North Korea Warns US Over Nuclear Weapon ‘Domino’ Effect
North Korea has warned that U.S. approval for the South to build a nuclear-powered submarine will set off a nuclear weapon “domino” effect and trigger a “hot” arms race. Why It Matters North Korea has pushed ahead with its development of nuclear weapons and the missiles with which to strike its perceived enemies, including the […]
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Trump Admin Warns of Pending Airspace Closures Due to Shutdown—’Chaos’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that ongoing government shutdown conditions could result in widespread flight delays and airspace closures across the United States. Americans could see “mass chaos” in the weeks ahead as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers continued working without pay on the 35th day of the government shutdown, […]
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Mary Trump Warns Uncle’s Latest Moves Pose ‘Unique Threat’ to US Future
Mary Trump, the estranged niece of President Donald Trump, warned this week that his approach to federal cultural institutions poses a “unique threat” to the future of the United States. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email. Why It Matters Trump this week launched a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums […]
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Justice Elena Kagan warns Supreme Court just “all but overturned” 90-year precedent
By Mandy Taheri is a Newsweek reporter based in Brooklyn. She joined Newsweek as a reporter in 2024. You can get in touch with Mandy via email: m.taheri@newsweek.com. Languages: English, French Mandy Taheri and Jason Lemon is a Senior Politics Editor at Newsweek based in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to taking on the editor role, Jason’s reporting focused on […]
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North Korea Warns US Over Strategic Bombers Near Airspace
North Korea has accused the United States of threatening regional peace by deploying strategic bombers for a trilateral exercise over the Korean Peninsula last week. The drill—which involved aircraft from the U.S., Japan and South Korea—showed collective ability to respond immediately to regional security challenges, according to the U.S. military. Why It Matters North Korea […]
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Zohran Mamdani Not ‘The Best’ to Lead NYC, Ex-Democratic Governor Warns
Former New York Governor David Paterson has publicly challenged Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, saying he doesn’t believe the progressive assemblyman is “the best person to lead New York City.” Paterson released the statement following a morning news conference, expressing concerns about Mamdani’s ability to govern during “extremely turbulent times” […]
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AOC Warns of ICE ‘Explosion’ After Trump Bill Passes
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York warned of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “explosion” and ensuing “barbarism” at the hands of the “big, beautiful bill” passing the House Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email for comment. Why It Matters This legislative victory for the Trump administration […]
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Former GOP-Appointed Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom and Democracy ‘At Risk’
Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America’s political discourse imperils freedom and democracy. Why It Matters Rhetoric by President Donald Trump, including calls on social media for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against his policies, has triggered urgent warnings from […]
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Trump Says Iran Nuclear Facilites Obliterated, Warns of Further Attacks
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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Justice Jackson Warns of ‘Reputational Cost’ to Supreme Court After Ruling
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the majority’s ruling in a case over fuel providers challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of California’s vehicle emissions regulations, writing in a Friday dissent that the decision comes at a “reputational cost” for the court, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek. She added that the decision […]
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