New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the creation of the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement at his first major press conference at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza. Mamdani tells reporters that the aim of the office is dedicated to "rebuilding our social infrastructure at scale" and ensure that city government listens to New Yorkers "consistently and with real consequence." (Source: Bloomberg)
President Donald Trump suggested the US is ready to aid protesters in Iran if authorities crack down on the unrest, prompting a top Iranian official to threaten retaliation against US forces in the region.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Americans buying health insurance through Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces have relied on enhanced subsidies to make their coverage more affordable. These tax credits, which lower monthly premiums, were designed both to ease costs for lower-income enrollees and to extend assistance to more middle-income households.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rescinded all executive orders issued by his predecessor over the last 15 months as part of a flurry of actions as the city’s new leader took office Jan. 1.
More oil tankers are turning away from Venezuela as the US threatens to seize vessels transporting oil that helps fund the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.
Zohran Mamdani greets commuters on his way into work a day after being sworn-in as New York City's 112th mayor. (Source: Bloomberg)
Elizabeth Ricci, an immigration law professor, says that countries like Canada and China are spending big bucks to poach talent in the tech and AI fields, as the US clamps down on immigration and H1B visas. These moves could mean that the US sees a reduced talent pool and a downshift in competitiveness as foreign workers immigrate to other countries. (Source: Bloomberg)
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Ukraine’s head of military intelligence to become his chief of staff, filling one of the country’s most influential positions after Andriy Yermak stepped down amid a corruption scandal.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with Beijing are crucial and reiterated his nation’s “respect” for the “one-China” stance when it comes to Taiwan, according to an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV ahead of a meeting with President Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump’s super political action committee raised $102 million in the second half of 2025, fueled by eight-figure donations from artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and finance industry figures, a tally that aims to boost Republicans’ efforts to retain control of Congress in crucial elections this year.
