Democrats ‘Failing to Meet the Moment,’ Party Vice Chair Warns
Democrats are “failing to meet the moment,” Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg warns as the party battles internally amid record low approval ratings and uncertainty in leadership. Newsweek reached out to the DNC via online form for comment Thursday night. Why It Matters Democrats have seemingly been in disarray since losing the […]
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Legal Analyst Warns White House’s ‘Cute’ Abrego Garcia Post May Hurt Admin
A White House social media post about Kilmar Abrego Garcia may come back to haunt them in a courtroom, legal analyst Joyce Vance warned on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Friday via online form. Why It Matters Abrego Garcia was arrested in 2019 and has since been accused of being […]
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Homeowners Are Being Blocked From Equity ‘Safe Haven,’ Expert Warns
A series of “negative credit shocks,” coupled with high interest rates, is blocking millions of American homeowners from accessing their home equity, according to a recent study by Point. Researchers at the home equity investment platform found that 4.6 million out of roughly 52 million homeowners with a mortgage in the U.S. experience a labor […]
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British Tourist Detained by ICE for 19 Days Warns Against All US Travel
A U.K. woman has spoken of time in detention after being branded an illegal alien by American border officials, as she warned other would-be travelers not to get caught up in President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old graphic artist from Monmouthshire, South Wales, told British newspaper The Guardian how she had been […]
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Russia Warns Against Attacking Iran: “Illegal and Unacceptable”
Russia warned on Thursday against any attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as tensions grow with the United States over its nuclear program and after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it doesn’t reach a deal. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment. Why It Matters Russia has grown closer […]
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U.S. Citizens May Have Phones Searched After Traveling, CAIR Warns
Legal officials associated with one national group are urging people from the United States to reconsider traveling internationally because of growing ambiguity in immigration laws. Why It Matters The Trump administration has been aggressive in its revamping of the immigration system, which in recent weeks has resulted in various countries advising caution to citizens traveling […]
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Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Warns Against ‘Shaking’ Judiciary
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Van Jones Warns More Americans Could Be ‘at Risk’ Amid Signal Chat Scandal
Van Jones, senior political commentator for CNN and ex-adviser to former President Barack Obama, warned that more Americans could be “at risk” if the Trump administration’s usage of Signal to discuss military operations is “widespread.” Newsweek previously reached out to the Department of Defense on Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters The handling of private […]
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Van Jones Warns of ‘Volcanic Eruption of Outrage’ Toward Chuck Schumer
CNN political commentator and former Obama adviser Van Jones warned of a “volcanic eruption of outrage” directed toward Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the federal spending bill passed Friday night. Newsweek reached out to Schumer’s office via email Friday night for comment. Why It Matters The stopgap bill or continuing resolution (CR) triggered, at […]
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Magomed Ankalaev Warns Alex Pereira Ahead Of UFC 313: ‘Chama Time Is Over!’
The hours are ticking down to the main event of UFC 313, where reigning undisputed light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will put his title on the line for the fourth time in the space of 12 months against Russian contender Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the sport after […]
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