Politics

Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging cuts to federal education funding over DEI

May 2, 2025

Wisconsin joined nearly 20 states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s cuts in federal funding for state education over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday. The lawsuit, filed by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Democratic attorneys general of 18 other states on Friday, seeks to prevent […]

Senate vote aimed at blocking Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs falls short

May 2, 2025

Washington — An effort aimed at blocking President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Senate amid anxiety over how the wide-ranging tariffs could disrupt the U.S. economy fell short on Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in their opposition. In a 49 to 49 vote, all but three Republicans opposed the measure, in a victory […]

Republicans Vote Against Move To Stop ICE Deporting US Citizens

May 2, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. House Republicans have voted down an effort to block immigration enforcers from using federal resources to detain or deport U.S. citizens. During a […]

The US economy shrinks as Trump’s tariffs spark recession fears

May 2, 2025

00:00 / A truck is about to cross the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario to go to Detroit, Mich. on Feb. 3, 2025. The economy shrank in the first quarter of the year as President Trump's tariffs, including on Canada, are sparking recession fears. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images / AFP via Getty Images THANKS […]

‘Excited’ About Bitcoin: CIA Official Admits Its Staying Power

May 2, 2025

Source Bitcoinist In a conversation with podcast host Anthony Pompliano, Michael Ellis—recently sworn in as Deputy Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—offered an unusually forthright assessment of Bitcoin’s role inside the national-security apparatus. Why The CIA Is Excited About Bitcoin Ellis began by acknowledging the myth that Bitcoin is fully anonymous. “People may […]

A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge

May 2, 2025

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The discussions have taken place in an ornate Kremlin hall, on the polished marble of St. Peter’s Basilica and in a famously contentious session in the Oval Office of the White House. What’s emerged so far from the Washington-led effort to end the war in Ukraine suggests a deal that seems […]

The Week Ahead: US PCE, GDP and jobs; Big Tech earnings

May 2, 2025

Welcome to Michael Kramer’s pick of the major market events to look out for in the week beginning Monday 28 April. The coming week could be one of the most important of 2025. First, we’ll get a glut of key economic data from the US, including the March reading of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) […]

Trump meme coin insiders have to wait additional 90 days before they can sell

May 2, 2025

A cartoon image of US President-elect Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin token to mark the cryptocurrency reaching over $100,000 displayed at a Coinhero store in Hong Kong, China, on in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Justin Chin | Bloomberg | Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will have to wait another […]

Witkoff underestimating Hamas, Iran in negotiations, experts say – report

May 2, 2025

Trump administration insiders are reportedly concerned that the United States’ special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is not capable of dealing with Iran, Hamas, or Russia, the insiders told the New York Post on Wednesday. “Nice guy, but a bumbling f***ing idiot,” a member of Trump’s first administration said of Witkoff. “He should […]

“The entire concept of protagonist is flawed”: Craig Mazin explains the point of The Last of Us

May 2, 2025

The third episode of The Last of Us' second season is just two days away. The second episode ended on a tragic note, as Pedro Pascal's Joel Miller met his end at the hands of Abby, bringing the shocking moment from the game to life. With Pascal's exit, Bella Ramsey's Ellie will be the main […]