Author: Newyorki

The National Weather Service (NWS) is taking significant steps to address a critical staffing shortfall that has plagued the agency since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s term, when federal budget cuts and early retirements led to more than 550 vacant positions nationwide. Earlier this summer, the agency secured an emergency hiring exemption to fill 126 of those vacancies and began posting job listings on USAJobs.gov. Now, according to internal communications shared during an all-hands meeting on August 4, the agency has received authorization to hire up to 450 employees by September 2026, according to two recently retired NWS veterans.…

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot on Wednesday in what authorities described as an “active situation” in northeast Susquehanna County. According to an official statement from state police, the troopers were responding to a call near Route 171, approximately five miles north of Thompson Township, when the shooting occurred. Both injured officers were transported to nearby hospitals. Their current conditions have not been officially confirmed, though updates are expected. In a social media post, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan expressed relief upon hearing that the troopers are likely to be in stable condition. “We’re grateful for their service and praying…

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that FBI Director Kash Patel has approved his request for federal assistance in locating more than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to prevent a quorum on a controversial redistricting plan. In a statement released Wednesday, Cornyn confirmed that the FBI will work alongside Texas state and local law enforcement to track down the absent legislators. “I thank President Trump and Director Patel for supporting and swiftly acting on my call for the federal government to hold these supposed lawmakers accountable for fleeing Texas,” he said. “We cannot allow these rogue legislators to…

Former President Donald Trump has demanded the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing national security concerns linked to Tan’s alleged ties to Chinese companies and a criminal case involving his former firm, Cadence Design Systems. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared: “Tan is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem.” The call follows a letter sent by Republican Senator Tom Cotton to Intel’s board chair, raising alarms about Tan’s reported investments in Chinese semiconductor and advanced manufacturing firms, including some allegedly connected to the Chinese military. According to Reuters,…

Former President Donald Trump has publicly called for a new nationwide census that would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted, marking a dramatic shift from the constitutional norms surrounding population enumeration in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024. People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS.” The current U.S. Constitution…

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s decision to cut funding for mRNA vaccine research, warning that the move could have deadly consequences. “I’ve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS actions – but quite frankly this move is going to cost lives,” Adams posted on X (formerly Twitter) on August 5. He emphasized the broader applications of mRNA technology, noting, “The vaccine they helped develop in record time is credited with saving millions. mRNA technology has uses that go far beyond vaccines.” The Department of Health and Human…

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all imported semiconductors, a move aimed at bolstering domestic chip production. However, he offered a significant carve-out: companies that invest in U.S. manufacturing—such as Apple, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)—would be exempt from the new tariffs. The announcement came during a White House meeting on Wednesday, August 6, with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who pledged to increase Apple’s U.S. investment by $100 billion, bringing the tech giant’s total committed U.S. spending to $600 billion over four years. Trump praised Cook, calling him “one of the great…

President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has sparked widespread alarm among economists, statisticians, and policymakers who warn that the move undermines the credibility of the nation’s economic data and risks long-term damage to public trust and economic decision-making. The firing, announced following Trump’s claims that McEntarfer led a year-long effort to manipulate jobs data against him, is seen by many experts as politically motivated and based on a misinterpretation of standard statistical practices. The Allegations and the Reality Trump’s accusations center on two claims: Job Estimate Revisions: In August 2024,…

U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, August 6, as strong corporate earnings overshadowed mounting concerns over new tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 81.38 points (0.2%) to close at 44,193.12, while the broader S&P 500 gained 45.87 points (0.7%) to reach 6,345.06. The Nasdaq Composite led the rally with a 1.2% jump, climbing 252.87 points to finish at 21,169.42, boosted primarily by tech giant Apple. Market Drivers: Apple shares rose 5.1% after the company unveiled a $100 billion investment plan in U.S. manufacturing infrastructure. Shopify stock soared 22% following earnings…

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 38%, according to a new national poll released August 4 by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, marking one of his lowest ratings in recent months and indicating a notable decline in support among men and political independents. The poll, conducted in partnership with YouGov between July 25 and 30, surveyed 1,000 Americans and carries a margin of error of 3.5%. It shows a 6-point drop in Trump’s approval since April, when he stood at 44%. Disapproval now stands at 58%, bringing his net approval rating to -20. Key Findings: Men’s Support Declines…