Trump Officials to Discuss Handling of Jeffrey Epstein Case: Report
Trump administration officials are set to sit down on Wednesday and discuss the handling of the case involving sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to CNN. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Tuesday night for comment. Why It Matters The pending decision comes as Congress, sex abuse victims and political […]
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Texas Officials Cut Flood Missing Count to 3 People
Texas officials have dramatically reduced the number of people reported missing from the catastrophic July 4th floods in Kerr County from over 160 individuals down to just three people, according to a press release from the Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center. Why It Matters This substantial reduction in missing persons represents a major […]
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Trump Administration Shares Medicaid Data With Deportation Officials: Report
President Donald Trump‘s administration provided immigration officials with the personal data of millions of Medicaid recipients this week, including their immigration status, the Associated Press reported. Newsweek contacted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for comment on Saturday via online press inquiry forms. Why […]
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Donald Trump Authorizes Officials to Take ‘Action Necessary to Liberate’ LA
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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Donald Trump Removes Dozens of NSC Officials in ‘Liquidation’: Reports
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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Republican Issues Warning Over Trump Official’s Habeas Corpus Threat
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has issued a warning aimed at the Trump administration over its potential push for the suspension of habeas corpus rights in its hard-line immigration enforcement. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller recently confirmed the administration is “actively exploring” this option, claiming constitutional authority under the alien […]
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Top DOD Officials Under Hegseth Fired Amid Leak Probe: Reports
Department of Defense (DOD) officials under Secretary Pete Hegseth who were previously placed on administrative leave this week have been fired, according to a statement from the individual issued on Saturday and media reports on Friday. Why It Matters The department has faced heavy scrutiny recently after Hegseth and other top Trump Cabinet officials engaged […]
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South Texas Flood Update: Hundreds Still Need to be Rescued Officials Warn
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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Greenland Denies Trump’s Claim That Officials Asked for US Visit
Greenland’s government rebuked President Donald Trump’s assertion that people in the Danish territory called for a visit from his administration amid repeated claims from Trump that Greenland should become the 51st U.S. state. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment earlier on Monday. Why It Matters Trump has faced criticism over repeatedly saying […]
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