New NYPD data showing increases in subway murders and robberies comes amid a string of high-profile violent incidents underground that have fueled growing public concern over safety in New York City’s transit system. The Daily Wire has extensively reported on the recent wave of subway violence, including multiple attacks involving repeat offenders, illegal immigrants, and mentally disturbed suspects. Earlier this year, authorities arrested Honduran national Bairon Posada-Hernandez after he allegedly shoved two men — including 83-year-old Air Force veteran Richard Williams — onto Manhattan subway tracks in an unprovoked attack. Federal officials said Posada-Hernandez had previously been deported four times and had accumulated at least 15 prior criminal charges before allegedly attacking the two commuters. Williams later died from his injuries, prompting prosecutors to upgrade the charges against Hernandez to second-degree murder. The veteran’s death became a flashpoint in broader debates over immigration enforcement, sanctuary city policies, and violent crime in the city. In another recent incident, a repeat offender allegedly pushed a woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn before punching another woman in the face. The suspect, Curtis Signal, had a lengthy criminal history and was already on probation at the time of the attack. Those cases have helped intensify scrutiny of subway safety as riders report increasing anxiety over random acts of violence, aggressive behavior, and disorder underground. According to the latest NYPD statistics, robberies in the transit system are up 18% this year compared to the same period in 2025, while misdemeanor assaults have climbed 15%. Murders connected to the subway system have also increased sharply, with four killings reported in or around the transit system this year compared to just one during the same period last year. The latest deadly incident occurred Thursday when police say a mentally disturbed repeat offender allegedly shoved a 76-year-old retired teacher down subway stairs in Manhattan, killing him just hours after being released from Bellevue Hospital’s psychiatric ward. Despite the rise in transit violence, city officials continue to point to broader declines in overall crime citywide. NYPD officials say major crimes in the subway system overall remain essentially flat year over year and note that robbery and assault arrests have increased alongside expanded police patrols underground. Police recently added more than 175 officers per day to subway patrols as part of an effort to reassure riders and crack down on violent offenders. Still, many commuters say the statistics do little to calm fears generated by repeated violent attacks. “Every time I hear something like this, I get more fearful,” one subway rider previously told reporters after a separate track-shoving incident earlier this year. “It’s happening too often.”

President Donald Trump lashed out on Sunday after receiving what he said was a “totally unacceptable” offer from Iranian leaders. Trump took to Truth Social late Sunday afternoon to say that he’d received a reply to his latest offer from the Iranian regime to end the war and strike a deal — and that he was not at all happy with what they’d said. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump posted. In a previous post earlier Sunday afternoon, Trump had warned that the Iranian regime against continuing to play games with the United States — and he has repeatedly encouraged leadership in Iran to agree to a deal, often threatening to end the regime if a deal is not reached.on his timetable. Trump said on Friday that he was waiting for an important letter from Iran — one that would determine his course of action in the coming days — and at the time, he seemed confident that Tehran was anxious to strike a deal. “We’re getting a letter [from Iran] supposedly tonight, so we’ll see how that goes,” he told reporters, adding that he wasn’t certain whether or not Iran’s leadership was intentionally dragging out negotiations — a tactic the Trump administration had said they used in the past. “I don’t know. We’ll find out soon enough.” The Trump administration has been clear about the particulars of any potential deal with Iran, saying that no deal would be agreed to unless Iran agreed to stop any and all efforts to enrich uranium and develop nuclear weapons and to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news comes as several skirmishes — provoked by Iranian attacks — had reporters asking Secretary of State Marco Rubio why there was so little ceasing and so much firing in the current ceasefire. Rubio pushed back, saying that “only a stupid country” would not fire back when fired upon.

