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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 1: Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, alongside his wife Rama Duwaji, right, in the former City Hall subway station on January 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani’s term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall. (Photo by Amir Hamja-Pool/Getty Images)

Mamdani officially sworn in as New York City mayor

Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani has officially been sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor, making him the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to members of the media as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Four Republican Representatives join Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

House passes GOP health care bill aimed at lowering costs by 11%

The House passed a GOP health care bill on Wednesday evening, which Republican leaders say will cut health care costs for Americans by approximately 11%.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House Republican Caucus reelected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) to their positions for the 119th Congress and elected Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) as House Republican Conference Chair. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/GettyImages)

4 Republicans defect from GOP leadership to join Democrat-led discharge petition, forcing vote on Obamacare subsidies extension

Four “moderate” House Republicans signed a Democrat-led discharge petition initiated by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This provides the 218 signatures needed to force a floor vote on a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA, commonly called Obamacare) premium subsidies for three years.

Pedestrians walk past a congestion pricing warning sign on 5th Avenue as congestion pricing begins taking effect in New York City on January 05, 2024. On Sunday New York is reviving a controversial scheme to charge drivers entering parts of the city, a first in the United States, putting local authorities on a collision course with President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo by KENA BETANCUR / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

NYC Introduces ‘Congestion Pricing’ Tolls, Trump Vows To Kill Measure During Second Term

New York City has introduced a new $9 toll to enter the center of Manhattan during peak hours, a measure President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to kill during his second term.

Candidate RFK Jr. Holds Cesar Chavez Day Event As He Pushes Latino Outreach In His Presidential Bid LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a Cesar Chavez Day event at Union Station on March 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The 70-year-old candidate is pushing Latino outreach in a long shot Independent bid in the 2024 presidential race. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

RFK Jr. Officially Set To Receive Secret Service Protection

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will now be receiving Secret Service protection following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and his calls for greater protection.