Donald Trump’s Travel Ban Surprisingly Omits One Country
President Donald Trump has reinstated and expanded a travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries, citing national security concerns following a recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) told Newsweek the move would “not make America safer.” However, the country of origin of the attacker—Egypt—is notably absent from the list, […]
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Map Shows Countries Impacted by Trump’s New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Wednesday restricting travel by foreigners from 12 countries and partially restricting entry for travelers from an additional seven countries. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via online form Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, Trump has cracked down on foreign nationals […]
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Map Shows States Considering Soda SNAP Benefits Ban as USDA Approves Plan
Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy drinks, and governors in several other states have submitted waivers to the federal government to implement similar restrictions. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for comment via email on Wednesday. […]
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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Slams Trump Admin’s Beef Import Ban: ‘Unfair’
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Florida Passes Bill to Ban ‘Weather Modification’
Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. krblokhin/GETTY By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general […]
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Trump Admin Handed Legal Loss Over Transgender Troops Ban in Stinging Order
The Trump administration’s motion to dissolve a court order blocking the president’s ban on transgender military troops was denied on Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Defense (DOD) via email for comment Wednesday night. Why It Matters President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders and previously pushed policies aimed at rolling back […]
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Pierre Gasly Breaks Silence On FIA Swearing Ban Penalty – ‘A Bit Harsh’
Alpine Formula One driver Pierre Gasly has broken his silence on the FIA’s attempts to ban swearing, terming the penalties as “harsh” and questioning if such sanctions were required. Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has categorized certain actions and behaviors as ‘misconduct,’ which include insulting or inappropriate language and gestures. The initiative is said […]
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Supreme Court Could Roll Back Conversion Therapy Ban
The Supreme Court is to consider whether states can ban gay conversion therapy. The court has now decided to hear the case of Kaley Chiles, a young counselor in Colorado, who is challenging a state law that prohibits therapists from counseling gay minors away from homosexuality. Newsweek sought email comment on Tuesday from the office […]
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