Social Security update: Trump admin backtracks on limiting benefits—report
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reportedly abandoned a proposal that would have prevented thousands of Americans from accessing disability benefits. According to a report by The Washington Post, the shelved policy would have altered the rules for two federal disability programs by reducing or removing the role a claimant’s age plays in determining eligibility. […]
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Trump Admin Backs $1B Plan to Restart Three Mile Island for Microsoft Power Deal
The U.S. Department of Energy said Tuesday it will loan $1 billion to help finance the restart of the long-idle nuclear reactor at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, which is under contract to supply power to Microsoft data centers. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s priorities of boosting nuclear energy and supporting the growth of […]
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Trump Admin Says Beef Prices Could Hit $10 per Pound Because of Migrants
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed beef prices are rising because of immigrants bringing diseased cattle across the border. Speaking to Fox Business Sunday, Bessent addressed reports that beef prices could hit $10 per pound next year, saying it was an issue “inherited” by the administration due to long-standing factors. “There’s also, because of the […]
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SNAP benefits update: Trump admin says ‘everyone’ will have to reapply
The Trump administration has revealed plans to make all current SNAP recipients reapply for their benefits in an attempt to prevent fraud. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told Newsmax on Thursday the plan is to “have everyone reapply for their benefits, make sure that everyone that’s taking a taxpayer-funded benefit through … food stamps, that they […]
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Trump-appointed judge hands admin legal loss on National Guard in Portland
President Donald Trump and his administration were handed a new legal loss on Friday regarding National Guard troop deployments in Portland, Oregon, from a judge he appointed. White House Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson to Newsweek via email on Friday night, in part, “President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities […]
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Trump Admin Warns of Pending Airspace Closures Due to Shutdown—’Chaos’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that ongoing government shutdown conditions could result in widespread flight delays and airspace closures across the United States. Americans could see “mass chaos” in the weeks ahead as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers continued working without pay on the 35th day of the government shutdown, […]
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Trump Admin Gives Update on Arrests After First Day of DC Federalization
By Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots […]
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Trump Admin Seeks $1 Billion UCLA Settlement Following Funding Freeze
By Hannah Parry is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics and society. She has covered politics, tech and crime extensively.Hannah joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked as an assistant editor at The U.S. Sun and as a senior reporter and assistant news editor at […]
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Medicare Update: Trump Admin Launching Pilot Program to Cover Ozempic
The Trump administration is preparing a five-year pilot program that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover some of the most in-demand weight-loss drugs, a move that could transform obesity treatment for millions of Americans. The plan, which includes medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, represents a reversal in federal policy and signals […]
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Trump Admin Announces Major Visa Restrictions for Four Countries
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced strict new visa restrictions for Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria. The new policy limits nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to nationals of these four African countries to a single entry valid for just three months, the BBC reported. This is a significant reduction from the previous conditions, […]
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