Top Democratic Lawyer, 3 Others Leave Paul Weiss To Start New Firm: Reports
Months after Paul Weiss reached a settlement with the Trump administration, four senior partners at the firm are leaving to start their own practice, according to The New York Times and Bloomberg Law. Why It Matters The partners’ exit comes several months after Paul Weiss settled with the Trump administration to avoid having to face […]
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Padres’ Top National League Closer ‘Expected to Opt Out’ After Season Ends
By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School […]
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What Top Democrats Said Then, And Now, About Joe Biden’s Decline
The release of a new book by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, detailing President Joe Biden‘s mental and physical decline during his term in office, has landed like a bomb inside an already disoriented Democratic Party — sending shockwaves through its ranks. Obtained by Newsweek ahead of its publication on May […]
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‘American Idol’ 2025 Results: Who Made the Top 3? When Is the Finale?
With Season 23 of American Idol nearing its end, fans are eagerly awaiting the crowning of this year’s champion. The Top 5 contestants faced off in a high-stakes Disney-themed double episode this week, and millions of viewer votes have now decided the final three who will compete in Sunday’s finale. What Happened in ‘American Idol’ […]
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Donald Trump Impeachment Proposal Rejected by Top Democrat Leader
A leading Democrat has rejected his colleagues’ efforts to impeach Republican President Donald Trump. “Impeachment is, at times, a tool that can be used. This president is no stranger to that; he’s been impeached twice,” Representative Pete Aguilar, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, told reporters in the Capitol on Tuesday. “But we don’t […]
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Top DOD Officials Under Hegseth Fired Amid Leak Probe: Reports
Department of Defense (DOD) officials under Secretary Pete Hegseth who were previously placed on administrative leave this week have been fired, according to a statement from the individual issued on Saturday and media reports on Friday. Why It Matters The department has faced heavy scrutiny recently after Hegseth and other top Trump Cabinet officials engaged […]
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Map Reveals Top 5 Easiest and Hardest States to Save Money In
Newsweek has mapped the five easiest and five hardest U.S. states to save money in, based on a new study by Bankrate analyzing financial conditions across the nation. The rankings consider state-level cost of living, tax burdens, employment growth, and average interest rates on savings accounts. Why It Matters Saving money remains a key financial […]
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Donald Trump’s Top Pastor Regrets Ukraine Advice—’Brainwashed’
Donald Trump’s one-time spiritual advisor has made a sharp U-turn on Ukraine—and is now urging the president to support the war-stricken country with military aid. Pastor Mark Burns, who Time magazine called “Trump’s Top Pastor” during the run-up to the 2016 election, has backtracked on his previous support for the president’s decision to discontinue aid […]
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How Yankees Trade For $56 Million Cy Young Winner Could Push New York Over Top
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been with Newsweek since November 2024 and previously worked at FanSided and OnSI. He […]
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Top NBA Coaches React to Denver Nuggets Shockingly Firing Michael Malone
The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. It left the entire league and its fans in shock, with many people having strong reactions. Specifically, other top head coaches reacted to one of their colleagues being let go, and one that was well-respected around the league. More news: […]
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