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Fetterman was driving 'well over' 70 MPH speed limit before crash

Fetterman was driving 'well over' 70 MPH speed limit before crash

The police report detailed that the accident occurred when Fetterman's vehicle was traveling at a high speed, as observed by a witness.

By Jesus Mesa On 6/12/24 at 4:46 PM EDT

Jared Kushner hit with new investigation

Jared Kushner hit with new investigation

Senate Democrats have launched a probe into Kushner's firm, which is overwhelmingly funded by the Saudi Arabian government.

By Katherine Fung On 6/12/24 at 2:28 PM EDT

Jack Osbourne calls out 50 Cent's Donald Trump tweet

Jack Osbourne calls out 50 Cent's Donald Trump tweet

Osbourne and his family members have weighed in on the rapper's viral social media post about the former president.

By Ryan Smith On 6/11/24 at 12:05 PM EDT

Video of Joe Biden appearing to freeze at Juneteenth event raises questions

Video of Joe Biden appearing to freeze at Juneteenth event raises questions

The RNC asked "why isn't Biden moving?"

By Kate Plummer On 6/11/24 at 2:24 AM EDT

Supreme Court "black hole of indifference" sparks frustration

Supreme Court "black hole of indifference" sparks frustration

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse raised concerns about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

By Andrew Stanton On 6/10/24 at 3:45 PM EDT

Joe Biden confuses Ukraine and Iraq

Joe Biden confuses Ukraine and Iraq

The president has faced questions in recent months regarding his age and mental acuity as he runs for reelection this year.

By Matthew Impelli On 6/10/24 at 1:44 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ musician rejects Biden's White House invite, issues demands

LGBTQ+ musician rejects Biden's White House invite, issues demands

Musician Chappell Roan who said Sunday that she rejected an invitation to perform at the White House drew mixed reaction on social media.

By Andrew Stanton On 6/10/24 at 10:01 AM EDT

Joe Rogan on why rappers now supporting Trump

Joe Rogan on why rappers now supporting Trump

"Now they realize also he's getting trapped by the system, just like everybody's been rapping about being trapped by the system," Rogan said on his podcast.

By Ryan Smith On 6/10/24 at 7:30 AM EDT

Republican J.D. Vance mocked over "sex changes" remark

Republican J.D. Vance mocked over "sex changes" remark

Social media users have responded to the Ohio senator's remarks made during an interview on Fox News.

By Mandy Taheri On 6/9/24 at 5:22 PM EDT

Joe Biden's own words used to counter his executive order

Joe Biden's own words used to counter his executive order

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rejected the notion on Sunday that Biden's previous remarks is at odds with his current asylum executive order.

By Natalie Venegas On 6/9/24 at 4:59 PM EDT

Jimmy Carter health update issued by grandson

Jimmy Carter health update issued by grandson

The 99-year-old former president entered hospice care last February following a series of health issues.

By Ewan Palmer On 6/9/24 at 4:22 AM EDT

Marjorie Taylor Greene touts new Joe Biden report to push impeachment call

Marjorie Taylor Greene touts new Joe Biden report to push impeachment call

The GOP congresswoman alleged on Saturday that the president "has abused his position of power to personally enrich himself and his family for years."

By Natalie Venegas On 6/8/24 at 3:13 PM EDT

Hunter Biden's deception just "exposed" in court—Legal analyst

Hunter Biden's deception just "exposed" in court—Legal analyst

Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, stands trial on felony counts related to a 2018 gun purchase and possession of the gun while using narcotics.

By Mandy Taheri On 6/7/24 at 4:46 PM EDT

Some Republicans back transgender care for kids in new poll

Some Republicans back transgender care for kids in new poll

Twenty-nine percent of Republicans said they were in favor of state laws that protect access to gender-affirming care for minors.

By Suzanne Blake On 6/7/24 at 11:08 AM EDT

Joe Rogan pulls Obama into Trump trial chat

Joe Rogan pulls Obama into Trump trial chat

"It just doesn't make any sense, especially if you wanted to look at past presidents with the same scrutiny," Rogan said of Trump's recent criminal conviction.

