Kobe and Gianna Bryant Mural in Los Angeles Vandalized in Random Act
By Alex Kirschenbaum is a Newsweek reporter covering sports and entertainment content based in Los Angeles. He has in-depth knowledge of all things basketball, particularly the NBA and WNBA. Alex joined Newsweek in 2024 and also has written for Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, Hoops Rumors, Trailers From Hell, Memphis Grizzlies fan site Grizzly Bear Blues, Chicago […]
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What is the Insurrection Act? What To Know as Donald Trump Deadline Hits
President Donald Trump‘s administration will on Sunday learn whether a report by its top officials recommends using the Insurrection Act in response to immigration concerns. Since assuming office, Trump has made curbing illegal immigration a top priority and has dispatched troops to the southern U.S. border to support Customs and Border Patrol operations. To a […]
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Trump’s Reason Behind Alien Enemies Act Contradicted By New Intel
President Donald Trump’s reason cited in his implementation of the Alien Enemies Act last month has been rejected by a U.S. intelligence assessment, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email late Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, Trump has […]
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Democrat Grilled By Voter Over Support For GOP-Backed Laken Riley Act
Democratic Representative Derek Tran of California was grilled by a voter from his home state over why he voted for the GOP-backed Laken Riley Act on Thursday. The Context The Republican-backed Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia college student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant, dramatically expanded the scope of federal immigration enforcement. […]
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Insurrection Act Explained: Trump Admin Deciding Whether to Invoke 1807 Law
Nearly halfway through the 90-day deadline set by one of President Donald Trump‘s first executive orders upon reentering office, top national security officials are preparing a report on the U.S. southern border, which could determine whether Trump invokes the Insurrection Act of 1807. Newsweek has reached out to the Department of Defense and Department of […]
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