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The White House is reviewing the use of messaging service Signal after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat with senior national security team members discussing the United States' sensitive plans for air strikes on Yemen, CNN reports.
"Everyone is on Signal, all day and night," one official told the network. "That may well change."
Signal was reportedly used extensively during Trump's presidential campaign and it continues to be widely used since he took office. Some text chains are months old, CNN reports.
What to know:
- The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg revealed in a bombshell reporthe was accidentally included him in a group chat about the U.S.'s plan to launch air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
- The discussion, on Signal, took place over the course of several days and culminated in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing highly sensitive and classified details about the Pentagon's plan.
- A spokesperson for the National Security Council previously confirmed to Goldberg the Signal group chat "appears to be an authentic message chain."
- President Donald Trump insisted he still had the "utmost confidence in his national security team" after the leak.
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Defense secretary denies sending war plans on group chat with journalist
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth insisted on Monday that "nobody was texting war plans and that's all I have to say about that."
In a piece for The Atlantic published online Monday, Jeffrey Goldberg, the magazine's editor-in-chief, wrote that he had been given access to the text chain with top members of the White House national security team seemingly by accident, adding that he'd "never seen a breach quite like this."
The Pentagon referred Newsweek to the National Security Council when asked for comment on the apparent security lapse. The NSC did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but a spokesperson for the agency previously confirmed to Goldberg the Signal group chat "appears to be an authentic message chain."
However, Hegseth told reporters traveling with him as he landed in Hawaii in his first trip to the Indo-Pacific as defense secretary, that neither he, not anyone else in the group chat were sending war plans, and claimed Goldberg was "peddling garbage."
Despite Hegseth's denials, the National Security Council has said in a statement that it was looking into how Goldberg's number was added to the chat, while Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters on Monday he was "very concerned" and will be looking into the leak.
Mike Johnson says it would be a 'terrible mistake' to punish war plans leakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said it would be a "terrible mistake" to punish the national security team members that accidentally included a journalist on their group chat discussing highly sensitive Pentagon plans to bomb Yemen.
"I think it would be a terrible mistake for there to be adverse consequences on any of the people that were involved in that call," Johnson said.
Democrats are calling for a congressional investigation into the leak and Sen. Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters on Monday he was "very concerned" and would be looking into the leak.
However, Johnson played down the seriousness of the leak, saying national security officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth who reportedly shared highly sensitive and classified details about the Pentagon's plan to carry out military air strikes against the Houthis, were "trying to do a good job."
"The mission was accomplished with precision. I think that's what matters in the end," Johnson added. "They'll fix it. They'll fix it."
Earlier today, Johnson was asked if it the blunder was "irresponsible." He replied: "Look, I'm not going to characterize what happened."
"Clearly, I think the administration has acknowledged it was a mistake," the House speaker added. "And they'll tighten up and make sure it doesn't happen again. I don't know what else you can say about t
Chair of Senate Armed Services Committee 'very concerned' over leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, told reporters on Monday he was "very concerned" about the leaked group chat discussing the Pentagon's air strikes plans.
Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi, confirmed that the committee will be looking into the leak, as many Democratic senators call for a full investigation.
"We're very concerned about it and we'll be looking into it on a bipartisan basis," Wicker said.
Border czar blasts judge's Nazi comparison for deported Venezuelan migrants
Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, has blasted an appeals court judge for saying that Nazis were treated better by the United States during the Second World War, than Venezuelan migrants are by the Trump administration.
"There were plane loads of people. There were no procedures in place to notify people," Judge Patricia Millett said at an appeal hearing on whether the 1798 Alien Enemies Act can be used to deport individuals it suspects to be part of a Venezuelan gang without due process. "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act."
"It's ridiculous," Homan said on NewsNation today. :It shows you how out of touch these radical judges are, this one judge. But look, you know, we follow the Alien Enemies Act. The President, through proclamation, put in place the Alien Enemies Act. We did exactly as the act says we did.
"We removed over 200 terrorists. Let's remember, TdA [Tren de Aragua] members are designated terrorists. Along with MS-13, we removed terrorists. Many people on the plane were also Title 8 removals that were ordered removed by an immigration judge, but the President invoked the authorities he has under the Alien Enemies Act, a law written and enacted by Congress and signed by President. We follow the law. That's exactly what we did."
Deported Venezuelans told to sign papers admitting gang membership: Filing
A Venezuelan woman said Monday that she was also flown to El Salvador on a deportation flight, where men were forced to sign papers admitting to being part of the gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
The filing, part of a case challenging the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to remove alleged gang members, gave new insights into the confusion of the flights on March 15, which saw women flown to the Salvadoran prison before officials there turned them away.
"While on the plane the government officials were asking the men to sign a document and they didn't want to," wrote the woman, known as S.Z.F.R. "The government officials were pushing them to sign the documents and threatening them. I heard them discussing the documents and they were about the men admitting they were members of TdA."
The affidavits filed Monday came as a U.S. District Court judge upheld his restraining order on the Trump administration's use of the AEA, and the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., also heard arguments on the implementation of the policy—as over 200 alleged TdA members were flown to a high-security Salvadoran prison over a week ago.
White House reviewing Signal use after war plans group chat leak: Report
The White House is reviewing the use of messaging service Signal after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat with senior national security team members discussing sensitive plans for air strikes on Yemen, CNN reports.
"Everyone is on Signal, all day and night," one official told the network. "That may well change."
Signal was reportedly used extensively during Trump's presidential campaign and it continues to be widely used since he took office. Some text chains are month's old, CNN reports.
Administration officials declined to say if the chat violated legal procedures.
