National Parks to Change Under Trump Executive Order: What to Know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to increase entry fees to U.S. national parks for foreign visitors. The White House said the additional revenue would go toward improving infrastructure and enhancing visitor access and enjoyment across the National Park System. Newsweek contacted the Interior Department and the National Park Service via email […]
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AOC Warns of ICE ‘Explosion’ After Trump Bill Passes
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York warned of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “explosion” and ensuing “barbarism” at the hands of the “big, beautiful bill” passing the House Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email for comment. Why It Matters This legislative victory for the Trump administration […]
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Trump Administration Sending Hundreds of Marines to Florida to Help ICE
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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Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Deportations to South Sudan
The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were placed on a flight to South Sudan in May—a conflict-ridden nation where they have no familial or cultural ties. In a decision driven by the court’s conservative majority, justices ruled that immigration authorities have broad power to swiftly deport […]
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Donald Trump Fumes at Republican Rebellion Over His Bill: ‘Ridiculous’
By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined Newsweek in July 2022 from LBC, and previously worked for the Daily Express. He is a graduate of Oxford University. […]
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Republican Rips Key Vote on Trump Bill as ‘Power Move’
Republican Representative Keith Self of Texas ripped a procedural vote taking place on the much-debated financial package dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” by President Donald Trump Wednesday night, saying he’s a “no,” as more talks are vital. Newsweek reached out to House Speaker Mike Johnson‘s office via email for comment. Why It Matters The attempted […]
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Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Stripped of Swim Titles in UPenn Trump Deal
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 from the […]
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Trump Tariffs Blamed for Sharpest E-Commerce Slowdown in Years: Survey
Online retail activity in the United States has experienced its sharpest slowdown in over a decade, as new data indicates widespread declines across many e-commerce categories. Why It Matters The downturn comes as President Donald Trump‘s administration pursues a more aggressive trade policy, imposing tariffs that have directly affected both consumer buying habits and retailer […]
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Donald Trump Withholds Federal Money From Schools: What To Know
President Donald Trump‘s administration has acted to withhold billions of dollars in federal education funding from states and local school districts, impacting a wide range of programs and threatening the financial stability of schools across at least 33 states and territories. The administration notified grantees that funds previously slated for teacher training, after-school programs and […]
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Trump Threatens Primary Challenge Against Tillis Over Bill Vote
President Donald Trump issued a scathing rebuke of Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina on Truth Social Saturday, threatening to support primary challengers against the two-term senator over his opposition to his “Big Beautiful” spending bill. The confrontation came as Senate leaders vote, scrambling to secure enough Republican support for the party-line legislation they […]
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