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.
Fox News Judge: Report Shows Trump's 'Corrupt Intent'
In addition, a former senior counsel to independent counsel Ken Starr’s Whitewater probe of President Bill Clinton tweeted that the actions would constitute “impeachable activity.”
Trump Gets Golf Simulator Installed: Report
President Donald Trump has reportedly had a golf simulator installed in the White House.
Omar Hits Back at Trump Over Anti-Semitism Controversy
“I learned from people impacted by my words. When will you?" Omar tweeted.
Harvard Law Prof Slams Trump's Immigration Agenda
Tribe was responding to a tweet in which Trump spread alarm over a poll showing that open borders would lead to 42 million Latin Americans entering the U.S.
Cheney Cardiologist Questions Silence on Trump Physical
“It’s been 4 days since the president underwent his annual physical exam and still no data has been released. What are they hiding?” Dr. Jonathan Reiner wrote.
Fox News Analyst Mounts Bizarre Trump Defense
The defense came despite Donald Trump Jr. making clear he believed the president was joking about the genocide of Native Americans.
Kamala Harris Explains Support for Legalizing Marijuana
Asked about reports that she was opposed to the legalization of marijuana, Kamala Harris joked: "Half my family is from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?"
EX-FBI Official Slams Whitaker's Testimony
“We are his client and we are represented by the Congress members sitting in that room and he treated us with utter disdain, sarcasm, barely trying to get through this seriously,” Frank Figliuzzi...
John Dingell Rebukes Trump in Final Op-Ed
“In our modern political age, the presidential bully pulpit seems dedicated to sowing division and denigrating, often in the most irrelevant and infantile personal terms, the political opposition,”...
GOP’s Collins Launches Rebuke of Whitaker ‘Show’
“This is nothing more than a character assassination,” Collins exclaimed in his opening remarks at a hearing for acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.
Ivanka Trump Says It’s Not Her Job to Speak Out
“My role in this regard is not president of all women’s issues or running all women’s issues across the United States government,” Ivanka Trump told ABC.
Trump Still Trying to ‘Make America Great Again’
Donald Trump’s campaign just announced a “MAGA” rally, despite the 2020 campaign season already being underway for many.
Trump's SOTU Address Slammed by CNN's Van Jones
“He tries to put together in the same speech these warm, kind things about humanitarianism and caring about children,” Jones added. “At the same time he is demonizing people who are immigrants.”
Trump Blasts Schumer, Biden in Private Meeting
"When I say something that you might think is a gaffe, it’s on purpose; it’s not a gaffe. When Biden says something dumb, it’s because he’s dumb," Trump reportedly said.
Sanders Accused of Upstaging Abrams SOTU Response
Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, has defended giving his own State of the Union response for the third year in a row.
Brennan Says Kim Has Played Trump 'Like a Fiddle
Trump, John Brennan said, "should be ashamed of himself" over the comments, "but I know he knows no shame.”
Beto O'Rourke Backed by Cruz 2018 Campaign Chief
“I’m not an expert in Democrat politics but I can tell you he has what they want,” said Jeff Roe, the campaign manager for Ted Cruz.
Watch: Heckler Tells Schultz Not to Run for President
Schultz was taking part in a book tour at a Barnes & Noble attempting to explain why he intends to run as an independent when he was bluntly interrupted.
Fox New Host Says Trump Cares Too Much About Media
"He has got to make some tough decisions, and he is not an absolute monarch," said "Fox & Friends" host Brian Kilmeade.
Trump Golf Course Fired Undocumented Workers: Report
A lawyer representing the fired undocumented workers said he wasn't "buying" that the Trump Organization was not previously aware of the employees' immigration status.
Trump Losing Faith in Kushner: Report
Kushner was one of the leading figures attempting to reach a deal over funding for Trump's border wall but failed in his assignment.
Odds Rise on Trump Jr., Kushner Indictments
Betting markets and experts suggest the biggest names in the Mueller investigation may be yet to fall.
Sanders Avoids Questions About Trump and Stone
“I’m not an attorney. I haven’t read through that. Even if I had, I’m not going to be able to provide you some type of insight or legal analysis,” White House press secretary said about the Roger...
Trump Impeachment Odds Soar Following Cohen Report
Several Democrats said Trump should be impeached if the Buzzfeed report proves to be true.
Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Republicans After Dancing Video
Conservatives' bid to discredit the newly sworn-in congresswoman appeared to backfire on social media.
Rashida Tlaib Refuses to Apologize for Trump Comments
"#unapologeticallyMe," the newly sworn-in Democratic congresswoman wrote on Twitter on Friday.
Ocasio-Cortez Dancing Video Backfires on Critics
The video went viral on the same day that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was sworn in as the youngest congresswoman in history.
Democratic Senator Mocks Trump Over Ongoing Shutdown
"Wow. Too busy with 'Fox & Friends?'" Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse quipped while referencing a report that Trump has not contacted Nancy Pelosi since the shutdown began.
Michael Moore Hopes for Trump Family Indictments
Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner could both face legal peril, Moore suggested, although the president may avoid an indictment.
Trump Impeachment Support Equals Approval Rating
A majority of voters now want Congress to take some action against the president, whether impeachment or formal censure, according to a new poll.
Former Prosecutor: Trump Jr. Should Fear Indictment
Donald Trump Jr. faces legal peril “on a couple of bases,” Elie Honig said on CNN Friday.
Scarborough: Trump Set to Be Worst President
"Objectively Donald Trump is on track to be the worst president in modern times, and perhaps ever," Scarborough said on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' on Wednesday.