Posts by Kevin Harson
How Trump’s big budget bill would jumpstart his immigration agenda
WASHINGTON — Building the border wall. Increasing detention capacity. Hiring thousands of immigration agents. The budget bill narrowly approved by the Senate on Tuesday includes massive funding infusions — roughly $150 billion — toward immigration and border enforcement. If passed, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will cement Trump’s hard-line legacy on immigration. The budget bill would…
Read MoreTrump reacts as Russia deploys 50K troops near Ukraine
By Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country. Dan joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and…
Read MoreEveryday food might be the reason you sleep so badly
A new study suggests that loading up on dairy products before bed might do more than cause a stomachache—it could be fueling your nightmares. Researchers have found a strong link between lactose intolerance and disturbing dreams, potentially because gastrointestinal discomfort during the night disrupts sleep and bleeds into what people experience while dreaming. “Nightmare severity…
Read MoreTrump’s megabill nears Senate passage, but some Republicans fear buyer’s remorse
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s megabill encompassing his domestic agenda on Monday inched closer to becoming law as Republican senators sifted through familiar procedural hurdles toward a final vote on legislation that would dramatically transform the tax code and Medicaid. Throughout a day of marathon voting, senators offered amendments to the bill that could ultimately decide whether it…
Read MoreAlec Baldwin and other ‘Rust’ producers settle crew members’ lawsuit
Alec Baldwin and additional “Rust” movie producers have agreed to settle a negligence lawsuit brought by three New Mexico crew members who witnessed the 2021 fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer. Crew members Ross Addiego, Doran Curtin and Reese Price filed the lawsuit in 2023, seeking compensation for the trauma they said they suffered after…
Read MoreThese maps show where Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill will cancel clean energy
Analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) nearing final votes in Congress shows that the legislation based on President Donald Trump‘s agenda threatens 4,500 clean energy projects, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk and likely adding billions of dollars to annual energy costs for Americans within five years. “It’s terrible,” Robbie…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s properties are doing better than ever
With the indirect sway of the presidency behind it, Donald Trump‘s real estate business is seeing greater success than ever during his second term. The Trump Organization, managed by his two eldest sons, was able to pay off its remaining debts on 40 Wall Street, the 932-foot-tall skyscraper commonly referred to as The Trump Building,…
Read MoreShelter in place ordered amid reports of firefighters shot in Idaho
By Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots…
Read MoreVideo shows alternative high speed rail concept for US
High-speed rail projects across the United States are facing high budgets, lengthy timelines, and increasing skepticism from the federal government, but a new concept could breathe new life into the industry. HSR America proposes using tracks suspended above street level along existing roads and railways, with maglev-based transport pods rather than traditional trains. The pitch,…
Read MoreColumn: RFK Jr. is dismantling trust in vaccines, the crown jewel of American public health
When it comes to vaccines, virtually nothing that comes out of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mouth is true. The man in charge of the nation’s health and well being is impervious to science, expertise and knowledge. His brand of arrogance is not just dangerous, it is lethal. Undermining trust in vaccines, he will have the…
Read MoreThree Biggest AL Snubs From First Round of All-Star Game Voting
As done with the National League, it is time to look and see who some of the All-Star Game snubs in the American League were. While the NL had more obvious snubs, the AL had its fair share as well and here are the three players that were left out of the second stage of…
Read MoreAt Supreme Court, steady wins for conservative states and Trump’s claims of executive power
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court term that ended Friday will not be remembered for blockbuster rulings like those recent years that struck down the right to abortion and college affirmative action. The justices scaled back their docket this year and spent much of their energy focused on deciding fast-track appeals from President Trump. His administration’s lawyers complained…
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