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President Donald Trump has signed executive actions delaying tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada covered under the USMCA free trade treaty. The move, which was previewed earlier by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, will push the tariffs back for nearly one month.
What to Know:
- Trump's executive actions extend a previous delay for Mexico to include Canada.
- The decision affects all products covered by the USMCA agreement.
- Trump confirmed the delay following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
- The tariffs will now be delayed until April 2, 2025.
- This move follows a meeting between Trump and the Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
- Trump also granted an exemption on auto tariffs for both Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
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Mar 06, 2025 at 07:55 PM EST
Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve,.
White House crypto czar David Sacks announced on X that the reserve will be funded exclusively with bitcoin seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases.
Sacks said that the U.S. government owns about 200,000 bitcoin; "however, there has never been a complete audit."
He added that none of the Reserve bitcoin will be sold, but it will be held "as a store of value."
"The Reserve is like a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency often called 'digital gold,'" he said.
Sacks, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, praised the order, which he said shows Trump's "commitment to making the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the world.'"
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:46 PM EST
Amy Coney Barrett and John Roberts become a thorn in Trump’s side
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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warmly shook Chief Justice John Roberts' hand as he prepared to deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress.
"Thank you again," Trump was heard saying in a hot mic moment that's since gone viral. "Won't forget it."
Hours later, Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett—who was nominated by Trump during his first term in the White House—joined the High Court's liberal contingent to deliver Trump a notable setback, thwarting his efforts to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid and halting, at least in part, his crusade to make drastic budget cuts.
It was the second time since Trump took office in January that the High Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, reined in the administration's efforts to dramatically expand the scope of executive power.
Last month, the Supreme Court declined to grant Trump's request to immediately fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, saying it would not interfere with a temporary order from a lower court that temporarily left him in place.
Read in full from Sonam Sheth on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:44 PM EST
Judge orders head of OPM to testify about mass firings of probationary federal workers
A San Francisco judge has ordered Charles Ezell, the acting head of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to testify about the mass firings of probationary federal workers.
Judge William Alsup previously found that OPM had no authority to lay off employees at other federal agencies after a lawsuit from unions, said workers were fired on Ezell's orders.
Ezell insisted the agencies decided to fire the probationary employees, who have less federal protections, entirely on their own.
The Trump administration now has until Monday to decide whether Ezell must testify, or if they want to appeal the order.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:12 PM EST
Judge gives Trump administration until Monday to pay $2 billion in foreign aid
A judge has given the Trump administration until Monday to pay $2 billion in USAID and State Department foreign aid.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:01 PM EST
Federal judge slaps Trump down in fiery ruling accusing him of ‘power grab’
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A federal judge on Thursday shot down President Donald Trump's effort to oust a member of the National Labor Relations Board.
In a fiery ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell wrote that Trump is trying to carry out a "power grab," adding that his "interpretation of the scope of his constitutional power—or, more aptly, his aspiration—is flat wrong."
Since taking office, Trump and billionaire SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have carried out drastic cuts to the federal workforce in an effort to rapidly shrink the size of the federal government and usher in political appointees Trump believes will be loyal to his agenda.
One of the targets of those cuts was Gwynne Wilcox, who was nominated for the NLRB by then-President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in September 2023. Wilcox sued Trump and Marvin Kaplan, the current chairman of the NLRB, afterward, alleging that her firing was a "blatant violation" of federal law, which says NLRB members can only be removed for misconduct or negligence.
Howell on Thursday sided with Wilcox in no uncertain terms.
Read in full from Sonam Sheth on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 06:51 PM EST
Elon Musk’s short reaction after meeting with Trump’s cabinet
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Elon Musk, whom President Donald Trump said was the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), offered an abbreviated description of a Trump Cabinet meeting he attended on Thursday.
Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, that Thursday's meeting with Trump's Cabinet was "very productive."
Musk's remarks were made while sharing part of a Truth Social post by Trump, who touted DOGE's "incredible success" while describing a "very positive" meeting.
"We just had a meeting with most of the Secretaries, Elon, and others, and it was a very positive one," Trump wrote. "It's very important that we cut levels down to where they should be, but it's also important to keep the best and most productive people. We're going to have these meetings every two weeks until that aspect of this very necessary job is done.
Read in full from Aila Slisco on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 06:34 PM EST
Elon Musk tells GOP lawmakers he’s not to blame for mass federal firings
Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he is not to blame for the mass layoffs of federal workers in recent weeks.
The billionaire Trump ally instead says that the decisions to fire thousands of staff from agencies, including USAID, CDC staff and veterans, were made the heads of those agencies.
It's a sudden shift in tone for Musk who arrived at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, wielding a chainsaw for cuts.
His own posts on X have also suggested a more hands-on approach from Musk, such as his email to all federal employees demanding they justify their jobs by telling him five things they did last week.
"Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation," he posted on X.
Musk also posted last month that USAID is a "criminal organization" that should "die," as huge layoffs were made at the agency and aid was frozen.
In his first address to joint Congress this week, Trump again referred to Musk as the head of DOGE, something the administration has previously denied after a San Francisco judge suggested he did not have the legal authority to make the layoffs
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, told AP that Musk told lawmakers that "some of the folks that were the probationary people, he didn't fire them, they were actually supposedly fired by the agencies —and they messed up."
Mar 06, 2025 at 06:17 PM EST
WATCH: Al Green warns Trump of impeachment after censure: ‘We have the cards’
Mar 06, 2025 at 06:01 PM EST
Trump gives update on potentially getting rid of daylight saving time
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President Donald Trump was asked about potentially getting rid of daylight saving time while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday.
