A controversial shooting by a federal agent in New York City has reignited tensions, with protests erupting in response. The incident has prompted criticism from some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies, who are questioning his stance toward the federal government and his handling of the city’s police leadership. The fallout underscores growing divisions over law enforcement accountability and political alignment in the wake of the confrontation. The debate reflects broader concerns about how local authorities navigate federal actions and public trust in policing.


After a federal agent shot an immigrant in New York City, inciting protests, some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies questioned his attitude toward the president and his own Police Department. By Dana ...