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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.
The article describes the diverse perspectives of five New Yorkers witnessing Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, highlighting personal stories of hope, activism, and political engagement, and emphasizing the significance of Mamdani's election for the city's future.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, promising an ambitious, expansive, and principled approach to governance rooted in democratic socialism, while also beginning to undo the previous administration's executive orders and addressing city challenges with a focus on affordability, social justice, and continuity in city services.
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor, calling for unity and accountability to improve the city, and emphasizing the collective effort needed to achieve progress.