"It's something I can do," Trump said, "but a lot of people like it one way, a lot of people like it the other way. It's very even. And usually, I find when that's the case, what else do we have to do?"
The decades-old debate about changing the clocks has gripped the nation, usually dividing Americans in the polls. Trump previously come out against daylight saving time calling it "very costly to our nation," saying he aimed to eliminate the practice.
Trump was asked when he plans to get rid of the time change and he replied, "Ok, are you ready? So, this should be the easiest one of all, but it's a 50-50 issue.
"And if something's a 50-50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it. I assumed people would like to have more light later. But some people want to have more light earlier because they don't want to take their kids to school in the dark."
Mar 06, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
Trump says scalpel, not ‘hatchet’ needed when cutting federal jobs
President Donald Trump says he has ordered department secretaries and agency leaders to work with DOGE so they can be more precise in the sweeping federal job cuts.
"We say the "scalpel" rather than the "hatchet." The combination of them, Elon, DOGE, and other great people will be able to do things at a historic level," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Trump added that that he plans for the secretaries and Elon Musk to meet regularly from now on to discuss cuts and layoffs in a more targeted way.
"It's very important that we cut levels down to where they should be, but it's also important to keep the best and most productive people. We're going to have these meetings every two weeks until that aspect of this very necessary job is done," he added.
Several departments have been forced to rehire crucial staff after they were laid off in the federal firings.
Today, reports emerged that 180 CDC staff have been asked to return to work after they were fired. Most work in outbreak response, amid a huge measles outbreak in Texas and Bird Flu outbreaks across the country.
Mar 06, 2025 at 05:28 PM EST
WATCH: Trump signs executive orders delaying tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Mar 06, 2025 at 05:09 PM EST
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs will remain even as Trump lifts them on USMCA goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. will remain in place, despite President Trump temporarily lifting the 25% tariffs on goods covered under USMCA trade treaty.
Trump postponed the tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2 on Thursday. He initially announced he was pausing them on Mexican goods covered by the treat after he spoke to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. However, he later expanded this to cover both Mexican and Canadian goods covered by USMCA.
However, a senior Canadian government official told Associated Press that Canada's retaliatory tariffs will remain in place on U.S. goods for now.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that his province also plans to charge a 25% tariff on electricity shipped to three U.S. states in response to Trump's tariff plan, and would remain in place until all threat of tariffs had been removed.
"This whole thing with President Trump is a mess," Ford said. "This reprieve, we went down this road before. He still threatens the tariffs on April 2."
Mar 06, 2025 at 04:47 PM EST
Republican sounds alarm about DOGE’s ‘incredibly troubling’ actions
Senator Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, raised concerns about what she described as "incredibly troubling" actions by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk, the world's wealthiest man and a key Trump ally, has spearheaded DOGE's efforts to cut government staffing and reduce federal spending. The moves have faced significant backlash from Democrats and some Republicans, as thousands face job losses and many programs are on the chopping block.
Trump, Musk, and their supporters say these cuts are necessary to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse from the federal government. They have raised concerns about the ballooning national debt, which stands north of $36 trillion—although it's unclear that DOGE's cuts have led to significant financial savings.
Murkowski, who has long been critical of Trump and often expressed disagreement with the president, has previously sounded the alarm about some of DOGE's actions. She again raised concerns Thursday in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Read in full from Jason Lemon on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 04:34 PM EST
Trump suggests he’ll extended TikTok deadline if deal isn’t reached
President Donald Trump has assured TikTok users that he would "probably" extend the deadline for a deal on the app.
A law signed last April requires the popular China-owned app to be sold to an American, or one of its allies, or be banned.
On January 20, Trump signed an executive order to give TikTok parent company ByteDance another 75 days to find a new owner.
With next month's deadline fast approaching, Trump said on Thursday, that if it "needed an extension, I'd probably get an extension."
Mar 06, 2025 at 04:15 PM EST
Stocks tumble again as Donald Trump waffles on tariffs
Another sharp sell-off on Wall Street sent the Nasdaq Composite tumbling 10 percent below its record high Thursday, as President Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty and fading enthusiasm for AI stocks rattled investors.
The S&P 500 dropped 1.8 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite plunged 2.6 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1 percent.
Despite Trump granting another temporary reprieve on some tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the market remained volatile, with concerns mounting that an escalating global trade war could slow economic growth and worsen inflation. The tech sector was hit particularly hard, as AI giants saw significant losses, dragging the broader market lower.
Mar 06, 2025 at 03:59 PM EST
Trump signs memorandum directing DOJ to require injunction bonds in legal challenges
Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the Justice Department to ask judges to require litigants to post injunction bonds when seeking temporary restraining orders against his policies, per The Associated Press.
Trump said it was "really a very big thing" from a legal standpoint.
Will Scharf, cabinet secretary, explained that this tactic could be employed whenever someone challenges federal policies in court. If the litigants lose, they would forfeit the bond and be held financially responsible for the disruption their actions have caused to federal activities.
Mar 06, 2025 at 03:50 PM EST
List of products impacted by delayed tariffs under new Trump plan
The products included under the USMCA range across the automotive, agricultural, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors:
- Automobiles and auto parts
- Agricultural products/groceries
- Manufactured goods (electronics, machinery, consumer products)
- Textiles and apparel
- Chemical products
Read the full story by Suzanne Blake on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 03:29 PM EST
Trump signs executive actions delaying tariffs on USMCA-covered products from Mexico and Canada
Trump signed executive actions today, instituting a nearly one-month delay on tariffs for products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) free trade treaty. This move affects all products from Mexico and Canada included in the agreement.
