Zohran Mamdani sworn in at abandoned NYC subway station, becoming city’s 112th mayor

Zohran Mamdani officially took the oath of office as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, becoming the 112th mayor of New York City. In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist, who served in

Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says

Washington — Individuals on board two alleged drug smuggling boats jumped into the water after an initial strike on another boat on Tuesday, the U.S. military said.    U.S. Southern Command announced Wednesday that three “narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy” were struck in “international waters” a day earlier. Three people were killed when the

18 states set to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for some junk food in 2026

18 states set to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for some junk food in 2026 – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%;

Jeffrey Epstein survivors decry Justice Department’s delay in releasing files

Jeffrey Epstein survivors decry Justice Department’s delay in releasing files – CBS News Watch CBS News There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has

Chief Justice Roberts says Constitution remains “firm and unshaken”

Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system, with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon. Roberts said the nation’s founding documents remain “firm and unshaken,” a reference to a century-old quote from then-President

Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in latest boat strikes, U.S. military says

Washington — Individuals on board two alleged drug smuggling boats jumped into the water after an initial strike on another boat on Tuesday, the U.S. military said.    U.S. Southern Command announced Wednesday that three “narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy” were struck in “international waters” a day earlier. Three people were killed when the