'Privilege of a lifetime': New York rings in 2026 with Zohran Mamadani's inauguration
Mamdani was a trailblazing candidate and is expected by many in his city of 8 million - some with hope, some with trepidation - to be a disruptive mayor.
US Politics
Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Trump ends protection for Somalis in Minnesota claiming 'gangs terrorizing people'
This comes after several Republican lawmakers shared reports that fraud in Minnesota assisted the Al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia.
Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies at 70
For Mellman, Jewish values and Democratic values went hand in hand.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after fallout with Trump
Greene announced her resignation in a lengthy statement on social media, stating that her last day in office will be January 5.
Mamdani accuses Israel of 'genocide' with US funding during White House meeting with Trump
Trump, a former New York resident, has labeled Mamdani, 34, as a "radical left lunatic," a communist, and a "Jew hater."
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
The US Centers for Disease Control changed their website to imply that vaccines cause autism despite the wide scientific consensus that there is no link between the two.
Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral
Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.
Donald Trump: Democrats who told US military to refuse illegal orders deserve death
Trump attacks Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to refuse illegal orders, branding them traitors.
Are Muslim ‘Shariah courts’ taking root in Texas?
In a letter sent to the officials on Wednesday, Abbott pointed to the Islamic Tribunal, launched in Dallas in 2014. He said the group had set up a rival court system to illegally enforce Shariah law.
Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
Mamdani told reporters earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting. According to Trump, "We have agreed that this meeting will take place [...] on Friday."
New York police commissioner credited with crime drop to stay on under Mamdani
Mayor-elect Mamdani announced that Commissioner Jessica Tisch would be staying on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Mamdani apologized to the city's police for previous criticism.
