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.
Afghanistan Will Need U.S. Support Long After a Taliban Peace Deal: Experts
Even if the current "reduction of violence" holds, there is no guarantee that full talks between the Taliban and the government will succeed.
Trump Praises 'Very Tough' Modi During India Rally
The president received a raucous welcome in Ahmedabad Monday, and was joined on stage by populist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bloomberg Sponsors 'Trump Cheats at Golf' Billboard in Las Vegas
The billboard is the latest broadside in the vicious war of words between the two septuagenarian New York billionaires.
Rachel Maddow Warns 'That Time Is Past' For Public to Push Back on Trump
"This is not a warning. The dark days are not coming. The dark days are here," Maddow told viewers Friday.
U.S.-Led Forces Urge Taliban to Honor Afghanistan Truce
The week-long "reduction in violence" could—if successful—be a prelude to the end of the 18-year conflict.
'Friends' Will Reunite in New Special, All Episodes Streaming on HBO Max
The six main stars will reportedly be paid between $2.5 million and $3 million for the unscripted reunion special.
Donald Trump Jr.'s Alaska Grizzly Hunting Permit is Pure 'Luck of The Draw'
The license will allow the president's oldest son to hunt grizzly bears on Alaska's Seward Peninsula.
Iran's Regime Is 'Terrified of Its Own People,' Human Rights Activist Says
Turnout for the parliamentary election is expected to be low, reflecting widespread anger at the regime after it brutally suppressed protests and shot down a passenger plane.
Vladimir Putin Wants to Stay in Power Until He Dies: Pro-Democracy Activist
Putin is planning to amend the constitution to allow him to skirt presidential term limits and remain in power.
Democratic Candidates Fear Sanders May Be Unstoppable: Ex-White House Aide
Super Tuesday—when voters in 14 states and one U.S. territory go to the polls—could see the Vermont senator establish an unassailable lead.
Iran Presidential Adviser Warns Low Election Turnout Will 'Please' Enemies
Iranians headed to the polls Friday after a tumultuous year of internal unrest and growing tension with the U.S.
Bloomberg Might Skip Future Debates, 'Doubt' He Can Handle Trump: Expert
The billionaire former mayor of New York endured a torrid time on stage in Nevada, struggling to fend off attacks from his competitors.
Trump Aides Have Loud, Gladiator-like Fights in the Oval Office: Mulvaney
Mulvaney also said that the "deep state" is still trying to hinder Trump and expressed frustration that the president could not fire more obstructive officials.
U.S. Military Left Weapons 'Vulnerable to Loss or Theft' in Syria: Report
A new report says officials failed to adequately track and store hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapons sent to support U.S. allies.
Trump Will 'Bring Putin to the White House' If Re-Elected: Maxine Waters
Waters said that the president will also draw closer to Russian oligarchs and "put Putin right in our face" if he wins a second term in office.
Milken's Pardon by Trump Shows White-Collar Crime Doesn't Matter: Author
James B. Stewart's "Den of Thieves" chronicled how Milken and others created a lucrative insider-trading ring in 1980s New York, pocketing billions in the process.
Trump Pardons Signal to Associates He'll 'Take Care of Them': Ex-Prosecutor
Joyce Vance said Tuesday that the president's latest round of pardons are for political gain rather than any commitment to justice.
Coronavirus Would Be 'Disastrous' for China's Prison Camps: Activist
Jewher Ilham said reported overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions in the camps would speed the spread of the epidemic.
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.
