Author: Newyorki

A tragic drive-by shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood has left four people dead and 14 others injured, according to a statement released by the Chicago Police Department. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on July 2, when a dark-colored vehicle approached a group of individuals standing outside a venue and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Witnesses told investigators that the gathering was related to an album release party taking place at a nearby nightclub, as reported by multiple outlets including WGN News. The victims who lost their lives include two men, aged 24 and 25, and two women…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is facing a serious staffing crisis that could significantly delay tax refunds and hinder customer service during the 2026 filing season. A recent report by National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warns that sweeping job cuts under the Trump administration’s 2025 cost-cutting campaign may leave the agency ill-equipped to handle upcoming challenges. According to the June 25 report, the IRS has lost over 26% of its 102,000-person workforce due to layoffs and voluntary buyouts, bringing its total staff down to just over 75,000 employees. The cuts were part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration…

In a high-profile development, the University of Pennsylvania has reached a controversial agreement with the Trump administration to resolve an ongoing federal investigation tied to its handling of transgender participation in collegiate sports. The resolution has reignited national debates over Title IX enforcement, trans rights, and federal influence over higher education. The dispute centered on Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer who won a national title while competing for Penn in 2022. While her victory was hailed by many trans rights advocates as a landmark moment, it also drew sharp criticism from conservative voices, who claimed Thomas had an unfair advantage.…

The Pentagon has temporarily halted certain military aid to Ukraine, citing concerns about the depletion of U.S. munitions stockpiles. The move is part of a broader “capability review” aimed at ensuring American defense resources align with national security priorities, according to Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell. Speaking at a July 2 briefing, Parnell emphasized that while aid is being reassessed, the U.S. military retains the capacity to conduct any mission globally. However, he declined to specify which weapon systems are affected or the duration of the pause. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the review in a video posted to X…

Former President Donald Trump has reached a $16 million settlement with Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, ending a high-profile legal dispute that began during the 2024 presidential campaign. The agreement marks another significant outcome in Trump’s ongoing efforts to challenge what he describes as media bias from major news organizations. The lawsuit was filed in October 2024, when Trump was actively campaigning for a return to the White House. His legal team accused CBS News and its long-running program 60 Minutes of selectively editing an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris in a way that favored her…

Florida has officially launched operations at a newly constructed migrant detention facility located deep in the state’s Everglades region. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by state officials, the center is designed to hold undocumented immigrants with criminal records and marks a major escalation in Florida’s immigration enforcement efforts. Attorney General James Othmeier announced the facility’s activation on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that it would begin receiving hundreds of undocumented migrants with criminal histories starting this week. Although specific details about the detainees’ origins or arrival times were not disclosed, officials confirmed that they would be transported to the…

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation, a central pillar of his second-term agenda, is inching closer to final passage after the House narrowly approved a procedural step late Tuesday. The bill, which includes major tax cuts, Medicaid reductions, and border security provisions, faces ongoing resistance within the Republican Party, particularly from members of the House Freedom Caucus. The House voted 219-213 to move forward on the legislation, setting up a final vote that could send the bill to Trump’s desk by the self-imposed July 4 deadline. Despite this momentum, internal GOP disagreements over the Senate’s amendments, particularly a…

President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Vietnam, marking only the second such deal finalized under his administration as a critical July 9 tariff deadline approaches. The announcement comes amid broader U.S. efforts to negotiate trade terms with key global partners before sweeping reciprocal tariffs are implemented. Details of the agreement remain limited, but President Trump stated that the U.S. will impose a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. In exchange, Vietnam has reportedly agreed to fully open its market to American products, allowing U.S. exports to enter the country…

Despite President Donald Trump’s earlier pledges to root out waste and fraud in the Pentagon—with the help of Elon Musk’s Defense Optimization and Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force—the Department of Defense has emerged largely untouched from his latest round of federal budget cuts. In fact, the Trump administration has proposed a historic $1.01 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2026, marking the first time U.S. military spending would surpass the $1 trillion threshold. The proposal exceeds the previous year’s enacted budget by more than $100 billion. Minimal Savings from DOGE Initiative In February, Trump confidently stated that Musk would uncover…

President Donald Trump traveled to southern Florida on Tuesday morning to officially open a new migrant detention facility that has garnered attention and criticism under its nickname, “Alligator Alcatraz.” The event began at 10 a.m. ET with a roundtable discussion on immigration enforcement, hosted by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. Joining the discussion were Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, and Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. What Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’? “Alligator Alcatraz” is a newly constructed, temporary detention facility designed to detain,…