Anna Commander
Deputy News Editor
Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has covered weather, and major breaking news events in South Florida. Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from The National Desk in Washington, D.C. and had previously worked at CBS12 News in West Palm Beach. She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. You can get in touch with Anna by emailing a.[email protected].
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Van Jones warns of "volcanic eruption of outrage" toward Chuck Schumer
Jones said that he has never seen so much anger directed toward a Democrat.
Macaroni & cheese recall sparks warning nationwide
The macaroni and cheese small bites were sold in Whole Foods Market locations across the country.
Trump questions whether criticism of Aileen Cannon is "legal"
President Donald Trump called Aileen Cannon a "model" of a judge during his speech on Friday at the Department of Justice.
Senator in back-and-forth with Musk to get rid of his Tesla: "You're fired"
Senator Mark Kelly said that when he purchased the car, he did not predict it would become "a political issue."
Trump's turbulent week with the economy and foreign policy: Analysts react
President Trump's week has been dotted with recession fears, tariff back-and-forths and a key foreign policy announcement.
Videos show plane on fire at Denver International Airport: What we know
Several videos on social media show a plane on fire and smoke in the air as passengers are on the wing.
AOC rages at Democrats for "betrayal" amid government shutdown talks
The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Donald Trump's fall in polls is accelerating, Nate Silver warns
Pollster Nate Silver finds the president's approval rating in a steady decline.
Trader Joe's water recall: Map shows impacted states
Several states are impacted by the water recall due to a potential safety issue regarding the bottles.
Trump asks Supreme Court to resolve birthright citizenship question
Trump is appealing to the justices to help facilitate his birthright citizenship plan, blocked by lower courts.
Trump's 2nd-term approval rating with Hispanics slips to record low: Polls
President Trump's approval rating with Hispanics during his second term has dropped 11 points in one week, polls find.
Thomas Massie campaign says it's received over $200K amid Trump's attacks
Representative Massie's campaign announced the "outpouring" of donations since voting against the House CR bill.
Who is Beryl Howell? Judge at center of new Trump order lawsuit
Judge Beryl Howell is presiding over the Perkins Coie emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Chuck Schumer's remarks mean a government shutdown more likely
With a shutdown deadline approaching, Democrats want a continuing resolution to extend government funding through April 11.
Sauce recall sparks warning to customers
Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. initiated a recall for the hot pot sauce due to the potential for undeclared sesame, soy, peanut and wheat.
One Democrat sides with Republicans to push Trump-backed funding bill
Congressman Jared Golden of Maine voted with House Republicans on Tuesday in favor of the funding bill.
Trump's protection sparks money concerns from Florida Democrats
The county has allocated $45 million to protect the president this year and is seeking reimbursement from the federal government.
Trump issues stock market update amid recession fears
While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said that he is optimistic about the U.S. economy.
Donald Trump calls for key Republican congressman to be primaried
Trump promised to "lead the charge against" Republican Congressman Thomas Massie in a potential 2026 primary challenge.
New Jersey school bus crash: Everything we know
A school bus carrying over 30 people was involved in a crash Monday night leading to multiple hospitalizations.
Three dead in Mississippi medical helicopter crash: Everything we know
Officials said two University of Mississippi Medical Center employees and a Med-Trans pilot were on board the AirCare helicopter.
Donald Trump responds to reported "clash" between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio
President Trump on Friday told reporters that there was no "clash" between Musk and Rubio during a Thursday meeting.
Elon Musk's SpaceX launch failure sparks numerous airport delays
The SpaceX launch failure prompted many of Florida's biggest airports to halt flights on Thursday night.
Trump gives update on potentially getting rid of daylight saving time
The president said it is a "50-50 issue" while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday.
John Fetterman rips Democrats for making Trump "look more presidential"
Fetterman accused his Democratic colleagues of "unhinged petulance" during Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday.
Donald Trump's new demand to Republicans on funding the government
To avert a shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a stopgap bill to maintain current federal spending levels through September.
Alina Habba hit with backlash for comments on veterans: "Pathetic"
Habba spoke to reporters on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of President Donald Trump's address to Congress.
Republican "can't guarantee" Trump-backed budget cuts won't hurt veterans
Representative Greg Murphy said Trump's mission to slash the federal budget was in response to "a national emergency."
Full list of food recalls in February as warnings issued nationwide
Numerous products were recalled across the country this month, potentially impacting millions of consumers.
Transgender troops to be separated from military in new Pentagon directive
Transgender troops must be identified within 30 days, the memo said, then separation actions must be taken.
