Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

24 Mar

Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director, elevating from acting role

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President Donald Trump has selected Susan Monarez as director to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making permanent her current role as acting director. Monarez, who has been serving as the agency’s interim leader since January, will replace Dr. David Weldon, whose nomination was withdrawn earlier this…

24 Mar

Hyundai to announce $20 billion investment into US

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South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is set to announce a $20 billion investment in the United States at the White House on Monday, according to a U.S. official. The investment will reportedly include a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana and will be unveiled by President Donald Trump, Hyundai Chairman…

23 Mar

Pentagon launches investigation into national security leaks, to use polygraph tests

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The Pentagon has launched an investigation into suspected leaks of national security information, with officials considering polygraph tests for Defense Department employees as part of the probe. The investigation reflects growing concerns within the Trump administration over unauthorized disclosures of sensitive government information. Joe Kasper, Chief of Staff to Defense…

21 Mar

Trump admin to revoke legal status of more than a half-million immigrants

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The Trump administration is set to revoke the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian immigrants who entered the U.S. under a Biden-era sponsorship program. Affected individuals are being urged to leave voluntarily or face arrest and deportation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that…

21 Mar

Small Business Administration to cut staff by 43%

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to reduce its staff by 43% as part of a broader restructuring effort under the Trump administration’s push to cut government spending and eliminate bureaucratic waste. On Friday, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced that 2,700 jobs would be eliminated from the agency’s 6,500-person…

21 Mar

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion investment in US, White House says

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a significant $1.4 trillion investment in the United States over the next decade, following high-level meetings between UAE officials and President Donald Trump. A White House official confirmed the agreement on Friday, highlighting its focus on key industries such as artificial intelligence (AI),…

20 Mar

Trump signs Executive order to dismantle Department of Education

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The move, which aligns with Trump’s long-standing goal of diminishing federal control over education, is expected to face significant legal challenges and may require Congressional approval to take full effect. Trump has frequently expressed…

20 Mar

Judge temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security personal information

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A federal judge in Maryland has issued a temporary order preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Social Security Administration (SSA) databases, which contain personal information on millions of Americans. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander also mandates that DOGE delete any personally identifiable information…

20 Mar

DOJ charges 3 in connection with attacks targeting Tesla locations

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three individuals in connection with a series of attacks targeting Tesla dealerships and charging stations across multiple states. The suspects, accused of committing acts of domestic terrorism, are facing serious federal charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison.…

20 Mar

DOJ releases thousands of declassified JFK assassination files

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) took a significant step on Tuesday by releasing thousands of pages of newly declassified files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). These long-awaited records, now accessible to the public, have been added to the National Archives’ website alongside previous document…