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Donald Trump has dropped his plans to double the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, senior trade adviser to the president Peter Navarro said today.
The course reversal comes after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would suspend the province's retaliatory 25% electricity surcharge on about 1.5 million users across three U.S. states.
Navarro said that Ford had backed down because he "understood that this was not going to be a fight that he could win."
What to know
- Ford announced he was imposing a 25% electricity surcharge and even threatened to cut the electric supply to the U.S. after Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
- On Tuesday, Trump responded by threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum.
- The escalating trade war sent the markets into a spin, following a significant drop yesterday. There was some recovery this afternoon after the reports Ford and potentially Trump would back off the tariff hikes.
- This afternoon, Ford said he had spoken with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and agreed to remove his surcharge, with the likelihood that Trump would reduce his 50% tariff back to 25%.
- The 25% tariffs are set to go into effect at midnight.
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Mar 11, 2025 at 08:01 PM EDT
House GOP members say they felt forced to pass ‘bad bill’
House Republicans nearly unanimously supported the stopgap funding bill, with just a single defection, on Tuesday.
However, it appears many GOP members weren't exactly thrilled about the bill.
Many complained that funding had not been reduced enough but that they felt they had no alternative but to pass it.
"It's a bad bill now, but we were painted in the corner," Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia said. "We don't have a better option right now. That's the horrible thing about that."
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, added that he believes the White House "will come in with a relatively conservative number" for future budget proposals.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:54 PM EDT
Trump celebrates ‘big win for Republicans’ after House passed funding bill
President Donald Trump has celebrated the House passing the Republican stopgap funding bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Big WIN for Republicans, and America, tonight. Congratulations to ALL!!!"
The bill extends current spending levels through the end of the fiscal year.
Rep. Jared Golden, of Maine, was the sole Democrat who voted to approve it, while Rep. Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, was the only Republican holdout, in the 217-213 vote.
The bill will now move to the Senate where it will face a significantly harder time getting through. In the Senate, at least eight Democratic senators will need to support the bill for it to pass.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:45 PM EDT
Ford reacts to reports that Trump wants to change the border with Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford insisted that Canada was "never going to be the 51st state" after reports that Trump told current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he wanted to renegotiate America's border with Canada.
"That's just not going to happen," he said. "That's a non-starter. We are never going to be the 51st state. We're proud of our sovereignty."
The Great Lakes border treaty was established in 1908 and finalized the international boundary between Canada, and the United States.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:40 PM EDT
Exhausted Doug Ford says he backed down as trade war was at ‘fever pitch’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he felt he had to back down on his 25% electricity surcharge because the trade war was at "fever pitch."
An exhausted-sounding Ford appeared on CNN on Tuesday night after a rollercoaster day of back-and-forth on tariffs with Donald Trump. The president had threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum as the trade war reached its peak.
Ford was asked why he had decided to reverse the surcharge, and how he felt about the Trump administration crowing that he had backed down.
"Well, they can use any terminology, but I just feel like when it's at fever pitch and we see the market tumbling over four trillion dollars... uncertainty and consumer confidence is down, it's not about backing down, it's about sitting around a table and negotiating a fair deal," he said.
"No one likes uncertainty. No matter whether its families or businesses or the market, I feel like it's very very important to go down and meet Secretary [of Commerce Howard] Lutnick and have a good conversation with him."
Ford added that he'd had a "very constructive conversation" with Lutnick and that he hoped the U.S. and Canada could move forward.
"It's been pretty chaotic as everyone knows," he said. "I just want to sit down and cut a deal to move forward and have the two greatest countries in the world prosper."
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:21 PM EDT
Canada electricity tariffs could spark national emergency in 3 states
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Should Ontario reinstate its 25 percent tariff on electricity exports to the U.S., President Donald Trump plans to declare a "national emergency on electricity" in the three states affected.
On Monday, the Ontario government enacted a 25 percent tariff on electricity flowing into parts of the U.S. Ontario Premier Doug Ford subsequently suspended the tariffs on Tuesday following a "productive conversation" with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
Early Tuesday morning, Trump said he ordered Lutnick to implement an additional 25 percent tariff, raising the tariff to 50 percent, on all steel and aluminum products coming from Canada in response to Canada's electricity tariff.
Ford's tariffs were expected to raise power bills for 1.5 million U.S. homes and businesses. He previously threatened to "cut off their energy with a smile on my face." The new tariffs on electricity exports to the U.S. were expected to cost Americans up to $400,000 every day they remained in place.
Read in full from Anna Skinner on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:20 PM EDT
‘No new clarity or certainty’ from Trump during meeting with business leaders
A business leader, who was one of the hundred or so that attended a meeting with Donald Trump today, said that the president had offered little assurances as the U.S. stock market reacts to his tariffs uncertainty.
Trump spoke with top CEOs from some of the biggest companies in the U.S., including Chase, Walmart and Apple, in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, at the start of the quarterly meeting of the Business Roundtable.
The press were only allowed to stay for one question; on the tariffs, which Trump said was having a "tremendously positive impact."
A business leader, who was at the event but was not named by CNN, told the network that Trump had offered, "No new clarity or certainty" on tariffs, the fluctuating stock market, or a looming recession.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
Ukrainian official confirms US has resumed its military assistance
The United States has resumed its military assistance to Ukraine after talks in Saudi Arabia, a Ukrainian official has confirmed.
Pavlo Palisa, the deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office, said: "I have confirmation that US military assistance has been resumed. The agreements are being implemented. The fight continues!"
Ukraine's foreign minister added in a post on X that today's meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia was a "serious step forward."
"I want to thank my counterpart Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, and our Saudi friends," he added.