By Ryan Smith On 6/7/24 at 8:24 AM EDT

Jamaal Bowman's chances of losing primary, according to polls

Jamaal Bowman's chances of losing primary, according to polls

Representative Jamaal Bowman, a staunch progressive, is facing a close primary challenge from George Latimer, according to polls.

By Andrew Stanton On 6/6/24 at 4:15 PM EDT

Democrats chances of beating Republicans in "toss up" Senate races: polls

Democrats chances of beating Republicans in "toss up" Senate races: polls

Senate races in Montana, Nevada, and Ohio are very close, and will be ones to watch in November.

By Rachel Dobkin On 6/6/24 at 1:47 PM EDT

Democrat influx could help Joe Biden win three battleground states

Democrat influx could help Joe Biden win three battleground states

A surge of young people moving to Atlanta, Las Vegas and Phoenix could see Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona vote Democratic, according to a new report.

By James Bickerton On 6/6/24 at 9:26 AM EDT

Full list of Republicans who voted against contraception access

Full list of Republicans who voted against contraception access

The bill, which would have guaranteed nationwide access to contraceptives, was blocked by Republicans in the Senate on Wednesday.

By Aila Slisco On 6/5/24 at 8:00 PM EDT

Fact Check: Was Biden family acquaintance picked for Hunter Biden jury?

Fact Check: Was Biden family acquaintance picked for Hunter Biden jury?

The trial of the president's son included a jury nomination who claimed they were an acquaintance with first lady Jill Biden

By Tom Norton On 6/5/24 at 12:34 PM EDT

Joe Biden's gaffe-filled interview raises eyebrows

Joe Biden's gaffe-filled interview raises eyebrows

Biden appeared to confused Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping and suggested the population of Africa is less than 1 billion.

By James Bickerton On 6/5/24 at 8:02 AM EDT

Joe Biden delivered warning on border from Democrats

Joe Biden delivered warning on border from Democrats

A group of centrist House Democrats warned that Biden's border executive orders would not be enough to secure the border on Tuesday.

By Andrew Stanton On 6/4/24 at 3:49 PM EDT

Democrat goes viral for unrelenting blast against republican "cult"

Democrat goes viral for unrelenting blast against republican "cult"

Representative Eric Swalwell said Trump supporters "might be in a cult" for backing him despite his conviction.

By Andrew Stanton On 6/4/24 at 1:47 PM EDT

SNAP benefits update as Congress disputes threaten potential boost

SNAP benefits update as Congress disputes threaten potential boost

Infighting over Farm Bill proposals, one of which could freeze SNAP benefits, is happening on Capitol Hill.

By Aliss Higham On 6/4/24 at 12:51 PM EDT

How Donald Trump and Joe Biden polls look five months before election

How Donald Trump and Joe Biden polls look five months before election

Newsweek takes a closer look at where the two main candidates stand in the polls.

By Kate Plummer On 6/4/24 at 5:02 AM EDT

American Putinism on Display at Trump Trial

American Putinism on Display at Trump Trial

If the Democrats' strategy, like Putin's, is to bankrupt and incarcerate the political opposition, they set about it in the wrong way.

By Katya Sedgwick On 6/3/24 at 4:17 PM EDT

Kyle Rittenhouse "gay" message sparks fury

Kyle Rittenhouse "gay" message sparks fury

Rittenhouse was roundly criticized after he shared a baseless four-word post on X, formerly Twitter.

By Ryan Smith On 6/3/24 at 12:01 PM EDT

Chuck Schumer booed while Speaking at NYC Israel parade

Chuck Schumer booed while Speaking at NYC Israel parade

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was greeted by boos while being introduced at a pro-Israel event in his home state.

By Maura Zurick On 6/2/24 at 7:12 PM EDT

Elon Musk's "Steele Dossier" post gets brutal fact checks

Elon Musk's "Steele Dossier" post gets brutal fact checks

Musk argued that former President Donald Trump was the victim of a "double standard" when he was convicted on 34 felony charges.

By Aila Slisco On 6/2/24 at 6:06 PM EDT

Donald Trump gets more bad news from fourth post-verdict poll

Donald Trump gets more bad news from fourth post-verdict poll

Another poll shows half of Americans believe Trump's guilty verdict was correct, and nearly half believe he should end his campaign.

By Mandy Taheri On 6/2/24 at 1:38 PM EDT