Former President Donald Trump is under growing political pressure from his conservative base as renewed scrutiny over Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ interviews intensifies the unresolved saga surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20‑year federal sentence for sex trafficking teenage girls, recently met for almost two days with Deputy Attorney General Todd BlancheContinue reading “Trump faces political turmoil, internal rifts over Epstein case”
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Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary‑city laws, citing public safety risks
The Trump administration, through the U.S. Department of Justice, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against New York City and key city leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams, alleging that the city’s longstanding “sanctuary city” policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and jeopardize public safety. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of New York, challenges multiple municipalContinue reading “Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary‑city laws, citing public safety risks”
Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor
U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from Rockland County, announced today that he will not pursue a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Instead, he will seek re-election to his Hudson Valley congressional seat, NY-17, a district that has leaned Democratic in recent elections. Lawler made the announcement during an appearance on Fox & Friends, stating, “AfterContinue reading “Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor”
U.S. and Japan Forge $550 billion Trade Agreement , major investment frameworks synergized
In a landmark development that signals a major shift in global economic dynamics, the United States and Japan today announced a comprehensive trade framework set to redefine the contours of their bilateral relationship. This agreement, hailed by experts as one of the largest and most consequential trade deals in recent history, is expected to deepenContinue reading “U.S. and Japan Forge $550 billion Trade Agreement , major investment frameworks synergized”
Democrats Struggle to Unite on Shutdown Strategy Amid GOP Spending Push
With the October 1 deadline to avert a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Democrats are facing growing internal fractures over how aggressively to counter Republican-led spending proposals that include deep budget cuts and sweeping conservative policy riders. House Republicans have passed appropriations bills slashing non-defense spending and targeting progressive priorities such as abortion access, gun regulationContinue reading “Democrats Struggle to Unite on Shutdown Strategy Amid GOP Spending Push”
Harvard Fights to Restore $2.6 Billion in Federal Research Cuts
Harvard University stepped before a federal court Monday in a legal battle aimed at reversing up to $2.6 billion in federal research funding that was frozen or rescinded under President Trump’s administration, contending the actions were retaliatory and trampled academic freedom. The hearing in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts featured heated arguments betweenContinue reading “Harvard Fights to Restore $2.6 Billion in Federal Research Cuts”
Markets Jittery as Trump-Powell Fallout and Tariff-Driven Inflation Roil Global Economy
Global financial markets experienced significant turbulence on July 16, 2025, as political uncertainty in Washington intersected with fresh economic data, prompting investor caution across major asset classes. The day’s volatility was initially triggered by widespread reports that President Donald Trump was considering dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fueling fears of political interference in centralContinue reading “Markets Jittery as Trump-Powell Fallout and Tariff-Driven Inflation Roil Global Economy”
Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Indonesia Featuring 19% Tariff and Major U.S. Exports
President Donald Trump unveiled a new trade agreement with Indonesia on Tuesday that imposes a 19% tariff on Indonesian exports to the United States, a reduction from an earlier threatened tariff rate of 32%. The deal aims to recalibrate trade relations between the two nations while boosting U.S. exports in key sectors. Indonesia was seenContinue reading “Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Indonesia Featuring 19% Tariff and Major U.S. Exports”
US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds
A U.S. federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding transportation funds from New York over the state’s controversial congestion pricing program, siding with state and city officials who argued the move was politically motivated and legally flawed. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman in Manhattan granted a temporary restraining order barring theContinue reading “US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds”
Global markets plummet due to new tariffs imposed
Global financial markets experienced one of their sharpest declines since the pandemic crash of 2020 following the announcement of sweeping new tariffs by the U.S. government. On Monday, the Trump administration revealed that it would be imposing new tariffs across nearly all sectors of the economy, including technology, triggering widespread investor panic and a sell-offContinue reading “Global markets plummet due to new tariffs imposed”
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