Newsweek is reporting that data centers have emerged as a significant bipartisan issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, influencing six key Senate races. It said polling indicates 61 percent of Americans oppose new data centers in their communities, with opposition strong among both Democrats and Republicans. Newsweek said candidates in states like Michigan and Maine are addressing the issue, with some advocating for moratoriums or regulations, while several Iowa counties have already implemented moratoriums due to concerns over water use, power demand and transparency.
Newsweek is reporting that U.S. trade talks with Canada have failed, leading to new 50 percent duties on hundreds of Canadian products worth approximately $20 billion, effective today.
Newsweek is reporting that President Donald Trump is threatening "economic D-day" measures against Iran, aiming to crush the Islamic Republic. It said while Iran possesses some advantages to withstand the pressure, prolonged economic hardship could lead to a military response rather than negotiations. Newsweek also highlighted that Iran's economy has already suffered a painful defeat, with severe inflation, disrupted production and costlier supply routes intensifying a pre-existing crisis.
Newsweek is reporting that President Trump's approval rating among parents of children under 18 has likely declined, with a recent Echelon Insights poll showing a net disapproval of -17 percent.
Newsweek is reporting that Russian President Vladimir Putin is struggling to manage growing public unhappiness over Russia's economy, which a prominent Russian economist attributed to the ongoing war.
Newsweek is reporting that President Trump posted a scathing social media attack on Tucker Carlson, mocking his political prospects. It also said Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project to proceed. Newsweek also noted the death of former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, a moderate Republican from Kansas, at age 94.
Newsweek is reporting on historical details related to the lead-up to 9/11, noting that confusion among FBI and CIA agents regarding Khalid al-Mihdhar, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and "Khallad" allowed the 9/11 mastermind KSM to evade attention. It said French intelligence forwarded a report on Aug. 22, 2001, indicating that Zacarias Moussaoui, who had been taken into custody in Minnesota, was known to their internal security department.