David Brennan
Senior Reporter
David Brennan is currently a Senior Reporter for Newsweek covering world politics and current affairs. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2018, he reported on British politics and global current affairs as a staff writer at International Business Times. He has also held reporting roles at a selection of trade publications covering the healthcare, transport and property industries. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2012 where he studied history. You can contact him at d.brennan@newsweek.com.
Joe Biden Races to Deliver Gun Reform Plan as U.S. Fears Violent Re-opening
The president announced new measures to tighten gun control as the country reeled from a recent spate of mass shootings.
GOP Coca-Cola Boycott Tests Worker Loyalty in 2022 Battleground States
Coca-Cola is among the targets of the right's crusade against "woke America," as the Republican Party doubles down on culture war issues.
GOP Voters Shed Party Colors Following Capitol Attack, Coronavirus Chaos
The gap between the number of voters identifying as Democrats versus Republicans has grown to its highest level since 2012.
China's Bet U.S. Is Bluffing on Taiwan War Risks Dangerous Miscalculation
The democratic island is one of the flashpoints where the simmering U.S.-China confrontation could escalate into open conflict.
Alexei Navalny's Doctor Arrested as Putin Critic Holds Hunger Strike
Anastasia Vasilyeva was among those arrested by police outside of the jail in the town of Pokrov, east of Moscow, on Tuesday.
Two Killed As Houston High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash
A suspect driver crashed into another car while a police vehicle gave chase, killing an innocent driver early on Friday morning.
PS5 Restock Update for GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Target, More
Since launching in November, Sony's next-gen console has become the fastest-selling console in U.S. history with sporadic restocks snapped up by shoppers.
Active Shooter April Fools' Joke Lands Woman in Jail After Causing Panic
Police rushed to a factory in Springfield, Ohio, after one worker texted her sister to say she was hiding from an active shooter on site.
April Fools' Prank Backfires for Mother Who Faked Being Shot in Text
The fake call prompted an emergency response to an empty house in Wichita, Kansas, police told reporters.
Dozens Dead in Taiwan Train Crash Caused by Crane on Track: Police
At least 48 people were killed in the crash, which occurred inside a tunnel close to the eastern city of Hualien.
'Swastika Epidemic' Raises Anti-Semitism Fears Amid Far-Right Surge
The Anti-Defamation League found that 63 percent of American Jews have experienced or witnessed anti-Semitism in the past five years.
Ted Cruz Posts Border Rickroll After AOC Demands Resignation
Cruz has been at the forefront of Republican pressure on President Joe Biden over the surge in new arrivals at the southern border.
Police Prepare for Another Summer of Violent Street Clashes as U.S. Reopens
Clashes between the far-right and far-left have continued throughout the pandemic, but their scale and severity could increase again in post-lockdown America.
Biden Wants to Heal After Capitol Attack, but Americans Can't Agree How
Republicans and Democrats are starkly divided on the severity of the attack, how harsh sentencing should be for those involved, and where future threats lie.
Capitol Attack Shows Far-Right Is 'Mainstreaming' Anti-Semitism: IHRA
The far-right threat is growing in the U.S. and abroad, with Jewish advocacy groups warning modern groups retain traditional anti-Semitic ideologies.
U.S. Seizes Iran-Backed Militia Websites Spreading COVID Disinformation
The DOJ has been seizing sites linked to Kata'ib Hezbollah since August 2020, executing warrants in Arizona and the Eastern District of Virginia.
Endless U.S.-China Contest Risks 'Catastrophic' Conflict, Kissinger Warns
The veteran diplomat said that Washington, D.C. and Beijing must learn to live with each other despite their radically different ideas on governance.
Flynn to Headline QAnon-Linked Event As Family Sues Over Conspiracy Claims
The former Trump adviser is a keynote speaker at a Dallas gathering linked to a prominent QAnon social media account.
Chinese Minister Heads to Iran As Clash Brews Over U.S. Oil Sanctions
Beijing has increased its imports of Iranian oil to record levels, despite the American "maximum pressure" campaign.
Russia Plans New Hypersonic Missile Test Amid Arms Race With U.S., China
The Northern Fleet said it would conduct a new test with the Tsirkon anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile in the Barents Sea.
North Korea Missiles Seriously Concern U.S. Allies, Biden Downplays Threat
Pyongyang has conducted two weapons tests in a week amid speculation North Korea is trying to apply pressure on the White House.
Bolsonaro Aide Accused of Flashing White Supremacist Sign
Filipe Martins, President Bolsonaro's special adviser for international affairs, is accused of making the gesture during a Senate hearing about COVID-19 vaccines.
Iran Hits Out at IAEA Chief After Secret Nuclear Sites Warning
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi told Newsweek on Tuesday that Iran must answer questions about uranium found at two alleged secret nuclear sites.
Sidney Powell Dismisses Lawsuit 'Fake News,' Doubles Down on Conspiracies
Powell's attorneys submitted a court filing on Monday suggesting that "no reasonable person" would believe her claims.
Joe Biden Risks Missing Iran Nuclear Window As Tehran Election Looms
After the election in June, the White House will likely face more fractious negotiations with a hardliner president
Israel Election Results May Push Netanyahu Into Conflict With Biden
Israel's fourth election in two years failed to produce a conclusive result, leaving the veteran leader looking to build a coalition with far-right groups.
U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Program Needs Shakeup, GAO Warns Amid Arms Race
The GAO report warned that the current system risks "impeding" American progress in hypersonic weapons research.
Sidney Powell's Election Lawsuit Admission Divides QAnon Believers
Powell is fighting a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems, which she and other allies of former President Donald Trump have accused of electoral fraud.
Video of Kamala Harris Laughing at Border Crisis Question Fuels GOP Outrage
Republicans say the Biden administration's border policies are encouraging a surge in new arrivals, particularly of unaccompanied minors.
Saudi Arabia Offers Yemen Ceasefire Weeks After Biden Pulled U.S. Support
The new ceasefire deal could, if accepted, end almost six years of war that has killed more than 233,000 people.