The officials' comments come after the U.S. said it would immediately lift the pause on military aid and intelligence-sharing following an agreement on a ceasefire.
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:44 PM EDT
WATCH: Trump says he ‘respects’ Ontario’s reversal of energy surcharge
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:34 PM EDT
Ford backed down because he realized US ‘got bigger guns than me’: Navarro
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to Donald Trump, brushed off Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 25% surcharge on electricity supplied to three U.S. states on Tuesday.
Ford imposed the surcharge on electricity to Minnesota, Michigan and New York, in retaliation to Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
In response Trump announced he was imposing 50% tariffs in Canadian steel and aluminum in a rapidly escalating trade war. Both have now backed down.
Navarro said on Tuesday that the electricity surcharge was never a threat, calling the supply to Minnesota and Michigan a "nothingburger" and downplaying the effect on New York, although he conceded there would have been a price increase.
During his appearance on CNN, Navarro added that Ford had "realized they got bigger guns than me," and had backed down.
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:25 PM EDT
Democrat Rep. Golden defends backing GOP bill
Democrat Rep. Jared Golden, of Maine, has defended backing the GOP stopgap funding bill.
Golden was the only Democrat to support the bill, which passed the House with 217-213.
He said after the vote that the bill was "not perfect," but it was preferable to shutting down the government.
Golden added that a shutdown would plunge the country into "even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill afford it."
"Funding the government is our most basic obligation as members of Congress. My vote today reflects my commitment to making tough choices and doing my job for the people of Maine."
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:15 PM EDT
WATCH: Rubio announces Ukraine’s acceptance of US-proposed 30-day ceasefire
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:11 PM EDT
Trump says vandalism against Tesla dealerships will be labeled ‘domestic terrorism’
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will classify violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism.
Speaking at the White House as he picked out a Tesla he wanted to buy, Trump said he was celebrating Elon Musk for his work within his administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
He then admonished those who had been actively protesting Musk's work when asked if protesters should be labeled as domestic terrorists.
"I will do that. I'm going to stop them," Trump said. "Because they are harming a great American company."
Tesla Takedown, the group behind the protests, told Newsweek that its backers had the right to protest.
"The right to peaceful protest is a fundamental part of American democracy. By singling out his biggest donor's business as somehow outside of that democracy, Trump is yet again showing us who he is: a corrupt would-be king. Americans won't stand for that," the group said in a statement.
Read in full from Gabe Whisnant on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:05 PM EDT
Stopgap bill will now move to Senate where it needs bipartisan support
The Republican funding bill, which will fund federal agencies through September, will now move to the Senate where it will face a significantly harder time getting through.
The GOP needed overwhelming support from its members to pass in the House, where all but one Republican House member voted to pass the bill, while one Democrat crossed the aisle to vote 217-213.
In the Senate, at least eight Democratic senators will need to support the bill for it to pass.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:53 PM EDT
Funding bill narrowly passes in the House
The House has passed the Republican stopgap funding bill, avoiding a government shutdown.
Rep. Jared Golden, of Maine, was the sole Democrat who voted to approve it, while Rep. Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, was the only Republican holdout, in the 217-213 vote.
The bill extends current spending levels through the end of the fiscal year.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:47 PM EDT
Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum goes into effect tonight
White House spokesman Kush Desai said Tuesday that President Trump's 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada is set to go into effect at midnight.
"President Trump has once again used the leverage of the American economy, which is the best and biggest in the world, to deliver a win for the American people," he said.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:45 PM EDT
How Stock Market Is Faring Compared to Trump’s First Term
The U.S. stock market has been on a roller coaster since President Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year, dropping precipitously over the last three weeks. That contrasts from his first term in office when U.S. indexes performed well in the early days of his administration.
Trump campaigned heavily on the economy, touting his plans to bring down costs and restore U.S. manufacturing jobs. But nearly two months into his second term, prices of goods ranging from a carton of eggs to a new home remain high as polls suggest voters turn on Trump's economic plans.
The stock market, one key indicator of the U.S. economy that the president has long used as a barometer of his success, has been particularly volatile since Trump returned to office, illustrating how investors are responding negatively to some of his economic policies like on-again, off-again tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Trump has said he inherited a poor economy from his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, and has declined to rule out the possibility of a recession this year. He told reporters on Tuesday that he didn't see a recession coming, somewhat softening earlier comments that sparked this week's sell-off.
The S&P 500 is down more than 7 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped more than 6 percent from one month earlier as of Tuesday's close. All of the market's gains post-election, when investors were more optimistic about a second Trump term, have been erased.
Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:29 PM EDT
Incoming Canadian PM says his government will keep retaliatory tariffs until ‘Americans show us respect’
Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that his government will keep their retaliatory tariffs in place until "Americans show us respect" and agree to stop the trade war.
"My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," Carney, who will be sworn in to replace Justin Trudeau within days, said in a statement.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:07 PM EDT
Trump set to address 100 leaders from America’s biggest companies amid falling stocks and tariffs uncertainty
Donald Trump is set to address around one hundred business leaders shortly.
The president will meet with CEOs and company presidents from some of the largest business in the U.S. including Apple, Walmart and JP Morgan, amid steeply falling stocks and tariffs uncertainty.
Mar 11, 2025 at 05:03 PM EDT
Senior trade advisor says Trump has dropped plans to double Canada tariffs: Report
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to Donald Trump, said on Tuesday afternoon that the president has dropped his plans to double the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
Trump announced this morning that he was raising the tariffs on Canada to 50% after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would be placing a 25% retaliatory surcharge on electricity the province provided to the U.S.
