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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, delivers remarks at a primary victory celebration with leaders and members of the city's labor unions, including the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, New York State Nurses Association, and NY City Central Labor Council in Manhattan, New York, United States, on July 2, 2025. Zohran Mamdani celebrates his victory, responds to questions from the press pool, and explains his opposition to comments from President Donald Trump threatening to arrest Mamdani. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

Cities & Communities Why Zohran Mamdani’s victory matters: How it happened, what it means

E.J. Dionne, Jr.

July 3, 2025

A person sits at a desk inside of a mobile FEMA command center after tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states in downtown Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S., on December 14, 2021.

Climate Disasters & Environment Will the federal government be ready for natural disasters this year?

Elaine Kamarck

July 2, 2025

Kachina dolls line a window in a gift shop as the sun sets on Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation, Arizona

Infrastructure How federal funding cuts impact Tribal communities

Robert Maxim, Allison Neswood, Robert Puentes

July 2, 2025

Global Economy & Development From aid-driven to investment-driven models of sustainable development

Amar Bhattacharya, Homi Kharas, Charlotte Rivard, Eleonore Soubeyran

June 30, 2025

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Anika Singh Lemar Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Clifford Winston Nonresident Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, Center for Economic Security and Opportunity

Xav Briggs

Xavier de Souza Briggs Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Mark Muro Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Geoff Boeing Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Andre Perry

Andre M. Perry Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro, Director - Center for Community Uplift

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