POLITICS
Seattle's Kshama Sawant Subject of Recall That Could Be Litmus Test for Liberal City
Seattle's longest-tenured city council member is facing recall for accusations including leading protestors to the mayor's house and a financial violation.
Brian Kemp-Backed Group Targets 'Crooked Insider' David Perdue in Georgia Governor's Race
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Perdue in a statement Monday night that also criticized Kemp's stance on "election integrity."
China Calls U.S. Olympic Boycott a 'Political Farce' that Violates Spirit of the Games
China's Washington D.C. also tweeted that "no one would care about whether these people come or not."
New York City Weighing Bill for 800K Noncitizens to Vote in City Elections
New York City is close to approving a bill that would allow any legal permanent residents of longer than 30 days to vote in city elections.
Ukraine Says Russia Sending Snipers, Tanks to Border to 'Provoke Return Fire' From Its Troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to discuss Ukraine tensions during a high-stakes video call Tuesday.
Merrick Garland Sees the Big Picture
Garland has been criticized for not pursuing former President Donald Trump over the January 6 Capitol riot.
Mark Meadows Walks Back on Deposition Agreement With Jan. 6 Committee
This latest development comes just a week after the House panel had announced the former White House chief of staff's cooperation.
Why THAT Fake Donald Trump Christmas Card Has Gone Viral
The fabricated Christmas card featuring an image of the former president in a tuxedo was trending on Twitter before users realized it was not real.
Republicans Reject Mitch McConnell's Plan To Raise the Debt Ceiling
The federal government is expected to default on its debts by January 28 unless an agreement is reached.
Devin Nunes Is Leaving Congress Before Potential Defeat in Redrawn District
Redistricting is expected to make Nunes' congressional district less favorable to the Donald Trump ally.
'Racist.' 'Terrorist.' 'Extremist.' Did the FBI Get the Proud Boys Wrong?
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Man Arrested in 2018 for 1987 Cold Case Has Conviction Overturned Because of Juror Bias
The juror had experience of violence against a woman and didn't know if she, as a mother, could remain unbiased during the trial, she said.
Prosecutors Charge Man They Say Shot Jacqueline Avant, Security Guard and His Own Foot
Aariel Maynor, 29, who was previously convicted of assault, robbery, and grand theft, was on parole during the time of the shooting.
Cops Kill Man Pulled Over in Ditch After He Ignores Commands, Allegedly Shoots Dog in Car
Troopers Joselo Mechuca and Eduardo Tejada responded to a report of a car that drove into a ditch in Knowlton Township, NJ, the attorney general's office said.
Montana Seeks Lifting of Protections for Grizzly Bears Amid Increase in Attacks, Maulings
The request, if granted, would allow for the public to hunt grizzly bears for the first in 30 years in Montana.
Federal Pandemic Aid Will Provide Running Water to Some Poor Parts of Kentucky: Governor
The federal aid will provide some Kentucky residents with access to potable water service or running water for the first time, according to Governor Andy Beshear.
North Carolina Court Halts Candidate Filings for All State Legislature, U.S. House Races
The halt came from an order after it was requested in a civil trial, with plaintiffs alleging gerrymandering in favor of the GOP.
CA Rep. Devin Nunes Announces He's Leaving Congress for New CEO Position With Trump Media
Nunes said that he was "humbled and honored" that Trump had offered him the position at Trump Media & Technology Group.
After Comparing Anthony Fauci to Nazi Doctor, Lara Logan Disappears Off Fox Airwaves
The Fox Nation personality has not been seen on TV since her comments last Monday, and the network has remained mum on the matter.
Tom Cotton Calls Biden's Olympic Diplomatic Boycott 'Half Measure,' Wants Athletes Pulled
"The United States should fully boycott the Genocide Games in Beijing," said Cotton, an Arkansas Republican.
Biden Says Prescription Drugs 'Outrageously Expensive' But Chance for Change Faces Fight
"I'm committed to using every tool I have to lower prescription drug costs for Americans...," the president said Monday.
Louisiana Students 16 and Up Likely to Have COVID Shot Added to Required School Vaccines
Republican lawmakers and Governor John Bel Edwards are debating over whether he can overrule the rejection of his proposed mandate.