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Newsweek
14 minutes ago
- Politics
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Supreme Court Gives Donald Trump Another Big Win
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. The Supreme Court said President Donald Trump's administration can proceed with plans to layoff some 1,400 employees at the Department of Education—marking another win for the White House at the conservative-leaning high court. A majority of the justices lifted a lower-court ruling that had indefinitely paused the Trump administration's plan. Liberal Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissented. This is a developing story and will be updated.


Newsweek
30 minutes ago
- Politics
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Lara Trump Teases More Jeffrey Epstein Files in New Interview
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. President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, told conservative podcaster Benny Johnson that the Trump administration will release more evidence related to evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, the president's middle son, told Johnson that President Trump hears his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base on the issue. She said he "hears all the noise" and will "set things right." She said, in part, "There needs to be more transparency. I think that will happen. I know this is important to the president. He is frustrated." "He is going to want to set things right. I believe there will be more coming and anything they are able to release they will try to get out. They hear it and understand it." She continued, "To anyone worked up out there, there is no plot to keep this information away. I'm sure we will know down the line..." 🚨EXCLUSIVE: Lara Trump says the Trump administration Will Release more Epstein Evidence and Will Have More Transparency. She says that President Trump Hears the Base on this Issue and knows how "Important" it is and Trump will "set things right." "There needs to be more… — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 14, 2025 This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.


Newsweek
39 minutes ago
- Politics
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Can Trump's Patriot Missiles Help Ukraine Turn the Tide Against Russia?
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. The United States will send additional Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine, part of a European Union–funded deal intended to bolster Kyiv's defenses against intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks and coming as President Donald Trump is voicing increased frustrations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Sunday, Trump confirmed that Patriots "which they desperately need" would be sent, paid for "100 percent" by European allies. Trump, returning to Washington from New Jersey, added pointedly: "He [Putin] talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening. I don't like it." Trump is expected to announce further measures on Russia in meetings with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and lawmakers this week. Germany has already agreed to finance at least two Patriot batteries, and Norway reportedly joined in funding additional units. Ukraine currently operates a small number of Patriots donated during the Biden administration but has pleaded for more to defend critical infrastructure and population centers. This photograph taken during sunset on March 6, 2025 shows Patriot air defence systems installed at the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport, a logistics hub for US and European military aid to Ukraine, in Jasionka, south-eastern Poland. This photograph taken during sunset on March 6, 2025 shows Patriot air defence systems installed at the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport, a logistics hub for US and European military aid to Ukraine, in Jasionka, south-eastern Poland. Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI GAPON/AFP via Getty Images What is the Patriot system? Developed by Raytheon Technologies, the MIM-104 Patriot—short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target—is a mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept aircraft, cruise missiles, drones and tactical ballistic missiles. A valuable defensive weapon, a typical Patriot battery consists of radar and control units, power supply, launchers and support vehicles. The system has evolved since its debut in the 1980s. Early PAC-2 missiles used blast-fragmentation warheads, while newer PAC-3 missiles employ a hit-to-kill mechanism for greater accuracy. Depending on the configuration, the Patriot can engage targets up to 100 miles away at altitudes exceeding 14 miles. Those capabilities don't come cheap. Each battery costs about $1.1 billion, with individual interceptors running $4 million apiece, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). 'Not a game changer by itself' Mark F. Cancian, a senior adviser at CSIS, told Newsweek the major effect of the U.S.-EU deal is intended to be more political than tactical — pressuring Moscow to enter ceasefire negotiations, which Trump emphasized during his press conference. "The amounts are significant — Trump talked about 'billions of dollars' — but it will take months for the packages to be put together," Cancian said. "I expect announcements of equipment packages of several hundred million dollars every few weeks." He cautioned that the focus on the Patriot system is disproportionate to its battlefield impact. "There is too much focus on Patriot. It's an important capability but designed to defend against ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. About 10 percent of Russia's attacking missiles are in those categories," Cancian said. "Most of the attacks come from the low-technology suicide drones. For these, Ukraine needs a wide variety of air defense systems, which will likely be in the packages." In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following Russia's drones attack in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following Russia's drones attack in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. AP Cancian stressed that Ukraine's needs extend far beyond air defenses. "It also needs weapons, munitions, and supplies across the board since its armies in combat go through these at a high rate," he said. The EU deal is meant to show the West's united front against Russian aggression, to force Moscow to "participate in ceasefire negotiations," he said. "But the real battlefield need is broader — Ukraine needs a wide range of air defenses for the drones and low-cost attacks they face daily, and they need weapons, munitions, and supplies of all kinds. Patriot is important, but it is not a game changer by itself." Why is the U.S. sending more aid now? Trump's decision to broker the EU deal reflects both a response to Ukraine's urgent pleas and his own frustrations with Putin's continued escalation in spite of White House efforts to bring him to the negotiating table. As Trump himself said: "We're not paying anything for them... but we will get them Patriots." The announcement also reverses a months-long freeze on U.S. weapons shipments to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently told reporters after meetings with European leaders that he had received "all necessary political signals" for aid to resume and described his dialogue with Trump as "constructive and very positive." The German government confirmed that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week to finalize details of the Patriot transfers, amid Berlin's continued refusal to send its long-range Taurus missiles over fears of escalation on European soil.