The USMCA, which Trump negotiated during his first term, established a free trade zone between the three North American nations. Previously, Trump announced a pause on tariffs for Mexican products, but the executive order extends that delay to Canada as well.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had previewed the decision earlier, noting that Trump was likely to announce the delay. After a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump confirmed that Mexico would not be required to pay tariffs on USMCA-covered goods, with the delay lasting until April 2.
The decision comes after a meeting with the Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—which a senior administration official linked to the president's decision. Earlier this week, Trump also granted an exemption for auto tariffs on both Mexico and Canada for one month.
Mar 06, 2025 at 03:13 PM EST
Duckworth demands answers on VA staff cuts and impact on veterans crisis line
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is demanding clarification on how staff reductions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have affected the Veterans Crisis Line. Duckworth, along with four other Democratic senators, sent a letter on Thursday to President Donald Trump and VA Secretary Doug Collins, requesting details on two waves of layoffs at the department.
The letter specifically inquires about how many crisis line staff were let go and later reinstated. Duckworth's office confirmed that at least two employees involved with the crisis line were reinstated following her intervention.
While the VA has stated that no crisis line responders were laid off, Duckworth and her colleagues are calling this response "a cynical cover-up for the Trump administration's error."
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:56 PM EST
EB-5: Investors defend visa that Trump ‘Gold Card’ would replace
An investor who benefited from the EB-5 visa, which President Donald Trump wants to replace with a new $5 million "Gold Card", has told Newsweek that others like him do not just want to hand the United States government money they will never get back.
Ashok Adusumilli, originally from India, arrived on an EB-5 from Dubai in 2019 and now helps others looking to bring their money and business ideas to the U.S. through the EB-5 program.
"Most of the investors I talk to, getting their money back is very important to them, it's their hard-earned money in their own countries that they made," the investor said. "These successful businessmen, entrepreneurs, they do not simply want to just pay money and lose it.
"So, $5 million just to support the Treasury, which is a good objective probably for the U.S. government, but I just don't see that kind of demand there from foreign entrepreneurs and investors."
Read in full from Dan Gooding on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:52 PM EST
Class action appeal filed on behalf of thousands of fired federal workers
A class action appeal has been filed on behalf of thousands of fired federal workers.
Christopher Bonk, a partner at Gilbert Employment Law, said the appeal has been filed, before an independent federal board aimed at protecting whistleblowers, against multiple federal agencies .
The appeal aims to reinstate the jobs of the fired workers, with backpay.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:46 PM EST
Gavin Newsom discusses fairness in sports on new podcast, sparks backlash from LGBTQ advocates
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In the inaugural episode of his new podcast, This is Gavin Newsom, California Governor Gavin Newsom voiced support for conservative concerns about transgender female athletes in women's sports. Speaking with conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose organization Turning Point USA has been influential in boosting support for Trump among young voters, Newsom agreed with Kirk's position, calling it "deeply unfair" and acknowledging that "the issue of fairness is completely legit."
Newsom's comments reflect a broader division within political circles, as a January New York Times/Ipsos poll revealed that even among Democrats, 70% oppose allowing transgender female athletes to compete in women's sports. LGBTQ advocates, however, have strongly criticized the remarks.
Two California legislators from the LGBTQ community expressed their frustration, claiming the debate was stirred up by Trump's rhetoric. "We woke up profoundly sickened and frustrated by these remarks," they said.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:40 PM EST
UN releases $110 million in emergency aid amid US freeze
The U.N. has released $110 million in emergency aid amid U.S. foreign aid freeze.
"For countries battered by conflict, climate change and economic turmoil, brutal funding cuts don't mean that humanitarian needs disappear," Tom Fletcher, the U.N.'s humanitarian chief, said on Thursday.
"Today's emergency fund allocation channels resources swiftly to where they're needed most."
Humanitarian funding are expected to hit a record low this year after President Trump ordered a freeze on USAID, according to the U.N.
The U.N.'s latest funds will go to countries such as Sudan which is the midst of a mass cholera outbreak.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:27 PM EST
Ontario to impose 25% tariff on electricity exports to U.S. states
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that his province will implement a 25% tariff on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York starting Monday. In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Ford expressed his frustration, stating, "It really bothers me we have to do this."
This move follows Ford's earlier threat to cut off Ontario's energy exports to the U.S. if President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods remained in place. According to Canadian government data from 2023, Ontario is the largest exporter of electricity to the United States among all Canadian provinces.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:16 PM EST
Attorneys file appeals on behalf of fired probationary federal workers
Attorneys have filed several appeals with an independent federal board in response to the mass terminations of probationary federal workers under the Trump administration. The legal challenges, confirmed by Christopher Bonk, a partner at Gilbert Employment Law, aim to get the workers reinstated with back pay.
While multiple lawsuits have already been filed in federal court regarding the firings, the latest efforts target a federal board tasked with protecting government employees from political retaliation and whistleblower reprisals. Attorneys plan to file more than a dozen additional appeals on behalf of thousands of affected workers. The goal is to secure their reinstatement and compensation for lost wages.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:14 PM EST
Minnesota governor Tim Walz invites fired federal workers to consider jobs in his state
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Minnesota governor Tim Walz has invited many of the federal workers who were laid off in the sweeping cuts to government by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to consider jobs in his state.
Walz, who was the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, said that Minnesota valued "the experience and expertise of federal workers, even if Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and DOGE do not."
