Simone Carter
Reporter
Simone Carter is a Newsweek reporter based in Texas. Her focus is covering all things in national news. Simone joined Newsweek in September 2022 after serving as a staff writer at the Dallas Observer, where she concentrated on Texas politics and education. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of North Texas. You can get in touch with Simone by emailing s.carter@newsweek.com.
Ron Johnson deflects when confronted on Jared Kushner's Qatar-linked loan
The Wisconsin Republican attempted to change the subject and accused the mainstream media of harboring a liberal bias.
Fox News host confronts Republican governor on CRT ban: "Not being taught"
Newly sworn-in Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appeared on Fox News Sunday with host Shannon Bream.
Matt Gaetz praises CNN for "changing"
"Today a serious host asked me serious questions about serious issues. It wasn't propaganda for either side," the Republican congressman tweeted.
Edward Snowden suggests way to resolve Biden, Trump document scandals
The whistleblower previously said that the Department of Justice may have suppressed news of the Biden document scandal.
Jim Jordan probe should face "hard line" DOJ resistance: Ex-FBI official
"There is a clear precedent here of not sharing information, from an ongoing criminal investigation, with Congress," Andrew McCabe said.
Donald Trump praises Jan. 6 rioters: "Great patriots"
The former president made the comments during a Friday appearance on the right-wing channel Real America's Voice.
Kari Lake attacks RINOs trying to "claw back control" of GOP
In an interview on Friday, the former candidate for Arizona governor also praised November's MAGA candidates as "exceptional."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends using gas stove after backlash
"Science evolves and gives us new knowledge with time," the New York congresswoman said in a video posted to social media.
Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses feud with Lauren Boebert
The Georgia Republican made the comments during a recent episode of the podcast "From the Kitchen Table: The Duffys."
Harrowing videos show "extremely dangerous" tornado hit Alabama
More than a dozen reports of tornadoes were made in Alabama as severe storms rocked the Southeast on Thursday.
Ben Sasse's Republican Senate replacement has fraught history with Trump
Former Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been tapped to replace Sasse, who is returning to a role in academia.
Florida voters don't understand Ron DeSantis' war on "woke": Analyst
"We will never surrender to the woke mob. Florida is where woke goes to die," the governor said during his inaugural address earlier this month.
George Santos addresses calls for his resignation
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, has said that Santos should not have a spot on any key House committees.
Russia's "General Armageddon" demoted amid huge battlefield losses
The official, Sergey Surovikin, was once described as "absolutely ruthless, with little regard for human life."
Jill Biden mocked over proposed gas stove ban: "Come and take it"
Prominent Republican politicians are poking fun at the first lady after a photo resurfaced showing her using a gas stove.
Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress, echo Jan. 6 invasion
Videos from the scene show an angry mob clashing with law enforcement, and invading and ransacking government buildings.
GOP congressman won't rule out investigating Jan. 6 after phone seized
"I will never quit fighting—no matter what's thrown at me," Scott Perry tweeted on Sunday morning.
Jim Jordan will face "smackdown" in federal court, Kirschner predicts
"This is an eye-popping power grab," the former federal prosecutor said in a video posted to Twitter on Saturday.
Idaho roommate "passed out" after seeing suspect, former FBI agent suggests
Critics argue that the roommate, Dylan Mortensen, should have called police immediately after encountering an unknown person in the Moscow, Idaho, home.
Katie Porter goes viral for reading this book during chaotic speaker fight
Many Twitter users praised the Democratic congresswoman, who also donned an orange blouse that matched the book's cover.
Video of Mike Rogers held back as he lunges at Matt Gaetz viewed 2.1M times
Not long after the tense exchange, Representative Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, finally won the House speaker position.
Kari Lake's main election grievance to be independently investigated
Maricopa County officials announced on Friday that a former state supreme court chief justice will lead the probe.
CNN confronts Biden's DHS Secretary Mayorkas over rapes at southern border
Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration will continue "trying to build [the] safe and lawful pathways...that we've been implementing since day one."
Steve Bannon posts article about Trump's clout taking a hit
Some believe that the former president's influence is waning as his pick for House speaker, Representative Kevin McCarthy, has yet to secure the role.
Lauren Boebert takes long pause before nominating Kevin Hern for speaker
On Thursday, California Congressman Kevin McCarthy lost an eighth-round vote in the election for House speaker.
Another Trump ally ignores his GOP rallying call to back McCarthy
Conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza posted on Truth Social that the House speaker hopeful is "just so unimpressive."
Kari Lake rails against AZ county after officials admit to election blunder
The conservative firebrand aired her election-related grievances on Twitter Thursday, writing: "Our Elections are a joke."
Republican booed after accusing Democrats of drinking during Speaker vote
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack made the remarks as she urged for the deadlocked GOP to vote for Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Hakeem Jeffries blasts Republican "dysfunction" in battle for House speaker
"We are looking for a willing partner to solve problems for the American people, not save the Republicans from their dysfunction," the congressman said.
Russia touts new Zircon missiles can "overcome any" defense systems
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked military leaders for the "unique weapon."
