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.
McConnell Challenger Raps and Calls On Kentucky To 'Get Rid of Mitch'
State Rep. Charles Booker shared his version of rapper Jack Harlow's hit song to take aim at the Senate majority leader.
Trump Is 'Running a Crime Syndicate Out of the West Wing;" Ex-Prosecutor
John Flannery is one of more than 2,000 former Department of Justice officials who have signed an open letter calling on the attorney general to resign.
Yemeni Survivor Calls for Probe Into U.S. Mercenary Attack
Abdullah Suliman Abdullah Daubalah was caught up in a 2015 bomb attack carried out by American mercenaries contracted by the UAE to fight in Yemen.
'No One' at the State Department Believed Trump Ukraine Theory: Taylor
Taylor, who led the U.S. embassy in Kiev, told "60 Minutes" that Americans have a stake in Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Taliban Claims to Have Finalized Peace Deal With the U.S.
Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said the peace deal would be signed by the end of February.
Bill Barr Is 'Not Fit for Office': Former Deputy Attorney General
Donald Ayer, who served under President George H. W. Bush, said Americans are "losing an ability to have confidence that the department is not going to be influenced by improper forces."
North Korea May Be Planning to Test New Nuclear-Capable Missiles: General
General Terrence O'Shaughnessy said North Korea's recent engine tests could be an early warning of coming missile launches.
Trump's Fascination With Badgers Derailed Key Policy Discussions: Book
The president would reportedly question Reince Priebus—who grew up in Wisconsin, nicknamed the "Badger State"—about the nocturnal omnivores.
U.S. Clash in Syria Was the Fault of Americans, Russian Military Claims
One person was killed in the altercation at a checkpoint in the northeastern city of Qamishli on Wednesday.
Trump Is 'Feeling Untouchable,' Advisers and Allies Say: Report
Trump has reportedly told aides, "I have a right to say whatever I want," when they try to rein in his more antagonistic decisions.
Yemenis Demand U.S. Arrest American Mercenaries Accused of War Crimes
Two victims of alleged UAE-directed military operations in Yemen have submitted evidence of alleged war crimes to the U.S., U.K. and Turkey.
GOP Strategist Says DOJ Is Now Run As the 'Trump Family Law Firm'
Four federal prosecutors resigned Tuesday after the DOJ walked back a recommended jail term for Trump associate Roger Stone, soon after the president attacked the proposal on Twitter.
Trump Says Proposed Jail Term for Roger Stone Is 'Horrible'
Federal prosecutors filed a sentencing memo on Monday proposing a jail term of seven to nine years for the former Trump aide.
Retired General Condemns Lindsey Graham's Vindman Attack
Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack, who was once Vindman's supervisor, said he "always had a lot of respect" for Graham.
Trump Risks 'Nuclear Blackmail' Unless He Extends Russia New START Deal
Ambassador Richard Burt told Newsweek that allowing the treaty to lapse would be like "removing the nuclear guardrails."
Obama Left Trump 'a Horrible Legacy,' Russia's Foreign Minister Says
Sergei Lavrov accused Obama of putting personal issues before those of the state and undermining ties between Washington and Moscow.
CPAC Chairman Says Mitt Romney Would Not Be Safe at Annual Meeting
Matt Schlapp said Sunday that Romney had "lied so continuously to conservatives" and distanced himself from President Donald Trump.
Pete Buttigieg Closes Gap on Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire: Poll
The final 7 News/Emerson College poll shows Sanders ahead with 30 percent support and Buttigieg on 23 percent.
Support for NATO Falling Among Americans, New Survey Shows
The Pew Research Center published a report showing that support for the alliance is falling in key nations including the U.S., Germany, and France.
Trump Strike on Al-Qaeda Leader Will Boost President in Election: Expert
The Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Yemen last week, the White House has confirmed.
Trump Believes Attacks on Hunter Biden, Pelosi Are Key to Election: Report
According to a new report, the president told aides that attacks on both figures resonate with American voters.
Military Tracking Russia News Outlets for Coronavirus Disinformation
Military planners are actively tracking disinformation campaigns promulgated by accounts operated by — or attributable to — the Russian government.
Trump Will Be Emboldened After Senate Acquittal: Former Russia Ambassador
Michael McFaul told Newsweek the president will likely interpret his Senate success as proof "he knows best."
Buttigieg Gaining Quickly in New Hampshire as Bernie Sanders Stalls: Poll
A 7 News and Emerson College Polling survey shows Sanders with a healthy lead and Buttigieg gaining ground.
Former American Hostage Sues Qatari Bank For Allegedly Supporting Al-Qaeda
Matthew Schrier says his lawsuit against the Qatar Islamic Bank will be the "final fight" in an ordeal that began when he was taken hostage in December 2012.
Former Marine Walks Out of Trump's State of the Union Address
Rep. Seth Moulton said he walked out of Trump's address when the president began talking about his support for the U.S. military.
GOP Strategist Says Trump Will 'Likely' Try to Imprison John Bolton
Reports have claimed that Trump is preparing a list of enemies to take down once he is acquitted by the Senate.
Jewish Protester Removed From Donald Trump Jr Iowa Speech
The heckler—an organizer for progressive Jewish American group IfNotNow—accused Donald Trump Jr. of spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Mike Bloomberg's Super Bowl Gun Control Ad Criticized as 'Misleading'
The campaign ad claimed that 2,900 children die from gun violence every year—a figure disputed by fact checkers.
Russia Ignores American Demand to Stop 'Unjustifiable Attacks' in Syria
Idlib is the last significant rebel-held area in Syria, and since December has come under a renewed offensive by regime troops supported by their Russian and Iranian allies.