Driver Arrested After SUV Hits Protester at “No Kings” Rally
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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Veterans Arrested on Capitol Grounds on Eve of DC Parade, Trump Birthday
Veterans rushed the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against President Donald Trump and the upcoming parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, prompting local authorities to arrest several people. Why It Matters Trump has planned for a parade commemorating the Army’s anniversary, which will take place on Flag Day […]
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3-Year-Old Arrested By ICE Agents in California
A 3-year-old was among those arrested during route checks at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco on Wednesday. At least 15 people, including young children, were taken into custody, according to immigration rights advocates. Newsweek has contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comment. Why […]
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Two Dead, More Than 700 Arrested or Injured During Soccer Celebrations
By Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, but she also writes about U.S. politics, crime and global affairs. Jasmine joined Newsweek in 2024 from News UK and had previously written for the Metro, Byline Times, The Human […]
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New York High Schooler Arrested by ICE at Court
A Venezuelan high school student in New York was detained by federal authorities at an immigration court hearing. Dylan, a student at Ellis Preparatory Academy in the Bronx, was detained on May 21 after attending a routine immigration court hearing regarding his asylum application, Chalkbeat reported. “Dylan Josue Lopez Contreras is an illegal alien from […]
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Family Arrested by US Border Agents While Trying to Relocate to Canada
The mother of a family of four undocumented immigrants who were arrested by U.S. Border agents while fleeing to Canada has told Newsweek they spent more than two weeks in a locked windowless cell. “My four-year-old would wake up crying. She dreamed of running free in the park and going to McDonald’s,” Aracely told Newsweek. […]
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Florida Man Arrested After Making Death Threats Against Trump: Police
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of posting threats against President Donald Trump on social media. Glen DeCicco of Jupiter, age unknown at the time of publication, now faces charges of “making written threats to kill,” according to a statement from the Jupiter Police Department. The Context Law enforcement is taking threats against Trump […]
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American Man Arrested for Trying to Give Coca-Cola to Isolated Tribe
A 24-year-old American citizen has been arrested in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, around 400 miles west of Myanmar in the Andaman Sea, for allegedly breaching strict laws that protect North Sentinel Island, home to one of the world’s last uncontacted and highly isolated indigenous tribes. Why It Matters North Sentinel Island is off-limits to […]
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Trump Supporter Arrested for Firing Stun Gun at Tesla Protest
A pro-Donald Trump influencer was arrested on Saturday for using a Taser-like object on protestors at an anti-Tesla event in Berkeley, California. Ricardo Ruiz, 33, was arrested at the scene after allegedly using the weapon to ward off protesters who he said had pulled his hair. Newsweek contacted the Berkeley Police Department for more information […]
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Why Was Duterte Arrested? Ex-Philippines Leader in ICC Custody
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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