Jason Le Miere
Politics and World Editor
Jason Le Miere is from the British island of Jersey, which has absolutely no relation to the Garden State, other than once lending its name. He studied media and journalism in London and California before moving to New York City where he wrote for Revolver magazine and the New York Observer. He subsequently covered global sports, religion and politics for the International Business Times and later Newsweek. He now leads Newsweek's coverage of both U.S. politics and world affairs.
Scarborough Breaks Down Laughing at Barr 'Degrading Himself' Before Trump
"Is there anything to defend with this guy? He beclowned himself again yesterday," Scarborough said on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe.'
Megan Rapinoe Tied With Donald Trump in Very Hypothetical 2020 Poll
Having already conquered the soccer world, many Americans also want Megan Rapinoe to conquer the White House.
Some Conservatives Now Angry at Rapinoe for Dropping the American Flag
Some appeared to also falsely accuse Rapinoe, who has been critical of President Donald Trump, of stomping on the flag.
Candace Owens Falsely Claims Colin Kaepernick is White
"Two white men claiming the system is rigged for whites, as they rig the system to enrich themselves is funny," Candace Owens falsely claimed about Colin Kaepernick and Shaun King.
Steve King Mocked After Being Duped Into Tweeting to Fictional Colonel
"Colonel Jessup and all your Marines: God Bless you all," King tweeted, referring to Jack Nicholson's fictional colonel.
#BoycottTrump4thOfJuly Trends on Twitter Amid Criticism for Parade
"This President understands the power of weaponized patriotism," wrote Christian pastor and author John Pavlovitz.
Ocasio-Cortez Outraged by Sexist, Xenophobic Threats From Border Agents
"This isn't about 'a few bad eggs.' This is a violent culture," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
'Every Teenager's Worst Nightmare': Ivanka Trump Ridiculed by MSNBC Host
"It's like every teenager's worst nightmare, where you're trying to get a word in edgewise with the cooler girls and they're just ignoring you," Kasie Hunt said of the viral clip.
Meghan McCain Defends Joe Biden Over 'Ageist' Attacks
"And Eric Swalwell take a seat, you're an asterisk on the end, Ok?" Meghan McCain concluded on 'The View' Friday.
President Kamala Harris? Senator's Odds Soar Following Debate Performance
Kamala Harris has seen her odds of gaining the Democratic nomination shorten while Joe Biden and Beto O'Rourke have taken a hit.
Tucker Carlson Calls Corey Booker One of 'Whitest' Democratic Candidates
"How long before you're banned from speaking [English]" Tucker Carlson asked on his Fox News show Thursday. "Better to learn Espanol if you want to talk to your grandkids"
Julián Castro Praised for Mention of Trans Rights During Democratic Debate
"What that means is not just a woman, but let's not forget someone in the trans community, a trans female, is poor doesn't mean they shouldn't have the right to choose," Castro said during Wednesday's first 2020 Democratic debate.
2020 Presidential Election Odds: How the Democratic Contenders Rank
While oddsmakers have generally followed the polls, there is one notable outlier.
How to Watch the First Democratic 2020 Debate in Miami
Senator Elizabeth Warren will be center stage as 10 contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination face off in Miami Wednesday.
2020 Democrat's Campaign Calls on Meghan McCain to Apologize
"At a certain point, Marianne Williamson, you're wasting our collective time and I'd like to see people who are extremely serious that can win and, as all of you want, can beat Trump," Meghan McCain said Friday.
Three Americans Who Died in the Dominican Republic Had Similar Symptoms
"When it came up that they died from the same exact thing as my husband I thought 'No, no.... there's no way two people could die of the same exact thing.'"
Laura Ingraham Hits Out at CNN After She Defended White Supremacist
Ingraham accused her critics of giving a platform to "racists & anti-semites," despite defending one on her Fox News show Thursday.
Sarah Sanders Says U.S. 'Monitoring' Report Kim Executed His Top Negotiator
"I can tell you we're monitoring the situation and continue to stay focused on our ultimate goal which is denuclearization," the White House press secretary said.
Trump Saying Russia Helped Him Get Elected Was a 'Typo,' Says Campaign Head
"I had nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected," Trump wrote on Twitter Thursday.
Sarah Sanders Won't Say Why Trump Appointed 'Ill Equipped' Rex Tillerson
Trump fired back at Tillerson Thursday after the former secretary of state reportedly criticized the president's preparations for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Ex-Federal Prosecutor Says Trump's 'Treason' Tweet 'Terrifies Me'
"Now, especially because of Barr, this gives me chills & terrifies me. Nothing seems inconceivable anymore," said Mimi Rocah.
Republican 2020 Candidate Warns Trump He Could Soon Lose Americans' Trust
"Donald J. Trump...looks like he would rather be a king than a president who had to work to earn and preserve the trust of the American people," Bill Weld told CNN on Friday.
Fox News Judge Says Barr Guilty of Trying to 'Sanitize' Mueller Report
"It was misleading, disingenuous and deceptive," former judge Andrew Napolitano wrote about William Barr's summary.
Fox News Hosts Take Victory Lap After Report FBI 'Spied' on Trump Campaign
"Nobody was picking this up outside this network, virtually."
What Is a Coup? In Venezuela, Guaidó and Maduro Disagree
While the Maduro government denounced a small "coup attempt," the U.S. ambassador for Guaidó said the uprising was a "constitutional crisis."
Republican Compares Mueller Report to Smollett Case
"Turns out all along it was two Nigerian men in #MAGA hats who hacked the DNC & rode shirtless on horseback w Putin to mar-a-lago," Representative Matt Gaetz tweeted.
Obama Pays Tribute to Economist Alan Krueger
"He helped us return the economy to growth and sustained job creation, to bring down the deficit in a responsible way, and to set the stage for wages to rise again," Obama said in a statement.
D'Souza Calls O'Rourke 'Sicko' for Teen Murder Fiction
D'Souza has previously referred to President Barack Obama as a "grown-up Trayvon," a reference to black teen Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in 2012.
NZ PM Says She Told Trump to Show Love for Muslims
Asked whether she agreed with Trump's assessment that white nationalism was not on the rise, Jacinta Ardern replied: "No."