Fatma Khaled
Staff Writer
Fatma Khaled is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in New York City. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, world news, and general interest news. Her coverage in the past focused on business, immigration, culture, LGBTQ issues, and international politics. Fatma joined Newsweek in 2021 from Business Insider and had previously worked at The New York Daily News and TheStreet with contributions to Newlines Magazine, Entrepreneur, Documented NY, and Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, among others. She is a graduate of Columbia University where she pursued a master's degree focusing on documentary filmmaking and long-form journalism. You can get in touch with Fatma by emailing f.khaled@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Arabic, German.
Putin "probably not done" with Prigozhin yet, ex-ambassador warns
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said that Putin showed weakness when he pleaded with Wagner forces to "join his side and abandon their leaders."
Mike Pence misquotes MLK Jr. when confronted on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against using race as a factor in college admissions in private and public universities.
AOC's warning to Chief Justice Roberts amid calls for ethics reform
The Democratic lawmaker suggested on Sunday that ethics guidelines should be passed to avoid "overreach" by the U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders vows not to erase cross drawing at Gov.'s Mansion
"You are asking me to ignore that truth and hide a crucial part of my identity and the identity of my kids. That, I will not do," Sanders responded in a letter.
Lindsey Graham booed in his own backyard by MAGA crowd
The real reasons why the crowd was booing Senator Lindsey Graham are unknown, he previously defied a GOP pushback against sending aid to Ukraine.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Pride rainbow "belongs to God"
The Georgia Republican was among the guest speakers delivering remarks at former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign stop in South Carolina.
Videos show "jaw dropping" crowd ahead of Trump's South Carolina rally
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Representatives William Timmons and Russell Fry are among the guest speakers at the campaign rally.
Jen Psaki calls out hidden landmine in this Supreme Court decision
The former White House press secretary argued that the decision gives authority to federal courts, including the Supreme Court, to decide on election disputes.
Prison attacked with fireworks as chaos erupts in France
Protesters demonstrating the police killing of a 17-year-old threw fireworks at a prison in Fresnes, south of Paris, amid ongoing civil unrest.
Ex-GOP congressman rips Republicans taking credit for funding they opposed
Some Republicans who voted against the infrastructure bill are now praising it as their states receive broadband investments approved in the legislation.
Conservatives mock "Bidenomics" for leaving Americans "worse off"
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy shared a redefined version of "Bidenomics" that reads "blind faith in government spending and regulations."
Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on cussing out Lauren Boebert
"Well, you know, I find it unfortunate that Lauren Boebert leaked that conversation that we had to the press," the Georgia Republican said on Sunday.
Hunter Biden probe "undermined" if half of allegations true: legal analyst
"If searches were blocked, or questions limited, the account could confirm the worst suspicions about this investigation," attorney Jonathan Turley said.
GOP congressman fact-checks Trump's claims about classified documents
"Our party does best when we stand on the rule of law, the truth, the principles that made our party strong," Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska said Sunday.
Putin "accepted humiliation" to end Wagner rebellion: Former ambassador
Michael McFaul said on Sunday that the Wagner Group's rebellion revealed cracks in Russian leadership as Prigozhin directly challenged Putin's authority.
MAGA claims Russian mutiny was "smoke screen" to cover for Hunter Biden
"The left will do anything to distract us from Hunter's crimes," Trump supporter Brigitte Gabriel wrote on Twitter on Saturday.
Donald Trump Reacts to Wagner mutiny in Russia
Former President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday that "China & Russia, until [President Joe] Biden came along, have always been natural enemies."
Russian nukes: Alarms raised as Kremlin faces Prigozhin's "coup" attempt
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday "that support by the United States for Ukraine will not change."
Adam Kinzinger mocks Republican "Russia lovers" as Putin faces mutiny
Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin revolted against the Russian defense ministry and criticized President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Former Russian commander predicts "death of the Fatherland" amid rebellion
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against the Russian defense ministry and accused the military of attacking his group's positions in Ukraine.
RFK Jr. backed by group connected to top MAGA Republicans
Creators of the Super PAC supporting the Democratic presidential hopeful appear to be connected to GOP Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and George Santos.
Prigozhin accuses Putin's military leaders of "genocide" against Russians
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin blamed the Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu for the "murder of tens of thousands of Russian citizens."
Supreme Court hands Biden a win on immigration
SCOTUS decided in an 8-1 ruling that Texas and Louisiana lacked the legal right to challenge DHS enforcement policies.
Government concealed "huge, huge" number of UFOs, senator says
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri said that the U.S. government has "downplayed" reports of UFOs.
Hunter Biden allegedly threatened Chinese official with his father's power
The justice department on Tuesday said that the investigation is ongoing and that Hunter Biden will plead guilty to tax misdemeanors.
Right-wing group pushing book bans faces backlash for Hitler quote
Moms for Liberty apologized on Thursday for quoting the Nazi leader as social media users criticized the group.
Fox Host admits network went too far with "wannabe dictator" Biden chyron
Fox News told Newsweek in a statement on Wednesday that the chyron "was taken down immediately."
Bill Barr rips Donald Trump's "absurd" and "wacky" legal arguments
Trump previously justified keeping classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence by saying he has "done everything right" under the Presidential Records Act.
Steve Bannon declares "full on war" against administrative state
Bannon is among a number of Trump loyalists who want to unite all Republicans and Trump supporters to go "on offense" after the Biden administration.
UFO crash "100 percent" covered-up by U.S. government, congressman says
GOP Representative Tim Burchett commented on the way the military handled the alleged UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947.
