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NYC Mayor Faces Senate Probe Over Controversial Working Group

3/25/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a Senate investigation into his Global Oppression Working Group for criticizing Israel and downplaying Hamas.
Senator Bill Cassidy warned the group's stance may conflict with federal law and could impact the city's $600 million annual federal health funding.
Cassidy's letters noted rescission of antisemitism-related executive orders and questioned whether the health department focuses only on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a deadline of April 6.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a Senate investigation into his Global Oppression Working Group for criticizing Israel and downplaying Hamas.
Senator Bill Cassidy warned the group's stance may conflict with federal law and could impact the city's $600 million annual federal health funding.
Cassidy's letters noted rescission of antisemitism-related executive orders and questioned whether the health department focuses only on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a deadline of April 6.