Aila Slisco
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Aila Slisco is a Newsweek night reporter based in New York. Her focus is on reporting national politics, where she has covered the 2020 and 2022 elections, the impeachments of Donald Trump and multiple State of the Union addresses. Other topics she has reported on for Newsweek include crime, public health and the emergence of COVID-19. Aila was a freelance writer before joining Newsweek in 2019. You can get in touch with Aila by emailing a.slisco@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Trump jurors may be "outed" and endangered, ex-prosecutor warns
"I do not think this jury is gonna remain anonymous," former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori said. "I'm worried about their safety."
Melania likely happy Donald Trump may miss Barron's graduation, Cohen says
The former president could miss his 18-year-old son Barron's graduation due to his New York criminal trial schedule.
Alina Habba reveals if Trump is concerned about going to jail
Habba said that Trump would "be like Nelson Mandela" if he is sent to jail for violating a gag order in New York.
Supreme Court signals they're prepared to upend Capitol riot cases
The court's conservative majority could overturn hundreds of charges faced by January 6 defendants.
Russia "capitalizing" in war as U.S. aid to Ukraine continues to stall: ISW
The think tank warned that Russia would make more "threatening gains" if the U.S. continues "to withhold assistance to Ukraine."
Donald Trump falling asleep at trial sparks flood of mockery
Trump reportedly fell asleep in the courtroom at multiple points on the first day of his hush-money criminal trial in New York.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's new warning to Supreme Court
Jackson argued that the court's conservative majority had failed to show "reason and restraint" on a "highly charged" issue.
Trump ally warns him judge will put him in prison
"This is the most anti-democratic thing imaginable," the Trump ally complained. "These are republic-ending tactics by Democrats."
Roger Stone claims he got Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's stunt double fired
"The Rock is not a conservative," Stone fumed during an interview with Info Wars host Alex Jones. "He's not one of us."
Kamala Harris blames Trump for abortion ban: "Enough with the gaslighting"
"Trump wants us to believe he will not sign a national ban?" Harris said on Friday. "Enough with the gaslighting."
Denver to cut funds for police, city agencies to address migrant influx
A spokesperson for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told Newsweek that the cuts would have "no impact" on public safety services.
Ukraine may get new high-power "DragonFire" laser
The British laser weapon could dramatically change Ukrainian air defense capabilities as the country's war with Russia continues.
Trump's motivation for attack on RFK Jr. questioned
Trump insisted that RFK Jr. was only a "political opponent" to President Joe Biden and "great for MAGA."
Lauren Boebert's son tells court he can't afford lawyer
The Republican lawmaker's son has been charged with 14 crimes.
List of GOP senators who didn't sign a call for Mayorkas impeachment trial
A letter demanding a Senate impeachment trial for Mayorkas was signed by 43 of 49 GOP senators on Thursday.
Tennessee Republicans fight ban on cousins getting married
One GOP lawmaker argued the risk of first cousins producing offspring with birth defects wasn't "as significant" as many believe.
Trump shifts from "pro-life" champ to say Roe solely about "states' rights"
Trump claimed that ending federal abortion rights protections was strictly about "states' rights" and not "anything else."
Former Trump campaign staffer says he lost her vote: "I'm out"
The Trump 2020 campaign staffer said that Trump was "advocating for abortion" and it would be " sinful to vote for the man."
Arizona Republicans block attempt to halt reinstated abortion ban
Some Republicans have expressed concerns that Arizona's near-total abortion ban could cost them at the ballot box in November.
China hits back at US "pressuring" over ties with Russia
"China will not accept the accusations and pressuring," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says her "faith" was mocked over eclipse remark
Greene suggested that criticism of her comment that this week's solar eclipse was a "sign" from God was an attack on her "faith."
Israel deploys new weapon for the first time
Israel purportedly took down a drone launched by Iran-backed militants using the sea-launched weapon this week.
Donald Trump faces backlash for comments on Black and Jewish voters
Trump said that Jewish Biden voters "should be spoken to" and argued that Black and Jewish Democrats had a "bad habit."
Trump bumped out of popular billionaire ranking
The former president is no longer one of the world's richest people, according to a popular list ranking wealth.
Officials brace public for more earthquakes after 4.0 aftershock
Hours after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey and New York City, a 4.0-magnitude aftershock was recorded.
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection following recent US case
The second known U.S. case of avian influenza in a human was announced earlier this week.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson booed for Joe Biden comment
Johnson was loudly booed by members of the audience of "The View" over his 2024 presidential election endorsement plans.
Donald Trump's string of courtroom losses continues
The judge overseeing Trump's hush-money trial denied the former president's effort to subpoena NBC.
No Labels director reveals who he'd vote for after group ends 2024 plans
The group said it would not field a third-party candidate in the presidential election after finding no "credible" option.
Another Trump ally faces the music
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could lose his law license for allegedly attempting to help overturn the 2020 election.
