Peter Aitken
Politics Weekend Editor at Newsweek
Reporter, Writer, Nerd Newsweek Politics editor
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1 week ago |
newsweek.com | Peter Aitken
Six people-including a family of tourists from Spain and the pilot-were killed on Thursday when a helicopter crashed in New York City's Hudson River, renewing copter safety concerns. Helicopter incidents often receive high-profile coverage due to the scope, and sometimes the personalities involved. Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.
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1 week ago |
newsweek.com | Peter Aitken
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly cut 30 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) workers in February, disproportionately affecting regulators tasked with assessing self-driving vehicle risks, according to a Financial Times report. The move could be viewed as a potential conflict of interest and has sparked criticism from Democrats due to Musk serving as the CEO of Tesla.
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1 week ago |
newsweek.com | Peter Aitken
Democrats have announced a series of town halls during the April recess for Congress, building on their efforts to combat Republicans in competitive districts. Newsweek reached out to House Speaker Mike Johnson's office for comment by email on Thursday morning.
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1 week ago |
newsweek.com | Peter Aitken
🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A federal judge in Pennsylvania has denied President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a defamation suit brought against him by the men known as the Central Park Five. In a judgement issued Thursday morning, Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ordered that the case proceed based on comments Trump made during a debate with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
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2 weeks ago |
mahoningmatters.com | Peter Aitken
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly cut 30 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) workers in February, disproportionately affecting regulators tasked with assessing self-driving vehicle risks, according to a Financial Times report. The move could be viewed as a potential conflict of interest and has sparked criticism from Democrats due to Musk serving as the CEO of Tesla.
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