Jesus Mesa
Politics Reporter
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 reporter and newsletter editor for El Espectador in Colombia. He graduated with an M.A. in Journalism and Digital Innovation from New York University. Languages: English, Spanish. You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected]
Americans detained in Venezuela to be included in prisoner exchange
El Salvador is home to the maximum security CECOT prison where the U.S. has deported thousands of illegal migrants.
Donald Trump risks turning Iowa into a swing state
Democrats and independents say Trump's cuts to Medicaid and wind power, plus a push for cane sugar over corn syrup, are alienating voters in this farm state.
Trump vs. Powell: How firing the Fed chair could shake the economy
Economists interviewed by Newsweek warned that removing Powell now would roil markets, erode trust in U.S. institutions and ultimately hurt ordinary Americans.
Donald Trump responds to reports he'll fire Jerome Powell
Trump and White House allies have intensified pressure on Powell, urging the Fed to cut its key interest rate through a multi-front push.
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See how the most famous office in the world has changed over the first six months of Trump's second term.
AI hiring favors women over equally qualified men, study finds
An AI researcher tested 22 of the world's most popular LLMs and found a notable bias in how they approached identical CVs.
Can Patriot missiles help Ukraine turn the tide?
The president announced the US will send additional Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine, part of a European Union–funded deal.
John Bolton warns Trump's Ukraine shift won't win him a Nobel prize
Bolton told Newsweek that Trump's pursuit of a Nobel Prize has clouded his foreign policy, particularly on the war in Ukraine.
FIFA Club World Cup was a test for the US: Wins and woes ahead of 2026
The tournament delivered spectacle and a clear warning: hosting the world's biggest sporting event next summer will take more than world-class stadiums.
How the media downplayed, then memory-holed, Trump's near-assassination
Almost a year after Trump was near killed in Butler, Pennsylvania, the American public still knows little about the shooter or the security failures of that day.
The 'Manosphere' starts to turn on Trump
Influential figures in the right's online culture are turning on Trump, frustrated by his immigration policies and unfulfilled promises to expose the "deep state."
Steve Bannon issues midterm warning to Republicans over Epstein files
Bannon is part of the growing chorus of MAGA supporters who are speaking out against the DOJ and the FBI over the Epstein files.
Pregnant wife says ICE agents beat her husband during workplace raid
Officials deny Carla Rodriguez's claims that ICE agents tackled her husband to the ground and beat him.
'We've been played': MAGA faces its own disappointment with Trump
For years, Trump's base thrived on promises to expose secret government plots and powerful cabals of pedophiles. What happens when he fails to deliver?
Three more TSA rules that need to go, according to agency's top critic
Now that the much-hated "shoes off" policy has been officially ended, Bruce Schneier sees other parts of the TSA's "security theater" that serve little to no purpose.
Donald Trump says White House has "tremendous power" to run US cities
Asked how Republicans should vote in NYC, Trump said, "I'm not getting involved" after criticizing the Democratic socialist Mamdani.
Pam Bondi reacts to missing minute in Jeffrey Epstein video
Questions have been raised about the hours of video footage released by the DOJ meant to prove that Epstein died by suicide.
Austin fire chief faces backlash over delayed flood response
Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.
Argentina's Javier Milei keeps proving his critics wrong
With his chainsaw economics, Milei is jolting Argentina back to life. The economy grew at its fastest clip in nearly 20 years, defying predictions of total collapse.
Europe pushes for midweek trade deal with US despite Trump's new delay
The EU is aiming for a July 9 deal, which would include a 10 percent baseline tariff. Trump has threatened to impose 50 percent tariffs if no deal is reached.
Read the infamous memo that urged Biden to debate Trump early
Senior advisers suggested the president needed the debate to quell concerns about his age and fitness.
Trump admin revokes visa for Bob Vylan after Glastonbury performance
On Saturday, the English punk duo led concertgoers in a chant of "death, death to the IDF," referring to the Israel Defense Forces.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned tariffs could spike on July 9 unless Trump grants an extension.
Donald Trump notches his best week yet
A Supreme Court decision, a Middle East ceasefire, and a major trade breakthrough with China shifted the narrative in his favor.
New satellite imagery shows Iran expanding work at Fordow nuclear site
The images reveal heavy machinery still in place, additional earthwork, and signs that tunnel entrances may have been sealed off before the strikes.
Republicans cheer as Mamdani becomes Democrats' new lightning rod
Zohran Mamdani's upset victory in New York's Democratic mayoral primary has split his party and given Republicans a new figure to weaponize.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum tells Trump, "we're no one's piñata"
The Treasury Department accused three Mexican financial institutions of facilitating millions in transfers for drug cartels.
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Nuclear experts believe Iran relocated more than 400 kg of highly enriched uranium—enough for 10 nuclear weapons—to a secret location. Here's what that would look like.
Ukraine's new drone boss is already getting battlefield results
Robert Brovdi, who led the elite aerial reconnaissance unit "Birds of the Madyar," was tapped for the top drone command in late May.
Elon Musk's unpopularity hits all-time high after leaving Trump admin
Musk's image hit its lowest point since 2024, with new polling showing a sharp drop in favorability following his feud with Trump.