Jon Jackson
Associate Editor
Jon Jackson is an Associate Editor at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is on reporting on national news, specifically politics. Jon previously worked at The Week, the River Journal, Den of Geek and Maxim. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors in journalism and mass communication from New York University. Languages: English.
Russia loses 55 tanks in one week as Ukraine advances
According to Ukraine's military, Russia has lost more than 4,100 tanks since the beginning of the war.
Jailed ex-Russian commander Igor Girkin receives unlikely support
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called Girkin's detention illegal in a Tuesday message.
Russian officers threaten to shoot their own troops for refusing orders
Soldiers are heard being threatened by their commanding officers in newly published audio.
Conservatives have a new way of avoiding "woke" companies
A new app that identifies a company's politics has been embraced by the right, but it's also designed for left-wing consumers.
Is Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" racist?
The country music star's new video has been heralded by conservatives but slammed by critics who call it racist.
Russian kids will learn to operate combat drones in school
The planned drones course follows an earlier announcement that Russian schools will soon offer military training.
Bethenny Frankel doesn't expect Andy Cohen to reach out about new payments
Frankel has called on fellow reality TV stars to stop filming until executives agree to pay them residuals for their work.
Russia's left with "last resort" recruits after military losses
Due to troop losses and stalled recruitment efforts, reports suggest Russia may be trying to entice women to join the military, a move it previously resisted.
Bethenny Frankel sparks a reality TV revolution over payments
Frankel, a popular reality TV personality and entrepreneur, called on reality stars to stop working until they start receiving residuals.
Five key moments from Hunter Biden whistleblower hearing
Testimony from the IRS employees about the government's handling of Hunter Biden's tax case provided several newsworthy moments.
Ivanka Trump gets dragged into Hunter Biden hearing
Former President Donald Trump's daughter was brought up by multiple members of Congress during Wednesday's hearing.
Russian soldier vows to vote against Putin over handling of war
In an audio posted by Ukraine, a Russian serviceman compares serving in the war for his country to slavery.
Ex-Trump DOJ official defends Jack Smith from Republican attacks
Richard Donoghue, a former acting deputy attorney general in Trump's administration, said Smith "is not a bleeding heart liberal."
Marjorie Taylor Greene rages at Jack Smith: "Weak little b****"
The Georgia lawmaker attacked the special counsel on social media after former President Donald Trump said he thinks he'll be arrested again.
Satellite photos show massive military buildup in Wagner camp
The mercenary group has reportedly begun setting up in a Belarusian town not far from the Ukrainian border.
Kerch bridge attack puts Putin's prized possession at risk
The strikes on the Kerch Strait Bridge could have broader consequences for Russia's hold on the Crimean Peninsula.
Russian soldier opens fire on his own unit: Report
Ukraine's military intelligence posted an intercepted phone call between two Russian soldiers who were allegedly discussing the incident.
Putin leaving grain deal raises risk of direct conflict with NATO
A former NATO supreme allied commander warned there's a risk of confrontation between NATO ships and Russia's navy if the latter "acts recklessly."
Biden reverses stance on prospect of Putin using nukes
The president's most recent comments about Putin turning to nuclear weapons in Ukraine contrast sharply with prior remarks made last month.
Maps show where Russia gained, lost territory since start of Ukraine war
After a forceful showing early in the war, Russia has lost a lot of the territory in Ukraine it once controlled.
The most scathing lines from Russian general's post about Putin's military
General Ivan Popov accused Russian military leaders of "viciously beheading" their own troops by not providing sufficient support.
Whistleblower made bombshell Hunter Biden claims while lying to FBI
Among the charges against the man touted as a "whistleblower" by some GOP lawmakers is a count of making false statements to officials.
Russians scrambled for cash amid fears of Putin's ousting
Russians withdrew $1.1 billion from banks during the Wagner mercenaries marched on Moscow.
Russian troops say they are locked in a pit after refusing to fight
A video shows Russian soldiers saying a commander ordered them to stay in the pit after they said they wouldn't return to the Ukrainian war's front lines.
Will American troops be forced to fight Russia in Ukraine's new NATO deal?
NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday announced a program for Kyiv that will provide more political cooperation and defense guarantees.
Russian troops say their only money will go to ammo, refuse to fight
A group of soldiers in Ukraine posted a video in which they announced their decision to no longer fight for Russia.
Rudy Giuliani offers to find person behind White House cocaine
The former New York City mayor said he could find the person who left the drug behind with some lie detector analysts and forensic experts.
Thief mocked for stealing Bud Light: Too "embarrassed" to buy it
Bud Light continues to experience backlash, as evidenced by online comments about a thief stealing cases of the beer.
Kremlin bizarrely claims it lacks ability to track Wagner leader
The Kremlin's spokesman said Russia doesn't care about the whereabouts of the man who led a mutiny against the government weeks ago.
Ex-Trump official defends Hunter Biden over cocaine accusations
A former White House press secretary during the Trump administration said there's "no way" cocaine found at the White House belonged to Hunter Biden.
