Jack Martinez
Reporter
Jack Martinez is a writer from Great Falls, Montana. He attended Stanford University, where he studied the Classics and received training in archaeology. He currently covers national politics for Newsweek.
Hillary Clinton Defends Benghazi Actions
As Republicans accused her of negligence, Clinton avoided being cornered.
Clinton Campaign Tries to Own Benghazi on Twitter
As Clinton began her testimony, her campaign live tweeted the Benghazi hearing.
Obama Travels to West Virginia to Change the Tone of the War on Drugs
The President announced an initiative to address prescription drug and heroin abuse.
Joe Biden Is Not Running for President
The vice president announced his decision on Wednesday after weeks of speculation among many voters.
GOP Leadership Slams Obama's Veto Threat
Outgoing Speaker John Boehner accused the president of playing politics with America's troops.
Plurality of Democrats Oppose Biden Run, Poll Finds
No groundswell of support awaits a possible entry into race.
Republican National Committee Sets Fundraising Mark
The RNC has already broken their record heading into the nomination process.
Defying a Taboo, Trump Condemns George W. Bush for 9/11 attacks
The latest Jeb-Trump brawl ventures into uncomfortable territory as the mogul questions the Bush-kept-us-safe wisdom.
Obama Finds Corporate Allies for His Climate Change Agenda
Eighty-one corporations signed a White House resolution to cut back on emissions.
Carson's Book Promotion Highlights New Era of Publishing, Campaigning
The ex-surgeon is leading in fundraising and running second. A little bookselling won't hurt.
Donald Trump Is Right—and So Is Ben Carson
The candidate debates have been too long and unstructured.
How Many Promises Has Obama Kept?
As he reverses himself on troops in Afghanistan, Obama approaches the end of his chance to fulfill expectations.
Ivanka Trump Sits Down for First CNN Interview
Donald Trump's daughter backs her father but avoids policy.
Carson Trails Trump By Only 1 Percent In Fox News Poll
The former neurosurgeon has 23 percent national support
Democratic Debate Gets Record Ratings
It didn't beat the two Republican debates, but Tuesday night's showdown in Las Vegas set a new ratings mark for Democrats.
Democratic Presidential Contenders Throw Down in Nevada
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Lincoln Chafee, Jim Webb and Martin O'Malley faced off in Las Vegas for the first Democratic debate of the 2016 election.
How to Stream the First Democratic Debate
CNN will make the debate available for free on its website.
Humor Is the Best Weapon in Presidential Debates
A good one-liner can change a debate and the course of a campaign.
At Bipartisan Summit, Donald Trump Gets Cool Reception
Along with other presidential hopefuls, the candidate delivers a surreal speech to the No Labels group.
Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin Clash Over Mideast, but in 1973 Two Countries Almost Went to War
Nuclear war was plausible, Nixon was losing it and Russia weighed sending troops to Golan Heights.
Ben Carson's Most Provocative Lines
Whether it's about religion or gun control, the Republican's words stir outrage but don't hurt his poll numbers.
Pentagon Ends Training for 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels
The much criticized "train and equip" program to fight ISIS and Assad is on pause, probably forever.
New Joe Biden Ad Won't Run on TV
The vice president requested that his supporters cancel plans to air the emotional TV spot.
FBI Chief: News Media Has Better Data on Police Shootings Than Government
At a private summit of law enforcement experts, the head of the Bureau called the disparity "unacceptable."
Kevin McCarthy Drops Out of Speaker Race, Republicans Delay Vote
The heavy favorite bowed out in an unexpected move as the House Republican Conference met Thursday.
Biden Supporters Produce Tearjerker Ad
A new "Draft Biden" commercial delves into the tragedy that killed the vice president's wife and daughter in 1972.
Rand Paul Says You Too Can Be a Political Consultant!
The candidate is holding a contest for his next ad. We imagined what it would be like for the other candidates.
Where the Candidates Stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
They're all over the map on the huge international trade deal.
Clinton's Gun Control Plan Would Include Executive Action
The Democratic presidential candidate's latest policy proposal is a shot at rival Bernie Sanders.