Rachel Dobkin
Weekend Reporter
Rachel Dobkin is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting on politics. Rachel joined Newsweek in October 2023. She is a graduate of The State University of New York at Oneonta. You can get in touch with Rachel by emailing r.dobkin@newsweek.com.
Languages: English.
Donald Trump threatened with new investigation
The former president reportedly proposed a deal with Big Oil to reverse Joe Biden's environmental rules in exchange for $1 billion for his campaign.
Stormy Daniels' claim "shattered" during cross-examination—Legal analyst
Jonathan Turley criticized Daniels testimony as showing that she was trying to get money out of Trump in the hush money deal.
Confederate general's descendant rebukes decision to honor his ancestor
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia restored the Confederate general names of two schools on Friday.
Ukraine gets HIMARS boost in new $400M U.S. package
Ukraine is set to receive additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and ammunition from the U.S.
The potential voters everyone forgets
People experiencing homelessness face multiple barriers to exercising their right to vote, leaving them underrepresented in elections.
Fox hosts press Republicans on new Biden impeachment: "Where's the crime?"
An article of impeachment against Biden has been filed by House Republican Cory Mills over the president's withholding of aid to Israel.
Steve Bannon may be going to jail
Bannon lost an appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction on Friday.
Michael Cohen warns new "plot" already set in motion
Cohen claims that there is a Republican plot to steal the 2024 election by undermining it early.
Ex-Trump assistant suddenly cries on the stand
Madeleine Westerhout, who was fired from the White House for gossiping about the Trump family, broke down in court on Thursday.
Biden judge deals blow to Hunter Biden
A panel of appellate judges has dismissed Hunter Biden's appeal in his gun charges case on Thursday.
Student loan cancellation update: New group considered for forgiveness
Beginning farmers and ranchers may get their student loans forgiven if a bill reintroduced on Wednesday is successful.
Putin ally warns Russia's nuclear war policy may change
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Thursday that Moscow's nuclear war policy is "constantly analyzed."
Republicans warn of "massive Muslim takeover"
Representatives Chip Roy and Lauren Boebert claimed that Muslims are taking over the UK government, despite a lack of evidence.
Judge Cannon 'overwhelmed' in Trump case: legal analyst
MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin says Cannon is "overwhelmed with anxiety" as the judge postpones Trump's classified documents trial.
RFK Jr.'s bizarre brain worm admission sparks concerns
Kennedy had a parasite in his brain back in 2010, according to a new report from the New York Times.
Alvin Bragg's witnesses 'contradicted' basis for Trump prosecution—Attorney
Jonathan Turley said that Bragg's witnesses in DonaldTrump's hush money case have "contradicted" the prosecution's arguments.
Lara Trump's new RNC plan sparks backlash
The RNC sued Nevada officials to prevent the battleground state from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
Donald Trump gets worrying sign from new poll amid Manhattan trial
The former president may lose up to 20 percent of his supporters depending on how his Manhattan trial plays out, according to a new poll.
Donald Trump actions during trial convey "consciousness of guilt"—Attorney
Trump claimed on Thursday that he was barred from testifying because of his gag order in his criminal hush money case.
Top Donald Trump adviser reveals two new states campaign can flip
Early polling has focused on several key swing states that can determine the outcome of this year's presidential election.
Fox News co-host's quip about Paul Pelosi sparks fury: "Sickening"
Rachel Campos-Duffy was criticized on social media for making a joke about Paul Pelosi's October 2022 assault.
Kellyanne Conway's advice for Donald Trump
Conway suggested that Donald and Melania Trump utilize early voting when they cast their own ballots in the upcoming election.
NATO ally issues stark warning of new world war with Russia
Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó warned against a NATO country getting directly involved in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kari Lake gets scathing rebuke from Christian petition: "Stop invoking God"
Lake recently told her supporters to "put on the armor of God" ahead of November's election at a rally.
Hope Hicks crying in court is "brutally damaging" for Trump: George Conway
Trump's former aide, Hope Hicks, cried on the stand while being cross-examined during Trump's hush money trial on Friday.
Ad offers cash for Hamas supporter photos: 'Happy hunting'
Pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted on university campuses in recent weeks have been at the center of controversy.
Florida Republican's Biden criticism has a glaring problem
On Thursday, AG Moody took a jab at Biden's lack of action toward the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted in recent weeks.
Donald Trump corrects his own claim
The former president walked back his claim from Thursday in which he said he was barred from testifying at trial because of his gag order.
Arizona governor signs repeal of state's 160-year-old abortion ban
A Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona was repealed on Thursday.
Donald Trump explains falling "asleep" in court reports
Trump has been mocked for reportedly falling asleep multiple times throughout his hush money trial.
