Zohran Mamdani Not ‘The Best’ to Lead NYC, Ex-Democratic Governor Warns
Former New York Governor David Paterson has publicly challenged Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy, saying he doesn’t believe the progressive assemblyman is “the best person to lead New York City.” Paterson released the statement following a morning news conference, expressing concerns about Mamdani’s ability to govern during “extremely turbulent times” […]
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AOC Warns of ICE ‘Explosion’ After Trump Bill Passes
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York warned of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “explosion” and ensuing “barbarism” at the hands of the “big, beautiful bill” passing the House Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via email for comment. Why It Matters This legislative victory for the Trump administration […]
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Former GOP-Appointed Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom and Democracy ‘At Risk’
Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America’s political discourse imperils freedom and democracy. Why It Matters Rhetoric by President Donald Trump, including calls on social media for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against his policies, has triggered urgent warnings from […]
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Trump Says Iran Nuclear Facilites Obliterated, Warns of Further Attacks
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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Justice Jackson Warns of ‘Reputational Cost’ to Supreme Court After Ruling
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the majority’s ruling in a case over fuel providers challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of California’s vehicle emissions regulations, writing in a Friday dissent that the decision comes at a “reputational cost” for the court, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek. She added that the decision […]
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Israel Strikes Iran, Warns of Imminent Attack
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has covered weather, and major breaking news events in South Florida. Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from The National Desk in Washington, D.C. and had previously worked at CBS12 News in West […]
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Viral Beauty Routines Are Damaging Tween and Teen Skin, Study Warns
“Get ready with me” videos are overflowing on TikTok, drawing millions to watch influencers and the like walk through their skincare routines. But lately, a new wave of content creators is entering the frame: middle schoolers or even children as young as seven layering serums, eye creams and exfoliants onto already delicate, youthful skin. Now, […]
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Sunrun CEO Warns Against Congressional ‘Rug Pull’ on Clean Energy
The U.S. solar industry took a hit late last month when Republicans in the House of Representatives passed the “big beautiful” budget reconciliation bill that would largely eliminate tax credits for clean energy. Those Biden-era incentives for renewable energy, battery manufacturing, EVs and other clean tech have driven hundreds of billions of dollars of investments […]
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China warns US over Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” plan: “opening Pandora’s box”
The Chinese military has issued a warning to the United States over President Donald Trump‘s Golden Dome missile defense program, claiming it would open a “Pandora’s box.” When asked for a response, the Pentagon referred Newsweek to an earlier statement issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said the $175 billion initiative would “protect our […]
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Democrat Warns ‘Red Line’ Was Crossed After Alina Habba Charges Colleague
Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey and former Trump lawyer, announced on social media that Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver has been charged in a May 9 scuffle at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. The charges prompted Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell of California to warn that the Trump administration “has crossed […]
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