A new app is enabling American citizens to earn crypto rewards for reporting criminals, including illegal immigrants — with a twist: udocumented migrants without criminal records can benefit from payouts from the app, too. As the Trump administration seeks to ramp up the number of illegal immigrant arrests and deportations, third-party apps are springing up…
Top White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed on Sunday that billionaire Elon Musk is “simply protecting his own interests” after the Tesla CEO spoke about the administration’s sweeping new tariff policies. Newsweek reached out to Navarro’s office and Musk via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters Musk saw around $11 billion shaved…
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined on Sunday to hear a case brought against billionaire Elon Musk by the Midwestern state’s Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, over payments that the world’s wealthiest man has offered to individuals who sign an election-related petition. Why It Matters The April 1 Supreme Court election in Wisconsin will determine…
Ireland is the latest European country moving to update their travel advice for the United States for its citizens traveling to the country. The government’s website issued guidance for transgender travelers, saying that U.S. ESTA and visa application forms require travelers to declare their sex, which should reflect their biological sex at birth. Travelers with…
In a coordinated move with several European allies, Canada updated its travel advisory for citizens visiting the United States, citing changes in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement under President Donald Trump. Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Finland issued similar warnings, pointing to heightened scrutiny at borders, increased visa restrictions, and new federal guidelines that…
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports banning cell phones in schools—a stance that aligns with the views of many Americans when it comes to classroom restrictions. However, his reasoning has sparked backlash from some online. Newsweek has filled out a media request form on the Department of Health and Human…
More visitors to the United States are having their electronic devices and social media accounts checked when arriving at the border, raising questions about the legality of such a move. On Wednesday, it was reported a French scientist was denied entry to Houston after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found messages criticizing President…
President Donald Trump‘s tariff plans have sent shock waves through the stock market, and raised fears that the U.S. could be on the cusp of a significant economic downturn. These concerns have been heightened by the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as well as the looming threat of a government shutdown. Newsweek…
President Donald Trump addressed “rising worries” that his policies—particularly his lack of clarity on tariffs—may lead to a recession during an appearance on Fox News‘ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. Why It Matters In last year’s presidential election, voters handed Trump a second term largely due to concerns over inflation and economic instability. Trump…
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