Newsweek
an hour ago
- Entertainment
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Nick Saban Could Leave 'College GameDay' for Coaching Job: Report
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 Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban had a successful debut season as a panelist on ESPN's "College GameDay." Many believe that Saban was brought in to replace longtime host Lee Corso, who ESPN announced was retiring from his nearly four-decade-long run on the show next season. And while it's unlikely Saban or anyone else will replace Corso's iconic headgear picks, "College GameDay" did give the seven-time national championship-winning coach plenty of air time last season as Corso was seemingly phased out. But for as popular as Saban is on "College GameDay," his run as a host of the show could be somewhat limited, according to a report from former Alabama quarterback-turned college football analyst Greg McElroy. During Monday's episode of "McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning," McElroy revealed someone close to Saban speculated the 73-year-old could leave the "CGD" desk and return to the sidelines for another coaching job. "This is a little bit out of left field, but the question was asked of me...a very much in the know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around and just really, really admire," McElroy said. "They seem to think Nick Saban's not done coaching. I had a similar reaction. He's pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again. ... Look, if it wasn't someone notable, I'd never say a word." More Football: Analyst Makes Bold Tua Tagovailoa-Zach Wilson Prediction Nick Saban commentates on the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to the 2024 SEC Championship between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Nick Saban commentates on the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to the 2024 SEC Championship between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, the report is purely speculative at this point, Saban unretiring to get back into coaching wouldn't be a complete shock. However, ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum doesn't believe the report has any merit, regardless of who it was that was spit-balling with McElroy. More Football: Patrick Mahomes Doesn't Hesitate to Name Greatest Pass-Rusher He's Ever Faced "I ran into somebody the other day who spends time with Saban in Florida—you can imagine where—and said that he is literally having the time of his life," Finebaum added. "... He had a better situation at Alabama the day he left than anywhere he goes, let's say it's next year. "Now, I don't know whether it's college or pros. Could he be talked into something in the NFL? I don't know how, because I don't know that itch burns anymore, either. But my opinion is Nick Saban is done in coaching." Saban last coached in 2023 when he lead Alabama to a 12-2 record and a Rose Bowl loss to the Michigan Wolverines. He had a 201-29 record with six national titles and eight College Football Playoff appearances. He was replaced last season by Kalen DeBoer, who led the Crimson Tide to a 9-4 record and a ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan.


Newsweek
an hour ago
- Politics
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Taiwan Deploys HIMARS, Patriot, Stinger Weapons in China Invasion Exercise
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. Photos showed Taiwan's military training with several newly acquired U.S.-made defense systems over the weekend during the self-ruled island's largest-scale annual military exercise, now in its seventh day. The systems made an appearance in the densely packed Taipei metropolitan area as part of drills aimed at defending the capital against a potential invasion by China. Why It Matters The 41st Han Kuang exercise is taking place against a backdrop of heightened tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own and has vowed to unify with it—by force, if necessary. This year's live-fire component is the longest ever, reflecting the seriousness with which Taipei views the threat. The United States is the island's primary arms supplier, though Washington has carefully maintained a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would come to the island's defense. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry and Taiwanese Defense Ministry via email for comment. Taiwan's Patriot air defense system is deployed at a park during the Han Kuang drill on July 14, 2025, in Taipei. Taiwan's Patriot air defense system is deployed at a park during the Han Kuang drill on July 14, 2025, in To Know All three weapons systems were seen in public spaces, drawing the attention of onlookers. Patriot missile systems were set up by Taiwan's air force at a riverside park near Taipei Songshan Airport as part of a drill focused on protecting critical infrastructure from air attacks by China's People's Liberation Army, the Liberty Times reported. The missile launchers can be loaded with four Patriot II or sixteen Patriot III missiles. Patriot II is specialized for intercepting enemy aircraft and cruise missiles, while Patriot III is designed for defense against ballistic missiles such as China's Dong Feng 15. Taiwanese troops were also seen across the city carrying U.S.-made man-portable Stinger missile launchers, as well as vehicle-mounted variants, in drills centered on strengthening low-altitude defense during a simulated amphibious landing. 1 of 2 On Saturday, a pair of armored trucks equipped with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)—a precision-guided rocket artillery system primarily used for ground attack—were spotted in the central city of Taichung. HIMARS has demonstrated its effectiveness in Ukraine's defense against Russian forces. Military spokesperson Colonel Chen Lian-jia told the media that it would be critical to conceal the HIMARS from enemy satellites, aerial reconnaissance or even enemy operatives behind the lines until the systems are ready to fire. While the U.S. has begun rolling out several major weapons platforms ordered by Taiwan, the Washington, D.C.-based Cato Institute estimated that $20 billion in backlogged orders remained as of the end of last year. What People Are Saying The Taiwanese Defense Ministry, on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday: "[Defense] minister Wellington Koo inspected the deployment of Republic of China Air Force PAC-2/3 [Patriot Advanced Capability-2 and -3] air defense systems, and the Republic of China Marine Corps air defense exercise. "Troops swiftly completed engagement procedures, defending airspace with twin-launcher and man-portable Stinger missile systems." Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, told reporters last week: "The DPP [Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party] authorities are harming Taiwan out of selfish interests [...] "We solemnly warn the DPP authorities that seeking 'independence' by force is a dead end." What Happens Next U.S. officials, including former Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Philip Davidson, have said they believe Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be capable of moving against Taiwan by 2027, though they acknowledged this does not necessarily mean he will give the order on that date. Trump administration officials have said Washington is committed to strengthening Taiwan's "hard deterrence" capabilities, but it remains to be seen whether this will translate into expedited deliveries.