Kate Plummer
Kate Plummer is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on U.S. politics and national affairs, and she is particularly interested in the impact of social policy decisions on people as well as the finances of political campaigns, corruption, foreign policy, democratic processes and more. Prior to joining Newsweek, she covered U.K. politics extensively. Kate joined Newsweek in 2023 from The Independent and has also been published in multiple publications including The Times and the Daily Mail. She has a B.A. in History from the University of Oxford and an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.
Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Kate by emailing k.plummer@newsweek.com, or by following her on X at @kateeplummer.
Jack Smith stung by ethics complaint
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has filed a complaint to the Justice Department, accusing Smith of "trying to interfere with the 2024 election."
RFK Jr. hurting Joe Biden more than Donald Trump in 5 battleground states
A new poll reveals that more support is pulled from Biden than Trump in 5 swing states when third-party candidates are included on the ballot.
Donald Trump faces cash crunch to pay his legal fees
Former President Donald Trump is racking up significant legal costs while on trial for the hush-money case.
Joe Biden's youth vote has collapsed in four years, polls show
The president's support from young people has declined in the last few years.
Joe Biden's polling false dawn?
In March, a series of polls showed the president ahead. Now, other polls indicate Donald Trump may win the presidential election.
Truth Social stock warning issued by analyst
The share value of the company which runs the former president's social media platform has declined.
Ron DeSantis VP speculation erupts after Donald Trump meeting
The Florida governor met with the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election in Miami on April 28.
Donald Trump demands gag order immediately be lifted
The former president was given a gag order in his hush money case.
Americans' confidence in US military is declining, poll shows
Trust in the U.S. armed forces rates poorly in comparison to other G7 nations.
Joe Biden gets round of applause after mocking Lauren Boebert
The president mocked the Republican representative at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
John Fetterman's White House Correspondents' Dinner look splits opinion
The Democratic senator attended the annual dinner in a hooded jumper.
Today's "Wordle" #1,044 answer, hints and clues for Sunday, April 28 game
Newsweek has come up with some clues to help you with today's game.
Donald Trump's women voter problem is getting worse
Polls and expert statements show the Republican will struggle to court the female vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump slams White House Correspondents' Dinner after being mocked
President Joe Biden joked that he was "running against a 6-year-old."
How Donald Trump's court confinement is hurting his campaign
Experts told Newsweek that having to attend court will hamper the Republican's ability to hit the campaign trail.
Joe Biden's polling turnaround has one major problem
Donald Trump is leading the president in six out of seven swing states, a poll has shown.
Kristi Noem reveals she fatally shot her dog: 'Had to be done'
The South Dakota governor, who is a potential vice president pick for Donald Trump, has said she killed her dog after it attacked a family's chickens.
Fani Willis faces protest at cocktail event
Some people are unhappy about Willis' expected appearance at a leadership event in Florida, where Donald Trump lives, and have vowed to take action.
Donald Trump campaign accused of spamming people with unsolicited emails
Through a third-party blog, individuals are receiving unsolicited campaign emails aimed at reelecting the former president.
RNC's head of 'election integrity' indicted over fake electors scheme
Christina Bobb and 17 others have been indicted in Arizona for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Oklahoma debates slapping children at school
The state is debating whether to prohibit schools from using corporal punishment on children with certain disabilities.
Fani Willis will be "very dismissive" of Trump's latest move: attorney
Joyce Vance reacted to the former president's attempt to dismiss two counts in his Georgia indictment.
Alina Habba doubtful court, jury will do "right thing" in Trump trial
Trump supporters have claimed his trial will be difficult because New York is a Democratic state and so the jury and the judge may not sympathize with him.
Donald Trump gag order violations could require prison time: attorney
Joyce Vance suggested that if the former president continues to breach his gag order he could see "custodial time."
Full list of Republican Senators who voted against Ukraine aid
Fifteen Republican senators voted against the $95 billion foreign aid package, but it still passed comfortably with 79 votes to 18.
Donald Trump's 'biggest fear is coming true': Mary Trump
The former president's estranged niece said people will find out that her uncle is a "loser" during his hush money trial.
Alina Habba mocks Judge Engoron after Donald Trump bond win
Trump's lawyer claimed the judge didn't understand financial information in his civil fraud case.
1 in 4 Democrats won't vote for Joe Biden, poll reveals
Around a quarter of Democrats aren't currently planning to vote for the president in the 2024 election.
Donald Trump's polling numbers plummet with independents
The proportion of independents who said they would vote for the former president is declining.
Republican infighting is getting uglier
GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.
