Katherine Fung
Senior Writer
Katherine Fung is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. Her focus is reporting on U.S. and world politics. She has covered the Republican primary elections and the American education system extensively. Katherine joined Newsweek in 2020 and had previously worked at Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and obtained her Master's degree from New York University. You can get in touch with Katherine by emailing k.fung@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Full list of Republicans who support impeaching Biden
At least nine in the House have vocalized their support for charging the president.
Kevin McCarthy may grant Marjorie Taylor Greene's greatest wish
Greene has sponsored at least 10 articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden since he took office in January 2021.
Biden's age is wearing on Democrats
Democrats are increasingly agreeing that the president is showing he may be too old to run for a second term, polls show.
James Comer's struggling to get Hunter Biden witness to talk
A spokesperson for Comer told Newsweek that the witness is set to testify on Monday, July 31, after three failed attempts to get him to appear for a deposition.
Jim Jordan's Hunter Biden investigation gets boost
A new poll shows that Jordan's efforts to portray the Justice Department of being biased toward the president's son could be working.
Israel Supreme Court crackdown sparks warnings about Trump, Biden
Some argue Biden should have done more to dissuade the crucial vote in Israel, while others warn that similar events could unfold under a Trump administration.
Republicans want to give Americans an extra $4,500 for having kids
Republicans are ready to bring back the child tax credit, as long as it includes extending the benefit to unborn fetuses.
Trump gets bad news from his own pollster's firm
A new poll showed President Joe Biden ahead of former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical matchup, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was even Biden.
Is Biden sending another stimulus check? What to know about "IRS" email
Hundreds of Americans have received emails notifying them about another round of direct payments. Here's what the Internal Revenue Agency says.
Is Vivek Ramaswamy beating Ron DeSantis? What polls say
"Vivek Ramaswamy is now beating DeSanctimonious," Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday.
Trump suffers major blow from Judge Aileen Cannon in Mar-a-Lago case
Cannon has set a trial date for the federal case less than six months before the 2024 election.
Supreme Court's chances of taking up Derek Chauvin's appeal
Derek Chauvin, who was sentenced to more than 22-and-a-half years for the murder of George Floyd, is appealing his conviction to the Supreme Court.
Tommy Tuberville may cost Republicans their summer vacation
Asked about keeping senators on the Hill during the August recess, Schumer said, "We will see what happens."
Biden student loan cancellation plan flooded with same message
More than 13,300 comments have been addressed to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, all calling for the same thing.
Republicans vote to restrict their own constituents' access to flights
Three House Republicans representing communities that benefit from the Essential Air Service program voted to strike it down.
Powerball numbers July 19, 2023: Did anyone win $1 billion jackpot?
For the third time in the game's 31-year history, the jackpot reached the one billion dollar mark.
Republicans give Democrats a win in tense airport feud
The House declined to add more flights to Washington Reagan National Airport, a proposal that four Senate Democrats staunchly opposed and vowed to fight.
Trump aide blamed whistleblower Joe Ziegler for Hunter Biden probe
Before Ziegler's identity was revealed, a former Trump aide had blamed him for the "lack of accountability" over the Hunter Biden probe.
Will Ron DeSantis' change in strategy work?
The GOP presidential candidate, who has largely avoided interacting with the mainstream media, recently did a CNN interview.
Matt Gaetz's wife slams Barbie movie over Ken's "beta energy"
Ginger Gaetz said she was "let down" by the movie, criticizing it for not focusing on family and faith.
North Korean defector speaks out about soldier who crossed border
Yeonmi Park, who has become a popular conservative figure in the U.S., responded to Tuesday's news of the American soldier who crossed into North Korea.
Powerball results, numbers for 07/17 drawing: Did anyone win $900 million?
Monday's drawing was for the third-largest sum in Powerball history.
Student loan cancellation gives Biden "anger fuel" for campaign
The president's new plans for student loan relief could hand him a "win-win" for 2024, political experts say.
Biden's student loan cancellation gets a new challenger
GOP Representative Ralph Norman said he would support efforts in the House to block the president's continuing effort to forgive student debt.
Homeowners hit with 90-year mortgages as interest rates surge
Payments made by borrowers with a variable-rate, fixed-payment mortgage are going more towards interest than the loan, meaning longer amortization periods.
Republicans kill Marjorie Taylor Greene's hopes of blocking Ukraine funding
House Republicans took up one of the congresswoman's more controversial amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday. 89 341
Biden stumbles on plane stairs days after "watch your step" sign spotted
The president, who will turn 81 this year, has had a number of falls since taking office.
Supreme Court could upend hundreds of Capitol riot cases
A January 6 Capitol rioter who is awaiting sentencing is asking the justices to stop the DOJ from trying to "chill political speech" before the 2024 election.
Matt Gaetz would rather have Russia than Ukraine in NATO
"Why would you pick Ukraine? Why not extend NATO to Russia and make it an anti-China alliance?" the GOP congressman said.
Republican doesn't want controversial FBI director to leave the GOP
Representative Ken Buck told FBI Director Christopher Wray that he'll remain a registered Republican even as other GOP lawmakers attacked Wray on Wednesday.
