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.
Proud Boys, Boogaloos Fret About Proposed Terror Designation Amid Backlash
Some lawmakers are pushing for new legislation on domestic terrorism in the wake of the January 6 riots.
Democrats Say Facebook Allowed Extremists to Promote Capitol Attack
Four committee and subcommittee chairs wrote to CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday demanding more information on the platform's anti-extremism efforts.
GOP in Iowa Believes 'Stolen' Election Theory, Senator Says
Even with President Donald Trump out of office, some state GOP bodies are clinging to his baseless electoral fraud claims.
Israel Will Stop Iran Nuclear Program 'With or Without' Biden: Netanyahu
Netanyahu has long led foreign opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, and was a major influence on President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the accord in 2018.
Rouhani Keeps Iran Deal Open to Biden Despite Hardliner Pressure
Iran's conservative-dominated parliament has made a legal complaint against Rouhani's government for agreeing a last-minute deal to secure international nuclear inspections.
As China Demands U.S. Reset, Joe Biden Continues Trump Pressure Campaign
The State Department on Monday dismissed Chinese grievances over U.S. remarks as Beijing's "tendency to avert blame."
Iran Deal Averts Crisis but Tehran Maintains Red Lines for Joe Biden Talks
Officials have agreed to maintain access for atomic energy inspectors, but Iran's standoff with the U.S. president over the nuclear deal continues.
Pentagon Extremism Probe May Show 'Larger' Problem Than Expected: Austin
The secretary of defense has ordered a 60-day stand down for military officials to investigate far-right extremism and racism within the ranks.
New Oregon GOP Leader Rallied State Protesters Against Capitol 'Enemy'
Dallas Heard's election as party chair has deepened concerns that the state GOP is drifting into far-right extremism.
U.S., Japan Begin Joint Military Drills after China Enters Japanese Waters
Last week's incursion was the seventh time this year Chinese vessels have entered Japanese waters, according to Tokyo.
America Is Exporting Its Extreme Right Abroad via Social Media: Experts
Platforms like Telegram are helping American extremists spread their conspiracy theories, hate speech and tactics to the rest of the world.
Iran Says Biden Nuclear Deal Moves Not Enough, Wants Full Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration said on Thursday it was ready to meet with JCPOA signatories and rescinded the previous administration's bid to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran.
Matt Gaetz Defends Ted Cruz Amid Cancun Anger: 'Should Not Have Apologized'
The Texas senator is facing calls to resign after heading to Mexico as millions in his state grappled with power outages and freezing weather.
Biden Is Encouraging Iran Terrorism by Backing Nuclear Deal: Republicans
The Biden administration said on Thursday it was ready to meet with signatories of the JCPOA nuclear deal and discuss its revival.
Biden North Korea Review to Consider Cyber Activity After Hackers Charged
Three North Korean hackers were charged Wednesday over a plot to steal $1.3 billion in crypto and traditional currencies from banks and individuals.
U.S., Iran Lean on Europe As Iraq Attack Sharpens Nuclear Deal Standoff
The JCPOA European signatories could serve as a referee for a simultaneous U.S. and Iranian return to the nuclear deal.
Marianne Williamson Warns Democrats on 'Disastrous Path' to Midterm Loss
President Joe Biden is facing pressure from the left over the minimum wage, student loan debt and the coronavirus stimulus package.
Michigan Is Front Line of GOP Slide Towards Extremism, Democrats Say
The state's Democrats say what is happening in Michigan is a warning to the rest of the country after the storming of its Capitol in Lansing pre-empted the U.S. Capitol riot.
U.S. Base Attack Forces Biden to Juggle Retaliation With Iran Nuclear Deal
One civilian contractor was killed and several Americans wounded in Tuesday's rocket attack in Iraq, which was claimed by an Iran-linked militia.
On China, Republicans Split Between Engaging With Biden or Eviscerating Him
The Republican Study Committee published a memo condemning what it called "a pattern of weakness" on China.
Trump Tried To Arrange Iran Meet Eight Times but Was Rebuffed: Rouhani
The former president still believed he could make a deal with Tehran even as relations collapsed during his term.
Biden Should Expand Trump's Abraham Accords, Not Iran Deal: Pahlavi
Exiled Iranian crown prince, Pahlavi, told Newsweek the historic normalization deals represent the "best prospect for peace and a meteoric rise in prosperity in the Middle East."
Biden Would Give In to 'Nuclear Blackmail' by Reviving Iran Deal: Pahlavi
The son of the former shah of Iran is among the dissidents urging the president to break away from what they say is a flawed agreement that favors Tehran.
Iran Courts China, Russia As New Nuclear Deal With 'Declining' U.S. Stalls
Iran and the Biden administration remain at odds over who should take the first step to reviving the JCPOA.
Iran Commander Says Military Drills 'Lesson' for U.S. Amid Nuclear Standoff
Iranian military officials are continuing to threaten the U.S. and its allies, even as Tehran seeks a nuclear detente.
Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Call Shows Respect for China, State Media Says
Biden said he raised several contentious topics with his Chinese counterpart, including human rights abuses and the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Says Joe Biden Nuclear Window Is 'Fleeting' As Tehran Violates Curbs
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran is now producing uranium metal, which can be used in the core of a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Army Chooses First Hypersonic Weapons Unit, Begins Equipping
The Army hopes to field its first ground-launched hypersonic weapon by 2023, with more flight tests taking place this year.
Houthis Attack Saudi Airport Days After Biden Removal From Terror List
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said the attack set a passenger jet on fire and constituted a "war crime."
Russia Has 'No High Expectations' for U.S. Ties After Early Tensions
The new president is widely expected to take a tougher line than his predecessor, who was accused of failing to stand up to Moscow.
