Andrew Stanton
Weekend Staff Writer
Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and society, as well as global affairs. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Fox News anchors joke DeSantis might not make it to next week
Fox host Bret Baier described a report that DeSantis is letting go of a third of his campaign staff as a "big sign."
Fox host slammed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial after Holocaust remarks
Greg Gutfeld defended Florida's controversial slavery curriculum by saying usefulness "kept you alive" during the Holocaust.
DOJ has reached "end game" in Trump Jan. 6 probe: Kirschner
Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said the Jan. 6 investigation has entered its final stage.
Trump is "unique threat" to the church: Christian leader
Evangelical Christian theologian Russell Moore has been a frequent Trump critic.
Ukraine exposes critical flaw in Russia's defenses
A crucial air defense system in Moscow failed to shoot down a drone strike on Monday.
Trump returns to Pennsylvania with a $35,000 unpaid bill
The former president owes millions of dollars to cities across the country over his campaign rallies.
Republicans get an early warning about 2024 election in Ohio
Independent voters in Ohio, who were nearly split between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in 2020, widely support a pro-abortion rights amendment, a new poll found.
Christie rips DeSantis defending slavery lessons: Not "words of leadership"
Ron DeSantis faced criticism for saying he "wasn't involved in" a new controversial history curriculum in the state's schools.
Elon Musk's Twitter "X" logo plan met with ridicule and jokes
Musk suggested Twitter users could soon say "adieu" to the platform's iconic bird logo.
Thousands of Christians demand ban of pro-Trump event on public property
The petition, launched by Faithful America, warned that the rally promotes "antisemitism, lies, and even outright political violence."
Wagner Group wants to march on Poland, Putin ally warns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the paramilitary group wants to go on a "tour" of Poland during a meeting with Vladimir Putin Sunday.
Ben Shapiro mocked for dressing like Ken to "hate watch" Barbie film
The conservative pundit mocked the movie as "woke" and a "garbage heap," sparking social media ridicule.
Tensions heat up between Russia and Poland
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning against Poland moving its troops toward the Belarusian border.
Ron DeSantis accused of being "pro-slavery" due to new Florida curriculum
"If you require schools to teach the 'personal benefits' of slavery you are pro-slavery," tweeted Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell.
One key statement "conclusively" proves Trump's "corrupt intent": Kirschner
Proving Trump's corrupt intent is as easy as proving "fish swim and birds fly," the former federal prosecutor said.
Videos: Large Crimea explosions as Russia warns of Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine claimed an attack against an oil depot and warehouses in Crimea Saturday, days after explosions struck the Kerch Bridge, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Republicans' chance of flipping critical Ohio Senate seat in 2024: Poll
Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown led his three potential GOP rivals in Ohio, a state former President Donald Trump won twice, according to a new poll.
DeSantis handed promising news after tough week: Poll
A new poll found that the Florida governor gained ground on former President Donald Trump in key primary state New Hampshire.
Donald Trump indictment claim sparks speculation Rudy Giuliani flipped
Legal analysts told Newsweek there are many reasons for Giuliani to not receive a target letter from Special Counsel Smith beyond him flipping on Trump.
Trump thinks he's about to be arrested again
Jack Smith's target letter signals there is a "95 percent" chance Trump will be charged in the Jan. 6 case, a former U.S. attorney told Newsweek.
Judge grants "rare" acquittal of man accused in stepdaughter's murder
Legal experts told Newsweek the dismissal of the case against Michael Turney is "not common."
Robert Kennedy Jr. called out by his sister for "deplorable" remarks
The Democratic presidential candidate is facing new criticism for allegedly calling COVID-19 "ethnically targeted."
Rick Scott faces new challenger for Florida Senate seat
Democrat Phil Ehr's campaign announcement highlighted his military service while attacking Scott for his connection to a Medicare fraud scheme.
Democrats spar over Israel ahead of president's visit
Several Democratic lawmakers have rebuked Representative Pramila Jayapal calling Israel a "racist state."
Carlee Russell was "fighting for her life" while missing, boyfriend says
Carlee Russell, a 25-year-old woman from Alabama who went missing on Thursday, returned home late Saturday, according to police.
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo tells Trump he failed to "drain the swamp"
"You didn't drain the swamp like you said you would," Bartiromo told the former president during a Sunday interview.
Fake photo of Trump with MLK Jr. rebuked by civil rights leader's daughter
"Enough is enough," tweeted Bernice King on Saturday in response to the fake image.
What happened to Carlee Russell? Everything we know as missing woman found
Carlee Russell, 25, returned home late Saturday night, more than 48 hours after she first went missing.
Russian anti-transgender bill compared to Republican efforts in U.S.
Lawmakers in Moscow banned gender-affirming health care for adults this week, the latest law restricting LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
Putin sent Wagner to Belarus to prepare attack on Poland: Russian lawmaker
Wagner Group forces could take a key Polish region "in a matter of hours," MP Andrey Kartapolov recently alleged.