McDonald’s customers are annoyed by what the fast food company just pitched as a bargain. For a limited time, the McDouble will be available on the company’s “McValue” menu for $2.50. But social media commenters are pointing out that this “value” only highlights how much prices have increased in a short period, as the same sandwich once cost $1. People were further incensed when McDonald’s discontinued its popular “Buy 1, Get 1 for $1” promo in late April. That’s been replaced by the “Under $3” menu that includes the McDouble and other items, many of which were included in the earlier promotion.  “Look, it was my go-to lunch for work every single day. Quick, easy and 5 bucks for lunch. That’s gone, so am I,” one commenter wrote. “No reason else to go. Might only be 1 person, but that’s one customer gone.”  “Anyone remember when McDoubles used to be 99 cents? It was only 10 years ago …” one Reddit user noted.  “All these were 99-cent items, then it [turned] into a ‘value’ meal, then we have what we got now,” another commenter observed.  “Thing was a dollar, they sell billions of burgers and I’m supposed to be impressed by 2.50?” a third agreed. McDonald’s pushed back against those criticisms, insisting that their offerings remain a great value. “Our focus has always been on listening to our customers and meeting their needs,” McDonald’s USA said in a statement, per Fox News Digital. “That’s why McValue was built as a flexible platform designed to evolve with them. The under $3 menu delivers on what they’ve told us matters most: consistently great prices on their favorite items and the freedom to order what they want, when they want — no bundling required.” The fast-food chain is also facing backlash for continuing to phase out its self-serve beverage stations, which many dine-in customers valued for free refills.  “As confirmed in 2023, McDonald’s will be transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations in dining rooms across the U.S. by 2032,” the company said in a statement this week. “The change is being rolled out over 10 years, and is intended to create a consistent experience for both customers and crew across all ordering points, whether that’s McDelivery, the app, kiosk, drive-thru or in-restaurant.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on reporters who wondered why there appeared to be less “cease” than “fire” in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, saying that “only stupid countries” would allow an enemy to attack with impunity. Rubio fielded questions from the press on Friday, saying that the United States was not engaging in any acts of aggression, but also was not going to let attacks from Iran go unanswered. WATCH: SECRETARY RUBIO: Only stupid countries don’t shoot back when you’re shot at. And we’re not a stupid county. The redline is clear – if Iranian boats threaten Americans, they’re going to get blown up.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump heads to China this week for a highly anticipated visit with President Xi Jinping, on a mission to rebalance the United States relationship with China while prioritizing “reciprocity and fairness,” a White House official shared on a call with reporters on Sunday afternoon. The president will arrive in China on Wednesday evening, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly shared Sunday, and on Thursday morning, he will participate in a welcome ceremony and a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping. That afternoon, Trump will tour the Temple of Heavens with President Xi, and that evening, he will participate in a state banquet. On Friday morning, Trump will participate in a bilateral tea and working lunch with President Xi before Trump and his delegation return home. The White House expects to host President Xi and his wife, Madam Peng Liyuan, for a reciprocal visit in D.C. later this year. During the Sunday afternoon call with reporters, Kelly stressed that Trump’s meeting with Xi would advance American safety, security, and prosperity with “a clear eyed view of the economic and security realities of today.” “During this visit, President Trump will continue doing what he has done over the past year,” Kelly said, “rebalancing the relationship with China and prioritizing reciprocity and fairness to restore American economic independence.” Air Force One, with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on board, arrives at Beijing airport on November 8, 2017. (Photo by THOMAS PETER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) While the visit will hold “tremendous symbolic significance,” Trump never travels for symbolism alone, the White House deputy press secretary stressed. Trump will be focused on securing deals for Americans, agreements that will “further rebalance trade with China while putting American workers, farmers, and families 1st and safeguarding US economic strength in national security.” “Topics are expected to include continued work on a U.S. China Board of Trade and U.S. China Board of Investments,” Kelly said. “The board of trade will allow the United States and China to manage trade between the government of the United States and government of China across non-sensitive goods. The Board of Investment will provide a government to government forum for discussing investment related issues.” “The two sides will also discuss additional agreements on industry spanning aerospace agriculture and energy,” she added. The president will also potentially touch on artificial intelligence in his conversations with Xi, as well as China’s nuclear program, the war with Iran, and more, Trump officials shared Sunday afternoon. Trump has already promised that he will talk to Xi about the plight of Jimmy Lai, a Catholic media tycoon unjustly imprisoned by the Chinese government, and Pastor Ezra Jin, also unjustly imprisoned. The Daily Wire first reported Friday that the White House is monitoring Chinese persecution of Christians and religious minority groups in China, according to a letter sent to senators from the State Department.