SpaceX’s ‘Starbase’ Becomes Official City After Voter Approval
A special election in Cameron County, Texas has officially established Elon Musk’s SpaceX facility as “Starbase,” a new city, with voters overwhelmingly approving the incorporation measure by a margin of 173 to 4 (only 143 votes were needed for the measure to pass), according to election records. The vote marks a significant milestone for SpaceX‘s […]
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Ousted Hegseth Official Says He Wasn’t Told Why He Was Investigated
Dan Caldwell, former top adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said he has not been told why he was being investigated and if there is still an inquiry ongoing amid an internal probe into leaks at the Department of Defense (DOD). Newsweek reached out to the DOD via email Monday for comment. Why It Matters […]
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Second Defense Official Under Pete Hegseth Reportedly Placed on Leave
Two Department of Defense (DOD) officials are now reportedly on administrative leave Tuesday night amid investigations of internal leaks within the agency. Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon via email and phone for comment. Why It Matters The DOD has faced recent scrutiny after Hegseth and other top Trump Cabinet officials engaged in a Signal […]
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Heat Star Bam Adebayo Fined 50K For Profane Language, Making Contact With Official
By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get in […]
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Pokémon Champions is an Official Battle Simulator for Switch and Mobile
By Ryan Woodrow joined Newsweek as a contributing writer in 2024, based in London, England. He has an expert knowledge in video games and pop culture, with a wealth of experience creating detailed game guides and reviews. He graduated from Staffordshire University with a first-class degree in Games Studies and has previously written for USA […]
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Trump Official Issues Warning to Boston’s Police Commissioner
President Donald Trump‘s border czar Tom Homan, who is helping the Trump administration carry out its hardline immigration policies, issued a warning on Saturday to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox for not cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Newsweek has reached out to ICE and Cox’s office via email for comment on […]
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Gaetz Is a ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ to Confirm Gabbard: Ex-Biden Admin Official
President-elect Donald Trump is using ex-Congressman Matt Gaetz, his nominee for U.S. attorney general, as a “sacrificial lamb,” according to Ashley Etienne, former communications director to Vice President Kamala Harris. Gaetz, formerly the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation and federal criminal probe into allegations including sexual misconduct, was nominated by Trump to lead […]
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Trump Decision Makes Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire More Likely—Lebanese Official
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri believes the chances of Lebanon and Israel reaching a ceasefire agreement now have surpassed 50 percent after President-elect Donald Trump reportedly urged U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to push through a deal. Israel invaded south Lebanon and has carried out airstrikes throughout the Middle Eastern country since October 1 in a […]
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RFK Jr.’s Stance on Abortion Could Backfire, Ex-Bush Official Warns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), could see his abortion stance backfire in Senate confirmation hearings, according to conservative pundit Scott Jennings. Kennedy endorsed President-elect Donald Trump after suspending his independent presidential campaign in August, while promising that he would help Trump “make […]
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Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet Beats Ex-Trump Official for Michigan Seat
Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet on Tuesday clinched a victory in a closely contested battle for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District over Republican Paul Junge, a former immigration official in Donald Trump‘s previous presidential administration. Political Impact of Rivet’s Victory Rivet’s win is crucial for Democrats, as they defend control over Michigan seats amid an intense GOP […]
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