National politics has helped turn Tuesday’s Miami mayoral election into a referendum on the president and his policies

Democrats are striving to maintain their electoral momentum in the Miami mayoral race, a significant contest as they seek to reclaim an office they have not held for nearly three decades. The election is viewed as a crucial test of the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Hundreds of Nicaraguans gathered in Miami to celebrate the Virgin Mary, participating in caroling activities at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots and vehicles, marking the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Miami is witnessing a significant political shift as the mayoral office, traditionally held by Republicans for decades, is now contested by Democrats in a special runoff election. This election is crucial as it represents a potential change in leadership for the city, which has not seen a Democratic mayor in nearly thirty years.

Miami is conducting its mayoral elections, with Democrats optimistic about their chances to win for the first time in over two decades, following President Trump's endorsement of the Republican candidate. This election is seen as a pivotal moment for the party in a city where they have struggled to gain traction.

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to grant the President greater authority to dismiss government officials, particularly focusing on a case involving former President Trump and his attempt to fire a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without cause. This case could challenge nearly 90 years of legal precedent regarding the independence of federal agencies.

Notre Dame has announced they will decline a bowl game invitation following their exclusion from the College Football Playoff (CFP), where Indiana secured the No. 1 seed after a historic season, defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. Alabama, Georgia, and Texas Tech also made the top four, receiving first-round byes.

Democrats are aiming to reclaim the Miami mayor's office, a position they have not held for nearly three decades, during a special runoff election this week. This election is seen as a critical test of the political mood in the U.S. ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.