James Bickerton
US News Reporter
James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is covering U.S. politics and world politics. He has covered the intersection between politics and emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence. James joined Newsweek in July 2022 from LBC, and previously worked for the Daily Express. He is a graduate of Oxford University. Languages: English. Twitter: @JBickertonUK.
You can get in touch with James by emailing j.bickerton@newsweek.com
Florida slavery curriculum trashed by historians as 'damaging travesty'
One historian told Newsweek that the guidelines resurrect the "myths of slaveholders."
RFK Jr's bitcoin proposal for U.S. dollar trashed by crypto experts
One insider told Newsweek that Kennedy's plan would create "a level of uncertainty that markets would find very hard to handle."
Tafari Campbell's death has eerie parallels with former Clinton chef
The death of Tafari Campbell has parallels with that of Walter Scheib, another former White House chef who also died after drowning in a freak accident.
Tafari Campbell's death sparks wave of conspiracy theories
Campbell's body was found on Monday near Barack Obama's home on Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts.
'Wordle' #763, clues, hints and answer for Saturday, July 22 puzzle
Newsweek has some hints and tips to help you crack Saturday's Wordle puzzle.
RFK Jr. replaces Trump as Russia's favorite candidate
A Russian state TV commentator praised Kennedy for injecting "his pro-Russian talking points about Ukraine into the mainstream."
RFK Jr. to give House testimony after comments on COVID and Jews
RFK Jr. will address a House subcommittee on the "weaponization of the federal government."
Bud Light sales are falling fastest in these two states
Conservative activists have been targeting the beer brand over its partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Bud Light's popularity in bars has collapsed
Right-wing campaigners have been boycotting the beer brand over its work with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Mike Lindell auction flops as multiple MyPillow products fail to sell
Lindell admitted MyPillow "lost $100 million" after he promoted the discredited claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Today's "Wordle" #760 hints, clues and answer for Wednesday, July 19 game
Erhan Aslan, who teaches applied linguistics at the University of Reading in the U.K., says a knowledge of phonics can be useful for "Wordle" fans.
Marjorie Taylor Greene loses place at MAGA's top table
Greene's standing has fallen as she hasn't been "sufficiently Trumpian," according to one political scientist.
Donald Trump has a popularity problem
Trump remains the Republican frontrunner, despite having a net negative approval rating of -16.3 with Americans as a whole, according to one model.
Greg Abbott's Rio Grande border policies condemned as "definition of evil"
One House Democrat accused Governor Abbott of putting "drowning devices" into the Rio Grande.
United Airlines emergency slide drops from plane into backyard: "Stunned"
The man whose house got hit said described the slide as "larger than a small car."
Misgendering should be a crime, according to millennials
Among Americans as a whole, most think it should be legal to call someone by the wrong pronouns.
Gilgo beach murder suspect compares himself to a hammer in resurfaced video
Rex Heuermann pleaded not guilty to three charges of first-degree murder, and another three of second-degree murder.
Marjorie Taylor Greene set for awkward showdown with House Freedom Caucus
Greene reportedly called Lauren Boebert, a prominent Freedom Caucus member, a "little b****" during a clash in June.
Police reveal how Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect was caught
Rex Heuermann has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, and has been linked to 11 sets of human remains.
'Wordle' today #756 tips, clues and answers for Saturday, July 15 puzzle
Newsweek has some hints and tips to help you crack Saturday's Wordle challenge.
Is Costco dropping Bud Light? What we know
There are multiple reports on social media that Costco will stop stocking Bud Light, as conservative campaigners continue to boycott the brand.
Chuck Schumer moves to declassify UFO secrets like JFK records
Elon Musk welcomed the Senate majority leader's plan, describing it as "cool" on Twitter.
Matt Gaetz suffers shock bill defeat as nine Republicans vote against him
The Florida representative's amendment would have banned the American military from using federal funds on diversity, equity and inclusion training.
Arizona brewery flooded with negative reviews for hosting Kari Lake event
Kari Lake said the venue received "death threats" and was "review bombed the moment the event was announced."
Kamala Harris struggling to describe AI viewed 800K times
Harris was mocked online after claiming AI is "kind of a fancy thing" and noting, "first of all it's two letters."
Mike Lindell's auction of MyPillow equipment is not going to plan
One social media user commented: "Mike Lindell's emergency auction is a disaster. There's dozens of items with $5 bids."
Jim Jordan goes "blank" during Fox News interview
One commentator said if President Biden had done the same, "Fox would spent nights yelling about how he's in cognitive decline."
Asa Hutchinson event draws only six people, photo appears to show
Hutchinson told Nevada voters he is in the "non-Trump lane" of the GOP primary.
Titan sub implosion animation viewed 5 million times
A viral video explains there is around 5,600 pounds per square inch of pressure at the depth the Titanic rests, almost 400 times the pressure on the surface.
Republicans call for investigation into Chinese surveillance in U.S. cities
The Senators accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and surveil Chinese Americans with dissenting opinions" on U.S. soil.
