Author: Newyorki

The Trump administration’s proposal to repeal greenhouse gas emissions standards for new vehicles, intended to offer “regulatory relief” and “affordable choices,” could end up costing American consumers and the economy more than expected, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) own analysis. Although EPA Administrator nominee Lee Zeldin announced the proposed rollback as a step toward ending “sixteen years of uncertainty” for automakers and buyers, internal modeling reveals a more complex reality. Some scenarios estimate the repeal could impose net costs of up to $350 billion annually, especially if tax credits for electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act are…

In a dramatic and rare outburst on the Senate floor, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) fiercely criticized his fellow Democrats for what he described as complacency and complicity with President Donald Trump’s administration. The heated exchange unfolded as the Senate considered a bipartisan package of bills aimed at boosting support and funding for police departments. Booker objected to the legislation, proposing an amendment that would require public safety grants to be distributed without political bias. His objection drew swift criticism from Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), who accused him of attempting to derail the entire package after it had already passed…

Texas has become the latest flashpoint in the intensifying battle over redistricting in the U.S., as Republicans move forward with a rare mid-decade redraw of congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The initiative, strongly backed by President Donald Trump and national GOP leaders, has provoked an uproar among Democrats, who view the move as a blatant attempt to reshape the political map in favor of the Republican Party. The new GOP-drafted congressional map, released on July 30, proposes significant changes to five key districts, particularly in the regions of Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley. While…

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday that she will not seek the governorship of California in the upcoming election, ending months of speculation about a potential bid for the state’s top executive office. In an official statement, Harris acknowledged that she had given “serious thought” to the idea of running, especially given her deep ties to California, where she previously served as Attorney General and San Francisco District Attorney. However, she said she ultimately decided not to pursue the role. “After deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election,” Harris stated.…

The U.S. Federal Reserve has once again held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting in which policymakers have opted for stability rather than further tightening or easing. The decision comes amid continued economic uncertainty and ongoing inflationary pressures, despite growing political pressure from the White House to cut rates. In a statement released following its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Fed pointed to stubborn inflation, concerns over slowing corporate investment, and weakened consumer spending as key reasons for its cautious approach. The central bank acknowledged that while headline inflation has cooled from…

In a sweeping move poised to reshape U.S. environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump is set to rescind a cornerstone scientific finding that has underpinned climate regulations for over a decade. The agency plans to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which concluded that greenhouse gas emissions pose a threat to human health and welfare, as well as eliminate vehicle emission standards, in what the administration describes as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. Lee Zeldin, President Trump’s newly appointed EPA Administrator, announced the decision during an appearance on the Ruthless podcast, stating that the…

Former President Donald Trump stated this week that his well-publicized estrangement from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein stemmed from Epstein’s recruitment of young staff members from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort—specifically spa employees, including Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in the Epstein case. Speaking to reporters aboard a flight from Scotland, Trump said that Epstein “stole” workers from his Mar-a-Lago spa, one of whom was Giuffre, who later became a prominent accuser in the Epstein scandal. Giuffre had alleged in legal proceedings that Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her to powerful men, including Britain’s Prince Andrew—a claim the prince has…

The July U.S. jobs report, due Friday, is expected to highlight the growing impact of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown on an already cooling labor market. According to economists surveyed by Bloomberg, the Labor Department will likely report a gain of 109,000 jobs in July — a significant drop from the 147,000 jobs added in June, and below the 2025 monthly average of 130,000. While slowing business activity due to ongoing trade tensions and tariffs has weakened hiring, analysts say a major drag is the shrinking labor supply — especially in sectors heavily reliant on immigrant workers, such as agriculture,…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a formal judicial misconduct complaint against Chief Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, citing alleged improper public comments made about former President Donald Trump and his administration. The complaint, announced on July 28 by Attorney General Pam Bondi, stems from statements Boasberg reportedly made during a judicial conference in March 2025. Bondi stated that the judge’s remarks “undermined the integrity of the judiciary” and were inappropriate for someone presiding over politically sensitive cases. Judge Boasberg, 62, drew national attention after issuing an order to halt deportation…

In a bold regulatory push with national implications, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken the lead in challenging the dominance of major U.S. pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), aiming to break their grip on the pharmaceutical supply chain. Earlier this year, Sanders signed legislation barring health insurance giants Cigna, CVS, and UnitedHealth — which collectively control the country’s three largest PBMs — from owning and operating retail pharmacies within Arkansas. The move targets what she and other critics call a deeply flawed system where PBMs, acting as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and consumers, allegedly inflate costs and diminish access to…