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Jason Lemon is a Senior Politics Editor at Newsweek in Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on U.S. politics and international affairs. He joined Newsweek in 2018 after working at StepFeed and as a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Lemon is a graduate of the American University of Beirut and Andrews University, with expertise in English, Spanish, French, and Levantine Arabic. Peter Aitken, another Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York, specializes in domestic U.S....

Despite Jalen Brunson's absence, the Knicks have managed to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, winning six out of 11 games. With Brunson now cleared for basketball activities, there is hope that his return will provide a boost as the team approaches the playoffs with a comfortable lead over their closest competitors. The Knicks took a magic number of five into their game against the Blazers, positioning themselves well for a strong...

A United Airlines plane reportedly made contact with a kite while landing at Reagan National Airport, with no damage to the aircraft reported. Police responded to reports of kite-flying at Gravelly Point, near the airport, but no charges were filed. This incident follows a recent near-miss between a Delta Air Lines plane and an Air Force jet near DCA, with the NTSB investigating a "loss of separation" between the aircraft. Full Article

President Trump spoke exclusively to NBC News, discussing his indifference to foreign automakers raising prices due to tariffs, his anger towards Russian President Putin, his commitment to annexing Greenland, and his openness to seeking a third term. On "Meet the Press," Sen. Bennet criticized the Democratic Party's disconnect with working-class Americans, while editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg addressed the Signal chat controversy. In politics, VP Vance's concerns over Yemen strikes angered GOP, religious activists challenge separation of...

A single lottery ticket purchased at the 7-Eleven on N. Euclid St. in Anaheim matches all 5 numbers and the Powerball, now worth $515 million, with the store earning a $1-million bonus. The winner has not yet come forward, making it the 29th drawing since the last jackpot win. Southern California has seen several big Powerball wins in recent years, including a $1 billion ticket in downtown L.A. and a $2 billion win in Altadena....

President Trump did not rule out seeking a third term in office, stating that "a lot of people" want him to do so and suggesting there are "methods" to bypass the two-term limit in the Constitution. While the White House emphasized his focus on the current term, Trump's allies have continued to amplify the idea of a third term, with Representative Andy Ogles proposing a constitutional amendment to make Trump eligible. In an interview with...