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Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

A new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and Zohran Mamdani in New York City are championing expansive government services. These democratic socialists are challenging established political norms. Their victories signal a shift in urban politics,…

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Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in L.A. mayoral runoff, a first for an incumbent since 2005

Incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are running in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 3, 2026. In the June 2 primary, neither received more than the 50% of the vote required to win the election outright. Bass is the first incumbent to face…

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LA leaders back investigation into police killing of two-year-old dog

Officers responding to call about ‘screaming woman’, who was celebrating Knicks win, shot dog named Jameson

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So far in 2026, no mayors in the 100 largest cities holding elections are voluntarily retiring

Twenty-two of the nation’s 100 most populous cities are holding mayoral elections this year, and so far, no mayors are voluntarily retiring. (Note: This analysis does not include Washington, D.C.)

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Spencer Pratt announces plans to sue LA Mayor Karen Bass for ‘reckless negligence’

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt finished third in the Los Angeles mayoral primary last week and has largely appeared to accept the election results. While conceding the race in a social media video, he did not mention challenging the vote count. President Trump, however, has cited Pratt’s loss as a…

The Independent UK

California initiative to require healthcare union members to approve union political spending qualifies for the November ballot

Welcome to the Monday, June 15, 2026, Brew.

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Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares ‘war’ against advancing candidates

In video, The Hills actor, who did not contest the outcome of the election, said his campaign to ‘save’ LA was just starting

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Spencer Pratt unleashes war after 'conceding' in LA Mayoral race

Spencer Pratt took on incumbent mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councillor Nithya Raman, and had been hotly tipped to make it through to the general election of the mayoral race this November.

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Trump officials cut federal funds to LA homeless services agency

Housing and urban development department alleges fraud in administration’s latest clash with California

The Guardian - US

LA Mayor Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in Nov. 3 general election, becoming first incumbent to face a runoff since 2005

Incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman advanced to the Nov. 3 general election after neither received more than 50% of the vote in the June 2 nonpartisan primary for mayor of Los Angeles, California. Bass is the first incumbent to face a runoff since 2005. Of the 14 candidates who…

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Spencer Pratt questioned whether vote counting was complete after finishing third in the LA mayoral primary

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The Hills star Spencer Pratt issues five-word clap back after apparent LA mayoral defeat

Pratt’s post comes two days after he shared a cryptic photo on X

The Independent UK

Meghan McCain’s The Latest To Go Off On Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Content: ‘A Mean, Heartless B—--d’

She did not hold back about the U-haul thing.

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Trump’s claims about California vote-rigging are a grim preview of November

The ‘fraud’ he sees is in the very concept of democracy, in the idea that people who don’t agree with or fawn over him might have a say, too

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California dreamin', MAGA screamin'- Trump and co see red in PIO Nithya Raman's surge in LA

In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles mayoral race took a new twist as progressive Nithya Raman eclipsed Republican Spencer Pratt during vote tallying. MAGA supporters quickly raised alarm bells, claiming irregularities in the election process, despite experts pointing to California's notoriously sluggish mail-in ballot counting.

The Independent UK

The Hills star Spencer Pratt breaks social media silence after LA mayoral defeat with cryptic post

Pratt finished third in the primary vote for LA mayor behind incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman

The Guardian - US

How Spencer Pratt’s ‘patently absurd’ bid for Los Angeles mayor fell flat

The ex-reality TV star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, cast himself as the antidote to the city’s woes

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Trump Claims LA Mayoral Election Is 'Rigged' After Spencer Pratt Plummets to 3rd Place

Donald Trump claims the LA mayoral election is 'rigged' after Spencer Pratt drops to third place. No evidence supports these allegations, and officials continue counting ballots.

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The Independent UK

How ‘The Hills’ reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed in his bid to become LA mayor

Pratt's campaign, endorsed by President Donald Trump, was a blend of celebrity appeal – amplified by AI-generated videos – and a raw expression of public frustration

The Economic Times

Nithya Raman: Who is the India-born council member challenging Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor?

Nithya Raman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff. The contest features two Democrats. Voters are focused on homelessness and housing affordability. Raman's candidacy signals a potential shift leftward. She previously endorsed Bass but launched her own campaign. Her policy stances on homelessness and policing…

The Economic Times

Los Angeles Mayor Election Results: Who is Nithya Raman? Left-win candidate defeats Donald Trump-backed Republican candidate

Nithya Raman will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Karen Bass.

Latin Times

Inside Nithya Raman's Campaign That Knocked Trump-Backed Spencer Pratt Out of the Los Angeles Mayor's Race

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman pulled off one of the biggest surprises of California's 2026 election cycle, overtaking reality television star Spencer Pratt and advancing to the November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass despite trailing on election night and facing attacks from conservatives, including President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Republican-led House narrowly passes Trump’s $70bn bill to fund DHS and ICE – as it happened

Bill gives $70bn to the DHS over the next three years, ensuring agencies carrying out Trump’s mass deportation agenda are funded; measure now goes to Trump’s desk

France 24

Left-winger beats Trump-backed Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff

Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pratt out of the race, US media projected.

The Independent UK

Blow to Trump as his LA mayor pick and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race

Ex-reality TV star beaten into third place by leftist city council member Nithya Raman, according to latest projections

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