Chantal Da Silva
Chief Correspondent
Chantal Da Silva is Chief Correspondent at Newsweek, with a focus on immigration and human rights. She is a Canadian-British journalist whose work has also been featured by The Independent, The i Newspaper, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and elsewhere. Chantal has an MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario. Get in touch with Chantal at c.dasilva@newsweek.com.
Steve Bannon Could Hold Keys to Several Trump Investigations. Will He Flip?
"He has information not only about Donald Trump, but about those around him," said Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
'Anti-Migrant' Protesters Set Fire, Throw Stones at MSF Clinic in Greece
"In what world do we live in, where children and pregnant women being treated by doctors are subject to people throwing stones at them?" questioned Marco Sandrone, MSF's Lesbos field coordinator.
Most Voters Believe Trump Is Against Mail-In Voting Because He Fears Losing
A plurality of voters believe recent operational changes implemented to the U.S. Postal Service were "politically motivated."
'We Build the Wall' Donors Were Warned of 'Huge Risk' Trusting Campaign
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is one of four people charged with criminal fraud for funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the "We Build the Wall" fund.
Trump Claims Mexican City Has Worst Coronavirus Outbreak in 'South America'
The president wrongly claimed the Mexican border town of Tijuana was in "South America."
Families of Coronavirus Victims to Lead 'March for the Dead' Before RNC
Hundreds of demonstrators will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Trump Building in New York City during a sunset candlelight procession.
Asylum Seeker Drowns Trying to Reach U.S. After Months Stuck in Mexico Camp
Volunteers on the ground are still working to understand the circumstances around the man's death.
Democratic Rep. Chains Himself to Mailbox: 'They're Not Getting This One'
"They're trying to tear apart our Postal Service piece by piece," Rep. Peter DeFazio said.
Trump Activist, Sibling of Sandy Hook Victim, Breaks With POTUS Over Loomer
"She has no place in the Republican Party," said JT Lewis, who recently announced he was joining President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign team.
U.S. Children Demand the Release of Migrant Kids Held in Federal Custody
"We want you to know that you do have friends in America," a new video created by child activists tells immigrant children detained in the U.S.
Trump Threatens to Intervene in NYC as Shootings Surge Under De Blasio
Dozens of shootings unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Cuccinelli on Asylum Officers' Concerns: 'That's What Elections Are For'
"I can appreciate if they would personally like to see different policies in place," the DHS's Ken Cuccinelli said.
Under Trump, USPS Slowdown Sparks Medication Delivery Concerns
"He's not just undermining our elections," said Rep. Veronica Escobar.
Trump Refuses to Say Kamala Harris Is Eligible After False Birther Claims
President Donald Trump said he would not be "pursuing" the false claims.
Documents on Fed Surveillance of BLM Protests Spark Privacy Concerns
Hundreds of pages of emails and intelligence reports hone in on BLM protesters, with only mentioning far-right groups despite their known presence.
Cuccinelli Defends Fed Crackdown, As GAO Finds Him Ineligible for DHS Job
In an interview with Newsweek, DHS Acting Seputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said believes racial injustice is a problem in the U.S., but that federal officers were right to crack down on "violent agitators."
Kamala Harris' Popularity Surges Across Board After Biden Pick: Poll
It was only among Republicans that Kamala Harris' popularity saw minimal growth.
Trump Calls Harris 'Phony'—Americans Say She's More 'Honest' Than Pence
In a new poll, voters said they see Kamala Harris as more honest than not. The same was not true for Pence.
Federal Agents 'Teargas' Protesters Trying to Block ICE Arrest in Oregon
Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said the DHS would take "all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its officers and detainees."
Polls Showed Kamala Harris Struggled to Reach Black Voters. That's Changing
New polls suggest support for Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate.
Your Kamala Harris Questions Answered
Americans have been asking an array of questions about Joe Biden's pick for vice president.
Ilhan Omar's Primary Win Set to Preserve 'The Squad' for Two More Years
Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib have all won their primary battles, while Ayanna Pressley is running unopposed in her own.
Why Biden VP's First 24 Hours Is a 'Danger Zone'
"The public is going to make a snapshot judgment," said Bruce Wolpe, a senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.
Barring Citizens From Coming Home Amid Pandemic Deemed 'Unconstitutional'
"The rumored order would be another grave error," said Omar Jadwat, the director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Immigrants' Rights Project.
ICE Facility Turns Ambulance Away After Detainees Warn 'I Can't Breathe'
"We were worried they were going to die," immigration attorney Lisa Knox told Newsweek.
Petition Backing BLM Leader Facing Jail Sentence Passes 50,000 Signatures
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has raised more than $30,900 for BLM organizer Tianna Arata.
Barr Accuses Protesters of 'Fascistic' Tactics. They Said Same About Feds
Attorney General William Barr said he believes America is facing a "new form of urban guerrilla warfare."
As Feds Pull Out of Portland, Lawsuits Follow Them
The federal government has faced a series of lawsuits over its Portland deployment.
Refugees, Lebanese Fear Scarcity of Food, Medical Supplies After Explosion
"Right now, everyone in Lebanon is afraid of shortages," said UNRWA spokesperson Huda Samra.
DHS Chief Says Feds Suffered 'Chemical Burns, Bloody Wounds' In Portland
Between July 4 and 31, federal officers suffered a combined total of 277 injuries, DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said.
