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.
God, Cocaine, Forgetting: Trump's New Economic Adviser
Larry Kudlow and another adviser have pared down the cost of the mogul's plan to $3.8 trillion, but it's still an epic bonanza for the super-rich.
Trump: Hillary Clinton 'Will Not Be a Good President'
On Tuesday night, Donald Trump strode into Trump Tower just this side of chastened. He still stunned.
Hillary Clinton’s Other Daughter: Huma Abedin's Story
Here's how Huma Abedin went from an intern to Hillary Clinton's closest confidante.
Is Climate Change Proof That Congress Isn’t Broken?
A new climate solutions caucus offers hope for an end to gridlock on Capitol Hill.
Best Moments from the Democratic Town Hall in Brooklyn
The Democrats came head-to-head for the last time before voters head to the polls in New York.
Clinton, Courting Female Voters, Decries Pay Gap
At a statistic-laden event in New York, Hillary Clinton vowed to wage women’s wages.
When Donald Trump Came Home
It was a homecoming as Queens native Donald Trump appeared on Long Island, a likely hotbed of votes in the upcoming New York primary.
Jesus Goes to Washington
Steve Green's family has spent $800 million amassing a collection of ancient artifacts to build an elaborate and deceptive museum in Washington, D.C.
Silicon Valley Titan Accused of Sex Assault Fires Back
Venture capitalist Michael Goguen has been accused of spending time after-hours and away from the kids indulging some dark urges.
Ahead of Primary, Florida Nuclear Power Plant Leaking
Levels of the radioactive isotope tritium 200 times higher than normal were found in Biscayne Bay.
Author Baz Dreisinger’s Prison World Tour
For her new book, Dreisinger looked at justice in nine prisons worldwide.
South Florida Mayors Ask Rubio, Bush for Climate Action
South Florida Mayors ask Marco Rubio for help on climate change
South Florida Is Sinking. Where Is Marco Rubio?
While panicking policymakers are contemplating the possibility of future relocation, the Florida presidential candidate is silent.
Jeb Bush Finds Happiness With Foreign Policy Elite
Jeb Bush visited the Council on Foreign Relations—an establishment place where he can feel at home.
Hatred of Women Is Jihadism’s First Pillar
The organized Cologne attacks remind the world what Middle Eastern women face every day.
Watch: What Is an Explorer in the 21st Century?
On a journey to Antarctica, we asked our captain, crew and fellow passengers what makes a modern explorer.
The Big Melt: The Last Antarctic Explorers Seek Answers
After eons of change measured in geologic time, Antarctica is now rapidly transforming—and sitting on a treacherous ledge.
Sanders Takes His War on Big Banks to New York City
Bernie Sanders comes to Manhattan and takes aim at the banking industry.
Clinton and Democrats Look Forward to a Night of Trump
But the likely Democratic nominee's supporters worry about Rubio.
In New Michael Moore Doc, America Needs a Social Net
By comparing the U.S. to its equally rich European allies, ‘Where to Invade Next’ paints a bleak picture.
Despite Paris Attacks, Democratic Candidates Trade Sharpest Barbs Over Wall Street
Sanders slammed Clinton for taking money from Wall Street, calling it “the major donor” to her political career.
Hillary Clinton Plays the Gender Card Hard
Will rallying female voters, her core constituency, get her back in the White House?
'Trumbo' Terrific but Fated to Flop
The intensely timely film about the Hollywood blacklist has an air of film industry inside-baseball.
'The Diplomat': On Richard Holbrooke's Life of Service
A new HBO documentary looks at the American diplomat, who passed away in 2010.
At Third Debate, CNBC Takes the Most Fire
Going in, all eyes were on Ben Carson, but Wednesday's debate more frequently devolved into attacks on the moderators.