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.
How to Watch Trump Ohio Rally: Time, Live Stream for GOP Event

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How to Watch Trump Ohio Rally: Time, Live Stream for GOP EventTrump publicly backed J.D. Vance for Senate last week, calling him the "most qualified" candidate in the GOP field.

On 4/23/22 at 6:00 AM EDT

Joe Biden Denies Democrats Are Spilt Over Key Issues

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Joe Biden Denies Democrats Are Spilt Over Key IssuesBiden shut down reports that the party is divided ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

On 4/22/22 at 5:05 PM EDT

Joe Biden's Job Approval Numbers Are Second Lowest in Over 60 Years: Poll

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Joe Biden's Job Approval Numbers Are Second Lowest in Over 60 Years: PollBiden's approval rating has been stuck in the low 40s for the past six months, according to Gallup.

On 4/22/22 at 1:26 PM EDT

Biden Pokes Putin Over Failures in Ukraine War, Commits to Long-Time Hurt

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Biden Pokes Putin Over Failures in Ukraine War, Commits to Long-Time Hurt"We will not lessen our resolve," President Joe Biden said Thursday as he announced new economic and military aid to Ukraine.

On 4/21/22 at 11:58 AM EDT

Nearly Half of Voters Say Airlines Are Ditching Masks Too Early

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Nearly Half of Voters Say Airlines Are Ditching Masks Too EarlyA new poll found 49 percent of voters said it's too early to end the federal travel mask mandate just before a judge voided the requirements.

On 4/20/22 at 12:21 PM EDT

GOP Likely Keeps House Seat if Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Booted Off Ballot

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GOP Likely Keeps House Seat if Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Booted Off BallotA federal judge ruled that a case seeking to disqualify the Georgia congresswoman could move forward.

On 4/19/22 at 1:47 PM EDT

White House Stands By Not Sending Troops to Ukraine, Breaking With Coons

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White House Stands By Not Sending Troops to Ukraine, Breaking With Coons"The president has no plans to send troops to fight a war with Russia," Jen Psaki told reporters Monday.

On 4/18/22 at 6:35 PM EDT

Democrats Could Block Biden Admin From Ending Trump-Era Immigration Rule

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Democrats Could Block Biden Admin From Ending Trump-Era Immigration RuleSenator Gary Peters is the latest Democrat to voice concerns over ending the rule, known as Title 42.

On 4/18/22 at 5:15 PM EDT

Most Americans to Save Tax Refund or Use For Bills as Inflation Soars: Poll

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Most Americans to Save Tax Refund or Use For Bills as Inflation Soars: PollA survey found that 37 percent of Americans expecting a tax refund this year will use it to pay bills or debt, while another 31 percent will save or invest it.

On 4/18/22 at 1:10 PM EDT

Abby Finkenauer Back on Ballot Sparks Democrat Hope to Take Grassley's Seat

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Abby Finkenauer Back on Ballot Sparks Democrat Hope to Take Grassley's Seat"It's a good day for our democracy," Finkenauer said on Friday after a ruling in her favor by the Iowa Supreme Court.

On 4/15/22 at 5:06 PM EDT

Younger Voters Are Turning on Biden More Than Any Other Age Group: Poll

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Younger Voters Are Turning on Biden More Than Any Other Age Group: PollGeneration Z has soured on Biden the most, with his approval rating among the group dropping 21 percentage points.

On 4/15/22 at 2:33 PM EDT

Democrats Aim to Distance Kathy Hochul From Her Lt. Gov Amid Bribery Probe

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Democrats Aim to Distance Kathy Hochul From Her Lt. Gov Amid Bribery ProbeHochul took over for Andrew Cuomo in August 2021 and at the time pledged to end the culture of unethical behavior.

On 4/15/22 at 12:13 PM EDT

A Feinstein Retirement Would Test Newsom's Pledge to Appoint a Black Woman

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A Feinstein Retirement Would Test Newsom's Pledge to Appoint a Black WomanA new report claims that lawmakers close to the California senator are worried about her cognitive health.

On 4/14/22 at 4:56 PM EDT

Alleged Capitol Rioters Turn On Trump to Save Themselves

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Alleged Capitol Rioters Turn On Trump to Save Themselves"It's really the only viable defense here," one legal expert told Newsweek as some riot defendants begin to blame Trump for the riot.

On 4/14/22 at 1:44 PM EDT

Juul to Pay $87 Million to States Over Vaping Cases and Could Pay Even More

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Juul to Pay $87 Million to States Over Vaping Cases and Could Pay Even MoreWashington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday the vaping giant will dole out $22.5 million to the state over the course of four years.

