Trump Convenes Cabinet, Countries Scramble Response to New Tariff Deadline
By Amanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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Donald Trump Reacts To Hamas’ ‘Positive’ Response to Ceasefire Plan
Donald Trump has welcomed the response of Hamas to the U.S. ceasefire and hostage release proposal for Gaza. After the militant group said Friday it was ready to enter talks to end the war with Israel, without confirming it had accepted terms, the U.S. president told reporters that the Hamas response was “good” and suggested […]
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Woman ‘Happy’ at Husband’s Response After His Mom Questions Baby’s Name
A New Hampshire woman has recalled how her mother-in-law questioned the idea her newborn daughter could be given her maiden name—and her husband’s response. Most women in opposite-sex marriages take their spouse’s name when they get married. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found 79 percent of respondents followed this time-honored tradition, while 14 percent […]
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4-Year-Old Gets New ‘Robot Arm’—Mom in Tears Over Her Response
A girl who has spent the first four years of her life learning to manage with just one arm is finally getting her dream come true, as she prepares to get her new prosthetic. Life certainly hasn’t been easy for Kaisley Hernandez, 4, who was unexpectedly born with one full arm. On her right side, […]
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Donald Trump’s Juneteenth Message Gets Surprising Response
By Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek’s National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on education and national news. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda […]
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Muslim World Unites in Response to Israel Over Iran Strikes
Muslim-majority states in the Middle East and beyond have jointly condemned Israel’s military strikes against Iran as the conflict has escalated and urged Israel to refrain from targeting nuclear facilities. Newsweek contacted the Israeli prime minister’s office for comment. Why It Matters In a rare display of regional consensus, 22 Muslim-majority nations—including those that have […]
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Iran Prepares ‘Decisive Response’ to Massive Israeli Attack
Iran is preparing a substantial response to a large-scale attack conducted by Israel against key sites and personnel associated with the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and military, according to official Iranian media. “Iran’s response to the Zionist regime early Friday morning attacks will be decisive,” state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) cited an unnamed official […]
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USGA’s Cryptic Response to Justin Thomas’ U.S. Open Oakmont Challenge
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University of Havana. You can get in touch with Julio by emailing j.morales@newsweek.com. Julio […]
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Republican Senator Says ‘Best Health Care Is a Job’ in Response to Cuts
During a debate over President Donald Trump‘s sweeping legislative package, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that “the best health care is a job,” according to news outlet kotatv.com. The South Dakota senator added during Monday’s discussion with other Republican lawmakers that this was because jobs can provide helpful […]
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Woman Starts Cleaning House—What Dog Does in Response Has Everyone in Tears
The internet’s hearts have melted over a very good dog who helped his owner clean the house without being asked. Margaret Anne Neal, 28, lives in Jackson, Tennessee, with her 9-year-old dog Koda, who she adopted as a puppy while in college. “He was found in the road by a sorority sister of mine,” she […]
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