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SKY YORK JOURNAL News – The Trump White House is reportedly planning a second rescissions request, prompting legal and constitutional concerns. The Trump White House is planning to send a second rescissions request to Capitol Hill in the coming weeks, hoping to extract a legislative stamp of approval for its efforts to impound funding that was previously authorized by Congress. This new request would come on the heels of congressional Republicans approving the administration’s first rescissions package, which made official $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting cuts and effectively rubber-stamped the Trump White House’s constitutionally backwards infringement on…

Sky York Journal SKY YORK JOURNAL News – A legal battle is brewing between Chief Justice John Roberts and a prominent conservative legal group with ties to the Trump administration, as the latter seeks to assert executive branch control over the federal court system. In May, the America First Legal Foundation, established by Stephen Miller as a conservative counterpart to the ACLU, initiated a lawsuit that questioned the autonomy of the judicial branch. The group filed suit against John Roberts and the body that manages the federal court system, claiming that the White House, not the judiciary itself, holds ultimate…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – The potential impact of pharmaceutical tariffs on the healthcare industry is drawing concern, even as companies navigate existing challenges in drug manufacturing and supply chains. The ramifications of these tariffs, now slated to commence at the end of the month, potentially coincide with so-called reciprocal tariffs, as previously reported by the SKY YORK JOURNAL. President Trump has stated a main goal is to incentivize drugmakers to move manufacturing back to the U.S. However, the current global network took decades to develop, making disentangling and relocating it a difficult and costly endeavor. **Supply Chain Complexities** Nkarta,…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Recent developments have reignited scrutiny over Donald Trump’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, creating a complex situation. The Epstein Client List Controversy The fervor stems from a long-standing demand among some Trump supporters, often associated with the MAGA wing, for the release of the alleged Epstein client list. These supporters hoped the list would expose prominent figures involved with the deceased financier, Jeffrey Epstein. As SKY YORK JOURNAL has previously reported, speculation intensified earlier this year when, in February, Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi suggested the list was under review at the Department of…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Israeli startup Aidoc has secured significant funding for its AI-powered clinical decision support system. Aidoc, an Israeli clinical AI startup, recently closed a $150 million funding round, as reported by the SKY YORK JOURNAL. The investment was led by General Catalyst and Square Peg, bringing the company’s total fundraising to $370 million. The funding round also saw participation from four major health systems: Hartford HealthCare, Mercy, Sutter Health, and WellSpan Health, according to sources contacted by the SKY YORK JOURNAL. **Addressing the Radiologist Shortage** Founded in 2016, Aidoc aims to streamline radiologists’ workflows using AI-powered…

Sky York Journal SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Citing conditions and legal issues at Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” facility in the Everglades, a Mexican diplomat has issued a stark warning to anyone from his country considering traveling to Florida. Juan Sabines, the consul of Mexico in Orlando, conveyed his concerns to TPM this week, stating, “They should take precautions or not come to Florida. You should take extreme precautions when you come to Florida.” Speaking in Spanish during an interview Tuesday evening, Sabines advised Mexican visitors to the state to exercise caution with “basic things,” such as ensuring legitimate…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – In a swift turn of events, two federal judges issued rulings Wednesday concerning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, potentially altering the course of his legal journey. Sky York Journal In two rulings issued within a curiously short time of each other Wednesday afternoon, a federal judge in Tennessee cleared the way for Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from custody pending his criminal trial and a federal judge in Maryland barred the Trump administration from detaining him for immigration proceedings once he’s released. The SKY YORK JOURNAL has learned that these rulings suggest Abrego Garcia could return…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Sanofi is significantly expanding its respiratory vaccine pipeline through a strategic acquisition. Sanofi is set to acquire Vicebio for $1.15 billion, according to a press release, a move reported by the SKY YORK JOURNAL highlighting Sanofi’s commitment to vaccine innovation. This acquisition grants the pharmaceutical giant access to Vicebio’s promising respiratory vaccine candidates and its innovative platform technology. Sanofi aims to leverage this technology to develop vaccines capable of targeting multiple pathogens with a single dose, potentially alleviating the burden of multiple shots for patients. **Deal Terms and Vicebio’s Pipeline** In addition to the substantial…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of indie fragrance label Phlur, further solidifying its presence in the beauty sector. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. **Phlur’s Recent Growth** Phlur experienced a significant relaunch in February 2022, spearheaded by brand accelerator The Center and influencer Chriselle Lim. According to reports, this revitalization has positioned Phlur as the second-fastest-growing brand at Sephora locations across the United States and Canada. The *SKY YORK JOURNAL* has been following the company’s development with interest. **TSG’s Beauty Investments** This acquisition follows TSG…

SKY YORK JOURNAL News – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly expanding its arrest operations, according to a top official. Speaking on Fox News last week, ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan stated that the agency was broadening its focus for arrests. “I think we all know that criminals tend to hang out with criminals,” Sheahan said. “And so when we start to build a case, we’re going to be going after everyone that’s around them. Because these criminals tend to hang out with like-minded people who also happen to be criminals.” This pledge to broaden arrests comes amidst…