"Government workers provide services each of us relies on — from park rangers to firefighters to medical personnel who care for our veterans. If the Trump administration turned you away, Minnesota wants you."
Walz urged fired government employees to visit Minnesota's careers website for resources.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:05 PM EST
DOGE seeks access to sensitive government records, sparking concerns
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), backed by Elon Musk's team, has sought access to a highly sensitive database maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services. The database, part of the Federal Parent Locator Service, tracks child support payments and includes income data for nearly all U.S. workers. This request has raised concerns among career civil servants, who question DOGE's authority to access such protected information.
DOGE's interest in the National Directory of New Hires, which contains employment and wage data, has sparked controversy. Critics argue that misuse of the data, which is protected by privacy laws similar to those governing IRS tax records, could lead to serious privacy violations. The database is primarily used to enforce child support and is accessible only by certain authorized agencies.
Former child support office head Vicki Turetsky expressed concerns about the request, pointing to federal statutes that restrict access to the information for specific purposes. DOGE has also targeted similar data from other federal agencies, raising further questions about its broader efforts to access sensitive government systems.
Mar 06, 2025 at 02:04 PM EST
Elon Musk, DOGE influence on government is actually popular—poll
Recent polling suggests that narrow majorities of Americans support billionaire Elon Musk's influence over government agencies, as well as President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce the overall federal workforce.
Musk, the world's wealthiest man, has been spearheading the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut government staffing and reduce federal spending. The moves have faced significant backlash from Democrats and some Republicans, as thousands face job losses.
Trump and Musk critics have also raised concerns about spending cuts harming the American people. They say that popular programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid could be on the chopping block, and that many veterans are losing their jobs. Trump and GOP leaders have said they don't plan to cut these programs, although they have said they want to weed out alleged fraud within them.
Despite the public criticism and backlash, polling carried out by CBS News/YouGov from February 26 to 28 shows that slim majorities back Musk's involvement and the reduction in the federal workforce.
Read in full from Jason Lemon on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:58 PM EST
Trump officials set to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia
Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff announced today that senior administration officials are holding talks with senior Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia next week.
The talks are set to be held in either Riyadh or Jeddah.
Zelenskyy told European leaders in Brussels on Thursday that talks between the U.S. and Ukraine had resumed following his and Trump's Oval Office shouting match last week.
He said he hoped the teams would have "a meaningful meeting" next week.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:44 PM EST
Ontario imposing 25% tariff on electricity to 3 US states next week
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his province is imposing a 25% retaliatory tariff on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan and New York.
"As of Monday, we're putting a 25% tariff on the electricity to the 1.5 million homes and businesses in those three states," Ford told CNN on Thursday. "It really bothers me we have to do this," he added.
Ford threatened to cut off all energy exports to America "with a smile on my face" if Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada remained.
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), one of the largest buyers of alcohol in the world, also removed all U.S. products from its shelves on Tuesday.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:33 PM EST
America-led spy network risks collapse over Trump-Russia fears
Picking up the pieces of a world shattered from World War II, the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand formally banded together to pool their intelligence.
This Anglophone intel-sharing arrangement, dubbed the Five Eyes, has seen its members through the many decades since, an elaborate web of intelligence capabilities pitted against threats they all agree pose a danger.
But in a matter of days, U.S. President Donald Trump and his top officials have shredded the order, and the consensus, that has dominated for 80 years. Upending U.S. foreign policy, slapping tariffs north of the border and splattering America's allies with disdain, the new administration quickly had those relying on Washington asking whether they can trust the U.S. to provide vital, and sensitive, capabilities.
Little is more sensitive than the Five Eyes, its gaze long fixed on Moscow and Beijing. It is, in short, the "most important intelligence sharing agreement in history," said Calder Walton, a historian specializing in national security and intelligence at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
Read in full from Ellie Cook on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:18 PM EST
Trump set to sign a series of executive orders shortly
President Donald Trump is planning sign a series of executive orders at 2 p.m ET on Thursday, the White House said.
There had been reports he was planning to sign an order related to the Department of Education.
However, Karoline Leavitt, Press Secretary for Trump, took to X on Thursday to deny the claims.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:10 PM EST
Mexican president says ‘virtually all’ her country’s goods will be exempt from tariffs until 2 April
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that "virtually all" of Mexico's trade was covered by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), so would be exempt from tariffs until 2 April.
"Practically all the trade we have with the United States is within the Mexico, United States, Canada Agreement" Sheinbaum said at a news conference.
"There is a part that has to do with rules of origin, but everything is practically within the trade agreement."
Earlier on Thursday, Trump announced that goods that fall under the USMCA will not face tariffs until next months, adding he had made the accommodation "out of respect for President Sheinbaum."
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border, both in terms of stopping Illegal Aliens from entering the United States and, likewise, stopping Fentanyl," he added.
Mar 06, 2025 at 01:05 PM EST
Will Donald Trump deport Ukrainian refugees? What we know
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke temporary legal status for approximately 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, according to Reuters.
The decision, anticipated as early as April, would mark a dramatic shift from the reception Ukrainians experienced under former President Joe Biden's administration.
The White House directed Newsweek to a post on X by press secretary Karoline Leavitt denying the reports: "This is more fake news from Reuters based on anonymous sources who have no idea what they are talking about. The truth: no decision has been made at this time."
Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email for comment.
The Trump administration was reportedly moving forward with plans to revoke protections for Ukrainians before Trump's White House clash with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:59 PM EST
Will Donald Trump deport Ukrainian refugees? What we know
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke temporary legal status for approximately 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, according to Reuters.