This afternoon, Ford said he had spoken with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and agreed to remove his surcharge, with the likelihood that Trump would reduce his 50% tariff back to 25%.
Navarro has since told reporters that Trump is no longer doubling the tariffs on all Canadian steel and aluminum.
Mar 11, 2025 at 04:55 PM EDT
Mineral deal was not part of ceasefire talks: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revealed that the minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine was not part of the ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia today.
The deal would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for continued support in the war against Russia. However, on the day it was set to be signed, the unprecedented shouting match broke out at the White House between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
"That was not the subject of our talks today," Rubio told reporters after U.S. and Ukrainian officials met to discuss a ceasefire.
Rubio added that the deal "is something that was negotiated through our treasury and his counterpart on the Ukrainian side.
"And so the president and you see that expressed: Both presidents will instruct the appropriate members of our governments to bring the finality the signature of the deal and the signature of this agreement."
Mar 11, 2025 at 04:38 PM EDT
Trump ready to speak to Putin this week
President Trump says he hopes to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to solidify the ceasefire with Ukraine.
"I know we have a big meeting with Russia tomorrow, and some great conversations hopefully will ensue," Trump said.
However, he said Russia must also agree to the plan agreed by U.S. and Ukrainian officials, saying, "It takes two to tango."
"I hope to have a total ceasefire in the coming days," he added.
The Russian Foreign Ministry says it does not rule out a meeting with U.S. representatives this week.
Mar 11, 2025 at 04:19 PM EDT
Ukraine and U.S. waiting on Russian approval for ceasefire
Ukraine said in joint statement with the U.S. on Tuesday that it is open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, subject to Kremlin agreement.
The announcements came as senior officials from Ukraine and the U.S. began talks in Saudi Arabia on ending Moscow's three-year war against Kyiv, just hours after Russia downed over 300 Ukrainian drones—Ukraine's largest attack since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would present the ceasefire offer to officials in Moscow.
"We're going to tell them this is what's on the table. Ukraine is ready to stop shooting and start talking. And now it'll be up to them to say yes or no," Rubio said at a press conference on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to travel to Moscow later this week and may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Mar 11, 2025 at 04:07 PM EDT
Wall Street recovers some of today’s losses as US and Canada back down from trade war
The stock market has recovered some of this morning's losses, after Canada and the U.S. backed down a little from their escalating trade war.
The Dow has fallen dramatically in the past two days after President Trump announced he was hiking his tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50%, after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would be placing a 25% retaliatory surcharge on electricity the province provided to the U.S.
This afternoon, Ford said he had spoken with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and agreed to remove his surcharge, with the likelihood that Trump would reduce his 50% tariff back to 25%.
Trump has dismissed the tumbling stock market, saying, it "doesn't concern me."
"I think some, some people are going to make great deals by buying stocks and bonds and all the things they're buying. I think we're going to have an economy that's a real economy, not a fake economy," he said.
Mar 11, 2025 at 03:59 PM EDT
Trump hopeful for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in upcoming talks
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Trump expressed optimism about finalizing a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying he hopes the proposal can be solidified "over the next few days."
Trump mentioned that a major meeting with Russian officials is scheduled for tomorrow, during which he hopes "great conversations" will take place, moving closer to an agreement.
Mar 11, 2025 at 03:47 PM EDT
Judge reprimands Trump admin for power play on USAID
A U.S. district judge reprimanded the Trump administration on Monday for withholding foreign aid, saying its actions likely violated the constitutional separation of powers by unlawfully impounding congressionally approved funds.
Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.
It comes after the Trump administration said last month it is eliminating more than 90 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development's foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world. The cuts are part of Trump's agenda to drastically cut government spending under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Trump and DOGE have faced criticism and multiple legal challenges for pursuing such drastic cuts without congressional approval, which some argue is illegal. This ruling reinforces the principle that the executive branch should not bypass Congress' authority over government spending and sets a legal precedent that could limit future attempts by any administration to withhold congressionally approved funds without proper justification.
Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 03:35 PM EDT
U.S. and Ontario to discuss USMCA renewal ahead of tariff deadline
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced plans for a meeting in Washington on March 13 to discuss renewing the USMCA trade agreement. The talks will also include the U.S. Trade Representative as both sides work to address upcoming tariff measures.
As part of the discussions, Ontario has agreed to suspend its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. The meeting comes ahead of the April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
Mar 11, 2025 at 03:11 PM EDT
U.S. says Ukraine agrees to ceasefire talks with Russia
U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Tuesday that Ukraine has agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia and a 30-day ceasefire, provided Russia also halts its attacks.
Speaking from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after diplomatic talks, Waltz said discussions also focused on long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
As part of the agreement, the Trump administration will lift its weeklong suspension of military aid to Ukraine, restoring support amid ongoing conflict.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:57 PM EDT
Federal investigators urge helicopter flight restrictions after fatal D.C. collision
Federal investigators recommended a ban on certain helicopter flights Tuesday following the deadly January collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that existing separation distances between helicopters and planes at Ronald Reagan National Airport posed an "intolerable risk." Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said it shouldn't take a tragedy to prompt action.
The Federal Aviation Administration has since restricted helicopter flights around the airport. Investigators believe the helicopter's altitude readings may have been inaccurate and that its crew may have missed key air traffic control instructions.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:45 PM EDT
Leavitt suggests Canada as the 51st state amid tariff escalation
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that Canada has always been a U.S. ally but is now "perhaps becoming a competitor" following President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
Speaking to the press corps, Leavitt reinforced Trump's suggestion that Canada might benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state. "He believes Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state of the United States of America," she said, echoing Trump's comments as trade tensions escalate between the two nations.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:38 PM EDT
White House defends attempts to deport green card holder
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has defended the Trump administration's attempts to deport Columbia University graduate activist Mahmoud Khalil due to his pro-Palestinian protests.
