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.
Nancy Pelosi Says House Isn't 'Finished Yet' With Trump Impeachment Inquiry
"The sad tragedy of all of this is the behavior of the President and the defense of that behavior by the Republicans," the House Speaker said during her weekly press conference.
GOP Group to Run Anti-Trump Ad: 'Republicans Know a Quid Pro Quo is Wrong'
The 38-second video features footage from Ambassador Gordon Sondland's public testimony, during which he confirmed a quid pro quo agreement.
Watch Impeachment Hearings Day 5: Live Stream, Schedule, What to Know
Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill and State Department official David Holmes will testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
All-Female Panel to Moderate Fifth Democratic Primary Debate
It's the first time in this election cycle that a presidential debate will be moderated by an all-female panel.
Giuliani Slams GOP Counsel in Trump Impeachment Hearing, Wants Apology
Ambassador Gordon Sondland directly implicated Giuliani in the "quid pro quo" arrangement between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Sondland Confirms Quid Pro Quo In Ukraine Dealings
"Was there a 'quid pro quo?'" Sondland said. "With regard to the requested White House call and White House meeting, the answer is yes."
Impeachment Hearings Day 4: Live Stream, Schedule, What You Need to Know
Gordon Sondland, Laura Cooper and David Hale are all set to appear before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Kurt Volker Defends Bidens, Says Corruption Allegations Are 'Self-Serving'
"I have known Vice President Biden for 24 years. He is an honorable man and I hold him in the highest regard," Volker told the House panel.
GOP Questions Vindman's Loyalty During Trump Impeachment Hearing
"It's the kind of thing you say when you're defending the indefensible," Democrat James Himes said, referring to Republican attempts to smear Vindman's reputation.
George Conway Says Vindman, Williams Testimony is 'Absolutely Devestating'
Conway's comment came during the third day of public impeachment hearings, which featured testimony from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.
Impeachment Hearing Day 3: Live Stream, Schedule, What You Need to Know
Alexander Vindman, Jennifer Williams, Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison will appear before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday.
Five Highlights From Former Ukraine Ambassador's Testimony to House Panel
Yovanovitch was the third witness to testify about the Ukraine controversy to Congress this week as part of the impeachment probe against Trump.
Fox Host Praises Yovanovitch for Putting 'Human Face' on Ukraine Scandal
Yovanovitch told lawmakers that her sudden removal from ambassador to Ukraine was "not the way I wanted my career to end."
Impeachment Hearings Day 2 Live Stream: Ex-Ukraine Ambassador to Testify
Yovanovitch will appear before the House Intelligence Committee at 9 a.m. Eastern time Friday.
Senate Confirms Controversial Trump Court Pick Steven Menashi
Menashi's confirmation has been opposed by several progressive organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Alliance for Justice.
Trump Trailing Top Democratic Challengers in Pennsylvania, New Poll Shows
The poll also found that nearly six in 10 Pennsylvania voters don't think Trump should be re-elected to another four years in the White House.
How to Watch: House Oversight Committee Hearing on State Abortion Access
Nearly a dozen states have passed legislation restricting access to abortion so far in 2019.
George Conway Says GOP Would Be 'Out for Blood' if Obama Did What Trump Did
Kellyanne Conway's husband said he was "horrified" and "appalled" at how the GOP has conducted itself during the impeachment probe.
Trump Impeachment Hearings Live Stream: How to Watch, Everything to Know
Diplomats William Taylor and George Kent will be the first witnesses to publicly testify about the Ukraine matter.
Who's Qualified for the Next Democratic Debate?
The debate will be held in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios and will run from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time.
Most Americans Think Democrats Doing Bad Job With Trump Impeachment: Poll
Despite disapproving of how Democrats have handled the impeachment inquiry, a majority of Americans support congressional them starting the probe at all.
Nikki Haley Defends Trump Against Impeachment, Says 'Let the People Decide'
"Let them hear the testimony, that's fine," Haley said, referring to the public hearings on impeachment that are set to start this week.
Poll: Most Americans Say They Feel Like a 'Stranger In My Own Country'
According to the poll, 67 percent of Americans are angry with the way things are going in the country.
Fox News Contributor Names Alleged Whistleblower On Air, Called Out By Host
"I don't know whether this is actually the person or not, and I don't want to speculate about that," Fox News host Howie Kurtz said.
MSNBC Host Says Americans Think Trump is 'Useful Idiot' Working for Putin
"He doesn't have to go be Putin's prop in a May Day parade," said MSNBC national security analyst Jeremy Bash.
Federal Judge Says Trump's Attacks 'Undermine Faith in the Rule of Law'
"This is not normal," U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman said during a speech criticizing Trump's attacks on the judiciary.
MSNBC Panel Slams Jeff Sessions For Praising Trump in Senate Campaign Video
"I don't get it. Do voters really want somebody that weak representing them in Washington?" Joe Scarborough said.
Poll: Those Closest to Trump's Border Wall Oppose His Immigration Policies
More than half of the residents polled said they oppose additional funding to build more of the southern border wall.
MSNBC Host Blasts Republicans For Going Against Own Values To Support Trump
"I just wonder how low these people are going to go. How much they're going to degrade themselves?" MSNBC's Joe Scarborough asked.
Kentucky's New Democratic Governor Likely To Face Uphill Battle from GOP
"The legislature, if it so chooses, can basically make any governor irrelevant in Kentucky," Scott Jennings, a Republican strategist, told Newsweek.