Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is slated to deliver the opening remarks at Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration, with Senator Bernie Sanders administering the oath of office. The inauguration will be a public block party on Broadway, unlike past ceremonies, and is meant to include all New Yorkers. Mamdani, who campaigned on a platform of affordability, also faced criticism during his campaign.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has updated its War&Sanctions portal, releasing dossiers on 139 vessels and 142 captains engaged in illicit activities. These activities include the illegal transport of sanctioned Russian and Iranian oil, and the smuggling of stolen Ukrainian grain. The intelligence agency highlights that these actions provide crucial revenue to Russia, which funds the ongoing war. The update reveals new tankers, vessels linked to Iranian oil magnates, and ships involved in transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, further exposing the scale of sanctions evasion.
Donald Trump’s second inauguration drew significantly fewer viewers (24.6 million) than Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration (33.8 million), marking the lowest viewership for an incoming president since 1969. Fox News dominated coverage, attracting the most viewers, while CNN and MSNBC saw record-low viewership. Trump’s ceremony also paled in comparison to Obama’s first inauguration in 2009 which drew over 51 million viewers. This lower viewership aligns with historical trends showing decreased viewership for second-term inaugurations.
John Q. Hosedrinker