Ossoff Report: ICE Subjects Women to 'Excessive' Gynecological Procedures
“This is an extraordinarily disturbing finding and in my view represents a catastrophic failure by the federal government," Senator Ossoff said.
As Midterms Near Close, Arizonans Vote With Fears for Democracy
“At this point, it's like just trying to stay alive," an independent voter told Newsweek, "keeping America from turning into that chaos.”
Shatter-proof Glass Fortifies Ballot Count As Trump Looms Over Arizona Vote
“The eyes of the nation are going to be on Arizona, and we're not going to fall victim to a crowd of people who wish to undermine democracy.”
Kelly and Masters Agree Inflation is a Top Issue, But Offer Different Fixes
Each candidate told Newsweek why they are better prepared than their opponent to tackle inflation and the other issues most important to Arizona.
As Armed Trump-Fueled Voter Intimidation Rises in Arizona, DOJ Stays Quiet
"I think without a change, we're going to see an escalation of these tactics, and we will be dealing with a kind of a return to the past," the ACLU said.
How Biden's Three Most Powerful Forces Are Playing Nuclear Poker with Putin
"The [war] in Ukraine is exposing the flaw in deterrence theory, revealing the truth that large nuclear arsenals do not make the world a safer place.”
Pentagon Releases Policy Details Protecting Reproductive Rights in Military
The Pentagon's new policies focus on preserving privacy, protecting health care providers, ensuring access to care, and improving awareness of resources.
Abortion is Big Issue in Warnock v. Walker, But Not Because of Roe v. Wade
Despite Georgia voters listing the economy as their top concern, Newsweek found that abortion matters in the Senate race, but not as people might expect.
Warnock Fights to Free War Widows From 'Archaic' Law Penalizing Remarriage
“It's unconscionable that we would threaten to take away their surviving spouse's benefits should they choose to remarry," Senator Warnock told Newsweek.
Mandela Barnes' Negative Campaign May Fall Flat With Wisconsin Swing Voters
As Mandela Barnes and Ron Johnson stand locked in a 48-49 Senate race, independents could decide the election — but only 33% of them voted in the last midterm.
Senators Pick Economy, Jobs as Top Issues Facing Six Key Swing States
Newsweek spoke to six sitting senators in the states with the tightest senate races to identify the most important issues facing their voters.
Sanders Hits Student Debt Critics: 'Put Money into the Pocket of People'
"I didn't hear the Republicans worry about the deficit when they provided a trillion dollars in tax breaks to the 1%, large corporations," Bernie Sanders said.
Just-Elected NY Rep. Ryan Moves Quickly to Sponsor Telehealth Abortion Bill
"When you make a promise you absolutely have to deliver and you have to deliver quickly," Ryan said of his abortion bill that delivers on his campaign promise.
Barnes Appeals to Family Farmers Pressed By 'Big Ag' in Rural Wisconsin
"If a guy has 5,000 cows and a great credit line at the bank, that means the community he lives in is short about 50 farmers," a Wisconsin farmer told Newsweek.
House Bill Would Block Trump Plan To Make It Easier to Fire Federal Workers
"(This would) allow a Trump to put political people in those jobs," Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia told Newsweek.
Trump Whistleblower on Ukraine Seeks Retirement Help Only Biden Can Offer
"The waiver is just," U.S. Army Col. Yevgeny Vindman told Newsweek, "given the impact on my career and retaliation I experienced from the Trump White House.”
Exclusive: Congressman-elect Pat Ryan on Abortion Ban: 'This Is Unacceptable'
“That has struck such a nerve clearly across the country," Ryan said, "patriots from all parties standing up and saying 'this is not who we are as a country.’”
America's Troops Face a Housing Crisis; Georgia Sen. Warnock is Stepping Up
"The last thing they need to be worried about is keeping a roof over the heads," Senator Raphael Warnock told Newsweek. "Sadly that's the case for too many.”
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.
Evangelical Christian Group Suspends Olivet as Newsweek Lawsuits Pile Up
The suspension dealt a fresh blow to Olivet, a beleaguered Bible college which has been ordered to shut down its New York state operations.