Leavitt was asked if Khalil had to be charged with a crime for the government to revoke his green card and deport him.
In response, she said that the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has the power to personally revoke anyone's visa.
"Secretary Rubio reserves the right to revoke the visa of Mahmoud Khalil," Leavitt said.
"Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Secretary of State has the right to revoke a green card or a visa for individuals who serve or are adversarial to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States of America. And Mahmood Khalil was an individual who was given the privilege of coming to this country to study at one of our nation's finest universities and colleges, and he took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege, by siding with terrorists – Hamas terrorists who have killed innocent men, women and children."
Leavitt claimed she also had evidence that Khalil was sharing pro-Hamas propaganda, but declined to share the fliers with the press.
Khalil helped organize several student protests on campus, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
He was arrested on Saturday and is reportedly being held at a detention facility in Jena, Louisiana, after a judge temporarily blocked efforts to deport him.
Leavitt said that the Trump administration plans to arrest more students who oppose the war in Gaza.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:33 PM EDT
OPINION: Trump’s silence on Medicaid speaks volumes
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President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, for 100 minutes. He gave an estimated 9,934-word speech, spending 25 minutes on culture war issues, nine minutes on tariffs that will raise prices by 20 percent on everyday items, and just two minutes on reducing prices, but one word of enormous concern for millions of Americans was left out of his speech altogether—Medicaid.
For years, President Trump has promised on and off the campaign trail to "love and cherish" Medicaid. He has gone so far as to say that people's Medicaid benefits wouldn't be affected by his budget cuts. In reality, if the Republicans' proposed budget plan goes through, we will see draconian cuts to Medicaid, with some published reports estimating cuts as high as $2 trillion over time.
Read the full opinion piece by Congress member Raja Krishnamoorthi on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:17 PM EDT
Burchett says Trump called him ahead of House spending bill vote
Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee said Tuesday that he spoke with President Donald Trump about the upcoming House spending bill vote, set for around 4 p.m. ET.
Burchett, who remains undecided, described his conversation with Trump as "cordial," noting that the president did not pressure him but instead asked about his concerns. "I'd like to see some reduction, and I need a commitment there," Burchett said, adding that they are "working in that direction."
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:16 PM EDT
Ukraine, US say they are open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia
Ukraine said in joint statement with the U.S. on Tuesday that it is open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, according to The Associated Press.
In addition, the Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, more than a week after imposing the measures to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into peace talks with Russia.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:15 PM EDT
US to ‘immediately lift’ freeze on military aid and intel sharing to Ukraine
The United States "will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine," the U.S. and Ukraine said in a joint statement after top officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine has also "expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation."
"The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace," they said in the statement.
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:04 PM EDT
Leavitt claims Columbia University is refusing to assist DHS
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused Columbia University of withholding information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding individuals allegedly involved in "pro-Hamas activity" on campus.
"Columbia University has been given the names of other individuals who have engaged in pro-Hamas activity, and they are refusing to help DHS identify those individuals on campus," Leavitt said. She reiterated the president's stance, stating, "He is not going to tolerate that."
Mar 11, 2025 at 02:00 PM EDT
White House reacts to Trump’s ‘responsibility’ for stock market turmoil
On Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a question asking whether President Donald Trump bears any "responsible" for the recent turmoil in the stock market.
"The president is unwavering in its commitment to restore American manufacturing and global dominance, and I think he doubled down on that this morning with his new statement and the tariffs that will be implemented tomorrow on steel and aluminum."
Mar 11, 2025 at 01:58 PM EDT
Trump to view new Tesla at White House today
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President Donald Trump is expected to view a Tesla at the White House on Tuesday, after he announced he was buying one amid freefalling Tesla share prices.
"He is going to be viewing a Tesla that is making its way to the White House complex now, I can confirm. Perhaps the press pool today will have an opportunity to witness this very exciting moment later this afternoon," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday.
Leavitt added that Trump was "definitely going to buy one" at "full market price."
Tesla's stock fell by 15 percent on Monday, losing $16 billion in one day and becoming the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year.
Musk shrugged off the loss, as well as a slew of other negative news reports, in a Fox Business Network interview. "But look on the bright side!" Musk said, quoting Monty Python, as he often has before. "Always look on the bright side of life!"
On Tuesday, Trump announced he was buying a Tesla "as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American."
"Elon Musk is' 'putting it on the line' in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!" Trump added in a Truth Social post.
Mar 11, 2025 at 01:47 PM EDT
White House says tanking stock market is just ‘snapshot in time’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the possibility of a recession when asked about the tumbling Dow and NASDAQ on Tuesday.
Leavitt called the tanking stock market, which suffered its biggest drop of the year on Monday, a "snapshot in time."
She declined to comment on whether the U.S. was facing a recession but echoed Trump's comments, that "we're in a period of economic transition."
Leavitt then blamed Joe Biden for the economic "mess."
"We are in a period of transition from the mess that was created under Joe Biden and the previous administration, Joe Biden left this country in an economic disaster," she said.
Mar 11, 2025 at 01:43 PM EDT
White House Press Secretary commends Washington Post for ‘overhauling’ its newsroom
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has praised The Washington Post for "overhauling" its newsroom structure.
"It appears the mainstream media, including the Post, is finally learning that having disdain for more than half of the country that supports this president does not help you sell newspapers," Leavitt said at the White House briefing on Tuesday.
"It's not a very good business model."
