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The New York City mayor endorsed candidates in three House races. The president backs both GOP contenders for South Carolina governor.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Holds Get Out The Vote Rally Ahead Of Primary Election

From left: Democratic House candidates Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier. Adam Gray / Bloomberg via Getty Images

June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

By Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily Ngo

Welcome to the daily Inside Scoop newsletter. Primary voters are going to the polls today in Utah, Maryland, South Carolina and New York, and there’s a tale of two endorsers — Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani — playing out in two of the states. Also, deadly heat is overwhelming parts of Europe. Let’s get into it.

Zohran Mamdani is risking his clout. Donald Trump is protecting his.

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