Alexandra Hutzler
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Alexandra Hutzler is currently a staff writer on Newsweek's politics team. Prior to joining Newsweek in summer 2018, she was a crime and politics reporter for The Riverdale Press in the Bronx. She graduated from Manhattan College in 2018.
5 Takeaways From Biden, Harris Remarks on Anniversary of Capitol Riot
Biden spent a large portion of his speech dismantling what he described as the three "big lies" promoted by Donald Trump and his supporters.
Biden Slams Trump, 1/6 Rioters: 'Can't Love Your Country Only When You Win'
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks Thursday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Capitol attack.
NY Brings Back To-Go Cocktails to Boost Local Businesses Amid Omicron Wave
The New York Restaurant Association said it was "thrilled" about to-go drinks making a comeback: "These are difficult times that are not letting up."
Ads Calling 1/6 a 'Test Run' Aim to Pull Votes From Trump-Backed Candidates
"We have to show up, speak out because every vote we take this November is a vote against Trump," one ad states.
Biden Sees Jan. 6 as 'Tragic Culmination' of Trump Presidency: White House
Jen Psaki said Biden will address the actions of his predecessor during his remarks on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot.
Laura Ingraham Criticized Trump's 1/6 Event On-Air Before He Canceled It
"Is it smart for President Trump to do a rally on that particular day, versus next week or the week before?" Ingraham questioned.
COVID Mandate Protesters Descend on NY Capitol Ahead of Hochul Speech
Coronavirus cases have risen more than 200 percent in New York over the past two weeks as the Omicron variant spreads.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Urges Republicans to 'Leave Twitter NOW!' After Ban
The congresswoman's personal Twitter account was permanently suspended for repeated violations of the company's COVID-19 misinformation policy.
DeSantis Event Stalled by Man Claiming Gov. Is 'Afraid' to Meet With Public
The man, identified as community activist Ben Frazier, was handcuffed by police and led away from the event.
Major Cities See Cases Jump 500 Percent as Biden Meets With COVID Team
"We're not in a good place, I'm going to be really honest with you," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said about soaring cases in her state.
Cuomo Counsel Says Nursing Home Probe Closed, 'No Evidence' of Broken Laws
The former governor has been under scrutiny since New York Attorney Letitia James reported his office undercounted nursing home deaths.
DeSantis Calls on Biden to Let States Buy Monoclonal Antibodies
"We feel there's no need for it to just be sitting on the shelves," the Florida governor said Monday.
Most Americans Say Punishments Against Capitol Rioters Are Not Harsh Enough
Last month, one Capitol rioter was sentenced to more than five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting police with a deadly weapon.
Indiana Lawmaker Wants to Get Rid of 'Confusing' Statute on Turn Signals
In 2017, an Indiana police officer's video explaining turn signals went viral.
'Miraculous': Colorado Officials Report No Casualties So Far After Fires
Officials said they are fully expecting 500 homes or more to be lost due to the fires.
No Kissing at Midnight on NYE, Health Officials Warn As Omicron Surges
"This is a year to have a bit more caution so that in future years, we're all still around to celebrate with each other," a North Carolina health official said.
Where Biden's Job Rating Should Be Before Midterms, According to Pollsters
President Joe Biden's approval rating has dropped 14 points since he entered the White House in January.
Florida Man Accused of Spending $2M of COVID Relief Money on Cars, Watches
Department of Justice officials alleged that Valesky Barosy filled out fraudulent applications for the Payment Protection Program seeking more than $4 million.
Most Republicans Would Back Trump in 2024, With DeSantis in Distant Second
Trump has said he would beat the Florida governor if the two went head-to-head for the Republican nomination.
Ex-FDA Commissioner: U.S. Can Be Doing 'Much More' To Produce COVID Pills
President Joe Biden pledged that 250,000 treatment courses of Pfizer's antiviral pill will be available in January.
Florida Breaks Its Own Single-Day Covid Record 3 Times in a Week
The Sunshine State has the third-most cases of COVID-19 in the United States, just behind California and Texas.
COVID Was 'Intentional' to Destroy U.S., Says GOP Candidate Noah Malgeri
The Nevada Republican also made headlines for saying that General Mark Milley should be executed on live TV for treason.
More Urgent Cares in N.Y. Closing Doors Amid Test Demand, Staffing Issues
CityMD has temporarily closed 26 locations throughout the Empire State as coronavirus cases spike with the Omicron variant.
Florida Counties See COVID Cases Spike 1,000 Percent
Monoclonal antibody treatments in Florida are free regardless of vaccination status for those 12 and older who are at high risk for severe illness.
These Candidates Who Were at Stop the Steal on 1/6 Are Running for Office
These candidates either were at Trump's "Stop the Steal" or were at the U.S. Capitol, and two of them have been charged for their participation in the events.
Joe Biden Wants More Control Over Guantanamo Bay Prisoners
Nearly 800 men have passed through Guantanamo Bay and 40 remain at the Cuba detention facility.
Majority of Americans Say Inflation Has Affected Their Lives, Blame Biden
Inflation is at nearly a 40-year high, according to the latest data from the Labor Department.
SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts Beats Biden, Harris in Job Approval: Poll
Gallup found 60 percent of Americans approve of the job Roberts is doing as he presides over the high court.
Florida Mother of 5 Killed in Gas Station Explosion; Her 2 Children Survive
Two of the victim's children were in the car and tried save their mother, authorities said.
Karl Rove: Trump's Need for 'Settling Scores' May Be Disastrous for GOP
Trump has endorsed several primary challengers to Republicans in Congress who voted to impeach him after the Capitol riots.
