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 Taps China Coronavirus Disinformation Expert for NSC
Laura Rosenberger has warned that Beijing is spreading disinformation to try and dodge blame for the pandemic.
Kim Jong Un's New Weapons at North Korea Parade Could Be Warning to Biden
The military parade featured what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, which if operational would make it more difficult for the U.S. to neutralize Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.
China Says U.S. Xinjiang Forced Labor Order Based on 'Fabricated' Evidence
The U.S. has banned cotton and tomato imports from Xinjiang, which are reportedly harvested using the forced labor of Muslim prisoners.
Most Republicans Still Believe Capitol Riot Antifa Conspiracies: Poll
A survey found that 69 percent of Republican voters believe anti-fascist activists were involved in the attack on the Capitol, despite no evidence to support the conspiracy theory.
Biden Inauguration To Have More National Guard Than Trump, Obama Combined
Some 20,000 troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C. next week to protect the ceremony, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said Wednesday.
Lincoln Project Labels Trump a 'Weakling' with 'Blood on His Hands' in Ad
The conservative super-PAC attacked the president for cozying up to dictators, singling out President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt.
Families of Slain Iran Nuclear Scientists Sue 'Terrorist' U.S. for $100m
At least four Iranian nuclear scientists were assassinated between 2010 and 2012, reportedly by Israel-directed operatives with American approval or knowledge.
Trump Angers U.S. Allies and Enemies with Foreign Policy Parting Shots
The administration's final week has brought a flurry of foreign policy action targeting America's adversaries.
Mike Pompeo Boasted of Building Alliances Before European Snubs Killed Trip
Pompeo's trips to Luxembourg and Belgium were called off at the last minute, according to Reuters, because officials there refused to meet with him.
U.S. Watches for North Korea Military Parade After Kim Promises New Nukes
Kim's regime is currently holding a major party congress in Pyongyang as North Korea waits for President-elect Joe Biden to take office.
Sheldon Adelson's Death Prompts Republican Mourning
The 87-year-old billionaire died from complications related to his treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Donald Trump's Twitter Ban Concerns World Leaders, Officials
Several world leaders, top government officials and activists said the ban sets a worrying precedent against freedom of expression.
Trump-Supporting Bin Laden Niece Tells Followers to Prepare for 'Wild Ride'
Bin Laden advised supporters to avoid planned protests on inauguration day and instead gather survival and self-defense supplies.
William Burns, Biden's CIA Pick, Condemned Trump's 'Aggressive' Iran Policy
Burns and Jake Sullivan led a secret diplomatic channel to Tehran which eventually facilitated the Iran nuclear deal.
U.S. Designates Houthis Terrorists in Final Trump Gift to Saudi Arabia, MBS
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday the new designation would come into force one day before President-Elect Joe Biden takes office.
Mike Pompeo Tries To Douse Flames on Trump Administration's Legacy
Pompeo has been tweeting his celebration of key administration achievements even as Trump's final weeks in office collapse into chaos and insurrection.
World a 'Safer Place' With Trump Out of Office, Iran Spokesperson Says
Tehran is looking ahead to possible sanctions relief and a revived nuclear deal with President-elect Joe Biden.
U.S. Spy Plane Watches North Korea as Kim Prepares for Major Summit
The summit will coincide with President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration and may indicate how Kim will approach the incoming administration.
Iran Vows Soleimani Revenge As First Anniversary of Assassination Looms
Tensions are high as Trump's final weeks in office coincide with the Soleimani anniversary and fresh violence in Iraq.
Chinese Media Attacks U.S. 'Selfishness' As Trump Blames Beijing for COVID
Trump said Saturday China is to blame for the financial crisis facing millions of Americans, amid continued wrangling over the stimulus package.
Lisa Montgomery Execution Stayed as Attorneys Appeal to Trump for 'Mercy'
Montgomery is the only woman on federal death row and would be the first executed by the U.S. government since 1953.
Nashville Mayor to Focus on Catching RV Bomber, Pivoting to 'Resolve'
There are no known suspects or motive for the explosion, which injured three people and damaged businesses in downtown Nashville on Christmas Day.
COVID Response Means China To Overtake U.S. as Top Economy by 2028: Report
The British Centre for Economics and Business Research said Saturday the pandemic had "tipped this rivalry in China's favour."
NYT Podcast Star Pressured Media to 'Temper Their Critiques' of Caliphate
The Daily host Michael Barbaro privately asked reporters including NPR's David Folkenflik to soften their reporting of The Times over the Caliphate scandal.
Russia Blames U.S. for 'Visa War' That Caused Embassy Staff Shortages
Reports suggested that senior diplomats have had to take on basic jobs like shovelling snow due to staff shortages.
Kelly Loeffler Falls Behind Raphael Warnock in Georgia Senate Runoff Poll
The two Senate runoff races in Georgia will decide control of the Senate for the next four years, and both are currently neck and neck.
Soleimani's Successor Visits Iraq As Trump Threatens Embassy Retaliation
Trump warned Wednesday he would hold Tehran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq amid a spike in attacks.
Trump Iran Threat Won't Divert From 'Catastrophic' COVID Record, Zarif Says
Trump said Wednesday he would hold Iran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq, after an uptick in attacks against U.S. targets there.
Fact Check: Does the Stimulus Bill Nullify the Insurrection Act?
Some Trump-supporting Twitter accounts claimed that the bill introduced new limits on the president's power to invoke the Insurrection Act.
Trump Will Meet Same End As Saddam Hussein, Says Iran's Rouhani
Iranian President Rouhani described both Trump and Hussein as "crazy creatures" who "imposed war" on Iran and its people.
