
Rafi Schwartz, The Week US
Rafi Schwartz has worked as a politics writer at The Week since 2022, where he covers elections, Congress and the White House. He was previously a contributing writer with Mic focusing largely on politics, a senior writer with Splinter News, a staff writer for Fusion's news lab, and the managing editor of Heeb Magazine, a Jewish life and culture publication. Rafi's work has appeared in Rolling Stone, GOOD and The Forward, among others. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in religious studies, and a minor in integrated liberal studies.
Rafi lives in the Twin Cities, where he does not bike, run or take part in any team sports. He does, however, have a variety of interests, hobbies and passions.
Latest articles by Rafi Schwartz, The Week US
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How are these Epstein files so damaging to Trump?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION As Republicans and Democrats release dueling tranches of Epstein-related documents, the White House finds itself caught in a mess partially of its own making
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Trump DOJ sues to block California redistricting
Speed Read California’s new congressional map was drawn by Democrats to flip Republican-held House seats
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Israel jolted by ‘shocking’ settler violence
IN THE SPOTLIGHT A wave of brazen attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank has prompted a rare public outcry from Israeli officials
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House releases Epstein emails referencing Trump
Speed Read The emails suggest Trump knew more about Epstein’s sex trafficking of underage women than he has claimed
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A running list of RFK Jr.'s controversies
In Depth The man atop the Department of Health and Human Services has had no shortage of scandals over the years
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UK, Colombia halt intel to US over boat attacks
Speed Read Both countries have suspended intelligence sharing with the US over the bombing of civilian boats suspected of drug smuggling
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Alaska faces earth-shaking loss as seismic monitoring stations shutter
IN THE SPOTLIGHT NOAA cuts have left the western seaboard without a crucial resource to measure, understand and predict tsunamis
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Supreme Court to decide on mail-in ballot limits
Speed Read The court will determine whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day
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What happens to a Democratic Party without Nancy Pelosi?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The storied former speaker of the House is set to retire, leaving congressional Democrats a complicated legacy and an uncertain future
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Judge issues injunction on DHS use of force
Speed Read Agents can only use force under the ‘immediate threat of physical harm’
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Microsoft pursues digital intelligence ‘aligned to human values’ in shift from OpenAI
UNDER THE RADAR The iconic tech giant is jumping into the AI game with a bold new initiative designed to place people first in the search for digital intelligence
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Trump tariffs face stiff scrutiny at Supreme Court
Speed Read Even some of the Court’s conservative justices appeared skeptical
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Democrats seek 2026 inspiration from special election routs
IN THE SPOTLIGHT High-profile wins are helping a party demoralized by Trump’s reelection regain momentum
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Dozens dead as typhoon slams Philippines
Speed Read The storm ravaged the island of Cebu
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JD Vance wades into choppy religious waters about wife Usha
THE EXPLAINER By emphasizing his hope that the Second Lady convert to Christianity, the vice president is inviting controversy from across the religious spectrum
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Two men accused of plotting LGBTQ+ attacks
Speed Read The men were arrested alongside an unidentified minor
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Sudan stands on the brink of another national schism
The Explainer With tens of thousands dead and millions displaced, one of Africa’s most severe outbreaks of sectarian violence is poised to take a dramatic turn for the worse
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King Charles strips Andrew of ‘prince’ title
Speed Read He will now be known only as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
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Judge rules US attorney ‘unlawfully serving’
Speed Read Bill Essayli had been serving in the role without Senate confirmation
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France’s ‘red hands’ trial highlights alleged Russian disruption operations
UNDER THE RADAR Attacks on religious and cultural institutions around France have authorities worried about Moscow’s effort to sow chaos in one of Europe’s political centers
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Gaza ceasefire teeters as Netanyahu orders strikes
Speed Read Israel accused Hamas of firing on Israeli troops
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How are Americans bracing for the end of SNAP?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Millions depend on supplemental federal food funds that are set to expire this month, as the government shutdown begins to be acutely felt
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Navy jet, helicopter crash half-hour apart off carrier
Speed Read A US Navy helicopter and a fighter jet both crashed in the same half-hour during separate operations
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How are ICE’s recruitment woes complicating Trump’s immigration agenda?
TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Lowered training standards and ‘athletically allergic’ hopefuls are hindering the White House plan to turn the Department of Homeland Security into a federal police force
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