A long-standing alliance between a U.S. president and a major city mayor faces new strain following a contentious exchange over a shooting incident linked to immigration policy. Tensions flared after a series of phone calls between the two leaders, raising questions about their ability to maintain cooperation amid differing priorities. The dispute centers on how local and federal authorities should handle cases involving immigration status and public safety. The fallout could reshape their working relationship at a critical moment.


The friendly relationship between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hit one of its toughest tests yet Thursday after a series of calls over a shooting involving immigration ...