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New York inaugurates Zohran Mamdani as mayor

Mamdani surged from a relative unknown to become the face of progressive politics in the US.
Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration ceremony in New York City. Jeenah Moon/Reuters

Trump ally wins Honduras’ long-drawn presidential election

Nasry Asfura has vowed to cut ties with Beijing and restore relations with Taiwan.
Nasry Asfura. Nasry Asfura. Leonel Estrada/File Photo/Reuters

France cuts immigration amid rising far-right support

The move is the latest by Western nations as they look to clampdown on immigration amid growing support for far-right parties.
Emmanuel MacronStephanie Lecocq/Reuters

US denies EU citizens visas over social media ‘censorship’

The US secretary of state called the EU nationals “radical activists… targeting American speakers and American companies.”
Thierry Breton. Thierry Breton. Yves Herman/Reuters.

US Supreme Court blocks Chicago troop deployment

The White House had said the troops were necessary to fight crime, but city officials objected.
SCOTUS. Bonnie Cash/Reuters

Trump’s new special envoy tasked with annexing Greenland

The Danish-controlled territory is a source of key minerals, and Trump has repeatedly said he wants the US to take control of it.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Kathleen Flynn/File Photo/Reuters.

Sacks, Witkoff could face ethics probe over UAE deals

The Trump officials’ involvement in a decision to allow export of advanced US-made chips to the UAE has come under scrutiny from Democrats.

Budget chair Graham plots next Republican party-line bill

Graham said it would be “political malpractice” not to do another reconciliation bill.

The 2025 media lesson: Talk to everyone

Washington figures retreat into friendly media bubbles at their peril.

Congress eyes hearings on Warner Bros. Discovery battle — but nothing binding

There’s little prospect for passage of any legislation that might affect Netflix’s or Paramount’s bids in time.

Turning Point USA conference shows deepening divisions on US right

A conference featuring some of the US’ most prominent conservative figures revealed an American right marred by divisions over its future.

US issues tough demands over Canada-Mexico trade deal

The remarks by the US’ top trade official will buoy Mexican and Canadian officials, after Donald Trump suggested he may allow the deal to lapse.

Hawley’s populist policies in sync with Missouri voters, poll finds

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s stances are pretty popular in a conservative state like Missouri.

White House faces down deadline to release Epstein case files

Not that you’d know it from watching the White House.

Economists warn of distorted inflation data as White House touts new report

Thursday’s inflation report could end up being less instructive than usual.

Debatable: Mifepristone review

Some conservatives have called for the FDA commissioner to be fired over a delayed review. Others aren’t taking it that far.

Democrats steer away from another shutdown fight

Even progressives who disliked the deal to end the shutdown said the party is not talking about plunging into another one.

US House to vote on Democratic health care proposal

Supporters hope the revolt could shake loose a Senate health care deal.