NATO ally Britain joins Trump’s airstrikes on Houthis
The United Kingdom joined the United States in conducting precision airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen on Tuesday. Newsweek has reached out to the Pentagon and the Iran-backed Houthi group for comment. Why It Matters The operation marked the first time another country has joined the U.S. in a major military action ordered by […]
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Is MAGA Morale Down Amid Trump’s Slide in Polls? What Rallygoers Say
President Donald Trump played some of his greatest hits Tuesday evening at a rally in Macomb County. His diehard supporters followed most every word. Why It Matters The president was in Michigan to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term, which he described to supporters at Macomb Community College in Warren as “the […]
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Former FCC Chairs: In the Name of the First Amendment, Trump’s FCC Attacks Its Principles | Opinion
As former chairmen of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)—one appointed by a Democrat, the other by a Republican—we have seen firsthand how the agency operates when it is guided by its mission to uphold the public interest. But in just over two months, President Donald Trump and his handpicked FCC Chair Brendan Carr have upended […]
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Greenland PM Rebukes Trump’s Rhetoric As He Presses for Closer Denmark Ties
Greenland’s prime minister on Sunday called for improve ties with Denmark after having talks with the United States that he described as “not respectful.” Newsweek reached out to the White House and U.S. State Department by email and submission form, respectively, outside of normal business hours on Sunday afternoon for comment. Why It Matters Greenland […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets To New Low Ahead of 100 Days
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has declined to a new low as he prepares to mark his first 100 days in office. According to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, the president’s approval rating has declined among Americans in general, as well as in key demographics including independents and white voters. Why It Matters The end […]
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Donald Trump’s ActBlue Drama Explained
Donald Trump has hit out at Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, issuing a presidential memorandum to curb what he claimed were unlawful straw donor and foreign contributions to American elections facilitated through the platform. In a memo, the Republican President directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue, an online donation platform used by left-wing groups, […]
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Map Shows What Ukraine Could Look Like Under Trump’s Proposed Peace Deal
The peace deal put forward by President Donald Trump‘s administration seeks to change the status of Crimea and “freeze the territorial frontlines” in Ukraine as a Newsweek map outlines the contentious proposal. The specifics of Trump’s plan remain unclear, but Vice President JD Vance‘s comments about freezing the territorial lines raise the prospect of changing […]
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Good for Company’s Profits, CEO Says
President Donald Trump‘s tariffs sparked widespread economic concern, but at least one CEO believes the policy may boost his company’s profits. Why It Matters Trump announced, and then paused, tariffs on dozens of countries around the globe earlier in April. The announcement sparked concerns about a recession as the stock market took a hit after […]
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Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets With Nearly All Key Groups: Poll
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating is in the negatives with nearly all key groups, a new poll from Pew Research Center finds. Why It Matters Trump has routinely touted positive approval ratings and polling during news conferences and campaign rallies throughout his political career. When the president returned to the White House in January, he […]
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Rubio Defends Trump’s Canada as 51st State Comments Amid Trade Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump‘s repeated suggestions and interest in annexing Canada during a Sunday interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press. Newsweek reached out to the White House and State Department via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters Trump has publicly called for Canada to become the […]
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