Fatma Khaled
Staff Writer
Fatma Khaled is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in New York City. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, world news, and general interest news. Her coverage in the past focused on business, immigration, culture, LGBTQ issues, and international politics. Fatma joined Newsweek in 2021 from Business Insider and had previously worked at The New York Daily News and TheStreet with contributions to Newlines Magazine, Entrepreneur, Documented NY, and Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, among others. She is a graduate of Columbia University where she pursued a master's degree focusing on documentary filmmaking and long-form journalism. You can get in touch with Fatma by emailing f.khaled@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Arabic, German.
Marjorie Taylor Greene complains about "socialist" Medicare
The GOP lawmaker spoke on Sunday about welfare programs that were introduced during the Biden and President Lyndon B. Johnson administrations.
Fox News host confronts GOP senator on opposition to military abortions
During a voting session on NDAA amendments on Thursday, House Republicans passed an amendment that would block the Pentagon from reimbursing military personnel.
Ukrainian attacks "deep inside Russia" will increase, Putin ally warns
"The strategy that the enemy is implementing is aimed at capturing Kursk in order to bring the war to the territory of Russia," TV host Sergey Mardan said.
Wagner forces will kill fellow Russians "right and left": Former commander
Igor Girkin pointed out on Sunday that the Wagner Group didn't "suffer the slightest punishment" for their failed mutiny against Russia.
Joe Biden critics slam "creepy" interaction with child in Finland
As he was leaving Finland on Thursday, the president took selfies with the crowd and interacted with a little girl held by a woman.
RFK Jr. blasted for suggesting COVID "ethnically targeted" to spare Jews
Kennedy Jr. was called a "conspiratorial lunatic" and accused of "spewing antisemitism" by some over his comments.
Joe Biden's new student loan forgiveness possible thanks to George Bush
The Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan allows for remaining student debt balances to be cancelled after 20 or 25 years of payments.
MAGA cheers Tucker Carlson confronting Mike Pence on Ukraine: "Obliterated"
Tucker spoke with Mike Pence about his stance on sending military and financial aid to Ukraine instead of focusing on internal issues in America.
Kari Lake's lawyers slapped with six-figure fine
Kari Lake and Mark Finchem asked a court to ban the use of "electronic voting machines" in the 2022 midterms and to instead require a hand count of all ballots.
Trump supporter claims he committed voter fraud twice by mistake
James Saunders, a 56-year-old former attorney for the IRS has cast his ballots in both Cuyahoga County and Florida's Broward County.
Donald Trump accused of grifting after $155K Melania Trump payment reported
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called Trump "shameless" over the payments Melania Trump received.
These Four Democrats Voted for Republicans' Controversial NDAA
The defense bill addressed hot-button issues such as abortion access and transgender care for military personnel.
Republican worried drag queens will launch missiles
GOP Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale expressed his opposition to "anything that doesn't contribute to making our fighting force the most effective."
Twitter sends users thousands of dollars in surprising ad revenue payouts
"Thanks Elon! And these are just for the ads in replies," said one Twitter user.
Trump's given DOJ "sufficient evidence" for Jan 6. conviction: Lawyers
Just Security listed a three-step plan it said Trump followed in his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Neighbor says Rudy Farias "couldn't stand" his mother
"I am glad that he came forward and told everybody where he has been for the last eight years," Jeanay Wyble told Newsweek.
Tucker Carlson shares details of never-aired Capitol riot interview
Thomas Manger, the current chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, previously criticized the former Fox News host's portrayal of the insurrection.
Austin housing market sees unique price change in May
The unique housing price change comes as some experts expected that the booming housing market in 2022 would end this year.
Oklahoma superintendent denies race caused Tulsa Massacre
Ryan Walters was invited by the Cleveland County Republican Party to speak at an event on Thursday when he had a heated exchange with attendees.
Where home prices are the highest and where they're rising the fastest
California has 35 cities that have an average home price over $1 million as of May 2023, according to recent data released by SmartAsset.
Republican Accused of Groping Male Staffer in Elementary School Classroom
Florida Rep Fabián Basabe allegedly stood in the back of an elementary school classroom and told his aide "I want all of that butt" and smacked his buttocks.
Why Threads could win where other Twitter clones couldn't keep up
"Threads has the potential to replace Twitter in filling that need of timely, publicly accessible information," said Syracuse professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley.
Four of Subway's biggest attempts to reinvent its sandwiches
Subway will be offering four new sandwiches to highlight its new meat slicer method.
Putin "probably not done" with Prigozhin yet, ex-ambassador warns
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said that Putin showed weakness when he pleaded with Wagner forces to "join his side and abandon their leaders."
Mike Pence misquotes MLK Jr. when confronted on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against using race as a factor in college admissions in private and public universities.
AOC's warning to Chief Justice Roberts amid calls for ethics reform
The Democratic lawmaker suggested on Sunday that ethics guidelines should be passed to avoid "overreach" by the U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders vows not to erase cross drawing at Gov.'s Mansion
"You are asking me to ignore that truth and hide a crucial part of my identity and the identity of my kids. That, I will not do," Sanders responded in a letter.
Lindsey Graham booed in his own backyard by MAGA crowd
The real reasons why the crowd was booing Senator Lindsey Graham are unknown, he previously defied a GOP pushback against sending aid to Ukraine.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Pride rainbow "belongs to God"
The Georgia Republican was among the guest speakers delivering remarks at former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign stop in South Carolina.
Videos show "jaw dropping" crowd ahead of Trump's South Carolina rally
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Representatives William Timmons and Russell Fry are among the guest speakers at the campaign rally.