Mike Johnson reacts to Trump officials sharing war plans with journalist
House Speaker Mike Johnson weighed in Monday after The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg revealed in a bombshell report that top national security officials and Cabinet secretaries had inadvertently included him in a group chat about the U.S.'s plan to launch air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
The Pentagon referred Newsweek to the National Security Council when asked for comment on the apparent security lapse. The NSC did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but a spokesperson for the agency previously confirmed to Goldberg the Signal group chat "appears to be an authentic message chain."
Goldberg wrote that he was first added to the group chat by someone who identified themselves on Signal as "Michael Waltz." Mike Waltz is President Donald Trump's national security adviser.
The text discussions Goldberg was party to took place over the course of several days and culminated in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing highly sensitive and classified details about the Pentagon's plan to carry out military strikes against the Houthis, who have been launching attacks on Western commercial vessels in the Red Sea for more than a year.
Rep. Jeffries calls for congressional investigation into leaked war plans
Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, is calling for a congressional investigation into the leaked group chat discussing war plans for military strikes in Yemen.
"This is reckless, irresponsible and dangerous," Jeffries said on Monday.
He added an investigation was needed to understand what happened and stop "this type of national security breach from ever happening again."
National security adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accidentally texted highly confidential plans to the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who included in their group chat in error.
Jeffries blamed the situation on Trump, saying he promised to hire the very best, but "this whole Trump administration is filled with lackeys and incompetent cronies."
The National Security Council is investigating how a journalist's number was added in the Signal group chat.
Border czar Tom Homan says ICE will continue with arrests despite court order
Border czar Tom Homan said on Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue to arrest migrants, despite a court order to stop all deportations under the Alien Enemy Act, but they will not carry out any more deportations until the legal issues are resolved.
"We're going to keep arresting TDA members, we're going to keep arresting MS-13 members, and we'll keep arresting public safety threats," Homan said on Fox News on Monday.
"If we're going to remove them through [the Illegal Alien Enemies Act], we're going to have to wait for litigation. We'll simply detain them."
Homan, who has previously said he doesn't care what Judge Boasberg thought about the case, added that ICE would "obey the court's order" but they'd continue, "doing what we're doing."
Trump insists he has 'utmost confidence' in national security team after Hegseth leak
President Donald Trump said he has the "utmost confidence in his national security team" after national security adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accidentally texted highly confidential plans for military strikes in Yemen, to the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.
"As President Trump said, the attacks on the Houthis have been highly successful and effective, President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz," Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Monday.
Earlier today, Trump has said he had not heard about the leak, when asked by reporters.
Lawyers file petition in El Salvador to free Venezuelans deported by US
Lawyers have filed a legal petition aimed at freeing Venezuelans, deported by the U.S. earlier this month, who are being held in an El Salvadoran maximum-security prison.
Jaime Ortega has filed the habeas corpus petition with the Supreme Court's Constitutional Chamber on behalf of around 30 Venezuelans who were accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
More than 200 Venezuelans were deported without due process or any hearings to determine if they were in fact gang members.
Ortega has asked that the petition, which compels the government to prove the detention was justified, be applied to all Venezuelans detained in El Salvador.
Who is Dr. Susan Monarez? Donald Trump's pick to lead CDC
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that acting director Dr. Susan Montanez is his selection to direct the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Monarez has previously held several prominent positions within the U.S. government. She served as deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), where she led initiatives in artificial intelligence and health technology. She has also held roles at the Department of Homeland Security and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Trump posted on Truth Social Monday, "I am proud to announce that Dr. Susan Monarez is my Nominee to serve as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Monarez brings decades of experience championing Innovation, Transparency, and strong Public Health Systems. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, and Postdoctoral training in Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
As an incredible mother and dedicated public servant, Dr. Monarez understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future. Americans have lost confidence in the CDC due to political bias and disastrous mismanagement. Dr. Monarez will work closely with our GREAT Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr. Together, they will prioritize Accountability, High Standards, and Disease Prevention to finally address the Chronic Disease Epidemic and, MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!"
Rep. Jordan will hold hearings on 'activist judges'
House Judiciary Committee Chair, Rep. Jim Jordan, said Monday said he was planning to hold hearings about "activist judges" who have blocked some of the Trump administration's deportations.
The Republican Congressman focused in on Judge James E. Boasberg, who blocked Trump from using the wartime Alien Enemy Act to deport migrants to El Salvador, without due process.
Jordan told Fox News on Monday that Boasberg's actions looked "purely political."
"You got this judge making this crazy decision — 'turn the plane around, bring the bad guys back to America, " Jordan said.
"It really starts to look like Judge Boasberg is operating purely political against the president. And that's what we want to have hearings on."
Alaska House passes resolution opposing 'restrictive trade' with Canada
The Alaska House has passed a resolution that states it opposes "restrictive trade measures" that could damage the state's relationship with its neighbor.
It warned that Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada would "harm the unique relationship between Canada and Alaska or negatively affect our integrated economies."
The resolution also warned that retaliatory steps that Canada may take could effect Alaska and travel across the shared border, which Alaskans regularly have to cut through due to the unique shape and location of the state.
Donald Trump gets bad news from Americans about housing market
Americans might be losing confidence in President Donald Trump's impact on the housing market as the majority of households prepare for rent and mortgage rate hikes.
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that households expect 30-year mortgage rates to increase to a median of 7 percent a year from now, signaling what could be a shift in confidence, and experts told Newsweek it could it's about more than just mortgage rates.
Home prices have skyrocketed in recent years as low inventory and pent-up demand made it increasingly difficult for the average American to purchase a home.
Mortgage rates saw a significant uptick after the Federal Reserve started raising rates to fight off inflation.
Analysts previously anticipated mortgage rates could get as low as 5 percent this year, allowing more homeowners to enter the market. However, current forecasts suggest that rates will stay between 6 and 7 percent throughout 2025 and most of 2026.
Appeals hearing on the Alien Enemy Act deportations has concluded
The hearing on the Alien Enemy Act deportations has concluded without a ruling.
The three-judge panel did not indicate when they will issue their ruling, but it can come at any time.
Trump administration doesn't need to give notice before deporting people under wartime act, DOJ says
The Department of Justice has argued that the government does not need to give notice to people before they are detained and deported under the Alien Enemies Act.
"Does the government agree that they're entitled to notice that they are being removed based on their status as a member of Tren de Aragua under the president's proclamation under the (Alien Enemies Act) and an opportunity to challenge that before they are removed from the United States?" appeals court Judge Patricia Millett asked DOJ attorney Drew Ensign.
"Your honor, we don't agree to the notice point," Ensign said.
"We agree that if you bring habeas you can raise such challenges," he added, referring to habeas corpus, the right to protection against illegal detention.
Trump to nominate Dr. Susan Monarez as CDC director
Trump announced on Monday that he will nominate Dr. Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to permanently lead the agency. Monarez has been serving as the acting head of the CDC since January and previously worked with the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
This announcement comes after Trump withdrew the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, earlier this month. Weldon cited a lack of support in the Senate as the reason for his withdrawal. He had been closely linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine advocate.
Trump suggests U.S. control of Greenland could be in the future
Trump reiterated his belief that the U.S. could eventually take control of Greenland during a Monday cabinet meeting. He stated, "I think Greenland's going to be something that maybe is in our future," emphasizing its strategic importance for national security.
Trump also mentioned that Secretary of State Marco Rubio might be visiting Greenland soon, adding that officials there had expressed interest in U.S. involvement, including "some officials."
Journalists and leaders rally against funding cuts to U.S. international news outlets
Journalists and leaders from Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and the NewsGuild-CWA held a press conference Monday outside the Southern District of New York courthouse to address a lawsuit challenging funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media. These cuts have led to the shutdown of government-funded international news outlets.
Steve Herman, chief national correspondent for Voice of America, emphasized the critical impact of the cuts, stating, "The damage has been done. Even if we are able to go back on the air, it's going to take time to build back that audience of 360 million, and the void will be filled by the voices of Beijing, Moscow, Pyongyang, and Tehran."
The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, will have its next hearing on Friday at 10 a.m. before Judge J. Paul Oetken. Andrew Celli, one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs, confirmed the schedule.
FBI forms task force to investigate Tesla attacks, labeling them domestic terrorism
The FBI launched a new 10-person task force Monday to investigate a series of arson and vandalism attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and charging stations, calling the incidents "domestic terrorism," reported The New York Post. The task force is working with local law enforcement and deploying personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as the FBI's Counterterrorism Division.
The agency has received reports of 48 attacks this month, with seven currently under investigation. These attacks include fires set to Tesla vehicles in Seattle, Texas, and Las Vegas, as well as incidents involving Molotov cocktails and gunfire. The FBI is also examining an anarchist blog that has called for more acts of violence and is tracking a mass protest scheduled for March 29 targeting Tesla showrooms.
FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's commitment to pursuing individuals involved in violent acts. The U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the attacks as "domestic terrorism" and stated that those arrested could face up to 20 years in prison. Three individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the attacks.
The FBI is using security camera footage and cell phone data to track down suspects and uncover the motivations behind these coordinated attacks, which appear to be ideologically driven.
Trump denies knowledge of Atlantic report on Signal group chat
Trump said he was unaware of The Atlantic article published Monday, which reported that top administration officials had discussed sensitive national security matters in a Signal group chat that included a journalist.
"I don't know anything about it," Trump told reporters, adding, "You're telling me about it for the first time."
ICE descends on Boston in major sweep after mayor says she won't cooperate
Over 370 illegal immigrants were arrested by federal agents in Massachusetts last week after Boston's Mayor said she would continue to enforce the area's sanctuary laws.
According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), those arrested included alleged members of Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and other transnational criminal gangs, as well as those with charges of child sexual abuse and murder.
The targeted, five-day operation came after Mayor Michelle Wu repeated that local law enforcement would not aid the federal government in its immigration enforcement efforts, which border czar Tom Homan has criticized.
"I made a promise at CPAC that I was going to Boston after reading about numerous illegal alien child rapists walking the streets of Boston and Massachusetts," Homan said on a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. "ICE had to find and arrest these illegal alien rapists because Massachusetts and Boston are sanctuaries that refuse to cooperate with ICE.
"They would rather release these animals back into the community rather than honor ICE detainers or notify ICE when they are scheduled to be released."
Trump says more countries will be added to Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump has pledged that more countries will be added to the Abraham Accords.
The accords, signed in 2020 in a ceremony hosted by President Trump, saw Israel normalize relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. However, most other Arab countries still demand an independent Palestinian state based on the borders before the 1967 Middle East War, with East Jerusalem as its capital, before considering normalization.
Trump said on Monday that more countries are going to "start to fill up the Abraham accords."
"More and more countries want to join. That was a great success, tremendous success," Trump added after a Cabinet meeting at the White House. "So, countries are starting to want to get involved very much with the Abraham Accords again, so that will be great."
Sherrod Brown launches Dignity of Work Institute to promote fair wages
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced the launch of the Dignity of Work Institute this morning, a nonprofit aimed at creating an economy where workers are fairly compensated. Brown, who lost his re-election bid in November, shared the news on X, emphasizing that all work has dignity and should be valued.
In a video introducing the group, Brown highlighted concerns that while corporate profits grow, wages remain stagnant, making it difficult for workers to get ahead. Former acting Labor Secretary Julie Su will serve on the institute's advisory board.
Judge: Nazis were treated better by US during WWII than Venezuelan migrants are now
Nazis were treated better by the United States during the Second World War, than Venezuelan migrants are by the Trump administration, a judge told an appeals court on Monday.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals is currently hearing whether President Donald Trump can use the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals it suspects to be part of a Venezuelan gang without due process, after it sent more than 200 to El Salvador earlier this month.
"There were plane loads of people. There were no procedures in place to notify people," Judge Patricia Millett said.
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act."
Iran warns U.N. of consequences for U.S. attacks on Yemen
Iran's ambassador to the U.N., Amir Saeid Iravani, accused the U.S. of making "baseless accusations" and using unlawful force against Yemen to justify recent airstrikes on Houthi rebels. In a letter to the U.N. Security Council, Iravani warned that any further aggression would lead to "severe consequences" and said Iran would defend its sovereignty and national interests.
The U.S. has carried out airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have disrupted international shipping in the Red Sea. Iravani asserted that Iran supports maritime safety and claimed the Houthis act independently. He urged the Security Council to condemn U.S. actions, though a U.S. veto makes such a response unlikely.
DHS head to visit El Salvador prison where deportees are being sent
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is set to visit the El Salvador prison where U.S. deportees are being held/
Noem is taking a three-day trip to the region, which will start will a visit to the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador.
She will also meet with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, according to a Homeland Security statement.
Around 250 immigrants from the U.S. were deported under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 earlier this month. The Trump administration have claimed they are all members of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but no court hearings were held to determine their membership.
Noem will then visit Colombia and Mexico.
Trump suggests U.S. control of Ukrainian nuclear plant in ceasefire talks
Trump said that discussions on territorial lines and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are part of the ongoing indirect ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
Trump reiterated his suggestion that the U.S. should take control of the plant, which Russia seized early in the war, citing America's expertise in nuclear energy. "Some people are saying the United States should own the power plant — work it that way because we have the expertise," Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday.
He expressed optimism that both sides ultimately want to settle the conflict, though no details on a potential agreement have been released.
Pete Hegseth sent secret war plans to journalist by accident: Report
Trump administration officials accidentally included a high-profile journalist in a group chat in which they discussed sensitive U.S. military plans for strikes against Yemen.
That's according to Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who wrote that he'd "never seen a breach quite like this" in a piece for the magazine published Monday.
Goldberg wrote that the conversation in the Signal group chat culminated in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing highly sensitive and classified details about the Pentagon's plan to carry out military air strikes against the Houthis, who have been launching attacks on Western commercial vessels in the Red Sea for more than a year.
Two days later, on March 13, Goldberg said he was inadvertently added to a Signal group chat called "Houthi PC small group."
Musk wears 'Trump was right about everything' cap to Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, the un-elected billionaire ally of Donald Trump, joined Monday's Cabinet meeting wearing a red MAGA-style hat that said, "Trump was right about everything."
At the end of the meeting, Trump reflected his mutual support for Musk, praising him as "a patriot."
"Elon has never asked me for a thing," he said.
Trump says 'process has already begun' to send education back to the state
President Donald Trump announced at his Cabinet meeting on Monday that "it won't be that long" before education is moved out of the Department of Education and sent back to the states.
"The process has already begin, very strongly begun," Trump added at the meeting, his third Cabinet meeting of his second term.
"I think it won't be that long before the states will be really running the Department of Education. Our teachers are going to be taken very well care of.
"I think you're going to see a tremendous change very quickly having to do with education." and the process has already begin, very strongly begun," Trump continued.
Transport Secretary says US will have a 'brand new' air traffic control system in three years
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy told Donald Trump at Monday's Cabinet meeting that America will have a "brand new" air traffic control system built within three years.
DOGE has slashed around 400 jobs at the Federal Aviation Administration since Trump took office in January.
A string of aviation incidents have occurred in recent months sparking concern among travelers.
But on Monday, Duffy told Trump he had a plan to fix the recently gutted air safety system.
"We have decades of ideas and billions of dollars, and no progress is ever made on any of these initiatives," he said. "We're having a conversation about building a state-of-the-art, brand new... air traffic control system.
"I think, Mr. President, we can do it in 3 years."
.@SecDuffy: "We have decades of ideas and billions of dollars, and no progress is ever made on any of these initiatives... we're having a conversation about building a state-of-the-art, brand new... air traffic control system... I think, Mr. President, we can do it in 3 years." pic.twitter.com/cAsWevAJMq
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 24, 2025
US bid for Greenland like Russia's annexation of Crimea: Ex-diplomat
President Donald Trump's quest to acquire Greenland has been compared to Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
The comparison was made by Claus Mathiesen, a lecturer at Denmark's Defense Academy and a former military attache in Ukraine.
Trump's repeated declarations about wanting the U.S. to annex Greenland have faced significant criticism. Despite clear rejections from Greenland's prime minister, who insists the Arctic island is not for sale, Trump continues to push the issue.
Mathiesen, lecturer at the Danish Defense Language School at the Danish Defense Academy, said Monday that what is happening in Greenland now is reminiscent of the time before the annexation of Crimea 11 years ago.
Crimea remains a key flashpoint in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The Black Sea peninsula was seized by Putin in a widely condemned move considered illegal by the international community.
CNN interviews highlight Florida governor's race, Ukraine talks, and Trump retaliation
On CNN News Central, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed his campaign for Florida governor, downplaying potential competition from Casey DeSantis and highlighting endorsements from Trump and other leaders. Donalds expressed interest in earning Elon Musk's support.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) harshly criticized U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for allegedly taking a pro-Putin stance during Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, calling his actions "insane" and suggesting he might be compromised.
Former House Judiciary Special Counsel Norm Eisen responded to Trump revoking his security clearance for a third time, calling it "petty retaliation" and vowing to continue filing lawsuits against the administration.
Who are the three judges on appeals panel in Trump deportation case?
A panel of three D.C. appeals court judges will hear arguments into whether a judge can block President Donald Trump from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals believed to be part of a Venezuelan gang without due process.
The Trump administration seeking to use the 1798 law to deport individuals with alleged connections to the Tren de Aragua gang is among those that have faced legal challenges.
Trump has argued he has the legal authority to order deportations under the law. Critics say its use without due process is leading to the deportation of migrants who do not have ties to the gang and that standard court procedure should be followed in these cases as the United States is not at war with Venezuela.
The panel will hear arguments starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday about whether to overturn Judge James Boasberg's ruling earlier in March blocking the use of the law for mass deportations.
The panel consisted of one Democratic-appointed judge and two Republican-appointed judges.
Trump is meeting with his Cabinet
President Donald Trump is holding a meeting with his Cabinet as well as billionaire ally Elon Musk.
During Trump's first Cabinet meeting back last month, Musk defended the sweeping cuts and layoffs made by the Department of Government Efficiency's work.
Today's meeting comes as the administration prepare to unveil more tariffs this week.
Who are the 3 judges on appeals panel in Trump deportation case?
A panel of three D.C. appeals court judges will hear arguments into whether a judge can block President Donald Trump from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals believed to be part of a Venezuelan gang without due process.
The Trump administration seeking to use the 1798 law to deport individuals with alleged connections to the Tren de Aragua gang is among those that have faced legal challenges.
Trump has argued he has the legal authority to order deportations under the law. Critics say its use without due process is leading to the deportation of migrants who do not have ties to the gang and that standard court procedure should be followed in these cases as the United States is not at war with Venezuela.
The panel will hear arguments starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday about whether to overturn Judge James Boasberg's ruling earlier in March blocking the use of the law for mass deportations.
The panel consisted of one Democratic-appointed judge and two Republican-appointed judges.
Trump administration prepares major shift in trade policy
The Trump administration is expected to announce its most aggressive change in U.S. trade policy in decades, with potential wide-ranging tariffs set to take effect on April 2, dubbed "Liberation Day" by Trump.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the tariffs will target the "dirty 15" nations with high tariffs on U.S. goods, including China, the EU, Mexico, and Vietnam. Trump also announced secondary tariffs on countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela, adding a 25% tariff on their exports to the U.S.
Businesses are bracing for uncertainty as it remains unclear whether the tariffs will be temporary or part of a long-term shift toward favoring U.S. manufacturing. Negotiations could avert some tariffs, but the lack of clarity is causing concern among global supply chain leaders.
Trump says he is planning to announce more tariffs on automobiles, aluminum and pharmaceuticals
Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he is planning to announce more tariffs on automobiles, aluminum and pharmaceuticals in the near future.
Speaking from the White House, Trump said he was focusing on essential products that would be needed if war broke out, or other issues occurred.
Supreme Court declines Steve Wynn's bid to revisit landmark defamation case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case from casino mogul and Trump donor Steve Wynn, who sought to challenge the 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision, which set a higher bar for public figures to win defamation cases.
The Sullivan ruling requires public figures to prove that a defendant acted with "actual malice" by knowingly publishing false information or recklessly disregarding its accuracy. First Amendment advocates consider the ruling essential to protecting modern press freedoms.
Wynn, 83, sued the Associated Press in 2018 over its reporting of sexual misconduct allegations against him from the 1970s. He stepped down as CEO of Wynn Resorts and resigned as the Republican National Committee's finance chair after allegations surfaced.
Conservative justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch have previously argued that the court should reconsider the Sullivan ruling. However, the court declined Wynn's request without comment.
Schools and unions sue over Education Department order
A group of schools and unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the president's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department.
The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in Massachusetts, argues that Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to wind down the department.
Only an act of Congress can legally close a government department.
Trump's order is "unlawful and harm millions of students, school districts and educators across the nation," the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit, filed by unions including American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors as well as several schools districts, also asks a judge to block the administration's plans to slash jobs at the department by 50%.
Sen. Angus King blasts Trump administration over Social Security cuts
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, sharply criticized the Trump administration and Elon Musk for recent actions targeting the Social Security Administration, including office closures and staff reductions.
"The Trump administration's callous indifference to the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security ... is the most direct assault on this vital program in its almost 100-year history," King said in a fiery statement.
King also took aim at Musk, saying, "Social Security is not social media; this 'move fast and break things' approach ... is a betrayal of the public trust."
The administration's handling of Social Security has drawn rare concern from Republicans, particularly in Maine, where officials briefly imposed—then rescinded—restrictions on registering newborns for Social Security numbers at hospitals.
King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, warned that reckless decisions could harm retirees and working Americans who depend on the system.
Trump's interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey vows to tackle corruption
Alina Habba, recently appointed by Trump as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, criticized Democratic leaders in the state during remarks outside the White House.
"There is corruption, there is injustice, and there is a heavy amount of crime right in Cory Booker's backyard and right under Governor Murphy, and that will stop," Habba said.
OPINION - Former Education Secretary: Trump is right. The Department of Education has to go
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to dismantle the Department of Education and return education dollars and decisions to families, where they belong. The order follows the Department of Education's announcement the previous week that it would cut nearly 50 percent of its workforce.
The latest national education scores, released earlier this year, reveal the 45-year experiment with federal control of K-12 education has failed. Student reading scores fell in 2024 to some of their lowest levels in decades. Math scores stagnated, remaining well below pre-pandemic levels. Only around one-third of students are proficient in these foundational skills needed to succeed in today's economy.
Meanwhile, as student performance fell, annual inflation-adjusted Education Department spending increased from $61 billion in 2000 to $268 billion in 2024.
Reads in full from William Bennett and Alfredo Ortiz, of the Job Creators Network, on Newsweek.
Changes to DEI content since Trump's return to office
Since President Donald Trump returned to office, federal agencies have executed a sweeping rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content across military and government platforms.
The effort, carried out through executive orders, has resulted in the deletion or archiving of tens of thousands of pages that previously highlighted the service of women, LGBTQ+ people and people of color.
The Department of Defense has said parts of the purge were in error, and some material has since been restored following public pressure. Still, critics say the broader goal is clear: eliminating visible recognition of minority contributions in public records.
Here are some areas where changes have taken place, including who was affected, how agencies responded and what content has since been restored.
- Deleting Military Honors for Black and minority heroes
- Flagging historical imagery for deletion
- Restoring the 442nd and other American Contributors
- Removing the word "gender" in favor of "sex"
- Pentagon's memo and public backlash
Read the story in context by Dan Cody on Newsweek.
Mark Carney says he's ready for call with Trump but on Canada's terms
Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney told reporters on Monday happy to do a call with Donald Trump but "on our terms as a sovereign country".
Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau as the head of the ruling Liberal Party on 9 April, triggered a general election on April 28.
He added that Trump is likely to wait until the results of the election to see who won before calling.
Trump's threats to make Canada America's 51 state are set to have a huge impact on the Canadian election.
Trump administration appeals court ruling on probationary worker reinstatement
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal on Monday, challenging a court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of approximately 16,000 probationary employees. The appeal argues that U.S. District Judge William Alsup did not have the authority to order the rehiring of these workers, who had been fired from agencies including Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury.
Judge Alsup's ruling came after finding that the firings violated federal law, prompting him to require immediate offers of reinstatement to be extended to the affected workers. The administration's appeal seeks to put the judge's order on hold while the case continues to be litigated.
U.S. judge blocks department's access to personal data in privacy case
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction on Monday morning, blocking the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personal data from the Education Department, Treasury Department, and the Office of Personnel Management.
The injunction follows a lawsuit filed last month by a coalition of labor unions, led by the American Federation of Teachers, alleging that the administration violated federal privacy laws by granting DOGE access to systems containing the personal information of millions of Americans without their consent.
Judge Boardman had previously issued a temporary restraining order and found that the administration likely violated privacy laws. She noted that the government failed to adequately justify the need for access to "millions of records" to carry out its duties.
Boardman emphasized that the administration could still pursue its agenda without unrestricted access to sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, income details, birth dates, and other personal information.
US ally upgrades ship-sinking skills after China scare
Australia, a United States ally in the South Pacific Ocean, has upgraded its ship-sinking capabilities after China's unprecedented naval circumnavigation of the country.
China has the world's largest navy by hull count. It sent a naval task group, consisting of a destroyer, a frigate, and a replenishment ship, for a deployment around Australia from mid-February to early March, transiting from the Eastern Seaboard to the Western Seaboard.
The U.S. is assisting Australia in enhancing its naval power, including the acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines, as well as the 1,000-mile-range Tomahawk cruise missile, which will be equipped on its destroyers and submarines.
The Australian Defense Department announced on Friday that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) conducted an operational test of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with its F/A-18F fighter jets off the coast of California last month.
Trump and British PM held call to discuss new economic deal
Donald Trump and British prime minister Keir Starmer held a call on Sunday to discuss a new economic deal between the two countries.
Starmer's spokesperson confirmed the call and said that the U.S. and U.K. are working on an "economic prosperity deal, building on our shared strength of that commitment to economic security."
"As part of those discussions, the prime minister and President Trump discussed progress made in those discussions last night. The UK will only do a deal in the national interest, which reflects this government's mandate to deliver economic stability for British people," they added.
They added that the world leaders had made "good progress" on the trade deal, but said that what was being discussed would just cover a few specific sectors and would not be a full free trade agreement.
Trump to hold meeting with top officials, Elon Musk to attend
Trump is set to convene a meeting with top administration officials on Monday morning, according to the White House. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to downsize and overhaul the federal government, is expected to attend.
The meeting comes after reports of clashes between Musk and some Cabinet members, notably Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his last attendance at a similar meeting. Following those reports, Trump moved quickly to address concerns and downplay any signs of discord within his administration. The upcoming gathering is expected to focus on government restructuring efforts and other key policies.
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Venezuela
Trump announced that starting April 2, 2025, the United States will impose a 25% secondary tariff on any country that purchases oil or gas from Venezuela. This decision comes as a response to Venezuela's actions, including sending violent criminals, such as members of the Tren de Aragua gang, to the U.S. The gang has been designated a "Foreign Terrorist Organization."
Stocks rise amid reports of narrower tariffs as Trump's trade policy takes shape
Stocks climbed at the start of trading this morning, driven by reports that the reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2 might be more limited than initially anticipated.
The S&P 500 opened about 1 percent higher, rebounding from a four-week losing streak.
The previous sell-off was largely fueled by volatility surrounding changing trade policies and concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to stay California judge's order on fired probationary workers
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a California judge's ruling requiring the reinstatement of probationary workers who were fired from several federal agencies. The judge's order applies to employees at the Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs departments.
The administration argues that the ruling undermines the president's authority over hiring and firing decisions. The case is now awaiting further action by the Supreme Court.
Trump calls for disbarment of judge amid deportation dispute
Trump posted a social media message calling for Chief Judge James Boasberg to be disbarred. The president shared an article highlighting Boasberg's attendance at a conference that allegedly featured "anti-Trump speakers."
