New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches Aggressive Housing Initiatives on First Day in Office
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a bold move to address the city’s persistent housing crisis, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time after…
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Bernie Sanders Swears in Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s First Democratic Socialist Mayor Without Iconic Mittens
NEW YORK, N.Y. — On January 1, 2026, Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., administered the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, who became…
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Trump’s Record-Breaking Executive Orders Face Legal Hurdles in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a remarkable surge of presidential activity, President Donald Trump signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all…
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China Conducts Largest Military Drills Amid Rising Taiwan Tensions Following $11 Billion U.S. Arms Sale
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated to unprecedented levels in 2025 as Beijing launched its largest-ever military exercises focused…
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Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law Sparks Fraud Concerns as It Takes Effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s landmark paid leave law officially took effect, granting workers up to 20 weeks…
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s Youngest Socialist Mayor Amid Progressive Surge
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who won a decisive victory in last November’s mayoral race, was officially sworn…
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City’s First Muslim Mayor in Historic Midnight Ceremony
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a ceremony steeped in symbolism and history, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor…
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Trump Orders Airstrikes Across Nine Countries in 2025 to ‘Protect the Homeland’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout 2025, President Donald Trump, who has often branded himself as a peace president, authorized a series of lethal…
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Trump Orders Withdrawal of National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland Amid Legal Battles
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced on December 31, 2025, that the National Guard will be withdrawn “for now” from Chicago,…
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Trump Accuses Governors Newsom and Walz of Widespread Fraud Amid Minnesota Scandal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on December…