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.
Obama to Putin: The World Is on Our Side
He echoed the message of his administration from this week, saying that Russia was acting rashly in Syria.
'Stuff Happens,' Jeb Bush Says, Answering Question About Gun Violence: Report
A reporter posted the two-word quote from Bush on social media Friday afternoon.
Despite Dissent, National Teachers' Union Poised to Endorse Clinton
Democratic front-runner already has the backing of the American Federation of Teachers.
In House Speaker Race, Utah's Jason Chaffetz to Challenge Kevin McCarthy
As House oversight committee chairman, Chaffetz headed a hearing that featured Planned Parenthood's CEO.
Mitt Romney Weighs in on GOP Candidates, Says Trump Won't Be the Nominee
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee says he "darn" wishes he had appealed more to minorities.
Senators Announce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
As Congress barely averts a government shutdown, six lawmakers compromise to reduce minimum drug sentences.
U.S. Officials Warn Russia Against 'Pouring Gasoline on the Fire' in Syria
Vladimir Putin has escalated the Syrian conflict with airstrikes, but U.S. officials say his strategy is self-defeating.
Palestinian President Says No Longer Bound by Agreements With Israel
Speaking at the U.N., Mahmoud Abbas said Israel violated the Oslo Accords.
Rand Paul Criticizes Ted Cruz for Name-Calling
Paul says that Cruz's presidential campaign rhetoric has hurt his standing in the Senate.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund Government Through December 11
The "continuing resolution" will head to the House, where Representatives will decide whether to ward off a government shutdown..
Facing Congress, Planned Parenthood CEO Defends Abortion as a Health Service
Cecile Richards slams critics and addresses those controversial videos.
Kerry: Obama's Critics 'Dead Wrong' on Syria
After Obama met with Putin, can any cooperation on fighting ISIS be had?
Republicans Criticize Obama for Talking to Putin
Candidates and party leaders from the GOP were irked by Obama's private meeting with the Russian leader before it even happened.
Kevin McCarthy Announces Candidacy for Speaker of the House
The Republican Majority leader was expected to be one of the primary candidates to succeed John Boehner.
Trump Reveals Tax Plan, Pledges to Simplify Code
The billionaire mogul says his own tax reforms would cost him a fortune.
China's Xi, Obama Vow Cooperation on Cyberattacks, Climate Change
President says words must be followed by deeds.
Boehner Is Brief When He Discusses Leaving Congress
The Republican's decision comes as the possibility of a government shutdown looms.
Culture Under Threat: the Fight to Save the Middle East's Antiquities from Terrorism
Ministers and UN officials demand action to preserve the Middle East's cultural relics.
Facebook Goes Down in Early Afternoon
For some users of the social media platform, the website was briefly inaccessible early Thursday afternoon.
Trump Done With Fox News
The candidate said on Twitter that he will not appear on the network for the foreseeable future.
As Pope Francis Arrives in U.S., Capitol Hill Workers Protest
Taking advantage of the pontiff's visit, Bernie Sanders and Congressional laborers demand a minimum-wage hike.
Appearing Before Senate, Petraeus Apologizes for Revealing Classified Information
The disgraced former CIA director and army general was there to offer his views on the Mideast.
The Boehner Explainer: Why the House Speaker Is in Danger
Facing a Tea Party challenge, the speaker needs to solve Congress's budget crisis by next week and save himself.
Trump, Falling in Polls, Holds Brief Live Q&A on Twitter
The Donald showed up at Twitter's New York City office for a short and confusing promotional stunt.
Dr. Ben Carson's Life Story Rests on a Deep Adventist Faith
The neurosurgeon's campaign puts a spotlight on the church and its tenets.
Leading GOP Candidates Square Off in CNN Debate
Trump received slightly less screen time as 11 Republican presidential candidates sparred on Iran, immigration and the economy.
Four GOP Candidates Square Off in 'Undercard' Debate
Low-polling GOP candidates that included South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal sparred over everything from foreign policy to immigration.
How to Stream the Second GOP Debates Online: Links
The second Republican presidential primary debate, hosted by CNN, can be watched anywhere with Internet coverage.
Jon Stewart Joins First Responders at D.C. Rally
The former "Daily Show" host lobbied the Senate for better first-responder health care.
GOP Debate Puts CNN's Jake Tapper in the Spotlight
Tapper has already been involved in the imbroglio that followed the first debate, and the intrigue heading into this one.