The paper's billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major changes last month, saying "we are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
Mar 11, 2025 at 01:25 PM EDT
Egg prices plummet
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New data suggests that soaring egg prices, which became a flashpoint issue during last year's presidential election, may finally be falling.
Figures released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that the average cost of one dozen eggs is now significantly cheaper than in recent days. The economic indicator website Trading Economics shows that a dozen eggs were $5.51 on Tuesday, more than $2 cheaper than "an all-time high of 8.17 in March of 2025."
Egg prices have skyrocketed to historic levels over the past year, with wholesalers recently paying more than $8 for a dozen eggs, compared to just $2 per dozen in previous years. A Gallup poll showed that voters overwhelmingly cited economic pressures as the key reason they voted for President Donald Trump in November. The price of eggs became a huge talking point, symbolizing the increasing financial hardship many Americans have been experiencing.
The cost of eggs hit an all-time high after Trump's inauguration in January. He vowed to tackle the price of eggs on "day one" of his administration but admitted in December 2024 that it was "hard to bring things down once they're up."
Read in full from Chloe Mayer on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 01:14 PM EDT
Trump urged to come to the negotiating table on Canadian tariffs
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged President Trump to come to the negotiating table to put an end to the spiraling tariffs war.
"Let's sit down at the table and negotiate this deal," he said during an appearance on CNN on Tuesday. "If there's things he doesn't like, then we sit down and have a conversation. But just going tit for tat, back and forth, all it does is hurt Americans and Canadians. It's unacceptable."
Ford said that Canada may be open to reviewing its high tariffs on American diary products, but that they can only do that if Trump will sit down to discuss it.,
"Let's renegotiate," he added. "Let's stop the bleeding on both sides of the border as China is sitting there laughing at both countries."
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM EDT
House Speaker Mike Johnson reacts to arrest of Palestinian activist
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his approval of the arrest of a Palestinian activist, a former Columbia University graduate student who played a key role in last spring's protests against Israel. Johnson praised the U.S. president for being "strong enough to lay down the law," specifically regarding the deportation of certain international students on visas.
"We're going to arrest your tail," Johnson stated, emphasizing that this action is just the beginning in addressing what he sees as necessary enforcement.
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM EDT
Trump’s 51st state comments have ‘united’ Canadians like never before
President Trump's tariffs on Canada, as well as him repeatedly referring to the country as America's 51st state, and its Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Governor Trudeau, has "united" Canadians against the U.S., Ontario Premier Doug Ford said today.
"Obviously Canadians are infuriated," Ford said when asked about Trump's 51st state comments, "and what it's done, it's united the whole country.
"The patriotism is running wild across the country, the likes I've never seen before in my entire life.
"We'll never become the 51st state. Canada is not for sale," he added.
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM EDT
Donald Trump’s net worth has dropped $1.5 billion in 2025
Just three months into 2025, President Donald Trump's net worth has dropped by $1.5 billion, according to Forbes estimates.
Trump has built his political career based on his business acumen from his ventures, primarily in real estate. However, not all of Trump's business dealings have led to success.
According to Forbes, Trump's net worth decreased from roughly $6 billion to $4.5 billion from January 1 to March 11, 2025.
Part of the reason Trump's net worth has been declining in recent years is that real estate, where the president made most of his money, has struggled amid high interest rates in the United States.
Companies are also less likely to invest in real estate properties for office space as remote work continues to be popular in the United States. Retailers are also reducing their footprints as online shopping reigns supreme for many.
After his first presidency, Trump profited from selling Trump-branded items to his supporters, including NFTs, Bibles, clothing, and shares of his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump's fortune also comes from his golf courses, mansions, winery, and a 1991 Boeing 757 nicknamed Trump Force One.
Read the full story by Suzanne Blake on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM EDT
Trump’s latest trade threats drive Wall Street into uncertainty
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Trump's new trade threats have further shaken investor confidence on Wall Street. Following an unexpected announcement on Truth Social, where Trump stated that the administration is doubling tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50%, U.S. stocks quickly plunged to session lows.
Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth Management, told CNN, "This market is just blatantly sick and tired of the back-and-forth on trade policy." He added that the constant shifts in policy make it difficult for investors to feel confident in the market.
The VIX volatility index, which measures market fear, spiked on Tuesday after a 19% jump on Monday. Hogan warned that the trade tensions could result in a "manufactured economic slowdown," as uncertainty continues to rise.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers also expressed concerns, noting a "real possibility" of a recession due to the ongoing unpredictability surrounding trade policy.
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM EDT
Ontario Premier tells governors to put ‘Trump tariff’ on higher electric bills
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged the governors of states affected by his 25% retaliatory surcharge on electricity to write on the higher bills that it is a "tariff from Trump."
Ontario supplies electricity to 1.5 million Americans across three states; New York, in Michigan and Minnesota.
After President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canada, Ford announced the retaliatory tariff on electricity.
He told CNN that he'd recently spoken with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
"I apologized to her," he said on Tuesday. "She understands.
"What I recommend is on the electricity bills, put this is a tariff from Trump."
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM EDT
EU vows to increase humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid U.S. aid cuts
The European Union has announced plans to significantly increase its humanitarian aid to Ukraine, stepping up support as other countries, including the U.S., reduce their commitments. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the announcement during her speech at the U.N. on Tuesday, responding to former President Donald Trump's criticism of Europe and his administration's steep cuts to foreign aid programs.
Kallas emphasized that the EU will remain a "reliable partner of choice" for the U.N., defending its commitment to global sovereignty and territorial integrity. She also pointed out that while the Trump administration had slashed 83% of aid programs, the EU is dedicating nearly 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) to humanitarian efforts this year, underlining its continued support for rising global needs, particularly in Ukraine.
