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 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.
Palestinian Leader Brands Trump 'A Dog' As Region Braces for U.S. Deal
Trump is expected to unveil his peace plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
John Bolton Was 'Regularly Appalled' by Trump: Report
Bolton left the administration under a cloud in September, but fresh details from his forthcoming book are now undermining Trump's impeachment defense.
China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Strategy Is 'Lie': Taiwanese Diplomat
Stanley Kao—Taiwan's top diplomatic representative to the U.S.—told Newsweek that China's system of government would never be accepted by the Taiwanese people.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivor Warns Leaders Have Adopted 'Hate'
Sidney Zoltak, 89, said he is worried about global indifference towards hateful politics and modern genocides.
Auschwitz Survivor Has Kept Death Camp Tattoo As Warning Against Deniers
Agi Geva, 88, survived concentration camps, slave labor and death marches after being taken from her home in Hungary.
Trump Denies John Bolton Book's Ukraine Scheme Claims
A book by President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton reportedly includes details of alleged conversations about withholding military aid to Ukraine.
U.S. Showing 'Many' Genocide Warning Signs Under Trump, Expert Says
Academic Brynn Tannehill said that the U.S. does not exhibit some of the key signs of pre-genocide society, but that the country's political trend is deeply concerning.
#VoteThemAllOut2020 Trends as Trump Allies Stand Firm in Impeachment Trial
Twitter users voiced frustration at the tactics employed by Republican senators, seeking to block new witnesses.
New Footage Emerges of Near-Collision Between U.S., Chinese Warships
The incident occurred in the contested South China Sea, where the U.S. military conducts "freedom of navigation" operations in waters claimed by Beijing.
Graham Congratulates Schiff After Impeachment Trial Day 2: 'Good Job'
Graham—a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump—was pictured praising the Democratic impeachment manager and shaking his hand.
Trump Doesn't Want Bolton to Testify Because 'He Knows Some of My Thoughts'
The president also said it would not be good to have someone testify who had left his administration on bad terms.
Sen. Blackburn Criticized for Mid-Impeachment Trial Interview
Blackburn appeared to break the rules of the Senate trial by giving an interview while her colleagues were in the chamber.
