An Iran Cease-Fire — and Why N.Y.C.’s Mayoral Race Matters for Democrats Everywhere
The Daily
06/24/25
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Overnight, Iran and Israel said they had agreed to a cease-fire — after an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Qatar that appeared to be a largely symbolic act of revenge.
But the main topic on “The Daily” is the mayor’s race in New York City, where Tuesday is Democratic Primary Day. The race has quickly become an excruciatingly close contest between two candidates who are offering themselves as the solution to what’s wrong with their party in the age of President Trump.
Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The Times, discusses the competing visions competing for the mayoralty and who is most likely to win.
Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- In the N.Y.C. mayor’s race, top democrats take on President Trump and their own party.
- Here’s the latest on Israel and Iran.
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The U.S. Bombed Iran. Now What?
June 23, 2025
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In an address to the nation on Saturday night, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military had carried out an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It was a move that he had been threatening for days, and that previous U.S. presidents had avoided for decades.
David E. Sanger, the White House and international security correspondent for The Times, discusses whether the strike actually ended Iran’s nuclear program — or if America just entered a new period of conflict in the Middle East.
Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Shifting views and misdirection: How Mr. Trump decided to strike Iran.
- With a military strike his predecessors avoided, Mr. Trump took a huge gamble.
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Will the Cease-Fire Hold?
June 25, 2025
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After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as a bigger winner than Israel.
Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steered Israel to this moment — and what might come if the cease-fire holds.
Guest: Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- The cease-fire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding after a rebuke from Mr. Trump.
- Mr. Netanyahu’s move against Iran gives him room to maneuver on Gaza.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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