New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been in office for 100 days and holds a positive approval rating. A poll shows 48 percent of city residents approve of his work, a smaller percentage than his predecessor Eric Adams had at the same time in his term. Approval ratings vary greatly across different groups and locations within the city.
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Zohran Mamdani's approval rating is 48 percent after 100 days in office.
30 percent of New Yorkers disapprove of Mamdani’s performance, while 23 percent are unsure.
Eric Adams had a 61 percent approval rating at the same point in his mayoralty.
The poll was conducted by Marist Institute, with 1,454 adults in New York City participating.
Mamdani has stronger support among younger residents and those in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Support varies by political affiliation: 63 percent of Democrats approve, but only 25 percent of Republicans do.
57 percent of Staten Island residents disapprove of Mamdani's job as mayor.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
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The article discusses how the MAGA political movement, associated with President Donald Trump, is handling challenges as it imagines a future without Trump on the ballot. It explores tensions within the movement, highlighted by Trump's disagreements with figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as the movement tries to stay unified.
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MAGA stands for "Make America Great Again," a movement linked to President Donald Trump.
The movement has survived various challenges, including political scandals and Trump's 2020 election loss.
Trump disagreed with Tucker Carlson over U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, showcasing internal conflicts in MAGA.
Carlson criticized the strikes as contrary to MAGA's original anti-intervention stance.
Trump has labeled Carlson "not MAGA" due to their differing views.
Trump also broke ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, who criticized him on several issues.
MAGA saw a political test in Georgia's 14th District, where a pro-MAGA candidate won a runoff election by a narrower margin than expected.
These events indicate ongoing tensions within MAGA as it looks toward future leadership beyond Trump.
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Missouri lawmakers are working on a bill to make it harder to qualify for food assistance through SNAP and MO HealthNet. The proposed changes focus on stricter rules for proving eligibility, especially concerning non-citizens, and would change how household income is counted. The bill still needs approval from the state Senate.
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Missouri proposes stricter rules for SNAP, which helps people with food.
The bill affects nearly 650,000 Missouri SNAP recipients.
Non-citizens would need specific immigration status to qualify for benefits.
Applicants must prove citizenship or valid immigration status when applying.
The current rule prevents checking a parent’s legal status if applying for a child.
The bill would toughen penalties for not providing proof of status.
Law uses federal verification systems to check applicant status.
The bill would fully count income from ineligible household members.
There is an effort to prioritize healthier food choices in SNAP.
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A family traveling with Delta Airlines faced issues when their seats were scattered across different rows, despite booking and paying extra for seats together six months in advance. The airline cited automatic systems as the reason, which sometimes fail to flag such disruptions. This issue has raised concerns about airlines' seating practices, especially for families with young children.
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A family booked a Delta flight six months ahead, including special seating for a child with a disability.
They found out a day before departure that their seats were scattered, not together.
Delta airlines said the problem was due to an automated system not flagging the disruption.
Other passengers shared similar experiences of family seating issues on Reddit.
U.S. airlines are under pressure to ease family seat arrangements without extra fees.
Delta's policy allows passengers to manage their seats before departure, but availability can change.
Families with small children or those with disabilities face added challenges due to seating changes.
Newsweek reached out to Delta and the family for further comments.
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President Donald Trump's approval among Republicans has decreased according to a recent poll. This comes during international conflicts and upcoming U.S. elections. The poll shows a slight decline in support within his party, but overall backing remains strong.
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President Trump’s approval among Republicans dropped from 81% to 77%.
His job performance rating also fell from 80% to 76%.
The poll was conducted nationally with 1,464 adults from March 31 to April 2, 2026.
The poll's margin of error is ±2.7 percentage points.
The survey indicates a slight decrease, but overall support remains high historically.
The poll was carried out by the Issues & Insights/TIPP, known for accurate election predictions.
The decrease occurs amid international tensions, particularly related to Iran.
The results may influence political strategies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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New research from ConsumerAffairs highlights varying conditions for renters across U.S. states based on affordability, availability, quality of life, and tenant protections. North Dakota ranks as the top state for renters, while Florida ranks lowest due to high costs and weak tenant protections. President Donald Trump has expressed plans to enhance homeownership in the country.
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ConsumerAffairs ranked U.S. states for renters using four metrics: affordability, availability, quality of life, and tenant protections.
North Dakota ranked first due to low median rents and high rental availability.
Colorado, ranked second, benefited from tenant protections despite higher median rents.
Florida ranked last due to high rental costs and lack of tenant protection laws.
President Trump aims to promote homeownership by adjusting mortgage rates and limiting investor purchases of single-family homes.
Recent trends show national rent prices are decreasing, with softening pricing conditions expected to continue.
States like North Dakota and Minnesota offer strong rental environments through different strengths in key categories.
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A new bill in California, Assembly Bill 2600, aims to provide state-funded legal representation to undocumented immigrants facing deportation proceedings. This bill seeks to expand previous legislation signed in 2025 and is currently being reviewed by the state Legislature.
