Newsweek is reporting on recent political developments, including significant upsets in Democratic primaries in Colorado and key Supreme Court decisions. It also highlighted a new cover story on American heroes.
In Colorado, Newsweek said Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term congresswoman, lost her primary to Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist. It also reported that Sen. Michael Bennet's bid for governor was unsuccessful, with state Attorney General Phil Weiser winning the primary. Sen. John Hickenlooper, however, successfully fended off his challenger. Newsweek characterized these results as part of a national "leftist insurgency" within the Democratic party, driven by voter frustration with the party establishment.
Regarding the Supreme Court, Newsweek reported that birthright citizenship was upheld in a 5-4 decision. It also said state bans on transgender athletes were upheld. Additionally, the court, in a 6-3 vote, struck down campaign finance restrictions that limited how much party committees could spend in coordination with individual candidates. Newsweek noted this decision could significantly benefit the Republican National Committee, which has substantial cash on hand, by allowing parties to leverage discounted ad rates.
Newsweek also featured its new cover story, "250 Great American Heroes." It included an interview with Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs for a special podcast episode. Jacobs received the Medal of Honor in 1968 for his actions in Vietnam, where he fought back against an ambush, rescued fellow soldiers and killed enemy combatants despite being wounded. Newsweek described the Medal of Honor as recognizing individuals who, in a split-second moment, put their lives on the line for their country.