The decision, anticipated as early as April, would mark a dramatic shift from the reception Ukrainians experienced under former President Joe Biden's administration.
The White House directed Newsweek to a post on X by press secretary Karoline Leavitt denying the reports: "This is more fake news from Reuters based on anonymous sources who have no idea what they are talking about. The truth: no decision has been made at this time."
Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email for comment.
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump quickly moved to enact his tough immigration pledges. He signed 10 executive orders, initiating a broad agenda focused on increasing border security and speeding up mass deportations. Some of these measures were implemented immediately, while others faced significant legal challenges.
On January 20, Trump issued an executive order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to "terminate all categorical parole programs," marking a significant change in U.S. immigration policy.
Read the full story by Billal Rahman on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:56 PM EST
White House gave Ukraine ‘fair warning’ before pausing military aid
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Ukraine was warned in advance by the White House about a pause in U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing, following a tense meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a senior administration official said, as reported by The Associated Press.
The pause was announced after a heated exchange during an Oval Office meeting, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for failing to show enough gratitude for the tens of billions in aid sent to Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, noted the pause's impact on Kyiv, stating, "The Ukrainians brought it on themselves." He likened the effect to "hitting a mule with a two-by-four across the nose," suggesting it got their attention.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:54 PM EST
Kellogg says he’s unaware of U.S. talks with Ukrainian opposition
U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, said he has not heard of any discussions between the administration and opposition leaders in Ukraine, per a tweet.
"I saw a report at Politico... I haven't heard anything. I would find it really hard to believe right now," Kellogg told VOA Ukrainian.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:50 PM EST
AOC slams Republicans for praising free speech, yet censuring Rep. Al Green
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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has accused Republicans of hypocrisy, after they voted to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump's Congress address.
"For Republicans and a party that love to talk about protecting free speech, they are swift and they love to lay down the hammer in order to punish anyone whose speech they disagree with," Ocasio-Cortez told CNN Thursday.
She added that GOP members were "think-skinned and very sensitive" so their feelings were "very easily hurt."
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:47 PM EST
Obama-appointed judge votes in Trump’s favor
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A judge appointed by former President Barack Obama has voted to allow President Donald Trump to fire a special counsel while an appeal court is considering the case.
Trump fired special counsel Hampton Dellinger, who then challenged that order in the federal courts. The legal battle over Dellinger's fate comes to the very heart of Trump's mandate to purge the federal government of what he views as excess employees.
Newsweek reached out to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Judge Patricia Millett, and the attorney representing Dellinger via email for comment.
Former President Joe Biden had appointed Dellinger as a special counsel in charge of handling whistleblower cases within the federal government. The post was designed to be an avenue through which federal employees could report corruption and wrongdoing without fear of retribution.
When Trump returned to the White House in January, he fired Dellinger with a one-sentence email. Dellinger has been fighting his case in the federal courts ever since.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama-era appointee, had temporarily reinstated Dellinger while he pursued his case.
On March 5, the three-person Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals unanimously overruled Berman Jackson, allowing Trump to remove Dellinger while the appeal court considers the legal issues involved in the case.
The D.C. appeals court judges were Karen Henderson, nominated by former President George HW Bush; Patricia Millett, nominated by Obama; and Justin Walker, nominated by Trump during his first term.
Millett is an experienced constitutional lawyer, having argued 32 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court before Obama nominated her to the federal court.
Read the full story by Sean O'Driscoll on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:46 PM EST
Trump makes another dig at Trudeau, after praising Mexican President Sheinbaum
Donald Trump may be strengthening his relationship with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, but tensions are still high between him and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Moments before he announced that Mexico wouldn't have to pay the tariffs for goods that fell under the USMCA Agreement, until April 2, "out of respect for President Sheinbaum," Trump made a dig at Trudeau.
In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, "Believe it or not, despite the terrible job he's done for Canada, I think that Justin Trudeau is using the Tariff problem, which he has largely caused, in order to run again for Prime Minister. So much fun to watch!"
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:35 PM EST
Faulkender says IRS layoffs won’t impact tax season
Michael Faulkender, nominee for Deputy Treasury Secretary, said he does not expect mass layoffs at the IRS to affect tax collections this year.
"I am not anticipating a change in our ability to engage in collections at the IRS this tax season," Faulkender told the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing.
The IRS has already cut over 7,000 probationary employees and is reportedly planning further reductions.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:26 PM EST
CDC asks 180 fired outbreak response employees to return to work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked about 180 fired employees to return to work, CNN reports.
Most of the staff who were laid off worked in disease outbreak response, at a time when the CDC is helping with an outbreak of measles in Texas, and the spread of H5N1 bird flu, which has had so many outbreaks it has pushed up the prices of eggs.
Seasonal flu cases this year have also have hit a 15-year high.
More than 700 CDC employees were laid off as part of the mass firings across federal government under the Trump administration.
Some of the 180 staff asked to return to their roles have refused, citing the "unstable" environment at the agency.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:25 PM EST
Kellogg says Ukraine meeting shifted focus amid tense exchange
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said last week's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meant to center on a critical minerals deal but took a turn when Zelenskyy pushed for security guarantees.
Trump, positioning himself as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, did not commit to backing Kyiv, leading to what Zelenskyy later called a "regrettable" exchange. While the Ukrainian leader signaled willingness to sign the deal, Kellogg said he couldn't guarantee a resumption of U.S. weapons aid, stating, "That's up to the President."
