Claremont Institute

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez won primary races, defeating incumbents and challenging Democratic Party establishment influence. Rep. Mike Lawler accused Hakeem Jeffries of a deal with Mamdani to prevent a primary challenge, while Republicans and analysts debated the shift toward socialist-aligned candidates in New York politics.

Jeremy Carl, a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, argued in a 2024 book that white identity is under threat in America. During his failed State Department nomination hearing, Senator Chris Murphy challenged Carl to define white values, prompting Carl to cite examples like Scotch-Irish military culture and differences in white churches, food, and music. Despite his inability to provide a coherent definition, Carl's views on white identity as an aggrieved group are gaining political traction.

The Maine Wire, a right-wing news site in Maine, has shifted focus to target Maine's Somali community amid federal immigration crackdowns, influenced by funding from GOP megadonor Leonard Leo and other conservative donors. This has led to increased federal scrutiny and raids on Somali-owned businesses.