Nina Burleigh
National Politics Correspondent
Nina Burleigh is Newsweek's National Politics Correspondent. She is an award-winning journalist and the author of five books. Her last book, The Fatal Gift of Beauty: The Trials of Amanda Knox, was a New York Times bestseller. In the last several years, she has covered a wide array of subjects, from American politics to the Arab Spring.
George W. Bush’s White House ‘Lost’ 22 Million Emails
The outrage and press coverage was nothing compared with that surrounding Hillary Clinton’s emails.
'Sully' is a Love Letter to Post-9/11 New York City
The new Tom Hanks/Clint Eastwood movie about US Airways Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger is a touching account of one man's bravery.
Clinton Email Furor Reveals Hypocrisy on the Right
Many in the GOP have a history of using private servers, like Hillary Clinton, and “losing” or actively deleting emails.
Donald Trump and the FEMA Camps Crowd
Some in the paranoid class believe Barack Obama is set to impose martial law and lock up right-wingers. Trump speaks their language.
Hillary Clinton's Old Girls' Network
The candidate's relentless cadre has put decades of effort and millions of dollars into getting the first woman into the White House.
The Rise and Fall of Silicon Valley's Gurbaksh Chahal
Gurbaksh Chahal made millions before losing his business after a domestic violence dispute. Now he’s headed behind bars for 12 months.
Hillary Clinton’s Muted Moment
Hillary Clinton officially became the first major-party female presidential nominee, and yet the moment passed with little more fanfare than if she had been another white male.
What Was Lost When John F. Kennedy Jr. Died
A new documentary examines the life of JFK Jr., who was “the closest thing we had to a crown prince.”
Inside the Ivanka Trump Brand
Like her Republican presidential nominee father, Ivanka has undergone a transformation from earlier years.
Ted Cruz Skewered Over Breakfast
New York delegates to the RNC pile on criticism after Texas senator refuses to endorse Donald Trump.
Cleveland Diary: Clinton Bashing, Tiffany Trump at RNC
Amid some lies and open misogyny, the streets of Cleveland on Day 2 of the RNC were unexpectedly peaceful and friendly.
Cleveland Diary: The First 24 Hours of the RNC
It’s been many decades since the GOP last convened in Cleveland, but there are a few similarities between the two events.
Baton Rouge Shooter Had Ties to Odd Splinter Group
The Washitaw Nation is a faux Indian tribe that is 80 percent flimflam—with a thread of sovereign citizen legal theory holding it together.
Interview With a Cyberwarrior
Eugene Kaspersky may look like Philip Seymour Hoffman, but he’s on the front line of one the world’s most important conflicts.
Photos: Truckers for Trump
Jim and Lorraine Morrison campaigned for Donald Trump as they drove their rig to Cleveland from Southern California.
These Truckers Are With Trump for the Long Haul
Jim and Lorraine Morrison drive their rig to Cleveland from Southern California, campaigning for Trump along the way.
A Real-Life Version of ‘Transparent’
Susan Faludi’s new book about her transgender father shows how gender identity may evolve over time.
Meet the GOP Delegate Trying to Take Down Trump
Colorado Republican delegate Kendal Unruh is using her obscure slot on the Republican National Convention’s Rules Committee to unseat the mogul.
Flogging for Blogging
The Saudi thought police won’t tolerate heresies, such as suggesting that women be allowed to drive.
What About Bill?
The only sure thing is that Bill would be the most powerful first spouse in American history. And very possibly the most destructive.
Why Planet Earth is Truly Irreplaceable
Neither NASA nor biologists can recreate our habitat. Earth is all we have.
Free Speech on College Campuses Is Under Attack
Can the First Amendment survive higher education?
'Weiner' Reveals the Humanity Behind the 'Nightmare'
Documentary gives viewers a glimpse of the relationship between the former congressman and wife Huma Abedin, as they deal with the fallout from Weiner's sexting scandals.
Adelson’s Trump Support May Not Bring a Donor Windfall
It's certainly a get, but the elder casino mogul’s interests are very specific.
Peggy Sue Got Sexted: Perils of Growing Up Online
For her new book, Nancy Jo Sales interviewed 200 teen girls, many of whom told her the same thing: They feel constantly harassed about sex.