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:16 PM EST
Sheinbaum says she and Trump had a ‘respectful’ call
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum thanked Trump after what she described as an "excellent and respectful" call, accentuating cooperation on trade, migration, and security.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:14 PM EST
Greenlanders wary of Trump’s threats, hold firm to independence
Greenlanders remain deeply committed to their traditions and fiercely protective of their homeland amid concerns over Trump's past remarks about acquiring the island.
"The people here always have faith, no matter what," said Rev. John Johansen, per The Associated Press, following a church service where some American visitors wore pins adding, "I didn't vote for him."
Johansen noted that many locals fear losing their autonomy. "They don't want to be American; they don't want to be Danes. They only wish for their own independence."
Greenland, largely Lutheran since Danish missionaries arrived 300 years ago, continues to uphold its distinct cultural and national identity.
Mar 06, 2025 at 12:01 PM EST
US withdraws from global climate finance program, putting $45bn initiative at risk
The U.S. has pulled out of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a $45 billion climate finance initiative aimed at helping developing nations transition away from coal, according to the Financial Times. The move follows an executive order from Trump prioritizing domestic interests in international agreements.
The withdrawal affects JETP agreements with Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Africa, where the U.S. had pledged funding and investments. The decision has drawn criticism from global climate officials, with Germany and the U.K. working to sustain the program.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:51 AM EST
USMCA goods get a month reprieve from tariffs after Trump- Sheinbaum call
President Donald Trump has announced that goods that fall under the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA) will not face tariffs until April 2.
Trump made the announcement after speaking with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said: "After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement."
Trump added that he had made the accommodation "out of respect for President Sheinbaum."
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border, both in terms of stopping Illegal Aliens from entering the United States and, likewise, stopping Fentanyl. Thank you to President Sheinbaum for your hard work and cooperation!"
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:46 AM EST
Ten Democrats joined Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green
Ten House Democrats joined with Republicans on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during Trump's address to Congress.
House Democratic leadership had reportedly urged members to show restraint during the speech, and to avoid high profile protests.
Green's was certainly the most public show of protest when he interjected during Trump's speech, eventually leading to speaker Mike Johnson removing him from the chamber.
But other Democrats also displayed signs of resistance, some wearing the colors of Ukraine or even holding up signs with messages such as "false" when Trump was talking. Many Democrats also refused to applaud for Trump.
Today's censure is a serious rebuke of Green but does not carry any real punishment. Yesterday, he told reporters he'd face any consequences for his protest, and that he'd do it all over again.
"He deliberately violated House rules, and an expeditious vote of censure is an appropriate remedy. Any Democrat who is concerned about regaining the trust and respect of the American people should join House Republicans in this effort," Johnson said on X.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST
Karoline Leavitt denies reports of Trump signing education executive order today
Karoline Leavitt, Press Secretary for Trump, took to X on Thursday to address reports circulating about the president signing an executive order related to the Department of Education.
Leavitt labeled the reports as "fake news" and clarified that Trump is not expected to sign such an order today.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:22 AM EST
OPINION: The Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump end run is great news
The Supreme Court decision allowing normal legal process to proceed in the Trump administration's foreign aid case is an important reminder that we have three equal branches of government in America.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged that notion. One way was to declare that he, not Congress, has the final say over government spending. At issue before the Supreme Court was foreign aid. Trump declared in an executive order: "It is the policy of United States that no further United States foreign assistance shall be disbursed in a manner that is not fully aligned with the foreign policy of the President of the United States."
But the president doesn't make foreign policy alone. The Constitution says he can't make treaties without the Senate. He can't appoint ambassadors without the Senate. He can't make war without Congress. Most important in this case, Congress controls the purse strings. Congress decides what we spend on, not the president.
Read in fill from Thomas G. Moukawsher, retired judge and author, on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:20 AM EST
UN official warns U.S. aid cuts jeopardize lifesaving efforts
The U.N.'s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has warned the U.N. Security Council that U.S. foreign aid cuts are severely impacting vital humanitarian efforts. Fletcher described the reduction in funding as a "body blow" to the organization's ability to save lives, stressing that the rapid pace of aid shutdowns is contributing to a worsening crisis, The Associated Press reported.
Fletcher explained that, as a result of the cuts, he has been forced to ask U.N. partners to compile lists of areas where lifesaving assistance must be halted. These cuts are exacerbating the already dire conditions faced by millions in need of aid.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:13 AM EST
Trump considers changes to U.S. NATO engagement, sources say
Trump is reportedly considering significant changes to the U.S. involvement in NATO, according to multiple senior officials, per an NBC News report. One potential shift would prioritize U.S. defense support for NATO members that meet a set percentage of GDP spending on defense, possibly excluding those that don't. This would mark a deviation from NATO's Article 5, which treats an attack on any member as an attack on all.
Additionally, Trump is mulling over altering U.S. military exercises to focus more on nations that meet defense spending benchmarks. The U.S. may also reposition troops in Europe to align with countries that have met the defense spending threshold. NATO members have long agreed to spend 2% of GDP on defense, but Trump has called for a higher spending percentage, suggesting 5% instead.
The shift comes amid Trump's ongoing criticism of NATO countries' defense spending and his push for greater European involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Mar 06, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST
Trump likely to announce one-month tariff delay, says commerce secretary
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that Trump is likely to announce a one-month delay on tariffs for products covered under the USMCA trade agreement.
Lutnick added in a CNBC interview that tariffs would likely take effect on April 2 unless Mexico and Canada make significant progress in combating fentanyl trafficking into the U.S.
