By Brooke L. Rollins33rd Secretary of AgricultureNewsweek Is A Trust Project MemberSpeed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.When Americans sit down at the dinner table, they should have absolute confidence the food on their plates is the saf...

Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil. Questions about the future of FEMA loom amid the Texas floods. And "Superman" becomes a political flashpoint ahead of the new movie's release.Here’s what to know today.Trump threatens 50% tariff on Brazil, in part because...

July 8, 2025 7:15 pmSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor broke from her usual alliance with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson by siding with the Trump administration to lift a judge’s order that paused the order to carry out mass layoffs across the federal bureaucracy.The 8-1 unsigned order fr...

The international news cycle proceeds at such a fast pace these days that we tend to miss some of the significant stories that are bubbling beneath the surface. Many come from the Western Hemisphere, known as America’s backyard. Compared to regions such as Europe and the Middle East, the Weste...

July 8, 2025 6:00 amLove him or loathe him, one thing is undeniable: Donald Trump is the most dominant president of our generation. Six months into his second term, he’s not just occupying the White House — he’s reshaping the American political order.This Fourth of July, while most America...

Politics Exclusive By Caitlin Huey-BurnsJuly 8, 2025 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren, one of the most liberal members of the U.S. Senate, is teaming up with Montana Republican Tim Sheehy, one of the upper chamber's most conservative, to advance a new Pentagon...

July 7, 2025 4:01 pmMEDICAID, THE BBB, AND OBAMA’S REVENGE. It’s reasonable to view the angry debate over the Medicaid provisions of the recently signed-into-law One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with Democrats accusing President Donald Trump and Republicans of taking away healthcare from million...

July 7, 2025 8:00 amIt was November 2024, and Democrats had just suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of President Donald Trump. Democratic lawmakers and strategists quickly acknowledged that their party had drifted far afield from the working-class voters who once made up their base, and th...

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Jul 3, 2025 10:11am PT Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images A few weeks before the announcement in the wee hours of July 1 that Paramount Global and CBS were settling a widely derided lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against “60 Minutes” for $16 million, George Clooney took his final bow on Broadway a...

The article discusses the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting its significance for small businesses through expanded tax policies and incentives. The bill aims to promote economic growth, support business reinvestment, and build on the successes of previous tax reforms like the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Examples include extending the small business deduction, restoring R&D expensing, and easing estate taxes on family businesses. Experts believe these measures will lead to increased investments, higher wages, and job creation nationwide.

Bill Moyers, a renowned journalist and public television pioneer known for his investigative and thought-provoking programs, passed away at age 91 after a long illness. His career spanned roles from White House press secretary to influential TV producer, highlighting issues from government corruption to social and environmental concerns. Moyers was celebrated for his calm, humanistic approach and won numerous awards, including Emmy and Peabody honors. He was also a passionate advocate for independent journalism and democracy, leaving a lasting legacy in American media.