World Cup Boat Party Canceled After DHS, Coast Guard Operation
A floating soccer World Cup party attended by the mayor of Miami-Dade County and FIFA officials was canceled after a federal immigration agent joined a Coast Guard inspection of the boat in Miami’s Biscayne Bay on Wednesday night. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, told Newsweek that the party “had to be abruptly canceled due […]
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LAPD Chief Pushes Back on Trump National Guard Claim
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Jim McDonnell said the protests and riots in portions of downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday are “nowhere near” the level of needing the National Guard, denouncing President Donald Trump’s assertion that without the troops, the city would be “burning to the ground.” Newsweek reached out to the White House […]
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National Guard Troops Detaining Civilians — Commander
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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Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard Across Texas to Quell Unrest
By Billal Rahman is an immigration reporter based in London, U.K. He specializes in immigration policy and border security. He has uncovered allegations of misconduct among border agents under investigation and exposed claims of abuse at ICE-run detention centers in the U.S. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent. He has covered the British […]
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California Republicans React to Donald Trump Deploying National Guard
California Republican lawmakers are largely backing President Donald Trump‘s decision to send the National Guard into Los Angeles amid immigration protests, with Representative Kevin Kiley telling Newsweek that the president chose to “protect federal officers and LA citizens because Governor Newsom has refused to do so.” Why It Matters U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]
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National Guard on Scene Following Los Angeles Protests: Police
The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Central Division reported on Sunday that the National Guard is in the city and has set up at federal buildings, including the Civic Center area, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter. Why It Matters The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in […]
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Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Chill Call to Dale Jr. Catches Everyone Off Guard
How often does one get a call from Stone Cold Steve Austin, just to “chit-chat?” Amy Earnhardt opened up on a recent experience when the WWE icon called her husband, Dale Earnhardt Jr., to chat about the Earnhardt docuseries on Amazon Prime. Amy explained how Stone Cold called Dale Jr. while they were heading to […]
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Photos Show US Coast Guard Ship Deployed to Contested Waters Near China
The United States has deployed a coast guard ship to the South China Sea, where China claims sovereignty over most of the waters, to conduct operations with its Philippine ally. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China maintains a strong coast guard presence in the […]
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Mexico’s National Guard Kills 2 Colombians, Wounds 4 Others Near US Border
Mexico’s National Guard shot and killed two Colombians and wounded four others in what the Defense Department claimed was a confrontation near the U.S. border. What Happened? The incident occurred on a remote road near Tecate, close to the California border. Mexican authorities stated that a National Guard patrol came under fire after encountering two […]
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