Mar 06, 2025 at 10:44 AM EST
‘No decision’ on the fates of 240,000 Ukrainians amid US deportations
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a tweet, writing that "no decision has been made" about what to do regarding the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainians in the middle of U.S. deportations.
Mar 06, 2025 at 10:32 AM EST
Trudeau expects ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. after call with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that he anticipates a prolonged trade conflict with the U.S. following a call with Trump earlier this week.
The two leaders discussed tariffs, with Trudeau emphasizing that both sides are actively working to prevent significant harm to specific sectors and workers. However, Trudeau made it clear that Canada will not back down on its retaliatory tariffs until the U.S. lifts its "unjustified" tariffs on Canadian goods.
Mar 06, 2025 at 10:20 AM EST
Judge blocks trump’s funding freeze on trillions of dollars in grants
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U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell has granted a preliminary injunction, blocking President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans. This ruling comes after a temporary restraining order was issued earlier in the case. Nearly two dozen Democratic states had requested the injunction.
The freeze, which potentially affects trillions of dollars, was implemented by the White House last month to ensure compliance with Trump's orders barring diversity programs. Government lawyers argued that the court lacked the constitutional authority to block the funding pause, but the judge sided with the plaintiffs, halting the freeze.
Mar 06, 2025 at 10:08 AM EST
Diplomat fired after Trump question: ‘Untenable’
Phil Goff, New Zealand's high commissioner to the United Kingdom, has been dismissed following remarks he made about U.S. President Donald Trump at a London event, Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed Thursday.
Diplomatic envoys are expected to represent their government's policies and maintain neutrality in international affairs. Goff's remarks, which questioned Trump's understanding of history, were seen as a breach of protocol, prompting swift action from the New Zealand government.
The incident highlights the delicate nature of diplomatic postings and raises questions about the boundaries of free speech for government representatives on the international stage.
On Tuesday, Goff, New Zealand's top diplomat in the U.K. since January 2023, questioned Trump's grasp of history during a discussion at Chatham House, an international affairs think tank.
During the event, Goff referenced a 1938 speech by British wartime leader Winston Churchill, in which Churchill criticized Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement toward Adolf Hitler.
Addressing Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Goff said: "President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?"
The question elicited laughter from the audience. Valtonen responded by saying Churchill had made "very timeless remarks."
Read the full story by Shane Croucher on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 09:55 AM EST
Trump administration cuts push veterans out of federal workforce
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The mass firing of federal employees under the Trump administration is disproportionately affecting veterans, who make up 30% of the federal workforce. While the exact number of veterans let go remains unclear, House Democrats estimate it could be in the thousands.
More cuts may be on the horizon, as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to restructure, potentially eliminating over 80,000 jobs. Veterans, who represent more than 25% of the VA's workforce, are particularly frustrated, with some expressing feelings of betrayal after being dismissed despite positive job reviews.
Mar 06, 2025 at 09:42 AM EST
Dr. Marty Makary’s potential FDA confirmation faces scrutiny
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Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon, author, researcher, and Fox News contributor, is known for his outspoken criticism of the medical establishment and his contrarian views on American health issues.
Like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Makary points to food additives, overprescribing of drugs, and the influence of drugmakers, insurers, and food companies as major contributors to the nation's health problems. While many Republicans support Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, Senate Democrats are expected to challenge Makary on his stance on certain scientific issues.
If confirmed to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Makary would inherit an agency currently in turmoil, following a round of mass firings and rehirings of staff.
Mar 06, 2025 at 09:31 AM EST
Anxiety returns to Wall Street as markets brace for losses
Wall Street faces renewed anxiety as markets are poised to reverse much of Wednesday's gains, which were driven by Trump's one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from his 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports.
Futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all dipped in premarket trading, signaling a shaky outlook. Retail stocks, including Macy's and Victoria's Secret, saw sharp declines as consumer confidence waned.
While U.S. jobless claims showed a steady labor market, Europe's Central Bank cut interest rates to support businesses and consumers, anticipating further impact from potential new import taxes on European goods.
Mar 06, 2025 at 09:12 AM EST
Economists raise alarm as ‘Fear Index’ starts flashing red
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Early warning signs of looming market volatility have spooked some investors and put economists on high alert.
The CBOE Volatility Index, otherwise known as the VIX or Fear Index, is a widely consulted measure of market risk and investor sentiment, calculated based on the pricing of put options on the S&P 500—which grant buyers the right to sell assets at a predetermined price within a set period of time.
The index has risen from around 15 points to nearly 24 over the past month. Much of this 52 percent increase has occurred over the past week, as President Trump has stepped up his rhetoric on tariffs and trade.
The VIX is considered a signal that investors and institutions are hedging their financial portfolios against anticipated market volatility. While still far below the levels indicating widespread Wall Street panic, the sharp rise in demand for protection against stock swings signals a notable increase in investor anxiety.
Read the full story by Hugh Cameron on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 09:00 AM EST
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine amid talks on peace deal
The U.S. has temporarily halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off vital information that has helped the country target Russian forces. The suspension follows a broader review of U.S.-Ukraine relations, with national security adviser Mike Waltz confirming the pause while the situation is assessed.
The move comes after Trump paused military aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift in America's relationship with its allies.
However, Trump administration officials suggested the pause may be brief, as positive discussions between Washington and Kyiv continue, with a potential peace deal with Russia on the table. CIA Director John Ratcliffe described the pause as a step in ensuring Ukraine's commitment to peace negotiations with Russia.
