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Monday, June 8, 2026
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Topic: Democrats

Fewer Americans say Trump’s mentally sharp or keeps promises. Approval slips in Pew survey

The study—conducted from 20 April to 26 April among 5,103 US adults—also finds that public confidence in Trump has fallen on several key issues facing the country.

Calling Democrats ‘biggest adversary’, Hegseth offers little on endgame in Iran at Congress hearing

This was Hegseth's first hearing in front of House Committee on Armed Services since war with Iran began on 28 February. Dept of Defence's Jay Hurst says US estimates cost at about $25 bn.

Mamdani won’t say if Kamala Harris should run for US president in 2028

During an interview with journalist Kristen Welker on Sunday, Zohran Mamdani was repeatedly asked about Kamala Harris’ possible candidacy, but he refused to share his view.

Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in surprise upset

Republicans hold wide majority in Florida statehouse, so the upset will have little effect on state politics. But it represents a symbolic win for Democrats and warning sign for Republicans.

Zohran Mamdani and Abigail Spanberger’s victory shows Democrats’ internal battle

The stage is set for the Democrats’ internal reckoning as the Republican Party, led by Trump, processes its losses and turns its eyes toward the midterms next year.

Will Mumbai start looking for its Mamdani now? The city is as unaffordable as New York

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will face hurdles. And Democrats cannot mistake one city’s victory for a national mandate.

Pew survey says Americans are frustrated with both Republicans and Democrats

Trust in the ethical conduct of government is low with only 39% holding the view that the GOP governs ethically and honestly. Democrats performed only marginally better at 42%.

Labelled ‘communist lunatic’ by Trump, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is an outlier

Mamdani, who is of Indian heritage & identifies as a Muslim, is making headlines for his strong views & emerging as the Democrat mayor nominee Tuesday, beating former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Trump celebrates aggressive start to term in speech to Congress, draws catcalls from Democrats

The primetime speech capped a second day of market turmoil after he imposed sweeping new tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China.

Role of money in politics, illegal immigration among Americans’ key concerns under Trump 2.0—Pew

Republicans and Democrats are more closely aligned in their views on domestic terrorism: 32 percent of Republicans and 36 percent of Democrats agree that it is a major concern.

On Camera

Japan is Asia’s best shot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Expectations have never been higher

This is the first Asian side entering a World Cup where success and failure will be judged not by group-stage survival or an upset, but by how far they progress in the knockouts.

India’s GDP beats estimates to grow at 7.7% in FY26, manufacturing & services sector drive growth

CEA Nageswaran cites broad-based recovery in consumption and investment even as RBI cuts FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% amid West Asia-related inflation risks

India plans 9 new conventional submarines instead of 6 as govt ramps up underwater capabilities

EXCLUSIVE | The Centre is focused on ramping up India’s underwater strength on priority amid rapid naval expansion by China and Pakistan.

Three destroyers of Brand India. It’s all in our cities

The central curse of our urban governance isn’t that more voters live in these slummified villages. It’s that the political class panders to them instead of improving their quality of life.