Democrat Warns ‘Red Line’ Was Crossed After Alina Habba Charges Colleague
Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and former Trump lawyer, announced on social media that Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has been charged in a May 9 scuffle at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. The charges prompted Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell of California to warn that the Trump administration “has crossed […]
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Bessent Warns Reciprocal Tariffs Will Return Without ‘Good Faith’ Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned during a Sunday appearance on NBC News’ Meet the Press that countries failing to negotiate in “good faith” with the United States could face a return to reciprocal tariff levels that were unveiled on “Liberation Day” on April 2. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Department of the […]
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David Hogg Has ‘Casual Relationship With the Truth,’ Co-Vice Chair Warns
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Co-Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta ripped into David Hogg, his fellow vice chair, for having what he calls a “casual relationship with the truth.” Kenyatta’s remarks follow the DNC credentials committee’s passing of a first-round vote to void the internal election that promoted them to their leadership positions. Newsweek reached out to […]
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US Warns of Major Russian Assault Amid Putin’s Victory Day Truce
Russia could launch a significant attack on Ukraine during the period of a ceasefire unilaterally declared by Vladimir Putin, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has said. Ukraine rejected Putin’s call for a ceasefire between May 8 and May 11 in honor of Friday’s Victory Day celebrations in Red Square, Moscow, to mark the 80th anniversary […]
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Democrats ‘Failing to Meet the Moment,’ Party Vice Chair Warns
Democrats are “failing to meet the moment,” Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg warns as the party battles internally amid record low approval ratings and uncertainty in leadership. Newsweek reached out to the DNC via online form for comment Thursday night. Why It Matters Democrats have seemingly been in disarray since losing the […]
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Legal Analyst Warns White House’s ‘Cute’ Abrego Garcia Post May Hurt Admin
A White House social media post about Kilmar Abrego Garcia may come back to haunt them in a courtroom, legal analyst Joyce Vance warned on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Friday via online form. Why It Matters Abrego Garcia was arrested in 2019 and has since been accused of being […]
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Homeowners Are Being Blocked From Equity ‘Safe Haven,’ Expert Warns
A series of “negative credit shocks,” coupled with high interest rates, is blocking millions of American homeowners from accessing their home equity, according to a recent study by Point. Researchers at the home equity investment platform found that 4.6 million out of roughly 52 million homeowners with a mortgage in the U.S. experience a labor […]
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British Tourist Detained by ICE for 19 Days Warns Against All US Travel
A U.K. woman has spoken of time in detention after being branded an illegal alien by American border officials, as she warned other would-be travelers not to get caught up in President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old graphic artist from Monmouthshire, South Wales, told British newspaper The Guardian how she had been […]
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Russia Warns Against Attacking Iran: “Illegal and Unacceptable”
Russia warned on Thursday against any attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as tensions grow with the United States over its nuclear program and after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it doesn’t reach a deal. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters Russia has grown closer […]
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U.S. Citizens May Have Phones Searched After Traveling, CAIR Warns
Legal officials associated with one national group are urging people from the United States to reconsider traveling internationally because of growing ambiguity in immigration laws. Why It Matters The Trump administration has been aggressive in its revamping of the immigration system, which in recent weeks has resulted in various countries advising caution to citizens traveling […]
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