Mar 06, 2025 at 08:48 AM EST
Stellantis thanks Trump for tariff exemption, pledges to grow U.S. business
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Automaker Stellantis expressed gratitude to Trump for granting a one-month tariff exemption on automakers, stressing its commitment to expanding its U.S. operations. The company stated it shares Trump's goal of building more American cars and creating jobs in the country.
Despite this positive outlook, Stellantis' shares dropped 1.6% in premarket trading on Thursday, following a 9.24% increase the previous day.
Mar 06, 2025 at 08:36 AM EST
Hamas says Trump’s threats support Netanyahu in Gaza conflict
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Hamas said Trump backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to abandon the Gaza ceasefire and tighten the blockade on the region. Trump warned Hamas on social media to release all hostages or face severe consequences, following a secret meeting between a U.S. envoy and Hamas representatives.
The ceasefire, which began in January, initially led to hostage releases, but talks stalled. Israel has since imposed a full blockade, leading to fears of starvation in Gaza. Egyptian mediators stressed the importance of continuing the ceasefire to secure long-term peace negotiations.
Mar 06, 2025 at 08:24 AM EST
Columbia students face discipline over pro-Palestinian speech
Columbia University has launched disciplinary actions against students expressing criticism of Israel, with a new Office of Institutional Equity investigating activities such as social media posts and protests, The Associated Press reports. Senior Maryam Alwan was accused of harassment for writing an op-ed advocating for divestment from Israel, highlighting concerns about free speech suppression on campus.
The crackdown comes amid federal threats to cut millions in funding due to alleged inaction against antisemitism. House Republicans have also demanded student disciplinary records related to protests. Critics argue the university is bowing to political pressure, while students report secrecy and intimidation tactics in the investigative process.
Mar 06, 2025 at 08:10 AM EST
DOGE checks will be ‘very different’ to stimulus checks: Creator
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James Fishback, the 30-year-old investment company founder who called for "DOGE dividend" checks of $5,000 to be sent to every tax paying American household, has insisted the plan won't be inflationary, due to "very different" economic conditions.
Newsweek contacted Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), for comment on Thursday via emails sent to the Tesla and SpaceX press offices outside of regular office hours.
Critics have suggested Fishback's proposed "DOGE dividend" payments could cause inflation to surge, as they would increase demand, but not supply. This would be politically damaging to Trump who was extremely critical of the Biden administration over inflation before the 2024 presidential election.
Following his second presidential inauguration on January 20, Donald Trump created DOGE, under the leadership of Musk, to crack down on what he deems wasteful government spending. DOGE has already had a noticeable impact, creating thousands of job cuts across the federal government, and moving to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Fishback, who NBC News reports has been working as an adviser to DOGE, suggested the money saved could be sent back to American taxpayers in $5,000 per household "DOGE dividend" payments and in February, President Trump said the idea was "under consideration."
DOGE claims to have already cut $55 billion in federal government spending, though this figure has not been independently verified.
During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the Biden administration paid out three rounds of stimulus checks to American households, arguing the move would stimulate the economy and help families get through the emergency. However, critics argued this boosted the U.S. inflation rate which in May 2022 hit 8.6 percent, the highest rate in over 40 years, according to Labor Department figures.
Read the full story by James Bickerton on Newsweek.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:58 AM EST
Trump administration cuts impact CIA, targeting new hires
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The Trump administration's cost-cutting measures have led to firings at the CIA, with newly hired officers being asked to surrender their credentials at off-site locations. The move targets probationary employees hired in the past two years, though it remains unclear how many will be affected.
A CIA spokeswoman confirmed the dismissals, stating they were part of a review process, while some officials claimed the cuts were performance-based. However, sources say morale has plummeted, and certain critical areas, like intelligence on China and drug cartels, appear less affected.
The layoffs come after a federal judge ruled that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has broad authority to fire employees at will. Critics argue that removing newly trained officers could weaken the agency's long-term intelligence capabilities.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:45 AM EST
Trump orders Treasury to stop making pennies, sparking debate
Trump has ordered the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies, citing their cost to taxpayers. The move, announced on social media, has sparked concerns among those who rely on pennies for niche businesses, such as pressed penny collectors and machine operators.
While the U.S. Mint has not confirmed any immediate changes, those in the penny-stamping industry fear a dwindling supply. Collectors prefer pre-1982 copper pennies for their durability in pressed designs. Some argue that eliminating pennies is practical in an increasingly cashless society, while others see them as a vital part of American culture and commerce.
Mar 06, 2025 at 07:34 AM EST
Russian lawmaker praises Trump for ‘keeping all his promises’
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Russian state media outlets have delighted in the Trump administration's decisions toward Ukraine, one MP telling a Kremlin propagandist that the U.S. president had been keeping all his promises about the war.
The State Duma deputy Oleg Morozov told the Russia 1 channel he welcomed the moves to pause aid for Kyiv, and described the freeze on Pentagon intelligence as "sensational."
Opinions expressed on Russian television do not necessarily reflect Kremlin thinking but following weeks of uncertainty from state media about what a Trump presidency would mean for Moscow, outlets have framed the U.S. president as favoring Russian interests regarding the invasion and war launched by Vladimir Putin.
The anchor of 60 Minutes, Olga Skabeeva, outlined how CIA director John Radcliffe had confirmed that along with the pause in U.S. military aid for Ukraine reported this week, Washington had also cut intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Radcliffe made the comments on Fox Business following British media reports about the pause which is feared will hurt Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's war machine.
Skabeeva also referred to Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday in which he said the prospect of talks to end the war was imminent in the clip shared by Russia watcher Julia Davis.
Read the full story by Brendan Cole on Newsweek.
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