Daniel Bush

White House Correspondent
Daniel Bush is a White House Correspondent for Newsweek. He reports on President Biden, national politics and foreign affairs. Biden is the third president he has covered. Daniel joined Newsweek in 2022 from PBS NewsHour, where he reported on the past two administrations, the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, both Trump impeachments, immigration issues, the Minneapolis protests over George Floyd's death, and the pandemic, among other topics. He had previously covered Congress for E&E News. He began his career as a newspaper reporter in New York, and is a graduate of NYU and Columbia University. Daniel lives in Washington with his wife and son. You can get in touch by emailing d.bush@newsweek.com. Languages: Russian and Spanish.
US recognizes sovereignty of Cook Islands, Niue in key South Pacific region

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US recognizes sovereignty of Cook Islands, Niue in key South Pacific regionThe United States will establish diplomatic relations with the Cooks Islands and Niue, a move aimed at bolstering ties with partners in the Indo-Pacific.

On 9/25/23 at 1:11 PM EDT

Americans deeply dissatisfied with government and both parties: study

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Americans deeply dissatisfied with government and both parties: studyThe public's trust in the American political system has hit a low not seen in several decades, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.

On 9/22/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Zelensky's Washington visit comes amid growing GOP divide on Ukraine aid

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Zelensky's Washington visit comes amid growing GOP divide on Ukraine aid"There's no question that that Cold War consensus [on Russia] is a thing of the past," Russia expert Michael David-Fox tells Newsweek.

On 9/21/23 at 7:52 AM EDT

On the sidelines of UN gathering, Biden rakes in campaign cash for 2024

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On the sidelines of UN gathering, Biden rakes in campaign cash for 2024The fundraising events have given President Biden an opportunity to discuss domestic politics during a busy week of international diplomacy.

On 9/20/23 at 7:44 AM EDT

Zelensky courts nonaligned nations at UN General Assembly

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Zelensky courts nonaligned nations at UN General AssemblyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to convince more countries that are neutral on the war in Ukraine to back Kyiv over Russia.

On 9/19/23 at 10:48 AM EDT

US juggles focus on Global South with war in Ukraine at UN gathering

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US juggles focus on Global South with war in Ukraine at UN gatheringPresident Biden and other leaders face pressure to show that Ukraine won't overshadow climate change and other issues at the U.N General Assembly this week.

On 9/18/23 at 2:03 PM EDT

Biden will tout economy, warn of government shutdown in speech aimed at GOP

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Biden will tout economy, warn of government shutdown in speech aimed at GOPPresident Biden frequently invokes the term "Bidenomics" to draw a contrast between his vision for growing the American economy and the Republican Party.

On 9/14/23 at 12:18 PM EDT

Amid shutdown debate, Senate Dems forge ahead with judicial nominations

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Amid shutdown debate, Senate Dems forge ahead with judicial nominationsJudicial nominations is one area where Democrats can move President Biden's agenda forward as the focus starts shifting to the 2024 presidential race.

On 9/13/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden will seek World Bank reform to counter China at G20 Summit in India

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Biden will seek World Bank reform to counter China at G20 Summit in IndiaPresident Biden will use the G20 Summit to call for debt relief for developing countries and other reforms to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

On 9/8/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

North Korea and Russia 'actively advancing' on arms deal, Biden aide says

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North Korea and Russia 'actively advancing' on arms deal, Biden aide saysTalks on an arms deal between North Korea and Russia could lead to a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On 9/5/23 at 3:28 PM EDT

Zelensky pushing US for long-term security deal based on 'Israeli Model'

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Zelensky pushing US for long-term security deal based on 'Israeli Model'The U.S. and Ukraine are negotiating a long-term security agreement that would establish Ukraine as a critical long-term U.S. partner in Eastern Europe.

On 8/31/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden stays focused on Trump while other GOP hopefuls spar at first debate

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Biden stays focused on Trump while other GOP hopefuls spar at first debateThe first 2024 Republican primary debate did little to change the outlines of the race.

On 8/24/23 at 1:26 PM EDT

U.S., South Korea, Japan to enter new security pact at Camp David Summit

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U.S., South Korea, Japan to enter new security pact at Camp David Summit"[This will] make clear to everyone that we are here to stay in the Indo-Pacific region," a Biden administration official told reporters prior to the summit.

On 8/18/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden marks anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act, previewing 2024 message

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Biden marks anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act, previewing 2024 messagePresident Biden framed the Inflation Reduction Act as a historic investment in clean energy that would create new jobs for middle class Americans.

