Jason Lemon
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Before joining Newsweek, Jason Lemon was a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he wrote primarily about health, science and the environment. Prior to that, he spent five years living in Lebanon, where he helped build a Middle East-focused viral media startup called StepFeed. He has also written for a range of Middle Eastern and Western publications including The Christian Science Monitor, The Palm Beach Post, Al Fanar Media and A Magazine.
Schumer Suggests GOP Senators Will Support Call for Bolton to Testify
Senator Chuck Schumer says he expects "some" of his Republican colleagues to say "that's fair," when they read his letter.
Former Bush Ethics Lawyer Says Republicans Have Impeachment Trial 'Rigged'
"The conduct of [Mitch McConnell] in this impeachment trial is corrupt and partisan beyond the pale," Richard W. Painter tweeted.
Fox News Anchor Confronts Trump Adviser With Senate Oath to Be 'Impartial'
"How impartial can it be when McConnell says, quote, he is taking his 'cues' from the White House," Chris Wallace asked Pam Bondi.
Ilhan Omar Says Republicans Making 'Mockery of the Constitution'
"I think it is the responsibility of the American people to hold these senators accountable," the congresswoman from Minnesota said.
Possible Flashing of White Power Hand Sign at Army-Navy Game Prompts Uproar
"Expulsion?" one Twitter user asked.
Republican Opponents Call Jeff Van Drew 'Desperate' and a 'Weasel'
David Richter, a GOP candidate running for Congress in New Jersey's 2nd District, called Van Drew an "absolute weasel."
GOP Lawmakers Have 'Rubber-Stamped' Trump's 'Corruption,' CNN Host Says
"You can't hide from history," S.E. Cupp warned.
Trump's 'Tariffs Have Really Just Hurt Us,' Conservative Economist Says
"This is a direct tax on the American people," trade economist Tori Smith, of the conservative Heritage Foundation, warned.
Congressman Says Some Republicans 'Would Like' to Vote 'Yes' on Impeachment
"They do not agree with" Trump and "think that the course that he is on is wrong for America," Rep. Denny Heck said
#WallStreetPete Trends As Pete Buttigieg Faces Criticism
"When your secret billionaire fundraiser is at a townhouse with only one exit," New York Communities for Change tweeted, sharing a video from a protest outside a Buttigieg fundraiser.
Republican Group Posts Billboards In GOP Districts Slamming President
A representative for Republicans for the Rule of Law told Newsweek that the group targeted representatives who have shown a willingness to "assert their independence" of the president.
Rep. Slams Democratic Colleagues Suggesting to Censure, Not Impeach, Trump
"Why in God's name is any Democrat trying to lower the bar?" Representative Sean Maloney asked.
New Poll Shows Pete Buttigieg Winning in Key Swing State New Hampshire
Two other recent New Hampshire polls show Senator Bernie Sanders in the lead however, with Buttigieg second or third.
Retired Admiral Warns Trump's Administration Is 'Increasing Anarchy'
"This is really a collision between order and rule of law," former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said.
Republicans Find 'Courage' to Criticize Trump Only After They Leave Office
"They have decided to put party above the rule of law, party above what is right," Rep. Mike Quigley said.
Attorney Group Says 'Bill Barr Has Grossly Mischaracterized' IG Findings
"The report's headline findings are that the investigation was properly initiated based on a sound factual basis," attorney Donald Ayer said.
Strategist Claims Elizabeth Warren 'Would Lose an Honesty Debate' to Trump
"She does seem to have a tremendous talent for self-righteousness and hypocrisy," Steve Schmidt argued.
Ex-GOP Rep. Says Trump's Attorney General 'Really Should Be Disbarred'
"We know Barr will do anything for Donald Trump," Joe Scarborough said, describing William Barr as the president's "hack."
Macri Leaving Presidency In Argentina After Escalating Economic Crisis
"The crisis has deep roots, but President Macri mismanaged the response, exacerbating poverty and hunger," Dr. Jennifer Pribble of the University of Richmond told Newsweek.
Trump 'Is the Smoking Gun' In Impeachment Inquiry, Congresswoman Says
"The intent was clear," Pramila Jayapal told CNN. "It was a corruption of our elections process."
GOP Rep Accuses Schiff of 'Spying' on the Press, Members of Congress
Schiff has faced criticism from Republicans for subpoenaing the phone records of several individuals involved in the impeachment inquiry against Trump.
Buttigieg Says He Won't Stop Closed-Door Fundraisers With Billionaires
Buttigieg recently faced direct criticism from fellow Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren over the fundraisers.
Jewish Groups Slam Trump's 'Anti-Semitic' Remarks
"We call on the Republican Party to disavow the white nationalism and anti-Semitism that exists within their ranks in such open display," Emily Mayer of IfNotNow told Newsweek.
Fox Anchor Calls Out Mark Esper for Not Complying With Impeachment Inquiry
Mark Esper said in October that the Department of Defense "do everything we can" to comply with the impeachment inquiry.
Trump Has Been 'Undoubtedly Damaged' by Impeachment Hearings: GOP CNN Host
"Republicans were left floundering in their defense of a president who kept admitting to what he was accused of," S.E. Cupp said.
Tulsi Gabbard Commemorates John Lennon: 'Give Peace a Chance'
The British rock star, a prominent anti-war activist, was murdered on December 8, 1980.
Vice President Pence Dispels Talk About Being Replaced on the 2020 Ticket
Pence told Fox News that he was "not only confident" that he'd be on the 2020 ticket, but that he was also "confident that we're going to win in 2020."
Journalists Strike Over Unpaid Salaries at Lebanese Newspaper
"They have taken a decision that they will allow employees at an institution that they fund to go hungry," Timour Azhari, a journalist who resigned from his position this week, told Newsweek. "They definitely have the money to pay."
Coons: 'A Few' Senate Republicans Believe Trump's Actions Are 'Impeachable'
"I think a full blown defense that says 'this is a hoax' and 'there's absolutely nothing to it,' will be difficult for them to sustain," Senator Chris Coons said.
George Conway Hits Back After Trump's 2020 Campaign Manager Invokes Wife
Brad Parscale, Trump's campaign manager, described George Conway as "irrelevant" and a "lost puppy."