Trump’s Approval Rating Slides to Match Lowest This Term, New Poll Shows
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has slipped to tie its lowest thus far in his second term in a new Ipsos and Reuters poll released on Tuesday. The polling group has charted Trump’s approval rating since his January inauguration and throughout his first term. Why It Matters Trump has routinely touted positive approval ratings and […]
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Qatar Defends ‘Normal’ Jet Gift to Trump’s US
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Guinness Owners Issue Warning Over Trump’s Tariffs
The company that owns Guinness has issued a warning about the potential impact of Donald Trump‘s tariffs on their profits. Diageo, which is behind well-known alcoholic drinks brands including Guinness and Johnnie Walker whiskey, said in an update on Monday that it expects to lose $150 million annually from duties imposed by the U.S. However, […]
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Donald Trump’s Spending Bill Makes Progress as Medicaid Faces Cuts
Republicans have banded together to pass President Donald Trump‘s spending bill through a key House committee following a failed vote last week. Why It Matters House Republicans are working toward the passage of the “one big, beautiful” spending bill that would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. On the table are major cuts and changes to […]
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Chip Roy Fires New Warning as Trump’s Big Bill Moves Forward: ‘Scam’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) warned that President Donald Trump‘s vast tax and spending bill still “does not yet meet the moment” after it narrowly advanced out of a key committee during a rare Sunday night vote. The House Budget Committee passed the reconciliation bill by 17-16 votes, but four Republican holdouts—including Roy—only voted “present”. This […]
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From President Trump’s Tariffs to Qatari Jet Controversy: This Week in Your Words
Welcome back as we take another look at your comments that have helped shape the discussion around the biggest stories of the week, from President Trump to the latest on tariffs and the economy. Your insights and reactions have sparked deeper debate and brought fresh perspectives to these topics. Let’s dive into some of the […]
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Ivanka Trump’s Locker Room Note to Philadelphia Eagles Player Goes Viral
An X post by Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter, showing a note she left in the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room for cornerback Eli Ricks has gone viral, attracting more than 5.6 million views. Newsweek contacted the Philadelphia Eagles’ for comment on Saturday via telephone and voicemail message outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters […]
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Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Project Takes Major Step
The Pentagon in the coming days will announce the first steps toward making President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system a reality, Bloomberg reported, citing the Pentagon’s spokesperson. Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon via email outside of normal business hours on Thursday evening for further clarification and comment. Why It Matters Trump in […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Reaches New Low Point: Poll
Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration has reached a new low, according to polling. Why It Matters Immigration was the cornerstone of Trump’s 2024 campaign and an issue Trump previously polled highly on. But recent polls have shown Trump’s approval rating on immigration underwater. A decline in approval now—especially as immigration remains a central focus—signals […]
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How Rich Arab States Became Trump’s Best Friends
As President Donald Trump embarks on his first overseas trip since returning to office, Gulf nations are intensifying their diplomatic engagements, coupling high-level meetings with substantial investment commitments aimed at strengthening ties with Washington. The president is schduled to visit Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar from May 13 to May 16. Why […]
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