Biden blasted after saying he "would've beaten Trump"
President Joe Biden is facing backlash just before leaving office after insisting that he "would have beaten" incoming President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Why…
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Kevin McCarthy says he has "respect" for what Kamala Harris did Monday
Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that he has "respect" for how Vice President Kamala Harris handled the certification process of the presidential election. Newsweek…
Trump asked why he changed his mind on H-1B visas
President-elect Donald Trump was asked by a reporter on Tuesday night at his New Year's Eve party, "Why'd you change your mind on H-1B visas?" and he responded in part, "I didn't change my…
Chief Justice Roberts warns of four areas of concern in end of year report
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday addressed four areas of "illegitimate activity" that he said threaten the independence of judges: violence, intimidation, disinformation…
Mike Johnson's odds of being House speaker as Republicans stay divided
House Speaker Mike Johnson's betting odds of clinching the speakership again are just shy of 75 percent on prediction market website Polymarket, as Republican lawmakers remain divided on…
Fact Check: Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump suggests?
President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting the United States should reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing overcharges for its use and alleged Chinese…
Controversial ex-democrat says Trump team more 'humane' to her than DNC
What's New Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, citing a toxic internal culture and backlash over her…
Kamala Harris told Teamsters president she'd win "with you or without you"
What's New Teamsters President Sean O'Brien on Monday called out Vice President Kamala Harris on The Tucker Carlson Show, saying that she told union leadership she would "win with you or…
The moment that defined 2024, according to Newsweek writers
2024 has been a roller coaster of news: from Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally to Joe Biden pulling out of the presidential race, Newsweek writers give their verdicts on the…
Donald Trump's favorability rating is positive for first time ever
Donald Trump has achieved a net positive personal rating for the first time, according to a polling average produced by RealClearPolling, which has been tracking his approval ratings since…
Workplace incivility spikes around elections, expert says at Newsweek event
Talking politics at work can be a recipe for disaster—the topic is full of potential pitfalls that could lead to workplace arguments or serve as a drag on productivity. These distractions…
Sanctuary cities resisting Donald Trump could pay a price: Legal analyst
Legal analyst and attorney Jonathan Turley wrote Friday in an opinion column for USA Today that sanctuary cities that resist President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plans will likely…
Hegseth lawyer says accuser "free to speak" but could face defamation suit
Pete Hegseth's lawyer Timothy Parlatore said that the accuser involved in the settlement agreement with Hegseth is "free to speak" but could face a defamation suit if she makes false…
Republican applauds FBI director Chris Wray after Trump's Kash Patel pick
Senator Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, said on Sunday he has no "complaints" about how FBI Director Christopher Wray has performed in his role, amid several Republican lawmakers'…
Elon Musk joins Donald Trump's family for Thanksgiving
Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump and his family for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. A video posted to X, the social media platform Musk owns, showed…
Can Donald Trump pardon Rudy Giuliani?
Donald Trump cannot grant Rudy Giuliani a pardon from his two criminal indictments, legal experts have told Newsweek. Trump, Giuliani and 17 others were indicted over election fraud in…
Joe Rogan rails against Biden, Zelensky: "About to start World War III"
Podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday railed against President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over actions that he said could spark "World War III. During a Friday episode of…