Trump Tariff Surcharges Are Starting To Appear on Receipts
Companies are making it clear to customers that some rising prices are down to President Donald Trump‘s slew of tariffs on international trade. Why It Matters Trump announced his sweeping tariff agenda on April 2, which he dubbed “Liberation Day.” The White House says the wide-reaching tariffs have been brought in to tackle “large and […]
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Donald Trump Arrives At UFC to Cheers, ‘USA’ Chants
U.S. President Donald Trump received a standing ovation as he attended a UFC event in Miami on Saturday night alongside several top members of his administration, arriving to chants of “U-S-A” and greeting fellow spectators. Why It Matters Trump, a well-known sports fan, last sat cageside at a UFC event in mid-November in New York’s […]
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Map Shows How Trump, Putin and Xi Could Carve Up the Globe
U.S. President Donald Trump‘s outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to end the war with Ukraine comes amid jockeying among leaders for spheres of influence while China seeks to exert its clout. A map by Newsweek outlines how this global chess game might play out. A Trump call with Putin in March and […]
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Did Trump Snub RFK Jr.’s Wife Cheryl Hines at UFC 314? What We Know
President Donald Trump appeared to snub actress Cheryl Hines, wife of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at UFC 314 in Miami on Saturday night. The moment was captured on ESPN’s live coverage showing Trump greeting Kennedy with a warm handshake while seemingly bypassing Hines completely, creating an awkward moment that quickly gained traction […]
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US Citizen Told by Trump Admin to Self-Deport Amid Crackdown
A United States citizen who is an immigration attorney received an email on Friday morning that told her to self-deport—one of seemingly dozens of recipients. “It is time for you to leave the United States,” the email sent to Nicole Micheroni, seen by Newsweek, began. “…DHS is now exercising its discretion to terminate your parole. […]
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Man Charged With Trump and Musk Assassination Threats: What to Know
Federal authorities have charged a man with making online threats to assassinate President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The Context Trump, who survived multiple assassination attempts during the 2024 presidential campaign, has received numerous death threats. The failed attempts against his life prompted a heightening of his Secret Service protection, which the agency […]
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Trump Says He Got Every Answer Right in Cognitive Test During Physical
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters while aboard Air Force One on Friday night, revealing he took a cognitive exam as part of his yearly physical and got “every answer right.” Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Friday night for additional comment. Why It Matters The president of the United States typically […]
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Donald Trump Expands US Military Role in Southern Border Protection
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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Letitia James Hits Donald Trump With New Lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop it from cutting off access to more than $1 billion in funding to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students. Newsweek has contacted the White House and the Department […]
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Illegal Immigrants Must Register Friday, Court Rules in Trump Admin Victory
Those in the country illegally must now register with the federal government by Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Trevor Neil McFadden ruled one day prior, in a new legal victory for the Trump administration. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email late Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters Since […]
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