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.
Who Is John Eisenberg? Trump Lawyer Restricted Ukraine Transcript Access
Vindman complained to Eisenberg—the White House legal adviser for national security issues—about the administration's approach to Ukraine at least twice.
Local Leaders Blame Bolsonaro, Allies for Spiking Police Killings in Brazil
More than 1,250 people have been killed by police this year under the watch of the far-right president, who came to office promising a zero-tolerance approach to crime.
Armenian Genocide Bill: Mike Pence's Brother, Ilhan Omar Withheld Support
Two bills passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support on Tuesday, one recognizing the Armenian genocide and the other calling for sanctions on Turkish officials.
Trump Ukraine Transcript Gaps Like Nixon's Missing Tapes: Professor
The Watergate special counsel investigation found an 18.5 minute gap in Nixon's recorded phone calls, which Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe compared to gaps in the Trump-Zelenskiy memo.
Ilhan Omar Refuses to Back Turkey Armenian Genocide Vote
The House voted overwhelmingly to support the bill recognizing the early 20th century genocide, in which more than 1 million Armenians are thought to have been killed.
Trump's Ukraine Transcript: Vindman Says There Are Key Points Missing
Vindman sat in on the July phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and was concerned about what was discussed.
Fox News Guest John Yoo Accuses Vindman of 'Espionage' Ahead of Testimony
John Yoo, who penned the infamous Bush-era "Torture Memos," suggested that Vindman's Ukrainian background should be cause for concern.
Vindman Will Be a 'Star Witness' for Ukraine Probe: Former SDNY Prosecutor
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was on the call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart and raised concerns about the conversation to a superior.
Trump's Detailing of Baghdadi Killing Echoed ISIS 'Crudeness': CNN Reporter
Trump claimed that Baghdadi was "whimpering, crying and screaming" as U.S. special forces closed in on his hiding place on Saturday.
Trump Plan for Syrian Oil Fields Is Akin to Piracy, Retired General Says
Trump said this weekend he would like to get U.S. companies into eastern Syria to "properly" exploit the oil fields there.
Post's ISIS Obituary Like Calling Hitler 'a Frustrated Painter': Gingrich
The Washington Post changed its headline three times having come under fire for the obituary's wording.
China: 'Arrogant' Pence Should Focus on America's Problems After Speech
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said China was "strongly indignant" after Pence delivered his speech.
Race for the Arctic: Russia Offers Companies Billions to Boost Exploration
Vast oil and gas deposits are believed to be buried under the Arctic, where climate change is melting sea ice and uncovering new commercial opportunities.
Trump's Treatment of Kurds Shows Ignorance of American Values: McGurk
Trump appeared to suggest Thursday that the Kurdish population in Syria relocate to a small area of desert he referred to as the "Oil Region."
Trump's Syria Rhetoric Will 'Haunt' Future U.S. Policy: Retired Admiral
The president said Wednesday that the U.S. would now "let someone else fight over this long bloodstained sand."
Trump Handed Putin Major Victories for Nothing: Former Ambassador to Russia
Michael McFaul said President Donald Trump has "personalized" and "privatized" U.S. foreign policy at great cost to the country.
Senator: Trump Right to Withdraw Syria Troops If Turkey Planned Genocide
"I am not completely convinced that it was a bad idea to get them out of harm's way," John Cornyn said of U.S. troops in Syria.
State Department Officials Should Back Trump or Resign, Laura Ingraham Says
Earlier this week, explosive testimony from senior U.S. diplomat Bill Taylor detailed his grave concerns about the administration's interaction with the Ukrainian government.
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Camp Eyes Elections Amid Lam Replacement Rumors
The November elections are for local councils but are set to become a proxy vote on the government's handling of the months-long protests and Beijing's encroaching influence in the territory.
Russia: Turkey Will 'Crush' Kurds If They Do Not Withdraw From Syria Fight
A deal agreed between Russia and Turkey on Tuesday handed Kurdish-led forces a 150-hour ultimatum to withdraw from an 18-mile zone along the Turkish border.
U.S. Syria Envoy Admits 'Dozens' of ISIS Fighters Have Escaped Detention
James Franklin Jeffrey told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday that the government does not know exactly how many Islamic State militants have been freed.
Taylor Testimony Marks Trump's Worst Day in Office: Reagan Speechwriter
John Podhoretz said Taylor's 15-page written statement detailed "absolutely" impeachable conduct by the president.
Russia-Africa Summit: How Putin Is Challenging the U.S. And China
Putin will welcome dozens of African leaders to the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Wednesday for the start of a two-day event.
Officials Tried Blocking Trump-Orban Meeting to Prevent Close Relations
Officials believed it would be politically damaging for Trump to befriend the authoritarian, euroskeptic, anti-immigration and anti-free press leader.
GOP Strategist: Trump's Syria Retreat Tells America's Rivals to Make a Move
"We're in trouble," Steve Schmidt said in a Monday interview. "You see America in retreat, literally."
Turkish Foreign Minister Denies 'Ceasefire,' Says Ready to Resume Invasion
Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkish forces agreed to a five-day pause to operations to allow Syrian Democratic Forces to withdraw and that Turkey stood ready to resume the invasion.
Syrian Protesters Picket Retreating U.S. Troops
The withdrawal of American troops allowed Turkey to launch its long-planned invasion of northeastern Syria earlier this month.
Most Americans Now Back Trump Impeachment Probe, Young Voters Lead the Way
Pew Research Center data shows that 54 percent of adult Americans surveyed now back the Democratic probe into the president's conduct.
Turkish Foreign Minister Laughs at Trump's Erratic Syria Policy
Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey expects its allies to support the country's invasion of northeastern Syria, but that it is willing to stand up to threats and condemnation if necessary.
Trump Branded 'Obscene and Ignorant' by Former Anti-ISIS Envoy
Trump whipped up a crowd of supporters in Dallas on Thursday by claiming credit for the five-day "ceasefire" in northeastern Syria.