Democratic Party
Here's the latest on the Democratic Party. President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election against the Republican nominee, President Donald Trump. It is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. The current chairperson of the party is former Secretary of Labor in the Obama administration, Tom Perez.
Beto O'Rourke's Chances of Beating Abbott With Under 3 Months to Election
Despite the Democrat breaking Texas' fundraising records, the incumbent Republican still appears to have a significant advantage.
U.S. Senator Lands in Taiwan Weeks After Nancy Pelosi Visit Sparked Fury
The delegation is set to meet with senior leaders in the country to discuss multiple issues of mutual interest between the U.S. and Taiwan.
U.S. Calling Russia Terrorism Sponsor Would Be 'Point of No Return': Moscow
Russia's warning comes as bipartisan pressure grows for the U.S. to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism amid the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Vindman Calls Gabbard 'Agent of Russian Disinformation' After Fox Segment
The former congresswoman said Friday that the sanctions placed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine is "nothing short of a modern day siege."
Lauren Boebert's Microphone Cut as She is Told to Stop Speaking Five Times
The Republican claimed the Inflation Reduction Act would lead to "armed robbery against Americans" as she went over her allotted time.
House Passes Inflation Reduction Act: 'It's Time to Usher in a New Era'
"It's time to usher in a new era of climate action—one that prioritizes our planet and our people," Congressman Ro Khanna, who voted "yes," told Newsweek.
Arizona Governor Takes Action on Border Wall Gaps, Blames Biden for Delays
"The Biden administration's lack of urgency on border security is a dereliction of duty," Governor Doug Ducey said.
Trump, Classified Nuclear Files, Saudis: What We Do Know, What We Don't
Newsweek Fact Check looks at the claims, rumors and potential fallout surrounding the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.
IRS Deletes Requirement That New Agents Be Willing to Use 'Deadly Force'
Backlash against IRS hiring practices follows criticism alleging that tens of thousands of new agents will be hired and go after poorer Americans.
Ukraine Could Run Out of Critical HIMARS Missiles in Months: Expert
A former U.S. Marine Corps colonel predicts that the U.S. will have to make a decision about sending future HIMARS missiles to Ukraine.
COVID Fades As Major Issue Ahead Of Midterm Elections
In a sign of how much has changed since the pandemic began, Biden's expected extension of the COVID public health emergency may not even register as major news.
The National Security Apparatus Is Now the Enemy
The real threat to the American way of life is not Russia, or even China—it is the corrupt and illegitimate ruling class that runs America.
Pro-life Groups Blame Kansas Amendment Loss on 'Abortion Industry' Campaign
The National Right to Life Committee said the group is "much more aware of the effect of the pro-abortion distortions and misinformation."
Trump Gets Strongest Show of Support for GOP 2024 Nomination After FBI Raid
A record amount of Republicans want Donald Trump to run for president in 2024 following what they feel was a politically motivated search.
GOP Will 'Incarcerate' Officials Who Approved FBI's Trump Raid, Bannon Says
The right-wing Trump ally accused the Justice Department and FBI of acting like the Gestapo of Nazi Germany.
Joe Biden Approval Rating Gets Boost—How Does it Compare to Trump's?
Biden has his highest approval rating since mid-June as gas prices decrease and big bills are being passed, but food costs are still a huge problem nationwide.
'We Are Dying Out Here': Families Affected by Fentanyl Demand Biden Action
Andrea Thomas, co-founder of the Facing Fentanyl organization, told Newsweek that Biden needs to "alert people to this danger" associated with illicit fentanyl.
Inflation at Zero? Biden Criticized for Picking Monthly Figure
When the president said inflation was at zero, he was right—by one measure. But Americans are still feeling the effect of high prices.
FBI Will 'Storm' Stage, Arrest Trump on Live TV, Radio Host Predicts
Todd Starnes said former President Donald Trump will be arrested on live TV to "embarrass" him and prevent him from running again in 2024.
The GOP-Held Senate Seats Democrats Are Most Likely to Flip in Midterm
Recent polling and forecasts show Democrats are favored to maintain control of the Senate, and possibly expand their majority, in the November 8 election.
Kamala Harris for 2024? How 'Inconsequential VP' Remains Biden's Top Rival
"The female Obama she most certainly is not," a political expert told Newsweek.
Trump Tower, Golf Courses 'At Stake' in N.Y. as Trump Pleads Fifth: Expert
"This is exactly what the AG was hoping to achieve. The case is now even stronger," a former New York assistant attorney general said.
The Democrats Need to Become the Party of the Family
The Democratic Party has the opportunity to be home to voters concerned with policies that affect the family.
What Does the Climate Movement Need to Succeed? More Hip Hop
Instead of white-led groups and white politicians asking how to get Black youth to care about climate change, the real question is, how do we get mainstream environmentalists to care about youth of color, engage with the activist work these young people are already doing, invest in them and help amplify their voices?
The CHIPS Act Should Invest in the American Heartland
It is increasingly clear that the stakes in the great-power competition with China are existential.
Madison Cawthorn Comparing Biden's FBI to Roman Leader '100% Wrong'—Experts
Madison Cawthorn's "half-baked" analogy likening the Mar-a-Lago raid to Ancient Rome fails to convince historians, Newsweek Fact Check found out.
Unite the Right Five-Year Anniversary: Where Key Players Are Now
The 2017 events in Charlottesville, Virginia, have been viewed as a racial reckoning for the United States that has not gone away in the years since.
HIMARS to Helmets—Here's Exactly What U.S. Has Sent Ukraine
The U.S. has sent $9.1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion.
How Many HIMARS Does the U.S. Have?
The high mobility artillery rocket system supplied by the United States has boosted Ukraine's forces against Russian aggression.
Kathy Griffin Brands Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Traitor' In Twitter Spat
The war of words kicked off after social media personality Alex Stein shared footage of himself "trolling" a Vice News reporter at the recent CPAC event.
