Author: Newyorki

President Donald Trump’s bold claim that the June 21 U.S. airstrikes “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program has sparked intense scrutiny, as experts, lawmakers, and intelligence officials raise concerns about the actual impact of the strikes. Following the coordinated U.S. and Israeli attacks on several of Iran’s nuclear sites, Trump celebrated what he called a definitive victory. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed the sentiment, telling CNN that the strikes “obliterated Iran’s ability to create nuclear weapons.” However, nuclear experts and members of Congress are casting doubt on these assertions, warning that while the attacks may have disrupted Iran’s progress, they are…

For the second consecutive year, former President Donald Trump secured a major legal win at the U.S. Supreme Court, further bolstering his influence over federal policy and cementing the impact of his three appointed justices. The conservative-majority court ruled 6-3 to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential actions. Though the case originated from legal challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order, the ruling avoided the core constitutional issue and instead focused on the broader question of judicial authority. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said such universal injunctions “likely exceed the equitable…

The president of the University of Virginia (UVA), James E. Ryan, announced his resignation Friday following growing pressure from the Trump administration’s Department of Justice, marking a new escalation in the federal government’s efforts to reshape higher education policy. Ryan, who has served as UVA’s president since 2018 and was under contract through 2028, cited the risk of widespread institutional harm as a key reason for stepping down. “I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job,” he wrote in a message to the UVA community. “To do so would not…

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new rule allowing immigration authorities to impose steep financial penalties on undocumented immigrants, in what officials describe as a major push to curb illegal immigration and encourage voluntary departures. Under the new policy, migrants who cross the U.S. border illegally may face fines of up to $500, while those who remain in the country after being ordered to leave could be fined $1,000 per day. Additionally, individuals who agreed to depart voluntarily but failed to do so may now be penalized up to $10,000. “This is about consequences,” said Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary…

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday, fueled by optimism over fresh trade agreements and economic data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq inching closer to their all-time highs. President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal with China has been finalized, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Bloomberg that the U.S. is also nearing trade agreements with ten other partners. The finalized China agreement notably includes a commitment by Beijing to deliver rare earth materials, which are essential for advanced technologies like jet engines, wind turbines, and electronics. As of 6:03 a.m. ET, U.S. index futures posted notable gains: Dow…

In a dramatic end to its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to release decisions on six high-stakes cases on June 27, shaping the future of presidential powers, civil rights, and healthcare. Among the most closely watched rulings is whether the Court will allow former President Donald Trump to enforce his controversial birthright citizenship policy while litigation is ongoing. Lower courts have blocked the policy, arguing it likely violates the 14th Amendment, but the Supreme Court could reshape the broader issue of whether a single judge should have the power to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential orders. The…

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has shown minimal movement in the wake of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple new polls released this week. While the military action has sparked renewed political debate and international concern, the data suggest that public opinion on the president’s overall job performance remains largely unchanged—albeit slightly lower than in early June. A Quinnipiac University poll conducted between June 22–24 shows that 41% of registered voters approve of the president’s performance, while 54% disapprove. This is only a modest increase from Quinnipiac’s earlier June 11 poll, which recorded 38% approval and…

President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to push his sweeping tax legislation through the Senate before the July 4 deadline, as the bill encounters growing resistance and procedural obstacles. Returning to Washington from a NATO summit in Europe, Trump refocused his attention on domestic priorities, particularly the ambitious tax plan that the White House has dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The legislation includes a range of provisions: an expansion of the child tax credit, creation of children’s investment accounts, increased estate tax exemptions, expanded deductions for high-tax states, new limits on Medicaid and food stamps, and tax exemptions on tips…

Former President Donald Trump launched a fierce verbal attack on Zohran Mamdani, calling the progressive Democrat a “100% crazy communist” after Mamdani’s unexpected victory in the Democratic primary for New York City. Trump made the comments during a press briefing on June 25, in response to a question about rising left-wing voices within the Democratic Party. “You’ve got people like Mamdani winning elections now – he’s a 100% crazy communist. That’s who’s running the Democratic Party these days,” Trump said, accusing Democrats of drifting too far left. Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and a former state…

President Donald Trump is intensifying his focus on the Arctic region, revealing plans not only to acquire Greenland but also to bolster U.S. capabilities in the icy waters of the far north by purchasing a fleet of icebreaker vessels. During a press conference in the Netherlands on June 25, following the NATO summit, Trump confirmed that he is in talks with Finland to acquire 15 icebreakers—specialized ships designed to navigate and cut through frozen seas. He made the announcement in response to a question from a Finnish journalist, praising Finland’s expertise in constructing such vessels. “I want to buy icebreakers.…