Author: Newyorki

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,…

President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by threatening to arrest Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, over his pledge not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement if elected. The statement has drawn swift condemnation from Mamdani, New York Democrats, and civil rights advocates who view the remarks as an attack on democratic norms and immigrant communities. Trump Issues Arrest Threat Over Sanctuary City Policies Speaking to reporters on July 1 during a visit to a Florida detention center, Trump said of Mamdani: “Well then, we’ll have to arrest him.”He added that he would…

The U.S. House of Representatives is reconvening today to begin debate on President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative package, which includes significant tax reductions and cuts to Medicaid. The session begins at 9 a.m. as Republican leaders try to navigate deep party divisions and a razor-thin majority to move the bill forward. Timeline Pressures and Senate Passage President Trump has been urging swift passage of the bill, hoping to sign it into law by July 4. However, he has acknowledged that the timeline may be adjusted. The Senate passed its version of the bill on July 1 by a narrow 51-50…

The United States has seen a notable decline in global happiness, falling from 11th place in 2012 to 24th in the 2025 World Happiness Report. The annual report, based on data from the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford and the Gallup World Poll, evaluates the average life satisfaction of people across 147 countries between 2022 and 2024. Finland Leads Again, U.S. Slides Down Finland secured the top position for the eighth consecutive year, with Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands completing the top five happiest nations. Notably, Mexico and Costa Rica entered the top 10 for the…

The U.S. Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tax and domestic spending package, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s health care safety net. Nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the legislation includes steep cuts to Medicaid—potentially stripping health coverage from millions of low-income Americans. Nearly $1 Trillion in Medicaid Cuts At the heart of the legislation is a nearly $1 trillion reduction to Medicaid, the joint state-federal program that insures more than 83 million low-income individuals, including children, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents. According to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), these cuts could result…

Former President Donald Trump has expanded his branded merchandise with the release of a new line of luxury fragrances, “Victory 45-47,” designed for both men and women. The fragrances commemorate Trump’s two terms as the 45th and 47th president of the United States. Announced on June 30 via his Truth Social platform, Trump described the scents as symbols of “Winning, Strength and Success.” In his post, he encouraged supporters to “get yourself a bottle, and don’t forget to get one for your loved ones too,” adding, “Enjoy, have fun and keep winning!” What Are the Scents Like? According to the…

President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have indicated that the administration is examining potential legal action against CNN following its recent report on an iPhone app that notifies users of nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. During a visit to the newly established detention facility in the Florida Everglades — dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — Noem told reporters that the Department of Justice is involved in discussions about whether CNN’s coverage could be grounds for prosecution. “We’re working with the Department of Justice to see if we can prosecute them for that, because what they’re…