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The United States plans a $1 billion security aid package for newly inaugurated Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, signaling stronger US‑Colombia security and economic ties; Trump praised de la Espriella, and Colombia joined the Shield of the Americas to combat narcotrafficking and related threats.
The United States pledged £1 billion in security aid to Colombia as Abelardo de la Espriella—backed by Trump—was sworn in, signalling a tougher, more US-aligned stance. The package aims to battle organised crime and illegal immigration, while de la Espriella vowed to crush armed insurgents and defend democracy.
Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar signals a symbolic break from Orbán’s 16-year rule, with a sunlit inauguration and a viral dance moment by the likely health minister candidate Zsolt Hegedűs that has become a symbol of renewed optimism. He says the moment should be used to promote health, mental well-being, and communal activities, while the country’s streets shed propaganda posters and mood lightens after the election.
Ultraconservative José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's president in Valparaiso, marking the nation’s sharpest shift to the right since the return to democracy in 1990, with protests on inauguration day and outgoing President Boric greeting supporters as the transfer of power took place.
A glossy but airless documentary portrays Melania Trump as a control-driven, fashion-obsessed figure who dominates staff dress codes, oversees inauguration fittings, and curates private moments with Donald and Barron, while projecting a non-political First Lady image; the film interleaves scenes from events like Arlington Cemetery and St Patrick’s Cathedral with cameos from tech leaders, but the reviewer calls it a dull, self-aggrandizing autohagiography that spends $28m on style over substance and reveals little about actual politics.
Producers of American Idol worry Carrie Underwood's past performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration and ensuing political scrutiny could polarize viewers, shifting conversation from contestants to judges and risking the show's mass appeal.
Mikie Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot, was sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor, pledging to address rising costs by freezing utility rates and expanding electricity production during a Newark ceremony that included a gun salute and a helicopter flyover.
Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and signaling a historic shift as Democrats gain power in the state; the inauguration also installed Ghazala F. Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general, with Spanberger pledging to shield Virginia’s economy from Washington policies and address concerns about healthcare access and rural hospitals.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor, becoming the state’s first woman to hold the post, as Democrats expand their control of state government. In a ceremony at the Capitol, she vowed to shield Virginia’s economy from Trump administration policies and began issuing executive orders. She was joined by Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim woman to win statewide office as lieutenant governor, and Jay Jones as attorney general, underscoring a historic Democratic gain in Virginia as the party pushes a broad agenda, including redistricting ahead of midterm elections.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's first female governor, signaling a new Democratic era in the commonwealth as Hashmi and Jay Jones were sworn in as lieutenant governor and attorney general, while Democrats gained seats in the House of Delegates and pledged to redraw the state's congressional map ahead of midterms.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor, becoming the state's first woman to hold the post, after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. The ceremony also installed Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general. Democrats expanded their control by picking up 13 seats in the House of Delegates and plan to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of midterm elections, while Spanberger pledged to protect Virginia's economy and health care system from federal disruption and lead a new era in state government.
Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor, the state's first female leader, pledging a unity-focused, pragmatic agenda to address affordability, housing, energy costs, and education while emphasizing bipartisan cooperation. The inauguration also marked historic firsts for other offices—Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general—as Democrats hold a strong majority in the legislature and push a center-left agenda.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration speech was rich with cultural references and in-jokes that celebrated New York City's diverse communities, history, and musical heritage, including nods to rap, immigrant cuisines, and local landmarks, reflecting his commitment to representing all New Yorkers.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the new mayor of New York City, marking historic firsts as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor, the youngest in over a century, and the first to use a Quran at his swearing-in. In his speech, he emphasized governing for working-class New Yorkers with bold plans, celebrating NYC's diversity and culture, and symbolically highlighting labor rights. The event was attended by prominent politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.