Khaleda Rahman
National Correspondent
Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek's National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Khaleda by emailing k.rahman@newsweek.com
Kamala Harris taking Joe Biden on campaign trail could be "risky"
Harris and Biden will visit Pittsburgh on Labor Day, sharing the stage at a campaign event for the first time since she replaced him as the Democratic nominee.
Kamala Harris' plan to cut the cost-of-living. Can it work?
The Democratic nominee has recently proposed a federal ban on price gouging on groceries.
Chase Bank "glitch" goes viral: What we know, don't know
An error involving Chase Bank saw people apparently withdrawing large sums of money after depositing fake checks.
Mattress Mack hospitalized with "cognitive" issues
Jim McIngvale, a beloved Houston businessman, said he was being treated in hospital because he is having "a little trouble with cognitive things."
Netanyahu "has failed": Hostage family group as six more dead
The Israeli military said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, prompting calls for mass protests.
Is college still worth it? Many Americans say no
Americans are losing faith in higher education amid high tuition, uncertain payoff and culture wars on campus.
Bryan Kohberger trial request "certainly not frivolous"—attorney
Kohberger's attorneys asked a judge to move the trial out of Latah County, arguing widespread media coverage means it's impossible for him to get a fair trial.
US Postal Service outlines plans for 2024 mail ballots
"We are proud to do our part to help citizens' who choose to use the mail to vote to do so effectively," Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
Trump under fire from anti-abortion activists as team plays down comments
The Trump campaign has sought to walk back his comments suggesting he favored a ballot measure to expand abortion access in Florida.
Kamala Harris takes 7-point lead over Donald Trump in new poll
Harris has her biggest lead over Trump since she entered the presidential race in July, according to the survey.
Armed gang searching Colorado apartment complex sparks anger
Kamala Harris has imported "the worst of the Latin American gangs right into Colorado," said Rep. Lauren Boebert, commenting on a video of a group of armed men.
Kroger Exec's price gouging comment sparks reaction from Kamala Harris fans
A top executive admitted the grocery giant raised prices for milk and eggs above inflation, as Harris has proposed a federal ban on price gouging.
Pope Francis' migrant comments spark MAGA anger: "Appeasing globalists"
Francis said those who "work systematically and with every means possible to reject migrants" are committing "a grave sin."
School football players cited over Amish "harassment" claims
Nine juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct after reports of bad behavior towards members of minority community, authorities said.
North Carolina governor poll shows Josh Stein and Mark Robinson's chances
A new poll shows Stein, the state's Democratic attorney general, leading Robinson, the state's lieutenant governor, in the governor's race.
Four Republicans miss Donald Trump rally shooting site visit
Members of the House task force investigating the assassination attempt on Donald Trump visited the scene of the shooting Monday.
Texas homeowners facing tax hike after storms
Harris County commissioners are reportedly taking advantage of a loophole in state law to raise property taxes by 8 percent without voter approval.
Letitia James issues AGs warning to Project 2025
"We are prepared, obviously, to defend our democracy and to defend our freedoms," she said.
Florida's golf courses on state park plans change
A foundation has withdrawn its application to build golf courses on Jonathan Dickinson State Park after widespread opposition.
Mormons could help Kamala Harris win Arizona
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a historically Republican voting bloc, are rallying behind the Democratic ticket.
JD Vance says he regrets "childless cat ladies" remark was taken wrong way
Vance has faced backlash over a remark where he questioned the leadership of Vice President Kamala Harris and others who do not have biological children.
Donald Trump rejects critics of Fox News call: 'I'm the Ratings Machine'
Trump hit back at critics of his Fox News live interview reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention.
How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's election war chests compare
The Harris campaign said it has raised $540 million in a little more than a month since she entered the race for the presidency.
Mark Cuban confronts Elon Musk using his own AI bot
The billionaire investor responded to the X owner sharing the AI chatbot's answer to a question about Vice President Kamala Harris.
Israel launches wave of airstrikes on Lebanon in "self-defense"
Hezbollah later fired over 300 drones and rockets at Israeli military targets.
MAGA attacks Amy Coney Barrett for siding with liberal justices: "Disaster"
An order from the Supreme Court said Barrett would have joined the court's three liberal justices to deny a request from Republicans in a voting rights case.
Trump campaign event investigated over claims it violated election law
The Michigan Bureau of Elections is reviewing complaints alleging a sheriff's office violated the law when it hosted Trump.
Despite DNC optimism, Donald Trump has quietly had a great week
Bookmakers again have Trump as the favorite to win in November, while some polls have given his campaign welcome news.
Donald Trump rejects Kamala Harris' poll gains: "She's not having success"
"We're leading in most of the polls," Trump said after calling into Fox News.
Kamala Harris reduces Trump's lead in Texas to five points in new poll
A new poll shows Donald Trump's lead in the state has shrunk.