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM EDT
Ontario Premier brands Trump’s tariffs ‘unprovoked attack on Canada’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called President Trump's tariffs on its closest trading partner an "unprovoked attack on Canada."
During his Tuesday appearance on CNN, Ford said the 25% tariffs were an unprovoked attack on the country, but also on Canadian "families, on jobs, on business. For what reason?
"This is absolute chaos created by one person and that's Donald Trump, not the American people.
"They didn't vote President Trump in on this kind of mandate. He had a mandate to lower inflation, lower costs of living, create more jobs, and it's backfired on him. Inflation is going up, jobs will be depressed, he's taking more money out of Americans pockets. For what reason? We're still trying to figure this out."
Mar 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT
USAID directive to shred classified documents raises concerns
ProPublica has uncovered a troubling directive given to the remaining staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The directive instructs them to empty safes containing classified and personnel records and shred as many documents as possible.
"Shred as many documents first, and reserve the burn bags for when the shredder becomes unavailable or needs a break," it reportedly said, per a tweet from a ProPublica reporter.
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM EDT
Ontario Premier warns tariffs will hurt Americans
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has branded President Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum "disappointing," as he warns they are going to hurt the U.S.
"The reason it's disappointing because Americans are going to pay more," Ford told Wolf Blitzer during his Tuesday appearance on CNN.
"The U.S. only has the capacity of producing 16% of the aluminum they need. The balance... over 60% comes from Quebec. So costs are going to go up."
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT
Tlaib, lawmakers call for release of Mahmoud Khalil
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and 13 other lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to release Mahmoud Khalil, calling his detention illegal. In a statement on social media, Tlaib warned that the case "sets a dangerous precedent" and threatens constitutional rights.
"We cannot allow them to shred our constitutional rights to free speech and due process," she wrote.
The lawmakers have not detailed the circumstances of Khalil's detention but argue that the administration's actions undermine legal protections. The White House has not yet responded to their demands.
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM EDT
Economist: Tariffs are ‘lose-lose’ for American industry
A top economist has warned that President Trump's tariffs war will be a "lose-lose" for everyone involved.
Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's, told CNBC that the tariffs were going to "cost American jobs."
"There are no winners here in the trade war we're seemingly being engulfed in," Zandi said.
Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, citing Ontario's electricity tariffs as justification. It comes after he initially imposed a 25% tariff on Canada, but paused the tariffs on most goods until April.
But Zandi warned that Trump's decision doesn't just punish Canada.
He warned that the tariffs are a "lose-lose" for American jobs and industry too.
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT
Judge rules Musk-led government agency subject to FOIA requests
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created under the Trump administration and led by Elon Musk, is likely subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision rejects the administration's claim that DOGE is merely an advisory body.
The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, orders DOGE to expedite document releases in response to a lawsuit from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). American Oversight's Chioma Chukwu called the decision "an early victory for Americans everywhere who demand transparency and accountability."
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM EDT
No pain, no gain? Trump adopts new Zen-like approach to stock market awings
In President Donald Trump's first term, he often defined his presidency by the stock market's performance, using it as a barometer of economic success. But as market volatility surges and investor concerns that the president's policies are careening the economy toward a recession this time around, Trump is adopting a new stance—one that emphasizes long-term resilience over immediate gains.
"It takes a little time," he told Fox News in a weekend interview, responding to the sharp selloff that has rattled Wall Street since his return to office. "We're bringing wealth back to America. That's a big thing."
So far at least, Wall Street isn't buying what the president is selling.
Since Trump's inauguration, the stock market has swung wildly, reacting to a constant drumbeat of on-again, off-again tariffs, federal layoffs and spending freezes. The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, a measure of instability in government decision-making, spiked to 588.83 on March 9, reaching levels not seen since the height of the pandemic.
Read in full from Jesus Mesa on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT
U.S. job openings rise in January as labor market remains steady
U.S. job openings increased to 7.7 million in January, up from 7.5 million, signaling a stable job market as Trump began his second term. The Labor Department's report showed growth in real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction, though federal job postings declined slightly.
Layoffs dipped while worker resignations rose, but analysts caution that the impact of Trump's policies—including federal workforce cuts and trade disputes—may not be reflected until later reports. Despite the data, the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, with no immediate need for adjustments.
Mar 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM EDT
US shunned by European allies for top security summit
The U.S. has been shunned by European allies after it was not invited to a top security summit that more than 30 nations are attending in France on Tuesday, an unidentified French official told the Associated Press.
Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon for comment via email.
The security summit in Europe comes as concerns have risen regarding President Donald Trump's alienation of European allies because of rising tensions with Ukraine over peace negotiations with Russia.
The lack of a U.S. invitation could suggest that Europe and other Ukrainian allies no longer have confidence that Washington can effectively mediate negotiations and achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv.
Read the full article by Maya Mehrara on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM EDT
House Democrats united against shutdown bill, Senate divided
House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, are set to oppose a bill to prevent a government shutdown, forcing Speaker Mike Johnson to secure Republican votes. However, Senate Democrats remain divided on their approach, with some wary of a funding lapse while others fear backlash from their base if they concede without gains.
"It would be a capitulation to the Trump style of democracy," warned Rep. Hank Johnson. The uncertainty in the Senate highlights tensions within the party as they navigate their first major leverage point against Trump's second-term agenda.
Mar 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM EDT
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian imports, suggests U.S. annexation
Trump announced a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, citing Ontario's 25% tariff on electricity exports to the U.S. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the new tariff would take effect March 12 and warned of further economic penalties if Canada does not reduce its tariffs on American dairy products.
