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As Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York City's first Muslim-East Asian mayor, are Democrats ready to embrace his Democratic Socialist platform. We explore what his ascent could mean for the party's efforts to win back Congress.  Also on today's show: The urgent search for survivors after a deadly New Year's Eve inferno ... President Trump orders the National Guard out of three cities but says they could return even stronger ... Venezuela detains several Americans as the US builds its pressure campaign.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We should measure the prosperity of a nation not by the number of millionaires, but by the absence of poverty and the prevalence of health." Those are the words of the incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Can he deliver affordability to one of America's most expensive cities?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning we begin with exclusive CNN reporting on a CIA attack inside Venezuela which targeted a port facility ... President Trump and Bemjamin Netanyahu engage in mutual flattery at Mar-a-Lago, but did they make any progress on Gaza? ... Federal resources surged to Minnesota to investigate an alleged child care fraud scheme. And it all started with a viral video.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Ukraine inch closer to a peace deal following a Mar-a-Lago meeting between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. But where does Russia stand? We discuss the roadblocks that still remain this morning. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister is schedule to arrive at Mar-a-Lago today.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump orders a deadly Christmas day strike on ISIS fighters in Nigeria ... Epstein survivors express both hope and frustration as they continue their push for the full truth amid delays and distractions ... Parts of California are inundated by record rainfall, triggering flash floods and mudslides.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices