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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests Planned For Labor Day: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A series of nationwide anti-Donald Trump protests are set to take place on Labor Day. 50501, a group that emerged in early 2025 and is short for "50 protests, 50 states, one day," called their latest series of protests "Workers Over Billionaires." Newsweek contacted the organizers by email to comment on this story. Why It Matters Since assuming office in January, there have been multiple coordinated protests from different groups against Trump with people speaking out against his cuts to government departments, strict immigration policies and handling of the economy among other issues. August 16, 2025: Protesters gathered on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol for Fight the Trump Takeover, National Day of Action, and redistricting rally. Austin, Texas. August 16, 2025: Protesters gathered on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol for Fight the Trump Takeover, National Day of Action, and redistricting rally. Austin, Texas. Mario Cantu/CSMCredit Image: © Mario Cantu/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images One protest took place on the Memorial Day weekend, while others targeted Flag Day and Trump's birthday. Another took place in Scotland when protesters demonstrated against Trump's recent visit to the country. Protests will put pressure on the president and weaken the extent to which he can say he commands broad support. However, the protests are not universal either and the President is still popular with his supporters. What To Know The protest takes place on Labor Day, a federal holiday dating back to 1894 recognizing workers' contributions to America. This year, it falls on September 1. On the website, the organizers listed the following demands: Stop the billionaire takeover corrupting our government. Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people. Fully funded schools, and health care and housing for all. Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities. Invest in people not wars." They posted a picture of a map detailing where some of the protests will take place. A map shows some of the protests taking place on Labor Day. A map shows some of the protests taking place on Labor Day. What People Are Saying Speaking to Newsweek, Mark Shanahan who teaches American politics at the University of Surrey in the U.K. said: "Trump won't be too worried about protests. He never has to run for election again and doesn't need to win round those who oppose him. Protests won't surprise him. Close to half the country didn't vote for him in 2024 and rather than use his presidency to heal the nation, he has gone out of his way through DOGE, ICE, deploying The National Guard and a slew of divisive Executive Orders, to fan the flames of division. "It will play into his narrative of ongoing American carnage for these protests to get out of hand and turn violent," he added. "Trump loves a fight and to cast himself as some kind of blonde avenger. So, in order to have any impact, these protests need to take a different line. The one thing Trump really hates is being laughed at. He despises being humiliated. Governor Gavin Newsom of California is having an impact through his memes trolling Trump. They're clearly getting under the president's notoriously thin skin. If 50501 can build on that vibe and use humor to expose some of the Administration's failings, they may prick Trump's pomposity in a way that could damage Republican chances in the Midterms next year." A statement posted on the protest's website read: "Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover. Billionaires are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy, and building private armies to attack our towns and cities. "Just like any bad boss, the way we stop the takeover is with collective action. We are May Day Strong, working people rising up to stop the billionaire takeover—not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement. "On Sept. 1 we will continue the movement we launched on May 1st. Thousands of communities across the country are taking a stand on Labor Day, join us!" What Happens Next In a separate protest, the AFL-CIO is organizing nationwide rallies on Labor Day to build support for workers. More protests against the Trump administration are likely to take place as his presidency continues.
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
John Bolton Warns Trump's Ukraine Shift Won't Win Him a Nobel Prize
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former national security adviser John Bolton warned Monday that President Donald Trump's Ukraine policy remains "transactional, ad hoc and episodic," driven by personal impulses rather than a coherent strategy — even as the White House prepares an aggressive new weapons package for Kyiv. On Monday, Trump said the U.S. would send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, with European allies paying for and distributing them. He also threatened to impose steep secondary tariffs — penalties on countries that continue doing business with Russia — if a ceasefire isn't reached soon. "We're going to be doing secondary tariffs if we don't have a deal in 50 days," Trump told reporters. "It's very simple, and they'll be at 100 percent." Speaking to Newsweek, Bolton said Trump "doesn't even really do policy in the way most of us understand that term. It's all transactional, episodic, ad hoc, and it's about how he is seen," adding that Trump governs "day to day" without a long-term vision. Bolton — famously fired by Trump in September 2019 after a series of high-profile clashes over foreign policy — argued that such reversals only underscore the administration's lack of strategy. Trump, he said, views international relations entirely through the prism of his personal relationships with foreign leaders. If he considers himself friends with Russian President Vladimir Putin, then, in his mind, U.S.-Russia relations are fine. Trump appears to have cooled on Putin more recently, appearing frustrated that their phone calls are "beautiful" and then Moscow immediately launches new barrages on Ukraine as soon as they hang up. John Bolton Former U.S. National Security Advisor; Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, what it takes to keep us safe. Austin, Texas. John Bolton Former U.S. National Security Advisor; Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, what it takes to keep us safe. Austin, Texas. Mario Cantu/CSMCredit Image: © Mario Cantu/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images The shift on Ukraine marks a dramatic reversal for Trump, who had previously resisted arming Kyiv beyond defensive weapons and at times even blamed Ukraine for starting the conflict. According to reports, he believed his personal relationship with Putin would allow him to broker peace quickly. But after months of stalled talks and ongoing Russian attacks, Trump grew frustrated, telling reporters that "we get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin" and complaining that the Russian leader "talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening." Bolton observed that Trump appeared increasingly irritated that Putin wasn't playing along with his scenario for resolving the conflict, suggesting that Trump now sees his latest arms announcement as a way to pressure Putin back to the table — not as a genuine show of support for Ukraine. "He believes he needs to do something to kind of pull Putin back closer to him," Bolton said, particularly after Putin ignored Trump's preferred narrative of quick negotiations and instead escalated the war. The frustration deepened earlier this month, when a phone call with Putin was followed within hours by a massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukrainian cities — leaving Trump, as The New York Times put it, "embarrassed and appearing like a paper tiger." U.S. President Donald Trump greets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (L) in the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is meeting with Rutte a day after announcing... U.S. President Donald Trump greets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (L) in the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is meeting with Rutte a day after announcing that the U.S. will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia's intensifying aerial Regime Change, and the Nobel Prize Bolton also addressed Trump's record on Iran, calling his 2025 decision to join Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites "the right thing to do at that moment — better late than never." But he warned the operation fell short of dismantling Iran's nuclear program entirely and argued it should have continued until the threat was fully eliminated. Only regime change in Tehran, he added, is likely to bring a real end to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Bolton — a well-known hawk who frequently clashed with Trump during his first term, particularly over the president's reluctance to confront adversaries like Russia and North Korea — drew a sharp distinction between Trump's motivations and U.S. strategic goals. He said Trump backed the Israeli strikes because he thought they were likely to succeed and wanted to share in the credit, not because he believed in the broader strategic rationale. "Even a stopped clock can be right twice a day," Bolton said, calling Trump's decision to join the Israeli operation another example of stumbling into the correct policy for self-serving reasons rather than out of careful planning. He also criticized the ceasefire imposed after the strikes as premature, leaving much of Iran's nuclear infrastructure intact. "I think the cease-fire they basically forced on Israel and Iran was premature, precisely because what America's strategic objectives should have been — the complete elimination of the program — had not been achieved, notwithstanding what he said, because he thought it made him look good," Bolton said. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, June 22, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to destroy... Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, June 22, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to destroy the country's nuclear program. More Associated Press On Trump's well-documented desire for a Nobel Peace Prize, Bolton said the ambition has clouded his decision-making. He recalled hearing Trump mention it repeatedly during his first term, insisting Barack Obama didn't deserve the one he received — and that if Obama could win, so should he. That ambition, Bolton suggested, has likely been dashed by Trump's current posture on Ukraine. "We now see him maybe zagging now, having zigged on Ukraine before — meeting today with the Secretary General of NATO, talking about supplying not only more air defense weapons but, according to the press, offensive weapons that could target Moscow," Bolton noted. "From that point of view, it doesn't look like there's much chance to strike a deal between Ukraine and Russia — and therefore no Nobel Peace Prize to be won there." Bolton remains skeptical that Trump's recent turn against Putin and embrace of Ukrainian and Israeli military operations signals any genuine change of heart. To him, it's yet another example of Trump governing by impulse. "Each day is a new day. That's just how he does things."
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick has full-blown airport meltdown, caught sprinting and drenched in sweat
Bill Belichick's sweaty airport meltdown goes viral (Cal Sport Media/Alamy) We've seen Bill Belichick cool under pressure in actual Super Bowls but on June 20, the guy was sweating like it was 4th and long at TSA. The six-time Super Bowl champ was spotted at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, absolutely soaked in sweat while sprinting to catch a flight to Las Vegas. TMZ caught the whole thing, Belichick, red-faced, sockless, and clearly deep in a travel panic. And yes, it's the most human we've seen him in years. TMZ footage shows Bill Belichick fully drenched, racing to board a Vegas flight According to TMZ, the 72-year-old coach arrived at the airport just 16 minutes before his flight took off, a move that even Tom Brady wouldn't try in his prime. He was caught on camera sprinting through the terminal, trying to make it to his gate in time, all while clearly drenched in sweat. Also in the scene? His 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, who looked just as rushed. The wildest part? Belichick apparently didn't even have time to put on socks. That's right, NFL royalty out here raw-dogging it through the terminal like a freshman running late for a final. Travel mode Belichick is a vibe: no limo, no socks, no mercy for that boarding time This whole scene felt so out-of-character for Belichick, who usually operates with the same stone-faced precision whether he's winning a division title or dodging a mic. But here he was, visibly rushing, sweating buckets, and possibly regretting that last-minute Uber. There's something deeply comforting about seeing one of the greatest minds in football reduced to just another guy trying not to miss his flight. You almost expect him to mumble, 'We're on to Vegas,' while wiping sweat off his brow. In a world where we rarely see Bill Belichick break a sweat literally or figuratively, this airport dash was a rare glimpse at the man behind the hoodie. No postgame script, no headset, just a coach trying to beat the clock with gate agents watching. And if this whole ordeal taught us anything, it's that even legends can get benched by bad travel planning. So next time you show up to the airport in a panic, just remember, Belichick's done it too… and he didn't even wear socks. Also read - 'Could've killed someone': Fans slam Shedeur Sanders over speeding apology and courtroom no-show Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joe Burrow looks like an 80s movie villain in viral long-hair photo and fans are obsessed
Fans are losing it over Joe Burrow's long curls in resurfaced Bengals photo. (Credit Image: © Charles Baus/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA) Apparently, all it takes to break the internet is one photo of Joe Burrow with long, dramatic locks. No new interview, no injury update, no trade buzz just curls, a football, and a menacing QB stare straight out of a retro yearbook. A picture of the Bengals star QB rocking longer-than-usual hair is making the rounds online again, and let's just say: NFL fans are doing everything from crying laughing to thirst-tweeting like it's 2013 Tumblr. Fans are losing it over Joe Burrow's long curls in resurfaced Bengals photo Once twitter dropped the throwback-style pic, it was over. Fans saw Joe Burrow channeling peak teen-movie heartthrob energy, and the X replies went absolutely feral. Some were stunned. Others are confused. Most? Completely entertained. — MrHarryBerries (@MrHarryBerries) It's giving: Netflix teen drama villain, Midwestern rock band lead singer, Guy who drives a vintage Camaro and never texts back But also? It's giving confidence. Joe's always been the guy who knows he looks good. And with the internet losing it over this photo, he clearly knew what he was doing. To be clear: Joe didn't show up at minicamp like this. This isn't his latest haircut debut. It's just a photo, likely old, possibly for media day or a promo shoot and yet somehow, it's got more reach than half the league's OTA footage combined. There's something about this version of Burrow that's just too memeable. The fierce stare. The flowing locks. The Bengals jersey. It's giving 'villain in a lacrosse drama,' and fans can't get enough. This isn't just an internet moment. It's a moment. A digital campfire around which NFL fans gather to joke, flirt, and photoshop Burrow into vintage movie posters. And for a league that lives and breathes QB drama, it's kinda perfect. No hot takes. No controversies. Just hair, vibes, and a Bengals QB looking like he's about to steal your girl and your playoff hopes. Whether you think he looks like 80s Batman, a soap opera villain, or just a dude who forgot to get a trim, one thing's clear: Joe Burrow is unintentionally owning the NFL timeline today. And all it took... was a photo. Also read - Antonio Brown posts carefree video after attempted murder warrant, internet stunned
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussie's ‘shattering' twist as Paris 2024 gold medal stripped
'Shattered' Australian Paralympic runner Jaryd Clifford has spoken out after his top rival was banned for doping and stripped of his Paris 2024 gold medal. It was revealed last month that Spain's Yassine Ouhdadi had tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid Clostebol from a sample collected one month before last year's Paralympics. Only now has the International Paralympic Committee handed down its ruling, blaming the 'substantial delay' on 'an administrative error by a third party'. Ouhdadi will forfeit his 5000m T13 gold medal because the tainted sample was provided before the Paralympics. But Clifford, overtaken by Ouhdadi on the last lap, will not benefit having been disqualified from his bronze medal position soon after the race. He was scratched from the results because he released the tether linking him to guide Matt Clarke as they crossed the finish line, and later told he had no grounds to launch an appeal. 'I had a brain fade with a metre to go, dropping the tether that was probably the laziest moment of my career,' Clifford said at the time. 'I just wanted to run through that line, I wished the dive had been earlier but that's sport, man ... it's so tough, four years to go back to the drawing board.' Learning that Ouhdadi should never have been running in Paris has now devastated Clifford, who was also beaten to gold by the Spaniard at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 and the world championships in 2023. 'It's hard to find the words for this, but I'll try,' Clifford wrote on Tuesday. Clifford still accepts that he was ultimately responsible for his disqualification after dropping the tether. But Ouhdadi's presence in the race has been a tough pill to swallow in the wake of the positive doping test. 'Due to my disqualification I cannot be elevated to a new position,' the Australian said. 'I'm pretty shattered. My races against Yassine have changed my life. It's taken a lot of strength to move forward from these moments in my career, particularly that race in Paris last year. 'Without Yassine in that 5000m, it's hard not to think about how different that last lap might have played out. Everything leading into that race was about beating him and only when he went past us on that last lap did everything begin to unravel. 'To think that holding on for a silver that day would be a gold today feels like another kick in the guts.' After being passed by Ouhdadi, Clifford was also overhauled by Aleksandr Kostin — and the Russian neutral athlete has now been promoted to gold. Anton Kuliatin, another Russian neutral athlete, was promoted to bronze by Clifford's disqualification and has moved up again to silver. Clifford also missed out on a medal in the 1500m final. Credit: Ulrik Pedersen/Cal Sport Media Three days after the controversial 5000m final, Clifford suffered more heartache in the 1500m when he fell 0.01 seconds short of bronze. Kostin won that final, with Kuliatin edging out Clifford for bronze, while Ouhdadi's fifth-place finish will be wiped as a result of his doping ban. The Australian will now hope to enjoy a winning moment at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics — potentially over Ouhdadi, whose ban was backdated and will expire in September 2027. 'I'm determined to keep my focus on the future,' Clifford wrote. 'I had always reflected on those moments with sadness and frustration, but I learnt a lot from falling short too. 'No matter how much you revise the official results you can never change how a race made you feel. 'When I dream of winning a gold medal, I don't dream about the dot-point on the resume. I dream about the moment crossing the line knowing that all the hard work finally paid off. 'I can't control the past, but I can control the chance I give myself to fight for those moments in the future. 'I was able to pick myself up off the track in Paris last year because I knew I had an army there to dust me off and get me back on my feet. 'I feel so much love from so many places, but particularly the communities that have been there every step of the way. It means the world to have you all in my corner. 'I love nothing more than pulling on that green and gold singlet and giving it everything I've got. That will never change. Bring on the next four years!' Clifford broke his own 1500m T12 world record with a 3:40.39 run on Sunday, taking just shy of a second off his previous mark from 2021. He said it is 'such a relief' to have bounced back from injuries and setbacks in recent years. 'I haven't run a PB in the 1500m in over four years so hearing that time was very special,' Clifford said. He will now turn his attentions to the 2025 world championships in September, with Ouhdadi out of the picture.
