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Did U.S. government admit to finding "alien spacecraft"? What we know
Explosive interview with alleged "whistleblower" set the rumor mill chugging, appearing to cite former and current U.S. military staff. But what are the facts?
Joe Biden can't be trusted on Chinese spy balloons, Americans say
The Chinese spy balloon has sparked concerns among the American public over mass surveillance and international espionage, experts told Newsweek.
Pentagon's Biggest Concerns about Space Revealed in New Report
According to the report, the U.S. must take measures to win a new space race with China, both back to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
Concerns Rise Amid TikTok Posts Threatening School Shootings
"I'm asking for our federal government at this point in time to intervene," said Vickie Cartwright, interim superintendent in Broward County, Florida.
Biden to Offer Powell 2nd Term as Fed Chair Tries to Recover Economy
Powell's term is set to expire in early February, but former presidents have announced decisions on re-nomination by late summer or early fall.
8% of US Adults Receiving Government Food Assistance, Down From 14% in 2020
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the COVID-19 pandemic caused a "significant disruption" to food assistance programs.
A Birthday that Calls for a Funeral
We must reject the racialized and gendered stereotypes that are harmful and inaccurate but that many prominent members of our country perpetuate today.
Main Street Can Fund Climate Action
Our climate goals can be accomplished in hundreds of thousands of jigsaw pieces, financed by millions of American investors.
Democratic Rep. André Carson Calls for Congress Hearings on UFO Sightings
"We still can't rule out that 2-to-6 percent we can't explain, maybe even otherworldly," the Indiana congressman said of the Pentagon UFO report.
Boost in Babies Named After Kobe Bryant, Many of Them Girls
Last year, 1,500 baby boys born in the U.S. were named Kobe, representing 0.082 percent of the total, while 55 of those who took the name were girls.
The Case Cory Booker Should Push for Baby Bonds to Succeed
The strongest argument for baby bonds is the moral one.
Abortions Can Happen Safely—and Entirely—at Home
We need policymakers who are willing to look at the facts and figures, and rely on them to shape the policies that affect our everyday lives.
Trump Admin Spent Millions Carrying Out Federal Executions In A Pandemic
Eleven inmates have been put to death by the U.S. government since federal executions were resumed in July last year, ending a 17-year moratorium.
GOP Says US Must Retaliate for SolarWinds Hack, While Trump Stays Mum
A high-profile cybersecurity attack has threatened government agencies and businesses, but the president remains silent on the issue.
Bill Gates: Trump's 'America 1st' Poor Approach, Vaccines Had Foreign Help
The Microsoft co-founder said German scientists and foreign efforts helped create the record-setting vaccines now being rolled out to Americans.
U.S. Schedules Execution Of Woman Who Killed Pregnant Woman, Cut Baby Out
Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, is set to die by lethal injection at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 8, the Department of Justice said.
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Exclusive: Secret Military Task Force Prepares to Secure the U.S. Capital
Behind the scenes, JTF-NCR is responsible for defending Washington and facilitating "continuity of government"--including moving civil and military leaders to secret locations if the order were given to evacuate the city.
Hackers Deface U.S. Government Website With Pro-Iran Messages
The homepage for the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program was altered to show a picture of a bloodied President Donald Trump being punched in the face before the website was taken down.
Accused Spy Maria Butina Talks in First U.S. Interview Since Arrest
Maria Butina talks to 60 Minutes and tells all about the claim she tried to inject Russian influence into NRA policy.
Trump a Threat to Democracy, 'Thinks He Is a King'—Former Top Fbi Official
Frank Figliuzzi, a former assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, said Trump's attacks on democracy should not be allowed to stand.
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Labor Bill
AB 5 will classify hundreds of independent contractors as employees in San Diego, changing the state's already-hectic gig-based economy, but for workers the battle isn't over.
Facts, Events and Activities to Celebrate Constitution Day 2019
Ahead of Constitution Day on September 17, Newsweek took a look at what the celebration is all about.
Nearly All New U.S. Weapons Systems Can Be Hacked
A 50-page report from the GAO suggested digital protections were "insufficient" and warned government officials had a "false sense of confidence."
Ron Paul: Twitter Censoring Libertarian, Anti-War Users
Ron Paul said Silicon Valley social media giants like Facebook and Twitter are censoring "antiwar activists and libertarians" because tech companies are just extensions of the U.S. government.
Chicago Judge Deals Blow Sessions' Sanctuary City Plan
Judge Harry Leinenweber ruled the law the federal administration based its case on was unconstitutional.
U.S. Govt Can't Give Speedy Info on Separated Children
The admission came amid a lawsuit in a Federal Court in Seattle.
How You Can Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Congress Grilling
Two long-anticipated appearances from the Facebook boss will happen this week, but can they help save the company from scandal?
SpaceX Zuma: Spacecraft Launch Delayed Again
SpaceX said it decided to delay the launch to "take a closer look" at data from a recent "fairing testing."
U.S. Sending $32 Million To Muslim Rohingya Refugees
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she didn't expect President Donald Trump to help with the Rohingya crisis whatsoever due to his views on refugees after briefly speaking with him on Monday.