Mandy Taheri
Weekend Reporter
Mandy Taheri is a Newsweek reporter based in Brooklyn. She joined Newsweek as a reporter in 2024. You can get in touch with Mandy via email: m.taheri@newsweek.com. Languages: English, French
Jared Kushner says $1.5Bn from Qatar, UAE came "irrespective" of Trump win
President-elect Donald Trump's son-in-law says his private equity firm secured investments ahead of the 2024 election to "avoid any conflict."
Who is Stephen Miran? What Trump adviser pick has said about the economy
President-elect Donald Trump has named Miran, a former adviser in his first administration, to chair the Council of Economic Advisers.
Joe Biden has "bone to pick" with Nancy Pelosi—Democrat
Biden has grievances with Pelosi after he was "pushed aside" when it comes to this year's presidential election, Lindy Li said.
China warns US of Taiwan red line: "Playing with fire"
Beijing said it would take "all necessary measures" in response.
Luigi Mangione's fandom goes global: Look-alike contest in Brazil
Support of Mangione has extended beyond the U.S., with students at a Brazilian university hosting a look-alike contest of the alleged killer this week.
Germany Christmas market attack: How Saudi Arabia responded
Saudi Arabia issued a statement condemning the attack, reportedly carried out by a 50-year-old of Saudi descent.
Mark Cuban confronts Elon Musk's AfD remarks with his own AI chatbot
Mark Cuban used the artificial intelligence chatbot on Elon Musk's social media platform to investigate Musk's remarks about AfD and posted them on Friday.
Democrats declare "victory" over Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Representative Pramila Jayapal said that Democrats "forced" Trump and Musk "to back down from the 11th hour demand to pass a suspension of the debt ceiling."
Elon Musk's journey from Obama to Trump aligns with many Americans
Elon Musk, once a supporter of President Barack Obama, now backs President-elect Donald Trump, reflecting a political shift shared by many Americans.
Luigi Mangione trial could have "stealth juror"—lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos says that the prosecutor and defense won't have much time to identify a "stealth juror" in Luigi Mangione's trial.
Bernie Sanders issues "oligarchy" warning about Elon Musk
The Vermont senator criticized the billionaire's influence over Congress as it tries to pass a spending bill and avoid a shutdown.
Risk Luigi Mangione trial ends in hung jury "absolutely" elevated—lawyer
Elie Honig said that the risk of Mangione's trial ending in a hung jury is "elevated," but there are "systematic controls here against it."
Joe Rogan defends one of Donald Trump's most controversial comments
Podcaster Joe Rogan said "guys talk like that" in relation to Trump's Access Hollywood controversial remarks.
Anthem BCBS may exclude top cancer hospital from coverage
Anthem BCBS and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have yet to reach a new contract agreement.
FDA issues vet letter on drug Librela used to control pain in dogs
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine posted a letter alerting veterinarians of adverse health effects in dogs from Librela.
People injured by COVID vaccine may get new chance at getting money
The House's continuing resolution extends the deadline for filing injury claims related to coronavirus "countermeasures."
Joe Rogan has theory officials deployed drones to get people used to UFOs
Podcaster Joe Rogan said on a Tuesday episode of his show that the government may have deployed the drones to get Americans accustomed to UFOs.
Taco Bell chicken nuggets: All about new menu item and how to earn rewards
Taco Bell, which is launching new chicken nuggets and a trio of sauces, is encouraging customers to return empty sauce cups for bonus rewards points.
Woman who stowed away on November flight re-arrested fleeing to Canada
Svetlana Dali was arrested on Monday after removing her monitoring device and attempting to flee the United States.
Syria: Reports of mass graves tied to Assad found after regime toppled
Mass graves linked to atrocities committed under the Assad regime have been uncovered following the former Syrian leader's escape to Russia.
Former RNC chair blasts Republicans over Trump nominees: "Such a farce"
Michael Steele said that Republican lawmakers' claims of concern about Trump's Cabinet picks are a "farce."
Bernie Sanders hopes to work with Donald Trump on key issue
The independent senator said on Sunday that he hopes to work with the president-elect on raising the federal minimum wage.
Democrat predicts "new era of prosperity" under Donald Trump
Democratic strategist Lindy Li said the Democratic Party has the "stench of loser" and that "momentum is just tremendous" for Trump's second term.
Satellite images reveal Russian military evacuating Syria
Maxar satellite images show Russian military equipment being prepared to depart an air base in Syria a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Google's new "woke" ad slammed by Fox host and some conservatives online
A new Google holiday shopping ad featuring a nonbinary influencer has drawn criticism from Fox News host Sean Hannity and other conservatives online.
Putin ally cheers Donald Trump statement as "fully in harmony" with Kremlin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russian government is "fully in harmony" with the president-elect's recent statement about the ongoing war.
New Jersey drones "more sophisticated than I ever imagined"—TV reporter
A NewsNation reporter who saw several drones in the Garden State said they are "more sophisticated than I ever imagined."
Biden rebuked for granting clemency to man caught with child porn
Some social media users criticized giving clemency to Shanlin Jin, who pleaded guilty to possession of child porn.
Republican says Trump is warning GOP: Don't get on "naughty list"
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski says the second Trump administration wants party members to "toe the line."
What has filmmaker Michael Moore said about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting?
Moore wrote about the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO ahead of Luigi Mangione's arrest.
