China’s chokehold on critical minerals puts US in ‘unfathomable’ national security bind: experts

Shane Croucher and Martha McHardy are Breaking News Editors at Newsweek based in London, UK. President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Elon Musk to continue working with him in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to reduce federal spending. Trump praised Musk as a "fantastic and a patriot," stating that Musk will eventually return to his businesses full-time but could potentially take on another government role. The story is ongoing, with updates to...

Austin Metcalf, a Texas football star, expressed faith in achieving his goals days before being fatally stabbed by 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony at a track and field championship in Frisco. The confrontation arose over a seat, leading to Metcalf being stabbed in the heart, despite his brother's intervention. Metcalf's family remembers him as a leader and scholar, while Anthony's father defends his son as not the aggressor in the tragic incident. Full Article

Ja Morant received a warning from the NBA after doing a gun celebration earlier in the week, but repeated the gesture during a game on Thursday. This action comes after previous suspensions for gun-related incidents, including brandishing a handgun on social media and flashing a handgun in a live video. Morant has a history of controversial behavior, including altercations and confrontations, that have put him under scrutiny in the past. Full Article

The director and deputy director of the NSA, Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh and Deputy Director Wendy Noble, were abruptly ousted from their positions, with reasons for their dismissal remaining unclear. Congressional Democrats criticized the Trump administration for the firings, with concerns raised about national security implications. The removal of the NSA officials follows a visit by Elon Musk and criticism from far-right activist Laura Loomer, adding to speculation and concern about the administration's approach...

Senate Republicans are moving forward with President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts plan, despite market uncertainties caused by Trump's tariffs. Democrats are using procedural tools to slow down the process, arguing that the plan favors the wealthy over essential services. The package aims to make Trump's tax cuts permanent, increase border security funds, and potentially cut spending on health and other programs to offset the lost tax revenue. Full Article

A 42-year-old man from Niagara Falls miraculously survived after driving his 2008 Toyota Tundra over a cliff and into Niagara Falls Gorge in New York. The man was able to get out of the badly damaged truck and walk out of the gorge on his own, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident with assistance from the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office, while New...