The controversy stems from the Trump administration's decision to transfer hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under an 18th-century wartime law, which hadn't been invoked since World War II. Flights carrying immigrants were already en route on March 15 when Boasberg temporarily blocked the deportations and ordered the planes to return to the U.S.
The administration has appealed Boasberg's decision, and a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is set to hear arguments on the case Monday afternoon.
Trump to hold third cabinet meeting of his term
Trump is scheduled to hold his third cabinet meeting of his term later this morning, according to two administration officials that The New York Times cited.
The agenda for the meeting remains unclear, with no specific topics announced yet.
GAO to review workforce cuts under Trump administration
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed it will review the impact of workforce cuts under the Trump administration in a letter sent to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, had requested the review to assess how many workers were fired, how many were reinstated due to judicial orders, and the overall effects on agency functions.
This comes after Trump's Department of Government Efficiency fired thousands of federal workers. Recent court orders have required the administration to rehire probationary employees, with the White House defending its authority to hire and fire staff as it sees fit. The GAO's review will examine the scope of these actions and their consequences.
FBI issues warning over Tesla attacks
The Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) has issued a public warning as protests against automotive company Tesla continue to be used to show opposition against the Trump administration.
The FBI said that the public should "exercise vigilance and to look out for suspicious activity," calling on citizens to report any violence to the authorities immediately.
Newsweek has contacted Tesla for a response to the protests via email.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has worked in tandem with President Donald Trump during his second term in office. Musk is tasked with spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has faced fierce backlash amid cuts to the federal budget, including thousands of federal jobs.
Amid the resistance, Tesla cars and property have been targeted and torched across the United States in apparent retaliation. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Tuesday that the attacks are "nothing short of domestic terrorism."
Trump memo targets law firms filing 'frivolous' lawsuits
President Donald Trump's latest memo, issued Saturday, intensifies his administration's efforts against law firms filing lawsuits considered "frivolous." The memo authorizes the attorney general and homeland security secretary to sanction firms engaged in such litigation, including potentially revoking attorneys' security clearances or ending federal contracts for firms involved in cases against the administration.
This move follows prior executive orders targeting three major law firms—Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss—known for representing figures involved in high-profile legal battles with Trump. The orders have suspended security clearances for some employees and restricted their access to federal facilities, complicating their ability to represent clients. Trump's ally, Steve Bannon, has stated that the goal is to drive these firms out of business.
Civil rights groups, such as the ACLU and NAACP, have sharply criticized the memo, arguing it aims to stifle dissent. Legal professionals have labeled the actions as an attempt to disrupt the adversarial legal system, undermining checks on executive power. The White House, however, defended the move, claiming that it aligns with Trump's goal to prevent the judicial system from being weaponized against the American public.
Trump to speak in Roosevelt Room, attend Greek Independence Day celebration
Trump is set to deliver remarks in the Roosevelt Room this afternoon, and Louisiana's governor is also scheduled to speak, according to the White House.
Later in the day, Trump will participate in a Greek Independence Day celebration.
Trump administration intensifies attacks on the press in second term
Journalists are facing heightened challenges in the second Trump administration, with concerns shifting from the "fake news" label to more direct actions aimed at limiting press freedom, The Associated Press reported. In just two months, the new administration has unleashed a series of measures that have journalists on alert, including lawsuits, a more aggressive Federal Communications Commission, and efforts to control the press corps.
The Associated Press, for instance, has taken legal action in response to restrictions, while Voice of America has been significantly altered. Public data has been removed from government websites, and the attacks on the media have been amplified.
Bill Grueskin, a journalism professor at Columbia University, noted that the current administration's efforts to obstruct journalism are far more aggressive than in 2017, saying, "It's very clear what's happening. The Trump administration is on a campaign to do everything it can to diminish and obstruct journalism in the United States."
Danish police increase security ahead of U.S. second lady's visit to Greenland
Danish police have deployed extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the island steps up security measures ahead of U.S. second lady Usha Vance's visit this week. The visit, which includes plans to explore Greenland's cultural heritage and attend a national dogsled race, has raised concerns about the Trump administration's ongoing interest in the autonomous Danish territory.
Greenland's prime minister criticized the situation as a "mess," citing the visit's implications amidst Trump's past attempts to acquire Greenland. Vance is expected to be accompanied by Trump's national security adviser during the visit.
SEC moves to sue Elon Musk after closed-door vote
Just days before Republicans took control of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January, the agency's five commissioners held a 4-1 vote to sue Elon Musk, Reuters reported. The SEC had been investigating whether Musk violated securities laws by disclosing his purchase of Twitter shares too late in 2022. Musk's delayed filing allowed him to acquire more shares at lower prices, saving $150 million.
Republican Commissioner Mark Uyeda raised concerns about potential political influence in the case but ultimately voted against the lawsuit. Despite his dissent, fellow Republican Hester Peirce voted with the three Democratic commissioners in favor of the legal action.
Musk, who argued that his disclosure was a mistake, has until April 4 to respond to the lawsuit. The SEC declined to comment on the matter.
Canada to hold federal election April 28 amid Trump tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday that a federal election will take place on April 28, as the country grapples with unprecedented tensions caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty.
"We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty," Carney said during a press conference in Ottawa.
Carney, 60, a former central banker and political newcomer, became prime minister after replacing Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party on March 9. With the Liberals lacking a parliamentary majority and Carney without a seat, a vote of no-confidence was imminent, prompting the call for elections.
The Liberals' main rival, the Conservatives, are led by Pierre Poilievre, a career politician known for his populist rhetoric and policies aligned with Trump. Poilievre has echoed Trump's style, wading into culture wars and pushing for tax cuts, deregulation, and increased resource exploitation.
