Parts of Trump Coalition ‘Disillusioned’ as Musk Rips ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Billionaire Elon Musk sharply rebuked President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill” this week, sparking both praise and backlash. An analyst told Newsweek that a slice of Trump’s coalition is now getting “disillusioned” by him, and Musk is the most recent example. Why It Matters Musk was chosen by Trump to lead the Department of Government […]
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Trump Hands Republican Senators New Deadline on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump issued a new statement regarding the House-passed bill he has dubbed the “big, beautiful bill,” calling on Republican Senators to work on getting it passed and to his desk before the Fourth of July. Newsweek reached out to Republican Senate Leader John Thune’s office for comment via email Monday. Why It Matters […]
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Big Trouble For MLB-Best Tigers as Top Rookie Pitcher’s Season Now Threatened
The Detroit Tigers continued to cruise on Friday, getting home runs from catcher Dillon Dingler, left fielder Riley Greene, and first baseman and 2020 No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson as they got past their American League Central rivals the Kansas City Royals, 7-5, at Kaufmann Stadium. The win was the fifth in a […]
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‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Has a Big Difference From Other Reality TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is filled with a lot of the same elements that make other reality shows popular, except for one major difference. For the most part, the women on the show don’t drink alcohol. “I think that’s what makes the show even crazier,” Taylor Frankie Paul told Newsweek. “We’re kind of […]
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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Trigger Bond Market ‘Crisis’
The Republican reconciliation bill that narrowly passed the House on Thursday promises to add to the U.S.’s swelling deficit, which one economist warns could raise borrowing costs and wreak havoc on the economy at large. “The biggest fault of the bill that has passed the House is its total disregard of the very dangerous fiscal […]
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Republican Senators Sound Alarm on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
Republican Senators are flagging potential issues on President Donald Trump‘s one “big, beautiful” bill after it passed the House on Thursday. Why It Matters The bill touted by Trump is a key avenue for Republicans to push forward his agenda after his decisive election victory in November. Conservative Republicans are historically in favor of deep […]
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China Censors Broadcast After News Anchor’s Big Mistake
Chinese state media has censored a news broadcast after an anchor mistakenly referred to Taiwan and China as “two countries” in a contradiction of Beijing’s official position. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese and Taiwanese foreign ministries with written requests for comment. Why It Matters The government of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of […]
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Sens. Blackburn and Blumenthal: Big Tech Puts Profit Over Children’s Safety. Our Bipartisan Legislation Would Hold Them Accountable | Opinion
For years, Big Tech companies have knowingly sold American children as the product on their platforms, exposing them to appalling harms, including bullying, lethal drugs, and sexual exploitation. The reason for this negligence is as simple as it is reprehensible: Investing in children’s safety would cut into their profits. So they don’t—bringing tragic consequences. Earlier […]
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Chip Roy Fires New Warning as Trump’s Big Bill Moves Forward: ‘Scam’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) warned that President Donald Trump‘s vast tax and spending bill still “does not yet meet the moment” after it narrowly advanced out of a key committee during a rare Sunday night vote. The House Budget Committee passed the reconciliation bill by 17-16 votes, but four Republican holdouts—including Roy—only voted “present”. This […]
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Timberwolves Reveal Big Injury Update on Anthony Edwards
By Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024. He graduated in 2021 with a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University. You can get in […]
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