Mamdani starts historic term as NYC mayor

Mamdani starts historic term as NYC mayor – CBS News Watch CBS News Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year’s Day. Meg Oliver reports. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News

White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March

The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government’s review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March — potentially clearing the way for construction to start a month later. President Trump has sought to move quickly on the ballroom project, which

Washington Monument Illumination Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday

The Washington Monument is illuminated with Freedom 250 projections in Washington on Dec. 31, 2025. As part of a New Year’s Eve celebration, each side of the monument features storytelling projections throughout the evening to kick off the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images On the campaign trail in his bid for

3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026

The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people. Add to My List Save Illustration by The Epoch Times, Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times By Sam Dorman, Stacy Robinson | January 01, 2026Updated:January 01, 2026 The Supreme Court will resume oral arguments the week of