Author: Newyorki

Democratic lawmakers are intensifying pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, tapping into public frustration and employing a rarely used legal mechanism to force the release of key documents. The move comes as the party searches for effective points of leverage ahead of the 2026 elections. The Justice Department and FBI announced earlier in July that they found no “client list” or supporting evidence for conspiracy theories that had surrounded the Epstein case. That conclusion angered many of Trump’s MAGA-aligned supporters, especially as several officials within his administration had previously promoted such theories.…

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of an additional 1,350 California National Guard troops from Los Angeles, further scaling down a controversial deployment initiated by President Donald Trump in early June. The move comes amid mounting political criticism and legal challenges from state officials who opposed the military presence in the city. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on July 30 that the troops were being recalled, leaving approximately 250 personnel in Los Angeles to continue protecting federal buildings and staff. The decision follows an earlier withdrawal of 2,000 Guardsmen two weeks ago, part of a drawdown of the force that…

President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), calling him a “second-tier” Republican, after Hawley sided with Democrats to advance legislation banning stock trading by members of Congress, presidents, and vice presidents. Hawley was the sole Republican to vote in favor of the bill during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee session on July 30, where it passed in an 8–7 vote. Originally named the “PELOSI Act,” a reference to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—whose husband has been scrutinized for stock trading while she was in office—the legislation was later renamed the “HONEST Act.” The bill…

In a move that defied mounting political pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve chose to maintain U.S. interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change. The decision underscores the central bank’s independence amid growing tensions with the White House over monetary policy and the direction of the U.S. economy. Speaking after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Fed Chair Jay Powell stated, “It seems to me — and to almost the whole committee — that the economy is not performing as though restrictive policy is holding it back inappropriately,” while…

The principle of academic freedom, long considered a cornerstone of American higher education, is facing mounting pressure as elite universities, including Columbia University, are increasingly caught between federal demands and their traditional independence. The issue has taken on renewed urgency following Columbia’s recent $221 million legal settlement with the Trump administration, which many observers view as a direct challenge to institutional autonomy—even as the university insists its academic freedom remains intact. At its core, academic freedom is understood as the right of scholars and institutions to pursue truth and knowledge without external interference. Historically rooted in a 1915 declaration by…

President Donald Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to 17 major pharmaceutical companies, demanding they commit to substantial reductions in drug prices by September 29, in a bold move aimed at easing healthcare costs for American families. The demand comes with a warning that the administration is prepared to use “every tool in our arsenal” if companies fail to comply. The letters, released Thursday, call for “binding commitments” and propose sweeping measures—including applying “most favoured nation” pricing to Medicaid, aligning U.S. drug prices with those in other developed nations, and offering direct-to-consumer sales that bypass pharmacy middlemen. The move immediately…

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has continued to pour millions into Republican political campaigns, despite a very public falling-out with U.S. President Donald Trump and growing political tensions between the two. According to Federal Election Commission filings published Thursday, Musk was the largest single donor to Republican congressional campaign groups in the first half of the year. On June 27, Musk donated $5 million each to two major Super Political Action Committees (Super PACs) supporting Republican candidates in the House and Senate, respectively—just days before he hinted at forming a rival political party. The donations come amid an ongoing backlash against…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described a newly introduced government program known as “Trump Accounts” as a potential step toward privatizing Social Security—drawing praise from conservatives and sharp criticism from Democrats. Unveiled as part of President Donald Trump’s recently passed legislative package, dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the new initiative provides every American child born between 2024 and 2028 with a one-time $1,000 federal contribution. These funds are deposited into stock market-tied accounts such as mutual or index funds, intended to build long-term wealth through compound growth. Speaking at a policy forum hosted by Breitbart News on July 30, Bessent…

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The decline reflects ongoing public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and immigration. The three-day national poll, which concluded Monday, surveyed 1,023 American adults and carries a margin of error of 3 percentage points. It highlights a deep political divide: 83% of Republicans approve of Trump’s performance Only 3% of Democrats support him About one-third of independents express approval The poll, conducted from July 27 to July 29, follows a previous Reuters/Ipsos survey from mid-July in…

The U.S. Secret Service has launched an internal investigation after an agent attempted to include their spouse on a support flight bound for Scotland during former President Donald Trump’s recent international trip, the agency confirmed. The incident involved an agent who sought to bring their spouse, a member of the U.S. Air Force, aboard a mission-support aircraft being used by the Secret Service to transport personnel and equipment for the presidential visit. The flight, operated by the U.S. Air Force, was scheduled to accompany the president’s trip to Trump’s golf resorts in Scotland. According to a Secret Service statement provided…