On 8/16/23 at 6:19 PM EDT

No agreed 'framework' yet for Saudi Arabia-Israel deal, U.S. official says

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No agreed 'framework' yet for Saudi Arabia-Israel deal, U.S. official saysTalks are ongoing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations but a deal hasn't been reached yet, according to a senior Biden administration official.

On 8/9/23 at 1:58 PM EDT

Biden lies low as Trump's legal woes dominate 2024 GOP primary race

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Biden lies low as Trump's legal woes dominate 2024 GOP primary raceThe difference between President Biden's low key approach to 2024 and the chaotic Republican primary race has been stark.

On 8/9/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

How the 2024 election could decide the fate of the Russia-Ukraine war

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How the 2024 election could decide the fate of the Russia-Ukraine warSupport for Kyiv will be a key issue in the 2024 election. The outcome will shape U.S. foreign policy for years to come—and could determine who wins the war.

On 8/9/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Harris enjoying rare moment in the spotlight with Biden on vacation

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Harris enjoying rare moment in the spotlight with Biden on vacationVice President Harris is enjoying a rare moment in the spotlight traveling the country on major issues while President Biden is on vacation.

On 8/3/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden hosts Israeli president as two-state solution slips further away

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Biden hosts Israeli president as two-state solution slips further awayIsraeli President Isaac Herzog's visit Tuesday to Washington comes at a fraught moment in the relationship between the United States and Israel.

On 7/18/23 at 11:56 AM EDT

Biden admin expands border inspections tech to curb fentanyl trafficking

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Biden admin expands border inspections tech to curb fentanyl traffickingPresident Biden's drug czar Rahul Gupta travels to the border Thursday to announce the expansion of a scanning system used to detect narcotics.

On 6/27/23 at 2:03 PM EDT

Russian military uses China in sourcing banned tech from 59 U.S. firms

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Russian military uses China in sourcing banned tech from 59 U.S. firms"What we see from this data is that Russia's military still relies mostly on Western components" for its weapons systems, an analyst told Newsweek.

On 6/21/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden and Sunak tout new 'Atlantic Declaration,' promise Ukraine support

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Biden and Sunak tout new 'Atlantic Declaration,' promise Ukraine support"There's no point in trying to wait us out. We're not going anywhere," UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a warning to Vladimir Putin.

On 6/8/23 at 4:17 PM EDT

Debt ceiling deal would protect Biden's agenda, avoid costly campaign fight

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Debt ceiling deal would protect Biden's agenda, avoid costly campaign fight"Neither side got everything it wanted," President Joe Biden said. "That's the responsibility of governing."

On 6/1/23 at 10:16 AM EDT

Biden OKs F-16s for Zelensky, then flies home to face debt ceiling crisis

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Biden OKs F-16s for Zelensky, then flies home to face debt ceiling crisisPresident Biden's decision on allowing U.S. allies to provide Ukraine with fighter jets marks a turning point in the war between Ukraine and Russia.

On 5/21/23 at 8:51 AM EDT

No "timetable" for training Ukraine to use F-16s, senior U.S. official says

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No "timetable" for training Ukraine to use F-16s, senior U.S. official saysIt's an open question how long it will take Ukrainian pilots to be trained to fly the F-16s, and when the fighter jets will make their way to the battlefield.

On 5/19/23 at 11:39 PM EDT

Zelensky expected to make in-person appearance at G7 Summit

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Zelensky expected to make in-person appearance at G7 SummitA G7 visit would be a high-profile international trip for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he seeks to secure more military aid from Western allies.

On 5/19/23 at 2:49 AM EDT

U.S., allies impose new sanctions on Russia at G7 Summit

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U.S., allies impose new sanctions on Russia at G7 Summit"All G7 members are preparing to implement new sanctions and export controls" on Russia, a senior Biden administration official said.

On 5/18/23 at 4:00 PM EDT

As G7 convenes, West looks to shore up sanctions against Russia

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As G7 convenes, West looks to shore up sanctions against Russia"There was no plausible way to disconnect a $1.7-trillion economy from the world in weeks or months," said a former deputy national security advisor.

On 5/18/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden betting McCarthy blinks first in debt ceiling showdown

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Biden betting McCarthy blinks first in debt ceiling showdown"Neither side wants to be seen as the party that created the default," an economist told Newsweek, but "both sides are digging their heels in."

On 5/9/23 at 5:00 AM EDT

Biden starts 2024 campaign with fundraising edge over Trump, GOP rivals

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Biden starts 2024 campaign with fundraising edge over Trump, GOP rivals"People haven't forgotten how awful Trump was," said Mark Chorazak, a top Biden donor in 2020, "and that'll motivate donors to give money."

On 5/4/23 at 3:40 PM EDT
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