A special election in Tennessee has gained national attention in a heavily Republican district. Allies of Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris have turned the December 2 contest into a major political battle.

The president offered rare compliments to the democratic socialist who won the Nov. 4 election, despite their contentious history over immigration policies and federal funding.

Mamdani, standing next to Trump, who was seated behind the Resolute Desk, said he "appreciated" his time speaking to the President. "It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love of New York City and the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers," Mamdani said.

Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.

Potential 2028 Democratic contenders are escalating speculation of Republican attempts to undermine upcoming elections. The right calls it irresponsible "fearmongering."

President Donald Trump has consistently bashed Zohran Mamdani and endorsed Cuomo during New York City's mayoral race earlier this month. Here's what to know about the meeting today.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump for the first time Friday.

"If this holds for next year’s midterm election, wave, ‘adios, amigos. Goodbye, see you later’ to that House Republican majority."