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New York City is about to test Mamdani’s progressive economic vision

NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's progressive agenda includes city-owned grocery stores, free buses, and rent freezes, testing ambitious policies.

President Donald Trump shares his New Year's resolution

U.S. Donald Trump said his New Year's resolution is "Peace on earth" after he was asked on December 31, 2025 if he had a New Year's resolution.

Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the 'next billion dollar fraud'

Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud.

Black Republican calls for total, permanent abolition of DEI: 'I want to earn every opportunity on merit'

Black Republican U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas called for the full and permanent abolition of diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology.

Here's the top US cities Trump could target with National Guard deployments in 2026

One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial moves in 2025 was his deployment of the National Guard to several major cities. Here is where he could send troops next in 2026.

White House race underway: With 2026 looming, both parties are already playing for 2028

The 2028 White House race heats up as JD Vance gets major endorsement while Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom make strategic moves at Democratic summit.

China’s global aggression check: Taiwan tensions, military posturing, and US response in 2025

China-Taiwan tensions reach new heights as Beijing conducts largest military drills, responding to massive $11 billion U.S. arms package for Taipei.

Inside Trump’s first-year power plays – and the court fights testing them

Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all four years of his first term, combined. It's unclear whether many of them can survive the challenge in court.

Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day

Bernie Sanders ditches iconic mittens look while swearing in socialist Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor

Bernie Sanders swears in NYC's new democratic socialist mayor without his famous viral mittens from Biden's 2021 inauguration, marking a visual departure.

Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case

New York City's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tackles housing crisis on day one with executive orders targeting landlords and bankruptcy case intervention.

US cuts proposed tariffs on Italian pasta exporters

JULIA SHAPERO

The U.S. has significantly reduced proposed tariffs on 13 Italian pasta exporters, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. The pasta-makers previously faced a potential 92 percent duty after the agency determined they were selling their pasta at unfairly low prices. Proposed tariffs on Garofalo were cut down to 13.89 percent, while those on La Molisana were reduced to 2.26 percent. The other 11...