Author: Newyorki

As the U.S. becomes directly involved in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a growing number of Americans are expressing anxiety over the possibility of violence on American soil. From major transportation hubs to national landmarks, concerns are mounting about the potential for retaliation by Iran or sympathizers within the United States. Public Anxiety Rises in Major Cities In New York City’s Penn Station, Catherine Wagoner, a kindergarten teacher from Boston, shared her unease with USA TODAY, describing travel in large cities as more stressful since the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. “Being in New York…

President Donald Trump’s ambitious tax and spending package — once dubbed his “one big, beautiful bill” — is being significantly scaled back in the Senate, following a series of rulings by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Her decisions have stripped several Republican-backed provisions that violate Senate budget rules, narrowing the scope of the legislation as GOP leaders race to meet Trump’s self-imposed July 4 deadline for passage. The sweeping bill was intended to deliver a major legislative win early in Trump’s second term. However, recent cuts to environmental rollbacks, immigration enforcement expansions, and judicial power limits have complicated Republican efforts to…

New York City Democrats will cast their votes on June 24 in a pivotal primary election that could determine the city’s next mayor. While former Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a dramatic political comeback, he faces a serious challenge from Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive rising star. The mayoral race presents a stark generational and ideological contrast. Cuomo, 67, represents the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, while Mamdani — a member of the Democratic Socialists of America — anchors the party’s left. Both are the frontrunners in a crowded 11-candidate field, with Cuomo long seen as the…

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent international students from studying at Harvard University, issuing a sharp rebuke of the move as a violation of constitutional rights and academic freedom. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs granted a preliminary injunction on June 23 that halts the enforcement of a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump earlier this month. The proclamation sought to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard or participate in its exchange programs, citing national security concerns. Judge Burroughs ruled that the administration’s actions threaten “core constitutional rights” including freedom…

New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor concludes on June 24, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s political calendar. With nearly a dozen candidates on the ballot and no clear majority leader, the race is expected to be decided through the city’s ranked choice voting system. Who’s Leading the Race? The race has narrowed to two frontrunners: former Governor Andrew Cuomo and progressive Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani. Polls show the contest is close, with Mamdani slightly edging out Cuomo in the latest Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill survey, winning 51.8% to 48.2% in the final round of ranked choice voting. However,…

President Donald Trump suggested that Iran may be ready to de-escalate following its missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The attack marked Iran’s first major retaliation to the U.S. bombing of its nuclear facilities on June 21, part of the Pentagon’s “Operation Midnight Hammer.” According to U.S. defense officials, Iran launched a volley of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at the sprawling air base, which hosts approximately 10,000 U.S. troops and serves as the command hub for air operations across the region. Trump later said in a social…

In a nationally televised address on June 21, President Donald Trump spoke to the American people following the U.S. military’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The strikes, part of what the Pentagon dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” came in response to escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, with the U.S. reaffirming its long-standing alliance with Israel. Trump described the military operation as a “spectacular success” aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities. He expressed hope that further military involvement in the region would not be necessary, even as Iran is expected to retaliate. The president concluded his four-minute speech with a personal…

lawmakers are debating a major tax break for the private credit industry, a move that could cost the federal government $10.7 billion over the next decade while simultaneously cutting critical services for low-income Americans. The provision, part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping fiscal legislation known as the “big, beautiful bill,” aims to reduce taxes on dividends distributed by business development companies (BDCs) — investment vehicles commonly used in private credit markets. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives but is still under discussion in the Senate. According to sources familiar with the matter, intense lobbying efforts are underway…

In a whirlwind 48-hour sequence, former U.S. President Donald Trump shifted America’s posture toward Iran from military aggression and calls for regime change to a sudden ceasefire announcement. The dramatic turn of events reflects Trump’s volatile foreign policy approach and his preference for rapid, high-profile outcomes. From Bombs to Peace Declarations It began on Saturday with Trump ordering B-2 stealth bombers to target Iran’s nuclear facilities using bunker-buster munitions. The move effectively brought the United States into Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran. By Sunday, Trump was publicly suggesting the possibility of regime change in Tehran — a signal welcomed by…

A provision in President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending package that would prevent U.S. states from enacting new artificial intelligence (AI) regulations has survived a key Senate review, drawing praise from major technology firms while raising alarm among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the AI-related clause complies with the special budget reconciliation process, a procedural move that allows Republicans to push the bill forward without Democratic support or the threat of a filibuster. The provision threatens to withhold federal broadband infrastructure funding from states that enforce their own AI regulations. Critics argue that this…