Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James (L), alongside his wife Rama Duwaji (R), at the former City Hall subway station in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026. Amir Hamja-Pool/Getty Images Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor just past
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
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump has postponed a planned increase in tariffs on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities by one year, enabling further trade negotiations while keeping the
The U.S. Department of Energy in Washington on Nov. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered another coal-fired power plant to stay open beyond its retirement date, this time in Colorado. The power plant near Craig, around 200 miles northwest of Denver, received the federal order one day before
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
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids’ day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story. Original CBS News Link</a
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%;