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Assembly Bill 2600 was proposed by Assemblymember Mia Bonta from Oakland.
The bill aims to provide legal aid for undocumented immigrants in California facing deportation.
It expands on an earlier bill, AB 1261, which was signed into law in 2025.
Critics argue about the use of taxpayer money for legal aid in these cases.
The bill has passed an initial Assembly policy hearing and is undergoing further review.
Under President Trump's administration, there have been over 10,000 arrests of undocumented immigrants in California.
ICE deported at least 8,250 people from California in the first nine months of 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged these enforcement actions.
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A recent poll shows that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has the lowest approval rating in Staten Island compared to other New York City boroughs. Overall, Mamdani's performance is rated positively by 48% of respondents, but only 27% approve of him in Staten Island.
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Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York.
A new poll was conducted by Marist Poll between March 26 and 31.
In Staten Island, only 27% of people approve of Mamdani's performance, while 57% disapprove.
In the Bronx, 45% approve, and 19% disapprove of Mamdani.
In Brooklyn, 54% approve, and 26% disapprove.
In Manhattan, 55% approve, and 29% disapprove.
In Queens, 42% approve, and 34% disapprove.
The poll surveyed 1,454 adults with a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percentage points.
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A video clip of Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has resurfaced and sparked criticism from some conservative figures. In the 2016 interview, she discussed a childhood accident that resulted in her sister's death and compared it to crimes committed by inmates, which critics argue was inappropriate.
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The clip is from a 2016 interview with Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Siebel Newsom was discussing her documentary "The Mask You Live In."
She mentioned a childhood accident where her sister died.
Some critics say she compared her experience to inmates serving life sentences.
The video has received backlash from right-wing commentators.
Riley Gaines and Donald Trump Jr. criticized the remarks publicly.
Utah Senator Mike Lee disagreed with Siebel Newsom’s comparison.
Newsom’s office was contacted for a comment regarding the situation.
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Recent polls show Republicans gaining ground on Democrats in upcoming U.S. congressional elections, even as President Donald Trump's approval ratings hit low points. Surveys indicate a smaller but continuing lead for Democrats, while Trump's approval remains low.
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New polling data indicates Republicans are closing the gap with Democrats in congressional race preferences.
President Trump's approval rating is low, with around 41.4% approving according to Real Clear Polling's average.
In a late March survey, 39% supported Democrats, while 33% supported Republicans for Congress.
By early April, Republicans gained support, with 36% favoring them and 38% still backing Democrats.
Democrats have a broader polling advantage, with Real Clear Polling showing them at 47.5% and Republicans at 41.8%.
Multiple polls report President Trump's disapproval ratings are higher than his approval.
Despite low approval ratings for Trump, Republicans show some recovery signs in poll preferences for Congress.
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A man described on Reddit how he is subtly getting back at his wife's friend for a perceived insult during a wedding. After the friend made a comment about his wife's appearance, he began giving her ambiguous compliments at social events to confuse her. The story gained significant attention online, with many Reddit users joining in to provide their own suggestions for similar remarks.
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The man shared his story on Reddit about his actions against his wife's friend.
The incident began at a wedding where the friend commented on the wife's appearance.
The man decided to respond by giving the friend unclear "compliments" at gatherings.
These comments are intentionally confusing to make the friend unsure if they are real compliments.
The Reddit post quickly went viral, receiving 36,000 upvotes in under 24 hours.
Reddit users participated by suggesting more lines for the man to use.
Newsweek covered the story but could not verify the details.
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A mother limited her 14-year-old son's girlfriend visits to three times a week, from nearly every day, to maintain family balance at home. The decision sparked online discussion, with some suggesting the frequent visits might relate to the girlfriend's home life.
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A mother restricted her son’s girlfriend from visiting their home more than three times a week.
Before the change, the girlfriend visited 5-6 days a week.
The son disagreed with this new rule, but the mother’s husband supported it.
Some online comments speculated the girlfriend might have issues at home, leading her to visit frequently.
Experts say teenage relationships can feel intense and often take up a lot of time.
Guidance suggests parents should let teens have relationships but maintain household rules.
The mother clarified her decision was to maintain home space, not due to any dislike for the girlfriend.
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A former FBI agent pointed out details in ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, mentioning the Mexican state of Sonora. The ransom notes demand payment in bitcoin and claim to know Guthrie's location. Authorities continue to investigate Guthrie's disappearance, taking all leads seriously.
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31, from near Tucson, Arizona.
Ransom notes sent to TMZ demand one bitcoin for information on her kidnappers.
The notes mentioned seeing Guthrie in Sonora, Mexico.
The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora is a group that searches for missing people and may be involved.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department denied the group's request to search in Arizona.
Authorities are investigating all tips and have not confirmed the ransom notes’ authenticity.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter, acknowledges fakes among the ransom notes but believes two were real.