Trump also declared his intention to impose higher tariffs on Canadian automobiles if other trade barriers remain, saying it would "essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada."
Beyond trade, Trump escalated his rhetoric by suggesting that Canada should become the United States' "cherished Fifty First State." He argued this would eliminate tariffs and benefit both nations. "The artificial line of separation drawn many years ago will finally disappear," he wrote, adding that Canada would be "more secure, militarily and otherwise, than ever before."
The president also declared a national emergency regarding electricity in response to Canada's tariffs, stating it would allow the U.S. to "quickly do what has to be done to alleviate this abusive threat from Canada."
Mar 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM EDT
Trump administration shifts stance on Google breakup, drops AI divestment push
The Trump administration has revised its approach to breaking up Google, opting to let the company keep its artificial intelligence investments, including its stake in OpenAI rival Anthropic. This shift moves away from the Biden administration's call for Google to sell off its AI assets, Yahoo Finance reports.
The Justice Department still seeks the divestiture of Google's Chrome browser, arguing it would create competition in internet search. However, prosecutors dropped the push for Google to sell its Android operating system and AI investments, instead proposing federal oversight of future AI deals.
Google, facing antitrust scrutiny, argues that divesting its AI stake would give an unfair advantage to Microsoft-backed OpenAI. The case, now in the hands of Judge Amit Mehta, could reshape the tech industry, with hearings set for April and May. Google is expected to appeal any ruling against it.
Mar 11, 2025 at 09:59 AM EDT
Trump to speak with the Business Roundtable regarding tariffs
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Trump remained out of the public eye during Monday's Wall Street sell-off, which was driven by concerns about the impact of his trade war on the global economy.
He is set to speak with the Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs, later on Tuesday to address the situation.
Mar 11, 2025 at 09:46 AM EDT
Russia ‘offering no concessions’ in Ukraine peace talks with Trump: ISW
Russia is "offering no concessions" in Ukraine peace talks with President Donald Trump despite Kyiv making offers, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Newsweek reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for comment via email.
Russia's refusal to offer any concessions to Ukraine in peace negotiations despite the fact that it illegally invaded Ukraine in February 2022 suggests that it does not acknowledge that it initiated the war. Moscow's lack of concessions could prolong the war and the peace talks, resulting in higher casualties and further damage to infrastructure on both sides.
As Russia's diplomatic relations with the U.S. have been improving since peace talks began, the U.S. could support Moscow's mission to cede nothing, which could undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity and security.
Read the full article by Maya Mehrara on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 09:34 AM EDT
White House expresses concern over Syria’s prospects for peace
The White House has raised concerns about the future of peace in Syria following violent clashes last week that resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths. Monitoring groups report that revenge attacks targeted members of the Alawite minority, to which ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad belongs.
James Hewitt, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, expressed concern over the attacks on religious minorities, questioning the readiness and legitimacy of Syria's interim governing authorities to represent a diverse population.
Meanwhile, Syria's interim government reached a ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish-led authority in the northeast, which includes integrating the main U.S.-backed force into the Syrian army.
Mar 11, 2025 at 09:22 AM EDT
Rubio announces completion of foreign aid program purge under Trump administration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Monday that the Trump administration has completed a six-week overhaul of U.S. foreign aid programs, resulting in the termination of 83% of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) initiatives.
Rubio said that the remaining programs would be consolidated under the State Department's oversight.
The announcement followed a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration had exceeded its authority by halting much of the foreign assistance, blocking the administration from withholding the funds Congress had allocated.
However, the judge did not order the reinstatement of canceled contracts. Rubio expressed his gratitude for the work of the staff involved, thanking the Department of Government Efficiency and its leadership, including Elon Musk.
Mar 11, 2025 at 09:10 AM EDT
Musk faces critical crossroads as Tesla’s focus shifts amid DOGE push
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In a comment to Newsweek, Dan Ives of Wedbush warned that Tesla is at a "moment of truth" under CEO Elon Musk's leadership, with the focus on his DOGE cryptocurrency efforts and political ties to the Trump administration overshadowing the company's core operations. Ives criticized Musk for not showing up at Tesla factories recently, leading to mounting concerns over the company's future. Tesla shares have dropped over 50% since December, and investor patience is wearing thin.
Ives also said that Musk's intense focus on DOGE and politics is creating brand damage for Tesla, with growing protests and backlash in the U.S. and Europe. However, Ives believes that Tesla's long-term prospects remain strong, with innovations such as a new lower-cost Model and unsupervised FSD slated to drive growth.
"We have been here before with Musk many times over the last decade...and he ultimately stepped up for Tesla shareholders," Ives wrote.
Mar 11, 2025 at 08:55 AM EDT
U.S. and Ukraine hold talks as Russia downs hundreds of Ukrainian drones
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Senior officials from Ukraine and the United States began talks on Tuesday to explore ways to end Russia's three-year war against Ukraine. The discussions took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, shortly after Russia's air defenses shot down more than 300 Ukrainian drones in the largest such attack since the Kremlin's invasion.
The drone assault killed two people and injured 18, including three children, across 10 Russian regions, though no large-scale damage was reported. Meanwhile, Russia launched 126 Shahed drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, continuing its relentless attacks on civilian areas.
The U.S. and Ukrainian delegations hope the talks could pave the way for a resolution to Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
Mar 11, 2025 at 08:43 AM EDT
House Republicans push for stopgap bill to prevent government shutdown
House Republicans are aiming to vote on a stopgap bill Tuesday that would fund the federal government through September 30 and avoid a shutdown after Friday. GOP leaders are working quickly to secure enough support from their members before sending the measure to the Senate, where it faces challenges in gaining the necessary Democratic backing to pass.