On 4/13/22 at 6:51 PM EDT

John Hinckley Jr. to Play Sold-Out Show After Unconditional Release

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John Hinckley Jr. to Play Sold-Out Show After Unconditional ReleaseHinckley, who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, will be released from the court-ordered restrictions he has lived under for years in June.

On 4/13/22 at 12:26 PM EDT

Ron DeSantis Solidifies 2024 Stance as Republicans Follow Florida's Lead

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Ron DeSantis Solidifies 2024 Stance as Republicans Follow Florida's Lead"He's obviously the most high-profile Republican governor in the country," pollster Brad Coker told Newsweek.

On 4/13/22 at 8:00 AM EDT

Putin Can't 'Erase' Ukraine War Failures With New General, Psaki Says

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Putin Can't 'Erase' Ukraine War Failures With New General, Psaki SaysGeneral Alexander Dvornikov has reportedly been appointed as Russia's new top commander in the conflict, seven weeks after Ukraine was invaded.

On 4/11/22 at 3:59 PM EDT

Trump Hugely Popular in States With Key Senate Races

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Trump Hugely Popular in States With Key Senate RacesMorning Consult found roughly 8 in 10 Republican voters in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania still have a favorable view of the former president.

On 4/11/22 at 12:37 PM EDT

Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation a Big Win for Biden, Democrats

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Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation a Big Win for Biden, DemocratsOne strategist told Newsweek that Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation "will be a shot in the arm for the president and for the Democratic Party."

On 4/7/22 at 2:40 PM EDT

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court in Historic First

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court in Historic FirstJackson, 51, the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, has vowed to be an independent and neutral justice.

On 4/7/22 at 2:27 PM EDT

'Where Is the NRA?' Gun Rights Group Slammed for Silence on Amir Locke

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'Where Is the NRA?' Gun Rights Group Slammed for Silence on Amir Locke"They keep promoting Second Amendment gun rights to protect your home, to protect your sanctuary, but that applies to Black people too," lawyer Ben Crump said.

On 4/6/22 at 4:55 PM EDT

Not 'Minnesota Nice': Amir Locke's Mom Vows Action as Cop Dodges Charges

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Not 'Minnesota Nice': Amir Locke's Mom Vows Action as Cop Dodges ChargesProsecutors announced that "there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges" in the case surrounding Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer.

On 4/6/22 at 2:30 PM EDT

Biden in Hot Water With Voters Over Trump-era Immigration Rule, Poll Shows

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Biden in Hot Water With Voters Over Trump-era Immigration Rule, Poll ShowsThe CDC announced last week that Title 42, which allows federal agents to turn away migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border would be suspended starting May 23.

On 4/6/22 at 11:46 AM EDT

Biden's Student Loan Pause Could Put Democrats in Prime Midterm Position

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Biden's Student Loan Pause Could Put Democrats in Prime Midterm PositionIf the pause is extended until September, Democrats could announce another payment delay just before the elections.

On 4/5/22 at 5:42 PM EDT

'Good Old Days': Biden, Obama Reunite to Push Affordable Care Act Changes

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'Good Old Days': Biden, Obama Reunite to Push Affordable Care Act ChangesThe event to announce new changes to the Affordable Care Act marked Obama's first time back at the White House since he left office.

On 4/5/22 at 3:19 PM EDT

Trump Told to 'Face Reality' on GOP Radio Show as Georgia Candidate Slips

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Trump Told to 'Face Reality' on GOP Radio Show as Georgia Candidate SlipsThe former president has endorsed former Senator David Perdue in Georgia's Republican primary for governor.

On 4/5/22 at 12:12 PM EDT

Schumer Steps in to Advance Jackson Nomination After Senate Panel Deadlocks

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Schumer Steps in to Advance Jackson Nomination After Senate Panel DeadlocksAfter four days of public hearings last month, the panel split 11-11 Monday on Jackson's historic nomination.

On 4/4/22 at 6:10 PM EDT

White House Breaks With Zelensky, Isn't Calling Bucha Killings 'Genocide'

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White House Breaks With Zelensky, Isn't Calling Bucha Killings 'Genocide'National security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters that assessment could change as the facts develop.

On 4/4/22 at 5:15 PM EDT

'Science Is Not Burger King': Madison Cawthorn Tries Defining What Woman Is

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'Science Is Not Burger King': Madison Cawthorn Tries Defining What Woman IsThe North Carolina Republican accused his liberal colleagues of waging a "war on biology."

On 4/4/22 at 4:01 PM EDT
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