Jason Lemon

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Weekend Editor at Newsweek

Proud Michigander. Missing Beirut. Living in Brooklyn. Weekend Editor @Newsweek

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How leading 2028 Democrats' popularity compares to Trump and JD Vance

2 days ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon

Potential 2028 Democratic contenders former Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York are more popular than President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, according to YouGov's polling data. Why It MattersWhile the 2028 election is still more than three years away, political analysts and pollsters are already speculating about who could emerge as the leading Democratic contenders.
Hamas Says American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Will Be Released

2 days ago | miamiherald.com | Jason Lemon

Hamas said Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to release dual American-Israeli national Edan Alexander. "The Israeli soldier with dual American-Israeli citizenship, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of the steps being taken to establish a ceasefire, open the crossings, and allow humanitarian aid and relief to enter for our people in the Gaza Strip," the Palestinian militant group, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist organization, said in a statement.
Trump Trade Adviser Says Deal ‘Struck’ With China in Geneva Talks

3 days ago | miamiherald.com | Jason Lemon

President Donald Trump's Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Sunday that the U.S. had "struck" a deal with Chinese negotiators during talks in Geneva, Switzerland this weekend. "The U.S. has a massive $1.2 trillion trade deficit, so the President declared a national emergency," Greer said. "We're confident that the deal we struck with our Chinese partners will help us work toward resolving that national emergency," he added.
Sean Duffy ‘Concerned’ About Whole US Airspace, Says FAA Buys Parts on eBay

3 days ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Jason Lemon

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday that he's "concerned" about the whole airspace of the United States, citing old equipment being used by the Federal Aviation Administration. "I'm concerned about the whole airspace," Duffy said during an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press. "The equipment that we use-much of it we can't buy parts for new. We have to go on eBay and buy parts if one part goes down.""You're dealing with really old equipment.
Sean Duffy ‘Concerned’ About Whole US Airspace, Says FAA Buys Parts on eBay

3 days ago | kentucky.com | Jason Lemon

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday that he's "concerned" about the whole airspace of the United States, citing old equipment being used by the Federal Aviation Administration. "I'm concerned about the whole airspace," Duffy said during an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press. "The equipment that we use-much of it we can't buy parts for new. We have to go on eBay and buy parts if one part goes down.""You're dealing with really old equipment.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets unexpected praise from Republican colleague

3 days ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon

Representative Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, described progressive Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, as the new "leader" of her party on Friday, saying she has "tapped into" what the base wants. Newsweek has reached out to Ocasio-Cortez's office via email for comment on Saturday. Why It MattersThe Democratic Party has struggled since its 2024 election defeat to successfully respond to President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Liz Cheney rebukes Donald Trump in post praising new Pope Leo XIV

4 days ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon

Former Representative Liz Cheney took a swipe at President Donald Trump as she welcomed the election of a new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Although the former GOP congresswoman from Wyoming did not explicitly mention the president, it was apparent that she was describing Trump as "an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption, and shame" in an X, formerly Twitter post, on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email on Saturday.
Warren Buffett announces plan to step down after 60 years

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon
Donald Trump's approval rating underwater in every swing state-Poll

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon

President Donald Trump's approval rating is underwater in every swing state, as his approval rating has also plunged nationwide, new polling shows with registered voters. Why It MattersThe president's approval ratings in swing states offer an early snapshot of how voters in critical battlegrounds are responding to his second term-and how his political strength may be starting to crack.
David Hogg says he'll fight for Democrats even if they oust him

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Jason Lemon

David Hogg, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee ( DNC), told Newsweek he plans to keep fighting for the Democratic Party, even if he's ousted from his position. "Obviously I would prefer that I not be removed; however, in the case that I am, I'm still going to fight to build the strongest Democratic Party possible," he said in a Thursday interview.