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Bloomberg Politics·Friday, January 2, 2026

Bloomberg Politics - Friday, January 2, 2026

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01

Mamdani Announces Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement

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)

03

Why Obamacare Premiums Are Set to Rise Sharply

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.

07

Canada, China Aim to Attract US H1B Holders

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)

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