Fox News • June 27, 2026 19:42

Jeffries welcomes democratic socialists into the fold as critics warn party is revealing 'exactly who it is'

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Hakeem Jeffries congratulated Democratic Socialists of America-backed nominees in New York, drawing criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition.

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Jeffries welcomes democratic socialists into the fold as critics warn party is revealing 'exactly who it is'

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16:47

AOC issues warning to her fellow Democratic incumbents in the wake of socialists winning big in NYC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns incumbent colleagues against creating an antagonistic dynamic with newly-nominated democratic socialist members of Congress.

18:09

Mamdani-backed socialist wins in New York expose growing rift between Democratic establishment, insurgent left

Mamdani-backed democratic socialist candidates defeat mainstream Democrats in New York primaries, doubling DSA-aligned members in the next Congress.

01:30

Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

Claire Valdez won the Democratic nomination in New York's 7th Congressional District, defeating a crowded primary field for the seat Velázquez vacated.

The Hill

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10:00

What to know about democratic socialists

Democratic socialists are gaining ground on the national political scene, championing left-of-establishment ideals and rattling mainstream Democrats with big wins ahead of the midterms. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani …

Washington Examiner

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16:24

Van Hollen endorses leftist el Sayed in Michigan after socialist primary sweep in New York

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) endorsed leftist Democrat Abdul el Sayed in his run to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in Michigan. Van Hollen is now the second sitting …

16:23

Over 30 socialists have won primaries this year

Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have scored victories in 35 primary elections so far this year, including upsets against entrenched incumbents.  The DSA has backed 150 candidates …

Washington Post

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20:09

Democratic socialist won N.Y. primary despite scrutiny over inflammatory posts

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a first-time candidate who unseated a House Democrat, has spent years advocating for Palestinians.