Benjamin Fearnow
Media Reporter
Benjamin Fearnow is a reporter based out of Newsweek's New York City offices. He was previously at CBS and Mediaite after working as a news curator at Facebook. Fearnow has pieces published in The Atlantic as well as stories published about him in Wired and The New York Times. He attended the Columbia University School of Journalism after graduating from Indiana University.
Reagan Republicans Flip-Flop on #NeverTrump, Explain Newfound Trump Support
A conservative group named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan is being accused of hypocrisy after reversing course on their #NeverTrump stance from 2016.
Psychologists Warn Parents Against Causing 'Eco-Anxiety' in Children
Mental health professionals say a rising number of young adults are being treated with psychiatric drugs to reduce emotional stress and exhaustion caused by "eco-anxiety," a fervent fear that humans will go extinct as a result of their own pollution and damage to the environment.
Fox News Judge Says Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations 'Undermine' SCOTUS
Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano said sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh seeks to "undermine" the country's highest judicial body.
President Donald Trump New Mexico Rally: Live Stream, TV Channels, Schedule
Trump will visit Rio Rancho, New Mexico this evening as part of his "Keep America Great" 2020 reelection campaign, with hopes the Republican Party can reclaim a state he lost in 2016.
Both GOP Candidates Competing for Florida 26th District Don't Live There
The two Republicans are looking to flip the 26th Congressional District seat, which is currently occupied by Democratic Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Man Denied US Entry by Trump Administration Kidnapped 5 Hours After Return
An asylum seeker and his child were kidnapped and held for ransom by Mexican cartel members just hours after Trump administration asylum policies forced them out of the U.S. under its "protection protocols."
Michigan Republicans Change Rules to Ensure Donald Trump Gets All Delegates
Michigan Republicans couldn't outright cancel their presidential primaries as four other states have done, so they instead changed the rules basically ensuring President Donald Trump receives all delegates.
Condoleezza Rice Urges Americans to Stop Calling Each Other 'Racist'
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said elites can't ignore global populism, and the White House needs to have a far more sensitive tone to the "raw" power of race in America.
Beto O'Rourke 'Could Care Less' About Joe Biden's Age, Mental Acuity
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke used his increasingly common brusque manner to push aside criticisms and questions about Joe Biden's age or mental acuity.
More Americans Trust Their 'Own Observations' Over Scientists on Climate
More Americans said they trust their own observations on climate change compared to 78 percent who say they trust scientists, while fewer than half trust the U.S. government.
Writer Comically Retells Joe Biden's Story of Taking on 'Corn Pop' Gangster
Joe Biden is being ridiculed over a journalist's retelling of Biden's seemingly heroic tale of racial division about taking on a black Wilmington, Delaware gang leader named "Corn Pop" in the summer of 1962.
Meghan McCain, James Corden Respond to Bill Maher 'Fat-Shaming' Segment
Celebrities and media figures weighed in after James Corden ridiculed fellow late-night TV host Bill Maher over a "fat-shaming" segment in which Maher said overweight Americans should be criticized and not simply accepted.
Ben Shapiro Defends Biden, Says US Life Expectancy Higher Without Deaths
Shapiro agreed with Biden that the U.S. health care system is one of the finest in the world and said if car accidents and suicides were moved then Americans have far higher life expectancy.
New Mexico GOP Candidate Blasted for Posts Calling Trump 'A**Hole'
"This is reason enough not to vote for Trump, among the other 836,297 reasons not to vote for him," Chase wrote on Facebook.
Tehran-Backed Rebels Claim Responsibility For Saudi Oil Plant Attacks
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone attacks at the world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia, military and government spokespersons said Saturday.
GOP Rep Brags His Kids Had 'Zero Debt' at Student Loan Crisis Hearing
A congressional hearing addressing the U.S. student loan debt crisis Tuesday saw a Republican congressman bragging his kids graduated with "zero debt," while a conservative panel member said borrowers simply made poor choices.
Billy Bush Defends Himself, Donald Trump Amid Return to TV
Network executives at NBC installed Billy Bush as host of "Extra" three years after the disgraced former "Access Hollywood" figure was outed alongside Donald Trump in a lewd audiotape recording.
Trump Commerce Chief Threatened NOAA Employees to Agree With Alabama Tweet
The Trump administration's Secretary of Commerce threatened top employees at the NOAA after the agency contradicted the president in a tweet about Hurricane Dorian's prospective path.
Who Are Trump's Republican Challengers Dubbed 'The Three Stooges'?
President Donald Trump recycled his own "Three Stooges" insult against a trio of Republican Party members running against him in the upcoming 2020 GOP presidential primary.
Texas Sees Democratic Party Rise as White Liberals Arrive For Great Economy
Longtime Texas Republicans and Democratic pollsters say predominately white new arrivals who moved to enjoy the state's economy are a primary factor behind the state potentially turning blue in 2020.
Fox Business' Lou Dobbs Blasts Brad Parscale's "Trump Dynasty" Bragging
Fox Business Network host and frequent defender of Donald Trump, Lou Dobbs, ridiculed the president's 2020 campaign chief for bragging about the establishment of a Trump "dynasty."
Poll: Warren Surges Toward Top of Democrat Polls, Biden Holds Narrow Lead
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren continues surging toward the top of the Democratic presidential contenders but former Vice President Joe Biden still holds onto an increasingly narrow polling lead.
Texas Man Charged for Bashing Wall Street Bull with Banjo
A Texas man accused of bashing Manhattan's famous "Charging Bull" statue with a banjo has been ordered to "stay away" from all New York City landmarks.
Christine Blasey Ford's Attorney: Kavanaugh Testimony Politically Motivated
Video emerged showing Christine Blasey Ford's attorney telling a feminist conference that her client's testimony against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was politically motivated to protect Roe v. Wade.
Sanders Demands James Comey Indictment: 'Lucky He's Not in Prison'
Huckabee Sanders said Comey should feel "lucky he's not already in prison" and she has "total confidence" in AG William Barr to bring charges against the former FBI director.
US Ranks Among Worst Countries to Live In, High Cost of Living Cited
The United States is now ranked among the world's worst places to live, due to rapidly increasing costs of living, health care and basic education.
Fox News' Judge Napolitano Accuses Trump of 'Tyranny,' Raising Taxes on Own
Fox News' Judge Andrew Napolitano accused Trump of unconstitutionally misappropriating funds for his border wall from federal money Congress did not approve.
Marianne Williamson Describes Meeting Trump, Calls Political Left 'Mean'
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson said her spiritual and principle-based campaign is meant to re-bond a country torn apart by President Donald Trump and an amoral economy.
Meghan McCain, Husband Defend Gun Owners' Right to Keep AR-15s
"If you're talking about going and taking people's guns from them there's going to be a lot of violence," McCain said on 'The View' Wednesday.
Andrew Yang Says Joe Biden Vote is A Step 'Literally Backwards in Time'
Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he is sure he can prevail over polling frontrunner Joe Biden, declaring that a vote for the former vice president is a regressive step back in time.