Author: Newyorki

Richmond, VA — As Virginians cast ballots in one of the nation’s most closely watched off-year elections, the name Donald Trump—though not on the ballot—is deeply shaping the race for governor, attorney general, and other statewide offices. The upcoming November general election will be historic, as it will see Virginia elect its first female governor. The race pits Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and U.S. Representative, against Republican Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the first woman of color to hold statewide office in Virginia. A Race Framed by Trump-Era Politics While both Spanberger and Earle-Sears ran unopposed in their…

Washington, D.C. — Just hours after its official launch, Trump Mobile, the new smartphone service branded with President Donald Trump’s name, removed its online coverage map following an unexpected controversy over a geographic label. Users quickly noticed that the map labeled the body of water south of Texas as the “Gulf of Mexico” — a name that contradicts President Trump’s executive order renaming it the “Gulf of America” earlier in his second term. The discrepancy ignited backlash and discussion across social media platforms, with users sharing screenshots of the map before it was taken offline. As of Tuesday morning, the…

Washington, D.C. — In a historic move, the NAACP announced it will not invite President Donald Trump or Vice President J.D. Vance to its upcoming National Convention, breaking a 116-year tradition of extending an invitation to the sitting U.S. president. The convention, scheduled for July 12–16 in Charlotte, North Carolina, will mark the first time since the NAACP’s founding that a sitting president will not be welcomed to speak at the civil rights organization’s signature national event. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson made the announcement on June 16, citing serious concerns over President Trump’s actions and rhetoric. “We’re nonpartisan…

Washington, D.C. — A growing majority of Americans have an unfavorable view of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, which passed the House in May and is currently undergoing revisions in the Senate, according to recent national polls. A new survey conducted by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that 64% of Americans oppose the legislation, which aims to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, introduce new breaks for tips and overtime, allocate billions for immigration enforcement, and make significant cuts to Medicaid and food stamp programs. The KFF poll, which surveyed 1,321 adults nationwide, revealed stark partisan divisions: 85%…

A woman was fatally struck by a truck transporting an Army M1 Abrams tank in Northeast Washington on June 16, just two days after the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade presided over by President Donald Trump. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on New York Avenue, as the truck—part of a larger convoy—was moving the tank from West Potomac Park to a railyard in Jessup, Maryland. According to an internal Army document reviewed by USA TODAY, the vehicle involved was operated by a civilian contract driver. No military personnel were directly involved in the accident. Washington Metropolitan Police officers who…

President Donald Trump departed the G7 summit in Canada ahead of schedule as the military confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated, prompting global concern and calls for de-escalation. The president’s early exit sparked speculation about U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, following a public statement by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron claimed that Trump had informed G7 leaders that negotiations were underway to halt hostilities between Israel and Iran. However, Trump swiftly denied that account. “My departure has nothing to do with a ceasefire,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It’s something much bigger than that. Whether purposely or…

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to residents of Tehran, urging immediate evacuation as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day. The president’s remarks came during his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, where he and other world leaders had been discussing the intensifying military confrontation in the Middle East. “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran before there is nothing left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Iran should have made a deal when it had the chance. I’ve said it again and again: IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.” G7 Summit Cut Short for Ceasefire Push Trump…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to implement a new US-UK trade deal, easing tariffs on British automotive and aerospace exports while promising further negotiations on steel and pharmaceutical products. The move marks a significant step in post-Brexit transatlantic trade, as the UK becomes the first nation to secure a bilateral trade agreement with the United States since Trump’s introduction of sweeping tariffs in April. Key Provisions of the Trade Agreement Under the deal, which was originally unveiled on May 8 in the Oval Office, the United States will: Reduce its tariff on UK car exports from 27.5%…

Veteran journalist Terry Moran is publicly defending the controversial social media post that led to his departure from ABC News, asserting that his comments about Stephen Miller and former President Donald Trump were accurate, deliberate, and in line with journalistic values of truth-telling. Moran, a longtime senior national correspondent for ABC who joined the network in 1997, made the remarks in a Substack interview with Tim Miller of The Bulwark, just days after ABC announced it would not renew his contract. The Post That Sparked the Fallout On June 8, Moran posted on X (formerly Twitter), describing Stephen Miller, Trump’s…

President Donald Trump’s new Religious Liberty Commission convened its first public meeting on June 16 at the Museum of the Bible, marking a major step in his administration’s campaign to elevate religious values and “restore faith in American life.” The commission is a key initiative in Trump’s second term, following the establishment of the White House Faith Office in February, replacing the former Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under President Joe Biden. Purpose and Structure of the Commission The Religious Liberty Commission is tasked with advising the White House on issues of religious freedom. Comprised of up to 14…