Jesus is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, his focus is reporting on politics, current affairs and trending news. He has covered current affairs, healthcare, pop culture, and sports. Jesus joined Newsweek's U.S. bureau in 2024, and has previously worked for The Financial Times and served as an international...
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Bolsonaro Lead Over Lula Shrinks as Trump Stays on Brazil Election Sideline
Trump has stayed out of Brazil’s runoff as Bolsonaro’s lead over Lula shrinks, a silence experts say is helping his ally.
Obama Tests His Midwest Magic With Michigan, Ohio Stops for El-Sayed, Brown
Obama rallies for El-Sayed and Brown in Detroit and Cleveland, testing whether his pull in two states he won twice still holds.
Early Voting Surges in Battlegrounds as Costs Tops List of Voter Concerns
More than 13 million ballots are already in, with turnout surging in states with GOP-held Senate states Democrats hope to flip.
Texas GOP’s Bet on Latinos May Backfire—How Democrats Could Seal the Deal
Texas Republicans drew maps betting Latinos would stay loyal. Polls show a swing back. Can Democrats keep them?
AIPAC Dumps Last-Minute $9M Behind Mike Rogers in Rebuke of Abdul El-Sayed
AIPAC’s super PAC quietly routs up to $9M to help Mike Rogers beat Abdul El-Sayed, timed to stay hidden until after Election Day.
Google Billionaire Battles Bernie Sanders’ ‘Most Important Ballot Measure’
Sergey Brin is spending big to sink a billionaire tax Bernie Sanders has called “America’s most important ballot measure.”
Pope Leo Health Update: No Further Treatment Planned After Cancer Confirmed
Final tests show Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was localized, and Vatican doctors say he needs no further treatment after surgery.
Trump Faces Supermajority Disapproval on Gas Prices 2 Weeks Before Midterms
A New York Times/Siena poll found that 73 percent of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of gas prices.
Trump Rally for Lindsey Graham’s Sister Upended by Numerous Protesters
Trump rallies for Darline Graham days after waiving the Russia sanctions law her late brother Lindsey Graham fought to pass.
Rogers, El-Sayed Clash Over War, Trump in Final Michigan Senate Debate
Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed clashed over war, Trump, religion and the economy in their final Michigan Senate debate.
Jewish Opposition to Abdul El-Sayed May Not Matter in Michigan Race
Abdul El-Sayed says Israel isn’t a U.S. ally. Michigan’s math suggests he can win without Jewish voters.
Trump May Be Paxton’s Best Weapon Against Talarico Despite GOP Concerns
Some Republicans have expressed concern about Trump visits, but polls show his rallies haven’t hurt Paxton against Talarico.
Republican Chances of Losing Senate Two Weeks Before Midterms: Map
Ratings and forecasts point the same way: Republicans are at greater risk of losing the Senate than at any point this cycle.
Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Unwanted Record in Ohio Race vs. Amy Acton
CNN says Ramaswamy is performing worse with Ohio independents than any Republican gubernatorial nominee this century.
Talarico and Paxton Texas Rally Crowd Sizes Compared: Photos
Talarico and Paxton hold dueling Fort Worth rallies as early voting opens in Tarrant County, the swing county both camps covet.
Republican Defections in Texas Suburbs Could Sink Paxton and Abbott
Talarico and Hinojosa are drawing far more suburban donors than Paxton and Abbott, a Newsweek analysis of campaign records found.
Trump’s Texas ICE Crackdown May Have Paved Way for Pro-Immigrant Consensus
A year into Trump’s ICE crackdown, Texans say they want a safe border and a way for many undocumented immigrants to stay legally.
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers in Rare Agreement on Trump Michigan Rally
Rogers and El-Sayed both want Trump in Michigan, for opposite reasons, as polls show a tight Senate race and Trump underwater.
Trump Fires Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary
Trump fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary after saying she had been “brutalized by the media.”
Democrats Set Sights on Flipping MAGA District in Trump’s Backyard
Hakeem Jeffries heads to Miami to rally with Eliott Rodriguez as Democrats target María Elvira Salazar’s seat in Florida.
Trump Calls Paxton ‘A Little Bit Controversial’ as Talarico Gains Momentum
President Trump praised Paxton as Texas’ best-ever attorney general but called him “a little bit controversial” on Thursday.