Katherine Fung
Senior Writer
Katherine Fung is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. Her focus is reporting on U.S. and world politics. She has covered the Republican primary elections and the American education system extensively. Katherine joined Newsweek in 2020 and had previously worked at Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and obtained her Master's degree from New York University. You can get in touch with Katherine by emailing k.fung@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Melania Trump could save Donald's New York business
The former first lady could help her husband hold onto the real estate empire that launched him into fame.
America's "child care apocalypse" is right around the corner
A government shutdown means that about 3.2 million children could lose child care, estimates suggest.
What Dianne Feinstein's death means for Senate Democrats
The pressure is now on California Gavin Newsom to pick her replacement as quickly as possible.
Georgia Republicans remove Fani Willis' biggest threat
State Republicans have voted to oust a colleague for leading the impeachment efforts against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Donald Trump headed for disappointment
Trump's endorsement request in Michigan is likely to go ignored.
Biden impeachment hearing descends into chaos: "You're out of order"
Within the first couple of hours of the first impeachment hearing, lawmakers began sparring and talking over one another.
Man who carried Clinton's nuclear codes is worried about Joe Biden
"Right now, Captain Applesauce has the codes. Worry about that," former military aide Buzz Patterson said of President Joe Biden.
DeSantis, Newsom debate puts MAGA in an awkward spot
In an effort to attack Trump's GOP rival, MAGA fans praised Democrat Gavin Newsom ahead of his debate with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Republicans want their staffers to be able to unionize
The California Legislature—where Republican staffers make less than Democratic staffers—is the only branch of state government that doesn't allow unionization.
Housing market is days away from a major disruption
"What the housing market needs now is stability and certainty," NAHB told Congress in a letter urging lawmakers to extend the National Flood Insurance Program.
Trump increases Mar-a-Lago value hours after judge rules against him
Raging against Tuesday's court ruling, Trump said his property was worth $300 million more than he initially claimed it to be.
Republicans risk losing key voters with shutdown
A new poll shows this group of voters is the least likely to blame Democrats for the possible government shutdown.
Bob Menendez feels the heat from Democrats
At least six Senate Democrats have called on New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to step down following his indictment.
Supreme Court conservatives give up fight over Alabama maps
Four of the court's conservative justices disagreed with June's ruling on the congressional maps, but there were no noted dissents on Tuesday.
Trump challenger has backup plan if Supreme Court won't kick him off ballot
"This is Operation Deadlock," John Anthony Castro, the Republican presidential candidate challenging Trump's candidacy, said of his plan.
Second Republican Primary debate full video: How to watch replay
Candidates running for the GOP's 2024 nomination will return to the stage Wednesday night.
Holocaust denier wants to help run Minnesota schools: Doing Jews "a favor"
"There's absolutely no evidence whatsover that Jews were gassed in the concentration camps," a candidate for the Roseville Area Schools board claimed.
Joe Biden's nightmare election scenario might be coming true
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may not run against Biden in the Democratic primaries but could derail his reelection campaign later in the cycle.
Joe Biden's chances of losing election as Democrat mulls challenge
Representative Dean Phillips said, "The country is begging for alternatives."
Vermont flood victims fear being left behind
With climate disasters becoming more frequent and FEMA disaster relief running out, Vermonters who are rebuilding worry they'll be left behind.
Dallas mayor flips to GOP: "Cities need Republicans"
Mayor Eric Johnson announced he was leaving the Democratic Party, accusing his colleagues of being too focused on virtue signaling.
New Clarence Thomas report throws wrench in upcoming Supreme Court case
Experts told Newsweek it's becoming increasingly likely that the court will overturn the landmark 1984 Chevron decision this term.
Supreme Court faces new headache with latest Clarence Thomas report
A new report about Thomas reveals that a secret friendship may have violated federal laws and could impact a significant case before the Supreme Court.
When does the time change? Fall back sparks confusion about clocks
Nearly 20 states have passed legislation or resolutions making summertime hours permanent, but that can't go into effect without a change in federal law.
Trump's reported disgust with wounded veteran sparks fury: "Pure scum"
A claim that Donald Trump ordered his military aides to avoid putting wounded veterans in the spotlight has enraged social media users.
California turns on its homeless population
Major cities in California have joined several lawsuits and field some of their own asking the courts to allow them to clear homeless encampments.
Lachlan Murdoch's political views could see Fox News radically change
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son has been named his successor as the chairman of the Fox Corporation board and the News Corporation board.
Trump case puts Supreme Court in difficult position
Legal analysts tell Newsweek why the case challenging Trump's candidacy could put the justices in a tough spot that they've historically avoided.
Student loan cancellation update: Democrat lays out new forgiveness plan
"There is absolutely still a chance of cancellation," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says in her student loan guide.
Joe Biden weighs spending millions of dollars to study people's gender
The largest household survey in the U.S. is asking the administration to help expand its data collection on gender identity and sexual orientation.
