New York Mayor Adams Moves to Block Zohran Mamdani’s 2026 Rent Freeze

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed a key architect of New York's congestion pricing scheme as the city's new budget director, marking a significant step in his administration's approach to urban mobility and fiscal management.

President Trump has directed the federal government to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III substance, a significant shift in U.S. drug policy that aims to ease tax burdens for cannabis businesses and facilitate more medical research. This decision does not legalize marijuana federally but alters its classification, which includes substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids.

A mass shooting at Brown University on December 13 resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, prompting an active shooter alert on campus. Authorities are currently investigating a possible connection between this incident and the recent killing of an MIT professor, who was fatally shot at his home near Boston.

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill clarified that the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, countering comments made by New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who implied otherwise. Sherrill's statement emphasizes the importance of accurate information regarding the event's location.

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch has called on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to denounce the phrase 'globalize the intifada' following a deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia. This phrase has become a focal point of controversy amid rising antisemitism and violence against Jewish communities worldwide.

A portrait of George Washington, commissioned by Founding Father James Madison, is set to go to auction in New York next month. This artwork represents a significant historical connection between two prominent figures in American history.

An alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, has been charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and terrorism-related offenses, but remains at large. This development underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating transnational criminal organizations.

President Trump defended his economic policies and announced a $1,776 'warrior dividend' for active-duty servicemembers, which he stated would be funded through tariff revenue. This initiative aims to provide financial support to military personnel amidst ongoing economic discussions.