Amanda Castro
Live Blog Editor
Amanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 from the The U.S. Sun and is a graduate of the University of New Haven.
You can get in touch with Amanda by emailing [email protected].
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FBI responds to explosion at LA sheriff training site: Live Updates
Multiple deaths were reported after a possible explosion at the LASD training facility; the cause is still under investigation. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Trump vows suit over Epstein letter, demands grand jury files: Live Updates
Trump denies Epstein's birthday letter, threatens to sue the WSJ, and orders the release of grand jury testimony amid backlash. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Trump's diagnosis raises questions following leg swelling
Trump diagnosed with common vein condition; White House says tests show no signs of heart failure or serious illness. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
'Good Trouble' anti-Trump protest erupt across US today
Thousands rally nationwide to honor John Lewis and protest civil rights rollbacks on the fifth anniversary of his death. This live blog is now closed.
Day-long flood warnings, severe weather threatens millions
Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks rise in water levels. This live blog is now closed.
Trump's ex-chief of staff says president is in Epstein files
Donald Trump's first term chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, said that he believes the president is mentioned in the Jeffery Epstein files. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
US deports 'barbaric' immigrants to Eswatini under new policy
U.S. deports five "barbaric" convicts to Eswatini as third-country policy expands. This live blog is now closed.
GOP leaders call for Epstein files, then block vote
Trump calls Epstein scrutiny a "hoax," accuses critics of aiding Democrats, and says he no longer wants their support. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Cram Fire: Oregon blaze sparks urgent evacuations
Oregon's Cram Fire has rapidly grown to engulf nearly 30,000 acres, prompting evacuations across multiple counties on Tuesday. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Severence leads Emmy Nominations with 27 nods
2025 Emmy nominations revealed. See full list here. This live blog is now closed.
Trump's new immigration rule targets undocumented residents
Trump ends bond hearings for undocumented immigrants, sparking legal challenges and expanding detention nationwide. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Trump struggles to appease supporters as Epstein MAGA fury grows
Trump faces MAGA revolt over Epstein files, risking key alliances and distracting from midterm campaign priorities. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Trump's approval rating holds as immigration support dips
Trump's approval steady at -6.7%; immigration support plummets to -27 amid raids and growing public backlash. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Trump backs ICE crackdown as farmworkers say they feel 'hunted
ICE raids surge under Trump, leaving farmworkers fearing arrest, injury, and loss of income amid immigration crackdown. This live blog is closed.
'Never seen anything like it': Trump speaks to local Texas officials
Trump visits Texas after deadly flood, avoids talk of FEMA cuts, calls disaster "unbelievable" and pledges support. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Trump admin to cut 1,300 jobs in State Department reorganization
The State Department is set to fire 1,300 staff as the White House pushes sweeping reorganization targeting refugee, human rights, and diplomatic programs.
Farmworkers missing after ICE sweep in Camarillo Cannabis Nursery
ICE and National Guard raid California pot farms, detain workers, sparking protests and concerns over deportation policy. This live blog is now closed.
ICE detains Trump supporter, family blames Biden for open borders
A federal judge blocks Trump's birthright order, allowing a class action case to proceed nationwide with a seven-day stay. This live blog is now closed.
Texas flooding death toll climbs, victims continue search for loved ones
Texas floods leave 120 dead, 170 missing; victims include campers & children as search efforts stretch into a seventh day. This live blog is now closed.
Supreme Court deals blow to Republican immigration law in Florida
Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to enforce law barring undocumented immigrants, keeping a lower court's block in place with no opinion or noted dissents.
Man charged over death threats against Donald Trump on Truth Social—DOJ
Rhode Island man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, Pam Bondi and Stephen Miller on June 27 on Truth Social.
Trump slams Democrat-sponsored bill to make ICE agents show faces, IDs
New bill would require ICE and CBP agents to show ID, limit face coverings during public enforcement operations. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
FAA issues weather-related ground stop at LaGuardia
The FAA halted departures at LaGuardia Airport due to weather, causing significant delays and disruptions across the Northeast.
Donald Trump blasts "a lot of bulls***" from Putin
Trump slammed Putin as "very nice but meaningless," saying the U.S. gets "a lot of bulls***" from Russia, as he resumes weapons shipments to Ukraine.
Exposing Epstein files a top priority for America Party: Elon Musk
Elon Musk said that "exposing" the Jeffrey Epstein files would be a top priority for the America Party.
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Protesters confront ICE, military in Los Angeles Park raid
Protesters gathered in LA after hundreds of federal agents and military personnel launched an immigration raid in MacArthur Park.
Ted Cruz responds to 'weather modification' claims following Texas flooding
Sen. Ted Cruz rejected weather modification claims, saying there's "zero evidence" and calling such theories "crazy" following the flooding in Texas.
Texas flooding devastation laid bare in harrowing images
Central Texas braces for more rain after deadly floods; officials warn of renewed flash flood risk in already saturated areas. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Texas Flooding: Victims death toll surpasses 100
Death toll rises to 104 and dozens more are still missing in the historic Texas flooding. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Judge denies bid to block Trump from deporting migrants to South Sudan
A federal judge denied a temporary block of the Trump administration's efforts to deport eight migrants to South Sudan.