Trump Says He’s Ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota
President Donald Trump said he is ending the temporary protected status (TPS) program for Somalis in Minnesota, “effective immediately,” in a post to Truth Social Friday night. Newsweek reached out to Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office for comment. Why It Matters Trump’s decision to end TPS for Somali migrants in the North Star State […]
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Zelensky reveals why he’s not afraid of Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is not “afraid” of President Donald Trump, despite “everyone in the world” fearing the U.S. president. The Context Zelensky has a somewhat difficult relationship with Trump, who has dubbed Zelensky a “dictator” and oversaw a public berating of the Ukrainian leader in the infamous White House confrontation back […]
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Man Empties Piggy Bank After 10 Years—Not Ready for How Much He’s Saved
An Oregon man was surprised to discover how much he had saved after emptying the piggy bank he had been putting his loose change into for the past decade. Portland resident Eli Piatt told Newsweek that over the years he has “always” made a point of putting any coins he collected into his Star Wars-themed […]
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Dog Manages to Show Dad She’s Happy He’s Home Without Losing Spot on Couch
A golden retriever was delighted to see her dad had come home, but she really didn’t want to get off the couch to show him that. Dev Erlich, an attorney based in New Jersey, adores her dog Skylar. “I’ve wanted a golden retriever ever since I was a little girl, so getting Skylar was a […]
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FBI Director Kash Patel Says He’s Not Resigning Amid Rumors
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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Patrick Mahomes Doesn’t Hesitate to Name Greatest Pass-Rusher He’s Ever Faced
It’s no secret that there’s some bad blood between AFC West rivals the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, just last season several Raiders players mocked Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a Kermit the frog puppet with his signature curly hair and dressed in his No. 15 jersey (many have said Mahomes […]
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Patient Who Survived Serious Head Injury Reveals Why He’s ‘Not Really Human Anymore’
After surviving a devastating head injury in 2009, a man has opened up about the long-term impact it has had on his identity, emotions and daily life—sharing raw reflections that struck a chord online. Posting under the username Charlesian2000 on Reddit, the original poster (OP) described how a traumatic brain injury left him with profound […]
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Van Jones Says Trump Should Fire, Prosecute DOGE Staffers: If He’s ‘Smart’
Van Jones, political analyst and former special adviser to ex-President Barack Obama, said that “if Donald Trump is smart,” he would fire, investigate and prosecute employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who worked under billionaire Elon Musk. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment Thursday night. Why It Matters […]
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Luigi Mangione Says He’s a ‘Model Prisoner’ and Shouldn’t Wear Handcuffs in Court
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers asked the judge presiding over his case to allow him not to be handcuffed or wear a bulletproof vest when seated at the counsel table in court during his next appearance. Newsweek reached out to Mangione’s lawyers via email Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters Mangione was taken into police custody at […]
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Van Hollen Suggests He’s OK With Deporting Abrego Garcia With Key Condition
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, suggested on Sunday that he’d be fine with Kilmar Abrego Garcia‘s deportation with the key condition that his “due process” rights were respected. Newsweek has reached out to Van Hollen’s office for further comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Van Hollen, along with many others, has […]
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