wedding attendance.Those going have been prohibited from sharing details about the star-studded ceremony, which we hear will take place at Madison Square Garden on Friday.The outlet claimed those violating NDAs by spilling on the Madison Square Garden nuptials will not be hit with financial penalties or punishments. Getty ImagesSwift and Kelce (pictured above in January 2025) reportedly did not send their guests film releases. Getty ImagesWe hear the event’s A-list guest list includes Zoë Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid and more stars.“I’ve heard Taylor invited so many people it’s going to be bigger than the Met Gala,” an industry insider recently told Page Six.Another source shared that Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are set to perform at the bash.The duo (pictured above on May 16) are expected to wed in the Big Apple on Friday. GC ImagesWe hear an intimate rehearsal dinner will take place at MSG the evening prior. NBAE via Getty ImagesThe festivities will span multiple days, with Page Six confirming an intimate rehearsal dinner will be held at the iconic Manhattan venue on Thursday.More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the wedding of the pop star and NFL player the following day.However, a source told us “it’s possible” the pair have already exchanged vows.The pop star and NFL player (pictured above on June 13) have been together since the summer of 2023. Bruce Glikas/WireImageKelce (pictured above in 2025) proposed two years later. Travis Kelce/InstagramThe duo has been together since the summer of 2023, with the Daily Mail reporting Friday that the athlete initially “wasn’t pursuing [Swift] heavily.”The outlet claimed Kelce “wasn’t looking for anything serious” at first and was “definitely still dating around” before going “exclusive” with the Grammy winner in September 2023.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposed to his partner in August 2025.

Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James Leaves Lakers: What's Next for the NBA Legend? New

LeBron James Leaves Lakers: What's Next for the NBA Legend?

LeBron James’ time in Tinseltown has come to an end. In a stunning move that has shocked the NBA world, James has informed the Lakers that he will finish out his NBA career elsewhere and that the Lakers are free to move on without him this offseason.James’ decision as an unrestricted free agent ends his longest consecutive tenure with a franchise, with his eight straight seasons with the Lakers outlasting the first seven seasons of his NBA career he spent with the Cavaliers. LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will be an unrestricted free agent. Corey Sipkin for NY Post Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts on the court during the first quarter vs New York Knicks at on February 01, 2026. JASON SZENES/ NY POSTThe 41-year-old James averaged 25.9 points, 7.9 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals since joining the Lakers as a free agent in 2018.James had a Hall-of-Fame worthy run with the Lakers: Eight-time All-Star; seven-time All-NBA honoree, NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP in 2020 and NBA Cup champion in 2023.He also surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time regular season scoring record (38,387) on Feb. 7, 2023, now sitting at 43,440 regular-season points scored after an unprecedented 23rd NBA season.James ended his second tenure with the Cavaliers and signed a four-year, $154 million deal with the Lakers during the 2018 offseason. The first season didn’t go as hoped, with James suffering a groin injury on Dec. 25, 20218 that sidelined him for 17 straight games, marking the first major injury of his career, with the Lakers missing the 2018-19 season.After an offseason retooling, which included trading for star big man Anthony Davis and replacing Luke Walton with Frank Vogel as the head coach, James and the Lakers bounced back in 2019-20, winning the 2020 NBA title.The relationship between James and the Lakers has had its rifts throughout the decade. But at each pivotal turn, the two sides came back to each other.But not this time. The Lakers wanted to bring James back, but it wasn’t their No. 1 priority as they looked to build the ideal roster around superstar Luka Doncic, who supplanted James as the face of the franchise after he was traded to Los Angeles in February 2025.And James, after helping restore the Lakers to relevancy, will close out his career elsewhere.

Jun 30, 2026