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The IRS has provided tax deadline extensions to certain areas in Tennessee and Montana affected by recent natural disasters. Residents and businesses in officially recognized disaster zones in these states now have more time to file and pay federal taxes.
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The IRS announced extensions for tax deadlines in Tennessee and Montana due to recent severe weather events.
Tennessee areas affected by Winter Storm Fern can now file and pay taxes by May 22, 2026.
Montana areas affected by storms and flooding have a new deadline of May 1, 2026.
Extensions apply to individuals and businesses in designated disaster zones.
The relief includes individual income taxes, business-related filings, and some excise tax returns.
Affected regions in Tennessee include multiple counties named in a state disaster declaration.
In Montana, relief covers the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and Lincoln and Sanders Counties.
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Dashcam footage shows a shooting incident involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in California during a traffic stop. The FBI is investigating the event, which resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident occurred during an operation to arrest a person wanted in El Salvador.
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The incident took place on April 7, 2026, in central California.
The FBI is investigating the shooting, which involved ICE agents.
Dashcam footage shows agents surrounding a vehicle and aiming weapons.
One person involved was hospitalized, according to DHS.
The operation aimed to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, who is connected to a gang and wanted in El Salvador.
ICE stated the suspect tried to flee and was said to attempt to run over an officer with his vehicle.
No local law enforcement officers were involved in the incident, according to local authorities.
California's Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the incident.
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In the United States, the cost of raising a child varies a lot by state, with some places being much more expensive than others. New research from LendingTree shows Hawaii as the most expensive state for raising a child, while Mississippi is the least expensive state.
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Raising a child in Hawaii in 2024 costs about $40,342 annually.
Mississippi is the cheapest state to raise a child, costing $17,148 per year.
Overall, raising a child to age 18 costs over $300,000 on average in the U.S.
Researchers used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other official sources for the study.
Maryland and Massachusetts are among the top expensive states, costing $36,419 and $34,247 annually.
Alabama and South Dakota are cheap, costing $18,019 and $18,622 respectively.
The differences in cost influence family decisions on location and child care plans.
The study uses data on rent, food, day care, clothing, transportation, and insurance to calculate costs.
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Democrat-backed candidate Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Ripon, the city where the Republican Party was founded. Taylor received more votes than her Republican rival, Maria Lazar. Her victory gives liberals a larger majority in the state's Supreme Court.
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Chris Taylor is a Democrat-backed candidate.
Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The election took place in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Ripon is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, founded in 1854.
Taylor received 975 votes, while Maria Lazar received 711 votes in Ripon.
President Donald Trump won 64% of the vote in Fond du Lac County during the 2024 presidential election.
Taylor's win is the fourth consecutive victory for liberal Supreme Court candidates in Wisconsin since 2020.
Liberal control in the Wisconsin Supreme Court expanded to a 5-to-2 majority following Taylor's win.
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A Democratic Representative has asked President Donald Trump's cabinet to use the 25th Amendment to remove him from office during tensions with Iran. The 25th Amendment allows a president to be removed and replaced by the vice president under specific conditions. This request follows military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran and a recent ceasefire agreement.
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Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar requested Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment lets the cabinet replace the president with the vice president if needed.
Tension with Iran includes U.S. and Israeli attacks starting in February under "Epic Fury."
Reports say over 3,500 people, including civilians, have died in Iran since the attacks began.
President Trump warned Iran about consequences over the Strait of Hormuz on social media.
A two-week ceasefire was agreed, conditioned on Iran lifting a blockade on shipping in the Strait.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comments outside normal hours.
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A January 6 activist, Trisha Hope, who previously supported President Trump, has suggested he be removed from office using the 25th Amendment. This follows President Trump's comments and threats involving Iran, which have led to backlash, including calls for his removal. The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president if the vice president and Cabinet agree he is unable to perform his duties.
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Trisha Hope is a January 6 activist and former strong Trump supporter.
Hope called for using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.
President Trump threatened military action against Iran, then agreed to a ceasefire.
The 25th Amendment provides a way to remove a president if he can't fulfill his job.
Some MAGA supporters and political figures have also suggested using the 25th Amendment.
Polls show differing opinions among Republicans about Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
The Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet would need to support the use of the 25th Amendment for it to take effect.
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Influential figures within the MAGA media movement have expressed strong opposition to President Trump's recent statements about Iran. They claim that his actions contradict the "America First" approach that initially united his supporters. Despite this dissent among media influencers, a majority of Republican voters still support Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
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Leading MAGA media figures are speaking against President Trump's comments on Iran.
They accuse Trump of moving away from his "America First" promises.
Tucker Carlson and other media personalities have criticized Trump's Iran rhetoric as dangerous.
Some former Trump supporters, like Alex Jones and Marjorie Taylor Greene, have called for his removal.
The dissatisfaction has spread to influential podcasters and comedians who previously supported Trump.
Despite these criticisms, a new poll shows most Republican voters still back Trump's actions on Iran.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump's stance, highlighting past military success under his leadership.
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