The bill would increase defense spending by $6 billion compared to fiscal year 2024, while cutting nondefense spending by $13 billion. Republicans argue that the measure would fully fund core federal services and maintain operations without raising overall spending. The bill also includes some requests from the Trump administration, such as an additional $485 million for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to boost deportations.
However, Democrats are critical of the proposal, calling it a continuing resolution that lacks specific funding directives for many programs. They argue that it creates slush funds that could allow the Trump administration to reshape spending priorities and cut essential programs. Key cuts in the bill include $185 million for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation programs and a $1.4 billion reduction for the Army Corps of Engineers.
Mar 11, 2025 at 08:30 AM EDT
Trade wars threaten bourbon industry amid tariff uncertainty
The trade wars pose a significant risk to the booming American whiskey industry, particularly in Kentucky, which produces 95% of the world's bourbon. Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear criticized the Trump administration's inconsistent tariff policies, warning that they could lead to higher consumer prices and disrupt business operations.
Trump recently delayed 25% tariffs on some imports from Canada for a month, hoping to avoid economic damage, but concerns remain. According to Yarbrough, a Kentucky whiskey producer, the company's expansion plans are still on hold due to the uncertainty. For whiskey makers, who must plan years in advance to account for aging processes, the unpredictability of tariffs is causing widespread anxiety. Even with the tariff delay, the industry's practical challenges remain unresolved.
Mar 11, 2025 at 08:18 AM EDT
Donald Trump suffers triple legal blow
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Federal judges ruled against the Trump administration in three key decisions on Monday.
Newsweek sought email comment on Tuesday from Amy Greer, the attorney for Mahmoud Khalil; the Department of Homeland Security; the Department of Education and the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump's rapid start to his second term, with an array of executive orders, is being thwarted by dozens of legal challenges. The battle in the federal courts will have a major effect on shaping Trump's second term.
Read the full story by Sean O'Driscoll on Newsweek.
Mar 11, 2025 at 08:05 AM EDT
DHS bypasses competitive bidding for $200 million ad campaign tied to Trump immigration crackdown
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the first part of a $200 million ad campaign to two firms linked to Republican figures, bypassing the usual competitive bidding process, The Associated Press reported. DHS claimed the decision was justified by an "unusual and compelling urgency" related to President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a document posted on a federal database Friday.
The campaign, which includes ads featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, praises Trump for his immigration policies and urges immigrants to leave the U.S. or face deportation. It has sparked attention for its campaign-style imagery mixed with footage of migrants and police action.
The two firms selected for the contract are People Who Think, LLC, owned by Trump campaign media adviser Jay Connaughton, and Safe America Media, LLC, linked to Republican consultant Mike McElwain. Despite their connections to the GOP, DHS maintains that a competitive process was followed. The ads have so far focused on English-language TV stations, with over $2 million spent on airings in major U.S. cities.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:52 AM EDT
Greenland votes in early elections as Trump eyes Arctic influence
Greenland voters headed to the polls Tuesday for early parliamentary elections, with the island's future relationship with Denmark and the U.S. looming in the background. While independence is not on the ballot, it remains a key issue as the self-governing Arctic territory navigates growing global interest in its rare earth minerals and strategic location.
Unofficial results are expected soon after polls close at 2200 GMT, but certification could take weeks due to the island's vast, roadless terrain. Greenlanders will elect 31 lawmakers who will shape the debate on whether and when to pursue full independence from Denmark.
While most Greenlanders support independence, there is little appetite for U.S. control. Even Trump supporters on the island insist that Greenland should determine its own future. The election has drawn international media attention, reflecting the growing geopolitical interest in the resource-rich region.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:37 AM EDT
Republicans face unity test as spending bill vote nears
Republicans are pushing a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown, but the vote will test their party's unity. Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring the measure to the floor as soon as Tuesday, despite Democratic opposition.
The bill trims non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense funding by $6 billion. It has support from former President Donald Trump, who urged Republicans to stay united. Democrats argue it gives too much control over federal spending to the administration.
House Democrats strongly oppose the bill, while Senate Democrats are waiting to see if Republicans can pass it. If it reaches the Senate, it will need support from at least eight Democrats to advance.
The bill could also force Washington, D.C., to cut $1.1 billion in spending, affecting public safety and education. With a Saturday deadline to avoid a shutdown, both parties face mounting pressure to act.
Mar 11, 2025 at 07:24 AM EDT
Does Elon Musk want to ‘eliminate’ Social Security? What to know
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Elon Musk has taken aim at alleged fraud and waste at the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting some anger online.
Newsweek has contacted DOGE for comment via email outside of regular working hours.
Musk is unofficially running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been tasked with reducing federal spending. He has previously made several claims regarding the SSA that have caused widespread confusion.
Speaking as part of a wider interview about DOGE's role on Fox News, Musk made new comments about getting rid of "waste and fraud in entitlements spending," although he did not refer directly to Social Security payments.
He did not say he directly wants to cut any form of benefits claimed by Americans, whether that be retirement, disability or other separate health insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
"That's the big one to eliminate—maybe half a trillion or 600, 700 billion a year," he said of supposed wasteful spending.
Musk also said that federal entitlements are "a mechanism by which the Democrats attract and retain illegal immigrants by essentially paying them to come here and then turning them into voters."
Musk also reiterated a previous point he had made about SSA data systems that store the data of deceased former recipients.
"Why are there 20 million people who are definitely dead marked as alive in the Social Security database?" he said.
Read the full story by Aliss Higham on Newsweek.
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