Polls show the Liberals and Conservatives are neck-and-neck after Carney erased a 25-point Conservative lead, with voters concerned Poilievre is too aligned with Trump to stand up to U.S. pressure.
As Canada enters campaign mode, Carney will need to quickly adapt to retail politics, while Poilievre leverages his experience to sway voters. The election outcome could determine Canada's future relationship with the U.S. and its ability to withstand Trump's economic and political pressures.
Trump ally carries new message from China to US
China's No. 2 on Sunday voiced frustration over the direction of trade ties with the United States and called for win-win cooperation.
Premier Li Qiang made the remarks during a weekend visit to Beijing by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Daines' visit—leading a delegation that included business leaders such as Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and FedEx Corp. CEO Raj Subramaniam—was the first by a U.S. lawmaker since the start of Trump's second term.
The administration moved earlier this month to double its blanket tariff on Chinese goods to 20 percent, citing the flow of deadly opioid fentanyl into the country. Chinese officials have repeatedly accused the U.S. of weaponizing trade.
Newsweek reached out to China's Foreign Ministry by email with a request for comment.
U.S.-China ties are at a crossroads, Chinese state media cited Li as saying Sunday during his meeting with the visiting delegation.
Li said there are no winners in a trade war and warned that pursuing tariffs would not lead to prosperity.
Li added that trade imbalances and other areas of concern should be addressed through deeper cooperation—an apparent reference to the U.S. trade deficit with China.
Veterans feel betrayed as Trump's cuts hit federal workforce
Veterans are feeling the brunt of Trump's federal cuts, with layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies impacting those who make up nearly 30% of the federal workforce. Many veterans, who voted overwhelmingly for Trump in the last election, are now expressing frustration as job losses mount and essential services are jeopardized.
At town halls across the country, veterans have confronted Republican lawmakers, demanding answers. "Do your job!" yelled Jay Carey, a veteran, at Rep. Chuck Edwards in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL, admitted that even Republican lawmakers are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of layoffs, acknowledging, "We're learning about this stuff at the speed of light."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, warned that VA health care and benefits are at risk as the Trump administration slashes 80,000 jobs. While Republican leaders claim essential jobs won't be cut, stories of fired veterans tell a different tale. Future Zhou, an Army veteran, was let go from her role managing medical supply inventories at a Washington VA facility and expressed frustration at being portrayed as "incompetent or lazy."
Democrats, sensing an opportunity, have introduced legislation to protect veterans from mass layoffs and are using veterans' stories in campaign ads targeting vulnerable Republican incumbents. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran, said veterans are "outraged," while Sen. Ruben Gallego noted that veterans are "pissed" and warned that the cuts could cost Republicans critical support in upcoming elections.
Point Roberts struggles as Trump tariffs strain U.S.-Canada ties
Point Roberts, Washington — a U.S. exclave reliant on Canada — is feeling the economic strain of President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The tiny 5-square-mile community, bordered by water on three sides and connected only to Canada by land, is seeing a sharp decline in business as Canadian visitors stay away.
Local businesses, like Tamra Hansen's restaurants, are on the brink of closure. She fears that without Canadian support, "this town will die." Residents and business owners blame Trump for worsening U.S.-Canada relations, which threaten the area's economy.
Most of Point Roberts' 1,000 residents have dual citizenship, and Canadian property owners have long kept the town afloat. But with tariff uncertainties and border tensions rising, even grocery stores and vacation rentals are struggling. Real estate agent Hugh Wilson noted that properties now face more cancellations than bookings.
Fire Chief Christopher Carleton warned that the tight-knit community, which depends on Canada for utilities, could face even greater challenges if relations deteriorate further. Locals remain fearful that Canada could cut off the water and electricity supply in retaliation for Trump's aggressive trade policies.
U.S., Russia discuss partial ceasefire in Ukraine amid new attacks
U.S. and Russian negotiators met in Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss details of a partial ceasefire in Ukraine, following separate talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials the previous day. The discussions aim to resolve disagreements over which targets should be off-limits, as Russia and Ukraine have expressed conflicting views on the matter.
While the White House said the ceasefire would protect "energy and infrastructure," the Kremlin insists it applies only to "energy infrastructure." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for broader protections, including for railways and ports.
Monday's talks are also expected to address a potential pause in Black Sea attacks to ensure the safety of commercial shipping. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched a new wave of drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, causing injuries and infrastructure damage.
In a related development, Ukraine's state railway system was hit by a "massive targeted cyberattack" on Sunday, disrupting online booking services. Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine is open to a full ceasefire but rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a halt to arms supplies and Ukraine's military mobilization. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism that a pause in hostilities in the Black Sea could lead to a broader ceasefire.
Donald Trump trashes George Clooney: 'Second rate movie star'
President Donald Trump has lashed out at Hollywood actor George Clooney, branding him "a second rate movie 'star,' and failed political pundit."
"He fought hard for Sleepy Joe's election and then, right after the Debate, dumped him like a dog," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday after Clooney appeared on CBS' 60 Minutes. "Later, I assume under orders from the Obama camp, pushed all out for "Kamala," only to soon realize that that was not going to work out to well."
Clooney, who is one of the Democratic Party's leading fundraisers, in an opinion piece published July 10 last year in the New York Times urged then-President Joe Biden not to seek re-election, writing "we are not going to win in November with this president."
Two weeks later, Biden announced he was quitting the race. Clooney called the move "the most selfless thing that anybody has done since George Washington."
Newsweek contacted Clooney's representatives for comment via email outside of normal office hours on Monday.
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