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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first Generation Z member to hold the title, discussed her role in a recent interview with Lara Trump, emphasizing her dedication to bringing truth and facts to the podium. Leavitt highlighted her experience working for President Trump, dispelling misconceptions and praising his listening skills and generosity with time. Additionally, as a new mother, she expressed a desire for her son to grow up in a free America, inspiring...

Aaliyan Mohammed, a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA, focuses on MLB content and has been with Newsweek since 2024. He reported on the New York Yankees signing Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12 million deal, moving on from Anthony Rizzo, who remains a free agent. Rizzo, a valuable veteran presence, acknowledged his career could be over but expressed his desire to continue playing despite injuries impacting his performance and a quiet market reception. Full...

A suspected terrorist carried out a knife attack in a town market in France, killing one civilian and injuring several police officers while shouting "Allahu Akbar." The 37-year-old Algerian suspect, who was on a terror prevention watchlist, was arrested and is currently in custody. French authorities are labeling the attack as an act of terror, prompting discussions on migration policies and the need for tougher measures to combat Islamist terrorism. Full Article

Billionaire Elon Musk, as part of President Trump's cost-cutting efforts, has instructed federal workers to report their weekly accomplishments within 48 hours or face resignation. This move has caused confusion and concern among agencies like the National Weather Service and State Department, with thousands of workers already being fired or offered buyouts. Musk's directive has been condemned by AFGE President Everett Kelley, who sees it as disrespectful to federal employees and vows to challenge any...

Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees, stating they must justify their work completed during the week or resign, sparking controversy and pushback from union representatives. An email from the Office of Personnel Management requested employees to summarize their work and threatened resignation if they failed to respond by Monday, though FBI Director Kash Patel advised employees to pause responses pending internal review. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce federal workforce,...

A top advisor to former President Joe Biden acknowledged the Democratic Party's reaction as "insane" following his poor performance in the June 2024 debate against President Donald Trump, leading to immense fear about his re-election odds and calls for him to withdraw from the race. Biden was ultimately replaced as the Democratic candidate by Vice President Kamala Harris less than a month later on July 21, resulting in his loss to Trump in the 2024...