The Lead with Jake Tapper U.S. Says New Year’s Eve Strike On Alleged Drug Boats Killed 5
Jan 2, 2026
Olivia Reingold, a staff writer covering New York politics, delves into Zohran Mamdani's inauguration as NYC mayor and his ambitious focus on housing affordability. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democratic Congresswoman from Florida, shares insights on the implications of the Affordable Care Act premium subsidy lapse for her constituents. They discuss coalition-building in politics and the potential national impact of Mamdani's progressive agenda amidst economic challenges.
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Sparklers Likely Ignited Swiss Resort Fire
- Witnesses said a champagne bottle with sparklers ignited the wooden ceiling and the fire spread within about 10 seconds.
- The bar's narrow staircase and enclosed basement worsened the death toll and hampered escape.
Sanitation Collapse Fuels Cuba's Viral Surge
- Cuba faces surging mosquito-borne illnesses amid economic collapse and scarce medicines.
- Trash collection failures and resource shortages are intensifying dengue and chikungunya outbreaks and cross-border risk.
Guard Deployments Become Politically Fraught
- Political fights over National Guard deployments and court rulings make future military domestic deployments more contentious.
- Commentators warn the president's partisan moves set precedent that will complicate future bipartisan security decisions.