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Dan Gooding

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Dan Gooding is a Newsweek Associate News Editor based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration, politics, and international news. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country. Dan joined Newsweek in 2024 from The...

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Kennedys Say Trump’s Arch Would Be ‘Permanent Denigration’ of Gravesites

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Kennedys Say Trump’s Arch Would Be ‘Permanent Denigration’ of Gravesites

The children of late Senator Robert F. Kennedy asked a judge to issue an injunction and permanently stop construction of the arch.

7 min read

Third Grader Detained by ICE During Reported Check-In With Uncle

Politics

Third Grader Detained by ICE During Reported Check-In With Uncle

California lawmakers raised concerns after they said video appeared to show federal agents using restraints on the boy.

5 min read

Green Card, H-1B Visa Update: IBM Ending Certain Employee Sponsorships

Politics

Green Card, H-1B Visa Update: IBM Ending Certain Employee Sponsorships

The company’s decision comes amid a Trump administration crackdown on the legal immigration system, including the H-1B.

4 min read

Trump Says Mass Deportation Policy ‘Too Tough,’ Hurt Midterm Result

Politics

Trump Says Mass Deportation Policy ‘Too Tough,’ Hurt Midterm Result

The president appeared to present a more moderate approach to immigrants without legal status during a 60 Minutes interview.

8 min read

Trump Says He Was ‘Kidding’ About Dana White Press Secretary Job

Politics

Trump Says He Was ‘Kidding’ About Dana White Press Secretary Job

The president said he had offered the job, vacant for the past few weeks, to the UFC CEO in a Truth Social post Friday.

3 min read

Nvidia Investigates Chinese Spy Claims After CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair

U.S.

Nvidia Investigates Chinese Spy Claims After CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair

Jensen Huang told staff that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized to those he worked with, as well as his family.

5 min read

In Democratic Texas, the Southern Border is About to Change

Politics

In Democratic Texas, the Southern Border is About to Change

Immigration advocates are calling on Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to bring about change.

11 min read

Blue Tsunami May Have Outsized 2028 Impact as Left Eyes Electoral College

Politics

Blue Tsunami May Have Outsized 2028 Impact as Left Eyes Electoral College

Several blue-leaning states already agreed to change how they use their electors, with the midterms offering up new candidates.

6 min read

Map Shows Democratic Governors’ Dramatic Surge Amid GOP Wipeout

Politics

Map Shows Democratic Governors’ Dramatic Surge Amid GOP Wipeout

If the results hold, about 53% of Americans will live where Democrats control the governor’s office and both chambers—a trifecta.

8 min read

Trump Administration’s Post-Midterm Resignations Grow: Full List

Politics

Trump Administration’s Post-Midterm Resignations Grow: Full List

The Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division had backed investigations into alleged noncitizen voting.

7 min read

How Blue Tsunami in State Legislatures Could Impact National Politics

Politics

How Blue Tsunami in State Legislatures Could Impact National Politics

“The Democratic gains in state houses are important because state legislatures do much of the policymaking in this country,” an expert told Newsweek.

6 min read

Democrats Plan Avalanche of Subpoenas for Trump Admin: ‘Lawyer Up’

Politics

Democrats Plan Avalanche of Subpoenas for Trump Admin: ‘Lawyer Up’

Several lawmakers took to social media promising officials linked to immigration enforcement and finance would face subpoenas.

5 min read

Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted as Democrats Take Senate

Politics

Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted as Democrats Take Senate

Ohio voters have chosen whether Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate or Jon Husted secures the final two years of JD Vance’s term.

6 min read

Senate Election Results: Democrats Pull Off Wave of Historic Victories

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Senate Election Results: Democrats Pull Off Wave of Historic Victories

The Democratic Party flipped seven seats Tuesday night, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promising relief for Americans.

16 min read

Gina Hinojosa’s Chances of Beating Greg Abbott—What Texas Results Show

Politics

Gina Hinojosa’s Chances of Beating Greg Abbott—What Texas Results Show

After leading for much of the campaign, Texas’ Republican governor is facing a more competitive challenge to his fourth-term bid.

5 min read

How Early Voting Surged in Senate Battlegrounds Compared to Prior Midterms

Politics

How Early Voting Surged in Senate Battlegrounds Compared to Prior Midterms

Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in states hosting some of the country’s most closely watched Senate battles.

5 min read

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Demand to Set Aside California Ballots

Politics

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Demand to Set Aside California Ballots

The Trump administration has argued the 20,000 ballots could belong to noncitizens trying to vote illegally in a federal election.

7 min read

Trump Makes Final Midterm Rally Push as Democrats Rise in Polls

Politics

Trump Makes Final Midterm Rally Push as Democrats Rise in Polls

Trump held final midterm rallies as Democrats led in all seven battleground Senate races in a new poll.

5 min read

Abdul El-Sayed’s Appeal to Michiganders After Haley Stevens’ Sudden Switch

Politics

Abdul El-Sayed’s Appeal to Michiganders After Haley Stevens’ Sudden Switch

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate saw his polling take an 11-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers Sunday.

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Trump Invites Haley Stevens to Join GOP After Her Mike Rogers Endorsement

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Trump Invites Haley Stevens to Join GOP After Her Mike Rogers Endorsement

The president called the Michigan congresswoman’s move brave, after she switched her endorsement 48 hours before Election Day.

6 min read

Senate Control May Come Down to Fishing Concerns in Alaska

Politics

Senate Control May Come Down to Fishing Concerns in Alaska

Depleted stocks and rising costs are impacting one of Alaska’s core industries, making it a key midterms issues.

8 min read

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