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.
Trump Said U.S. Is 'Getting Raped' by NATO: White House Insider
The president has repeatedly maligned the Cold War-era alliance, even suggesting the pact is obsolete.
China Threatens 'Profound Disaster' for Taiwan After Independence Comments
Beijing considers the island nation to be a part of China and has long vowed to bring it under the control of the Communist Party.
Trump Signing Hong Kong Bill Could Kill China Trade Deal, Analysts Warn
The new legislation—which would allow the U.S. to sanction Chinese officials who abuse human rights in Hong Kong—has been passed by the House and the Senate and now awaits the president's signature.
Still No Evidence North Korea Will Give up Nukes, U.S. Representative Says
Little of note has been achieved in the 18 months since President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un signed a vague agreement on denuclearization in Singapore.
Egypt Whistleblower Launches Movement to Topple Trump's 'Favorite Dictator'
Mohamed Ali's videos condemning the corruption of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's regime sparked violent protests in September.
Trump Attacks on Vindman Are Ironic After War Crime Pardons: Congressman
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a key witness in the impeachment investigation, has been consistently maligned by Trump and his allies as an untrustworthy partisan official.
Far-Right Terrorism Has Increased 320 Percent in Just 4 Years: Report
The annual Global Terrorism Index said that the number of terrorist deaths worldwide fell significantly from 2017 to 2018.
Trump Officials 'Perpetually on Deathwatch': Senior White House Staffer
The anonymous author of a new book—"A Warning"—claimed the president keeps staffers in line by fostering an environment where they could lose their jobs at any moment.
Trump Appointed Sondland Because He Gave $1M to Inauguration: McFaul
Sondland has emerged as a central figure in the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump over his contact with Ukraine.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Vow 'Decisive' Action to Suppress Protests
At least six people have so far been killed in the unrest, which erupted last week over increases in the price of gasoline.
Trump Will Resign Blaming Health Before House Can Impeach Him: Dem Activist
Trump underwent a two-hour medical check up on Friday that did not appear on his schedule and had not been announced to the press.
Trump Didn't Stand up to Saudis Over Khashoggi Because of Oil Prices: Book
The president publicly backed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the aftermath of the killing despite evidence of his involvement.
Hong Kong University Siege Photos Show Police Storming Campus
Police pushed onto the Polytechnic University campus early on Monday in an effort to end the standoff with anti-government students who have occupied the site.
U.S. Troops Will Die If They Remain in Syria, Bashar Al-Assad Warns
President Donald Trump has said a force of Americans will remain in the east of the country to guard the oil fields there.
Trump's China Trade War Is Not Solving Biggest U.S. Problems: Ex-Ambassador
The president has said that a deal to end his long-running trade war with Beijing is close at hand, but has Trump succeeded in his goal of bringing China to heel?
Trump Dismisses Impeachment As 'Dead,' but Faces Week of Damaging Hearings
The president seized on comments made by Ukraine's foreign minister to claim exoneration, but explosive public hearings will continue throughout the coming week.
Joe Biden Damns America's Inaction After Santa Clarita School Shooting
Two students were killed and three injured at a high school in Santa Clarita, California, on Thursday by a student shooter.
U.S. Vows to Defend South Korea After Pyongyang Threatens Force
North Korea has lodged multiple protests over planned joint U.S.-South Korean war games, and said Wednesday it would respond to force in kind.
Russia Sets up Syria Base in City Where Americans Were Pelted With Stones
The base's commander said the "aviation commandant's office" will allow Russian helicopters to support patrols in the Turkish border region.
Hong Kong Unrest Threatens Mental Health Epidemic Among Young: Advocates
Five months of protests is taking its toll among young people heading to the front lines, who risk serious injury, arrest or even death.
Lindsey Graham Blasted for Blocking Armenian Genocide Resolution
The 20th century genocide killed more than 1 million people, and the Turkish government still denies it occurred.
Turkey's Erdogan Is Not a U.S. Ally, Former Diplomat Warns
Richard Haass said Trump's meeting with Erdogan in Washington is further evidence of the president's affinity for authoritarians.
West Can Expect Major ISIS Attacks Thanks to Syria Failure: Kurdish General
General Mazloum Kobani said the Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria has opened up new opportunities for ISIS remnants.
Trump's Foreign Policy Is 'The Greatest Thing' for Putin, Intel Expert Says
Former U.S. Navy intelligence and counter-terrorism specialist Malcolm Nance suggested, "Putin leads Donald Trump around on a leash."
Trump and Erdogan Prepare to Meet As Fighting in Syria Flouts Ceasefire
Erdogan complained Tuesday that neither the U.S. nor Russia has been able to "clean" the Kudish-led forces out of Turkey's invasion zone.
Hong Kong Protester Shot by Police Deserved It, Chinese Newspaper Says
Violent clashes on Monday left two people in critical condition—one shot by police and one set on fire by anti-government protesters.
Israel's Killing of Top Gaza Militant Raises Fear of Violent Escalation
Baha Abu Al-Atta, a top commander for the Islamic Jihad organization, was killed alongside his wife on Tuesday in an Israel airstrike.
Five Key Ukraine Players Have Resigned Since Trump Scandal Broke
Testimony from key officials has thus far been damning for President Donald Trump and his aides who ran the White House's parallel Ukraine policy.
Trump's Syrian Oil Deployment 'Tantamount to Robbery,' Russia Says
The U.S. is set to deploy some 600 soldiers to guard eastern Syria's oil fields against Islamic State remnants, though Trump has said he wants to bring in a U.S. company to develop the resources.
Syria's Assad Dismisses War Crimes Allegations in Rare Interview
Assad's forces have used tactics including indiscriminate bombing, chemical weapons and mass disappearances in their effort to bring all of Syria back under the dictator's control.