How Shopping on Shein, Temu Could Change Under Trump’s China Tariffs
President Donald Trump‘s tariffs could make online shopping from retailers like Shein and Temu more expensive. Newsweek reached out to Shein and Temu for comment. Why It Matters Trump last week announced significant tariffs for dozens of countries across the globe, including China, a U.S. economic rival that produces many of the cheap goods Americans […]
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Republican Rebels Who Voted Against Trump’s Multitrillion Dollar Tax Breaks
Two Senate Republicans voted with Democrats in an unsuccessful bid to block a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending framework that was proposed by their own party, passing in the early hours of Saturday in a 51-48 vote. The two GOP rebels were Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky. Newsweek contacted them for […]
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Stock Market Has Worst Week In 5 Years Amid Trump’s Tariff War
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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Ted Cruz Speaks Out Against Donald Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Tax on Consumers’
By Hugh Cameron is Newsweek U.S. news reporter based in London, U.K. with a focus on covering American economic and business news. Hugh joined Newsweek in 2024, having worked at Alliance News Ltd where he specialised in global and regional business developments, economic news, and market trends. He graduated from the University of Warwick with […]
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List of Republican Senators Who Voted to Thwart Trump’s Canada Tariffs
A handful of Republican senators voted in favor of a measure that would effectively terminate the national emergency declaration used to green-light tariffs on Canadian imports. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Wednesday night for comment. Why It Matters Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has executed sweeping change through […]
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Why Donald Trump’s Executive Order is Great News For Taylor Swift Fans
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting ticket scalping. Joined by musician Kid Rock in the Oval Office, Trump said the order is intended to protect fans from having to “pay crazy prices” for tickets—potentially affecting fans of major artists like Taylor Swift. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Swift outside […]
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Did ‘White Lotus’ Remove Trans Character After Trump’s Win? What We Know
One of the stars of Season 3 of The White Lotus says the show’s creators cut a storyline involving a non-binary or trans character following President Donald Trump‘s 2024 re-election. Newsweek has reached out to HBO outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters The White Lotus is a dark-comedy anthology […]
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‘SNL Weekend Update’ Mocks Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Immigration Plans and Tesla
Saturday Night Live (SNL) Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che targeted President Donald Trump‘s administration in a blistering satirical segment, delivering sharp-witted jabs at the Signal scandal involving leaked military plans and other political missteps. The Context The swipes come amid a tumultuous week for the administration, as news broke that Secretary of […]
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How Trump’s USAID Cuts Are Impacting Ukraine’s Civilians
It’s an icy February morning in Vinnytsia, a city in western Ukraine where families displaced by the war have found refuge. For Maryna, 42, the struggle to rebuild a life shattered by conflict is far from over. A mother who fled from Kherson with her son describes the emotional and physical toll of displacement. “After […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Over Economy Plunges to New Low
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating regarding his handling of the economy has declined to its lowest point in his second term, according to recent polls. Why It Matters Trump’s approval rating is a key indicator of his political strength as he navigates his second presidential term and prepares for future policy battles. A shift in […]
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