Author: Newyorki

In a continuation of his recent attacks on former President Barack Obama, President Donald Trump declared this week that Obama “owes [him] big,” citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling granting presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts. The ruling played a crucial role in Trump’s own legal battles related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. “He owes me—Obama owes me big,” Trump told reporters outside the White House on July 25 before departing for a trip to Scotland. Trump’s latest remarks follow repeated claims that Obama committed “treason,” specifically regarding the origins of the Russia…

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reshaping the landscape of college athletics by restricting third-party payments to student-athletes under name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. The move comes amid mounting concerns over competitive imbalance, recruitment inequality, and the survival of non-revenue collegiate sports. The executive action bans so-called “pay-to-play” arrangements by third-party entities, which have become increasingly common since the rise of NIL compensation. While student-athletes may still receive fair-market value for brand endorsements and legitimate business opportunities, the order prohibits booster-funded payments and outside compensation deals that critics say undermine the spirit of amateur…

A new poll by Emerson College Polling reveals that a vast majority of U.S. voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of matters related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, particularly surrounding the alleged client files. The poll, conducted between July 21 and 22 among 1,400 registered voters, found that only 16% approve, while over 51% disapprove. An additional 32% of respondents said they were neutral on the issue. Poll Highlights Deep Voter Dissatisfaction “This was the worst-performing issue for Trump among all those surveyed,” said Spencer Kimball, director of Emerson College Polling. “Sixteen percent approval is the lowest. Fifty-one percent…

President Donald Trump stated Thursday that he has not considered granting a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, as she continues to meet with federal prosecutors seeking further information related to Epstein’s sex trafficking network. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring to sexually abuse minors, met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on July 24 and 25. The meetings have reignited public and political scrutiny over Epstein’s clientele and the potential for further charges in the long-running scandal. Trump: “I Haven’t Thought About It” Asked by reporters at the White House…

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration is considering issuing rebates to American taxpayers, citing a windfall of revenue generated from tariffs imposed on foreign imports. Speaking to reporters ahead of a trip to Scotland to finalize a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, Trump said the U.S. Treasury has already collected substantial sums, prompting discussions of returning some of that money to citizens. “We have so much money coming in, we’re thinking about a little rebate,” Trump said. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, tariffs currently in effect have generated more than $100 billion. The…

President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against the U.S. Federal Reserve on Thursday with a dramatic and unprecedented visit to the central bank’s Washington headquarters, confronting Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate policy and the institution’s controversial renovation project. As he toured the Fed’s Marriner S. Eccles Building — currently undergoing extensive refurbishment — Trump publicly pressured Powell to cut interest rates and accused the central bank of excessive spending. The interaction was broadcast live, capturing a tense moment as Trump clapped Powell on the back and quipped: “I would love it if he lowered interest rates.” Historic and Tense…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Eric Adams, accusing the city of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through its sanctuary city policies. The legal action marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigration and follows similar lawsuits against other Democratic-led jurisdictions. Allegations of Obstruction Filed in federal court in Brooklyn, the complaint alleges that New York City has violated the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by enacting local laws that conflict with federal immigration statutes. Prosecutors claim the city has refused to cooperate with federal authorities, releasing undocumented immigrants…

In a rare and highly publicized visit to the Federal Reserve, U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell engaged in a tense exchange over the cost of renovations at the Fed’s headquarters and the direction of interest rate policy. The encounter, captured on live television, underscored mounting tensions between the White House and the traditionally independent central bank. A Confrontation at the Construction Site Wearing white construction helmets, Trump and Powell toured the renovation site of the Fed’s Marriner S. Eccles Building in Washington. During the visit, Trump questioned the project’s ballooning budget, claiming costs had jumped…

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially approved the merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, clearing the final regulatory hurdle in a deal worth $8 billion. The decision paves the way for a major transformation in the U.S. media landscape, uniting one of Hollywood’s most prominent independent studios with a legacy media giant. The deal, led by Skydance CEO David Ellison — son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison — is expected to close within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter. Paramount, owner of CBS, Paramount Pictures, and cable networks such as MTV, will now be combined…

In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Venezuela, the Trump administration has reversed its previous decision and granted Chevron permission to resume oil production and exports from the South American country. This move softens the administration’s earlier hardline approach towards the authoritarian government of President Nicolás Maduro. The new licence allows Chevron, which had operated in Venezuela through joint ventures with state oil company PDVSA, to restart operations halted earlier due to sanctions. Prior to the suspension, Chevron had been producing approximately 240,000 barrels per day — nearly a quarter of Venezuela’s total oil output. Context and Reversal…