Andrew Stanton
Weekend Staff Writer
Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and society, as well as global affairs. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Supreme Court term marked by "ethical rot": Historian
Supreme Court justices have faced questions about ties to wealthy donors amid several divisive, consequential rulings.
Russia's failures pit Kremlin against its own war supporters: ISW
Russian President Vladmir Putin may have to choose between his defense ministry and maintaining support among Russian military bloggers.
Trump-appointed prosecutor pushes back on Republicans' Hunter Biden claims
U.S. Attorney David Weiss rejected GOP allegations of retaliation against an IRS whistleblower in a letter sent to Representative Jim Jordan.
Claudia Conway slams new DeSantis ad: "Giving white, Christian nationalism"
The Florida governor boasted about ending DEI programs at Florida colleges.
"Everything is on the table" after Supreme Court rulings: Law professor
The Supreme Court has signaled it's not bound by precedent, warned New York University professor Melissa Murray on Sunday.
GOP presidential candidate calls out Republican LGBTQ+ attacks
Will Hurd is urging his fellow Republicans to change their tune as many in the LGBTQ+ community warn of a wave of anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric.
Michael Cohen maps out why Trump's case is "impossible to win"
Trump's ex-attorney said on Sunday that even "God himself" couldn't successfully defend the former president in court.
Buttigieg rips DeSantis for trying to prove manhood in "oiled up" LGBTQ+ ad
Buttigieg asked who DeSantis is "trying to make better off" by attacking the LGBTQ+ community during an appearance on CNN Sunday morning.
Chris Christie urges "control freak" Trump is afraid of jail
The former governor of New Jersey also predicted on Saturday whether Trump would attend any presidential debates.
Elon Musk places "temporary limits" on unverified Twitter accounts
Twitter users ridiculed Musk's latest change to the social media platform on Saturday.
Russia could blow up nuclear plant after handing it to Ukraine: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning on Saturday about a serious threat to Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
Trump put "another nail" in his coffin amid documents probe: Ex-prosecutor
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance poured cold water on Trump's latest defense in his classified documents case.
DeSantis slammed by GOP group for "desperate" LGBTQ+ ad
The Log Cabin Republicans warned that the Florida governor has crossed the line "into homophobic territory" on Friday.
Bud Light mocked for own tweet: "It's going great"
The beer company continues facing boycotts from some conservatives over its embrace of the LGBTQ+ community.
Democratic governor taunts DeSantis, Abbott in their own backyards
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey launched an initiative bringing LGBTQ+ pride billboards to Florida and Texas.
Obama celebrates Supreme Court ruling on "far-right" election theory
The former Democratic president weighed in on one of the most consequential SCOTUS decisions of the year.
Liz Cheney urges voters to stop "electing idiots"
The former GOP congresswoman said both Democrats and Republicans need to elect "serious people" to public office.
Why Biden's still giving states with great broadband $100 million
Biden announced a $40 billion investment in broadband, calling access to high-speed internet an "absolute necessity."
Prigozhin exposes "most damaging" thing to Putin, Condoleezza Rice says
The rebellion's full impact on Russian morale will be known once word of the mutiny spreads to troops, the former U.S. secretary of state said.
Fourth of July BBQs to be most expensive in Republican states
Consumers in some states will spend an average of 4 percent of their monthly income on a July 4th barbeque, new research data showed.
Ex-Army leader wants Wagner leader Prigozhin killed
"Moscow fat cats will try to take revenge" against Prigozhin following his attempted rebellion, Igor Girkin warned on Monday.
Man charged with threatening mass shooting at LGBTQ+ pride event
The 25-year-old man also allegedly threatened to "make shrapnel pressure cooker bombs" for the Pride event.
Rashida Tlaib to boycott Indian PM Modi's address to Congress: "Shameful"
President Joe Biden is facing pressure from progressives over his meeting with the prime minister scheduled for later this week.
Trump chose the attorney who offered Hunter Biden plea deal
Trump accused the Justice Department of a "scam" for its plea deal with President Joe Biden's son.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal charges
President Joe Biden's son was charged in relation to a Justice Department investigation on Tuesday.
Key moments from Donald Trump's interview with Bret Baier on Fox News
Trump discussed his classified documents case, the Russia-Ukraine war and the 2024 presidential election with the Fox News host Monday evening.
Bret Baier confronts Trump with his own words about classified documents
The Fox News host pressed Trump about an audio recording in which he allegedly admitted to keeping a classified military document after leaving office.
GOP senator compares Republican push to defund FBI to "defund the police"
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski issued a warning to her fellow Republicans about their stance on defunding federal law enforcement agencies.
Candace Owens mocks Juneteenth holiday
The conservative commentator faced criticism for calling the holiday commemorating the end of slavery "still ghetto and made up."
Republicans promising Trump pardon are assuming he's guilty: GOP strategist
Trump's 2024 GOP challengers need to go "toe-to-toe" with the former president, said Republican strategist Susan Del Percio on Sunday.
