Pema Levy
Washington Correspondent
Pema Levy is a Washington Correspondent for Newsweek, covering Congress, elections and dabbling in court battles and other political miscellany. She worked at the International Business Times, Talking Points Memo and The American Prospect. A Los Angeles native, she attended Georgetown University and has lived in Washington, D.C. ever since.
Obama: Sony 'Made a Mistake' by Pulling 'The Interview'
The president discussed the Sony hack, the Castros and race in America at his final press conference of 2014
Rubio Leads Opposition to Obama's Cuba Shift
Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba has sparked divided opinions, especially in swing state Florida.
Senate Democrats Confirm Surgeon General
The gun lobby loses its battle to block confirmation of Vivek Murthy, who said guns are a health care issue.
Two Years After Newtown, Support For Gun Control Down
A Pew survey finds a majority of Americans say gun rights are more important than controls.
Chaos on Capitol Hill as Prospect of Shutdown Looms
House leaders are debating whether to bring the "cromnibus" to a vote or rush a resolution to keep the government funded on a short-term basis.
What Did Congress Sneak Into the Last-Minute Spending Deal?
Lawmakers are easing restrictions on big donors and Wall Street.
Obamacare Consultant Gruber Takes a Beating in Hearing
"Are you stupid?" committee Chairman Darrell Issa asked Gruber. "I don't think so, no," Gruber responded.
Police Around the U.S. Are Already Testing Body Cams
Research shows policy body cams improve public trust, but there are downsides too.
White House Calls for Funding for Police Body Cameras
The announcement was part of a three-month inquiry into the militarization of local police following the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown.
'Deporter in Chief' No More
The President is going it alone on immigration reform after Congress refused to act
Can the GOP Stop Obama's Immigration Order?
Republicans are angry, but there's little they can do to stop the president.
Coming Thursday: Obama's Big Immigration Announcement
Advocates hope the president goes big to protect millions from deportation
Rush Limbaugh Threatens to Sue Dem Group
The conservative radio host claims the DCCC misrepresented his words on campus sexual assault.
Will the Supreme Court Rule on Marriage Equality Now?
An appeals court upholds gay marriage bans in four states, setting the stage for Supreme Court review.
Obama Calls for Cooperation with GOP Congress
The president denies the election is a mandate to change his agenda.
Was Immigration Delay Obama's Biggest Mistake?
Delaying executive action on immigration was a bad move politically — but delaying again would be even worse
Republicans' Big Night: It's a Wave
Democrats have a tough night as almost all big races go to Republicans.
Georgia Democrats Are Seeing the Glimmer of a Blue Future
Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams is succeeding in her strategy to slowly turn the Peach State back to blue.
Everything You Need to Know About Who Will Win Tonight
Why the GOP is the favorite, why Dems have a chance, and what will happen beyond the Senate.
The Clintons Come to Rescue Democrats in the Midterms
Hillary Clinton is working hard for fellow Democrats—and her own future
In Georgia, a State Divided Into Red and Blue
A close election reveals the disconnect between rural Republicans and urban Democrats.
Who'll Win the Senate? Don't Hold Your Breath
Overall control of the upper chamber may have to wait for the result of runoffs
Midterms: Trouble in Conservative Paradise
North Carolina and Kansas are laboratories for GOP ideas. So why are its Republican champions struggling?
Barabbas, Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr. Invoked to Get Out the Vote
Elections in Georgia are haunted by vivid memories of civil rights protests and the Ku Klux Klan.
Joni Ernst's Big Gamble in Iowa
Canceling meetings with the press, Iowa GOPer opens herself to Dem attacks
The U.S. Has an Ebola Czar—but No Surgeon General
Republicans won't confirm the president's nominee because he thinks gun violence is a public health issue.
Midterms: Who Gave Your Job Away? Democrats Ask Voters
Republican candidates who have outsourced jobs held by the white working class are coming under fire.
McConnell Dodges the Key Question on Health Care
How can the Senate leader repeal Obamacare yet keep Kentucky's own Obamacare system?
