Author: Newyorki

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy whether Ukraine could launch strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg if given long-range weapons, according to individuals briefed on their recent July 4 phone call. The conversation, confirmed by multiple sources familiar with U.S.-Ukraine discussions, marks a notable shift in Trump’s public position on Russia’s war and military engagement abroad. The call took place one day after Trump held a separate conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Trump later described as “bad.” Frustrated by the lack of progress in ceasefire talks, Trump reportedly told Zelenskyy that escalating pressure…

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated two new national security investigations into imports of drones and polysilicon, a key material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The inquiries could pave the way for fresh tariffs on vital technology sectors, further intensifying ongoing global trade tensions. According to notices published Monday evening, the Commerce Department will examine imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components, as well as conduct a separate study on the supply chains for polysilicon — a raw material crucial to both the semiconductor and renewable energy industries. Officials will assess whether foreign subsidies, unfair trade…

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emerged from the latest summit with a key diplomatic win: U.S. President Donald Trump, long skeptical of NATO’s relevance and cost, publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the alliance. The breakthrough followed a series of strategic moves and tense moments as leaders of the 32 NATO member states convened to demonstrate unity and address global threats, particularly from Russia. A 5% Defense Spending Pledge to Appease Trump The headline announcement from the summit was the alliance-wide pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense, a significant increase aimed at addressing U.S. concerns over burden-sharing. The move was…

growing number of prominent conservative voices, including close allies of President Donald Trump, are raising alarms over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, accusing the Department of Justice of mishandling the investigation and failing to fulfill promises of transparency. The controversy reignited following the release of a federal report by the FBI and Department of Justice, which stated there was no evidence of a “client list” or foul play in Epstein’s death—long a subject of online speculation. The report reaffirmed the 2019 ruling by New York’s chief medical examiner that Epstein died by suicide while in federal custody.…

Faith leaders from across the southern United States are preparing to stage demonstrations beginning July 14, targeting congressional districts to protest federal budget cuts they say will deeply harm vulnerable Americans, particularly in the South. The protests are a response to the recently passed federal spending bill, dubbed by President Donald Trump as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” While the bill delivers substantial tax cuts, it also includes sweeping reductions to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sparking concern among social justice advocates and religious leaders. “We are not going to allow the damage, destruction, and death that…

The recent death of a 57-year-old Mexican farmworker during a U.S. immigration sweep in California has drawn renewed attention to the human cost of aggressive immigration enforcement under former President Donald Trump. Jaime Alanis died on July 12 from injuries sustained the previous day while allegedly attempting to evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a raid on two cannabis farms in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles. According to multiple reports, Alanis climbed onto a greenhouse roof in an effort to avoid capture, but fell approximately 30 feet, resulting in a fatal neck injury. He later died in…

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russia, threatening to impose 100% secondary tariffs if the war in Ukraine does not come to an end within the next 50 days. The remarks came during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House, where Trump expressed deep frustration with Moscow’s stance on peace negotiations. “We are very unhappy — I am — with Russia. I’m disappointed in President Putin,” Trump said, referring to the stalled efforts to reach a settlement. “If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, we’re going to impose very severe…

As Fox News continues to dominate American cable television viewership, a growing number of advertisers — including corporations, advocacy groups, and foreign governments — are using the network as a conduit to reach one highly influential viewer: President Donald Trump. According to Jeff Collins, president of ad sales at Fox Corporation, the network has experienced a sharp rise in advertising revenues, largely driven by demand from organizations seeking to influence the White House. “We’re seeing a lot of advertiser demand for that audience, whether it’s an audience of one or an audience of twelve,” Collins told the Financial Times. “There…

President Donald Trump’s recently signed economic package—dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB)—has been hailed by some in business circles for its tax breaks, but experts argue it could be one of the most economically damaging policies in U.S. history. While short-term gains may please markets, the long-term consequences of this policy could reshape global capital flows, undermine U.S. competitiveness, and fuel inflation. The Logic Behind the Bill: Trickle-Down Revisited The BBB relies heavily on trickle-down economics, a strategy centered on the belief that tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations will spur job creation and economic growth. History, however, offers…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his tariff campaign against key global partners, issuing new threats and policy demands that experts describe as politically unfeasible and strategically incoherent. The latest wave of tariff threats has raised alarm in both the European Union and Brazil, two regions now caught in the crosshairs of Trump’s unpredictable trade approach. An Escalating Campaign of Pressure Last week marked another turbulent period in U.S. trade diplomacy. Despite markets remaining relatively calm, trade experts warn that the situation could deteriorate rapidly by August 1, when Trump’s proposed 30% “reciprocal” tariffs are scheduled to take effect—unless…