Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City in a private midnight ceremony at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing his commitment to public transit and working-class communities. The event included a diverse group of attendees, a public swearing-in, and a block party, marking a significant political rise for Mamdani, who campaigned on affordability and social programs, and is the first NYC mayor sworn in using a Qur'an.
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor on January 1 at the historic, abandoned Old City Hall subway station, which features ornate Guastavino tile arches and is accessible only via guided tours.
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor in an unconventional private ceremony at an abandoned subway station beneath city hall, symbolizing a new era for the city. The event highlights NYC's historic transit system and Mamdani's focus on equality and opportunity, with notable attendance and political reactions.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona to succeed her late father, will be sworn into the House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, with her oath scheduled as the House returns to session to vote on a government funding bill.
Arizona Attorney General Mayes threatened legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to seat newly elected Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election but has been delayed in being sworn in due to Johnson's refusal, amid political disputes over legislative procedures and government funding.
Arizona's attorney general has sued the US House over Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in newly elected Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, arguing that the delay violates the Constitution and prevents her from performing her duties. Johnson claims he is following precedent and will swear her in when the House reconvenes, but the lawsuit seeks a court order to resolve the issue.
House Speaker Mike Johnson hesitated to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing procedural reasons and inconsistency with previous swearing-in practices, amid ongoing political tensions and a government shutdown, raising concerns about representation and political bias.
Guatemala's President-elect Bernardo Arévalo announced his Cabinet picks ahead of his upcoming swearing-in, choosing an equal number of female and male members for the first time in the country's history. Despite ongoing investigations of his political party, Arévalo emphasized the integrity of his picks and pledged to establish an autonomous anti-corruption commission. His selections include individuals from outside his Seed Movement party, signaling a move towards consensus and a technical team capable of negotiation.
The Polish president has sworn in a rightwing prime minister ahead of a confidence vote, as the country's ruling coalition seeks to maintain its grip on power. The new prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, took the oath of office in a ceremony attended by President Andrzej Duda. The ruling Law and Justice party, which has been in power since 2015, faces a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday.
Justin Pearson, a Tennessee state representative who was expelled from the legislature for leading a gun protest on the House floor, has been reappointed and sworn back in. Pearson was appointed to his vacated seat by the county legislature that includes his Memphis district. He had previously been appointed to the seat in January and won a special election in March. Pearson and his colleague, Justin Jones, who was also expelled, plan to run in special elections. The demonstration was prompted by a school shooting in Nashville in which seven people were killed.
