President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday, slamming the central bank for refusing to cut interest rates despite falling inflation. Trump accused Powell and the entire Federal Reserve Board of costing the U.S. economy “trillions” in unnecessary interest costs.
Following New York City’s Pride March on Sunday, violence and panic broke out near the historic Stonewall Inn and Washington Square Park, leaving two teenagers shot and more than 50 others injured.
The New York Mets are facing a rough patch following a controversial incident during their June 13 “Pride Night” at Citi Field. During the singing of the National Anthem, the stadium’s video board displayed an LGBTQ+ pride flag, drawing criticism from some fans and commentators who viewed it as inappropriate during a moment meant to honor the nation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unlawfully used emergency powers to override a City Council ban on prolonged solitary confinement in local jails, a state judge ruled Monday. The court sided with the City Council, declaring Adams had exceeded his authority in issuing an executive order to suspend the law after his veto was overridden.
North Carolina Democrats passed a sweeping resolution Saturday declaring Israel guilty of genocide and apartheid, demanding a full halt to U.S. military aid. The move aligns the party with growing anti-Israel sentiment on the left but sets up a high-stakes political battle for state and federal seats in the 2026 elections.
