Mamdani’s First Veto Kills School Safety Bill Backed by Jewish Community

Today's lead: NYC Mayor Mamdani exercises his veto for the first time to kill a school protest buffer zone bill, drawing condemnation from 11 major Jewish groups — the same day the houses-of-worship bill becomes law without his signature. Also: a Harvard poll finds 46% of young Americans view U.S.-Israel ties as a burden, and a new pro-Palestinian super PAC drops $2 million into a New Jersey congressional primary. Plus 8 wire items.