Andrew Stanton
Weekend Staff Writer
Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. 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.
Kamala Harris "walked away" from campaign "obligation": Rahm Emanuel
The former Obama White House chief of staff criticized Democrats for embracing the political establishment.
Matt Gaetz asks supporters for "help" after ethics committee report release
Gaetz's PAC sent out fundraising emails after the Ethics Committee released a report on its investigation of the ex-lawmaker.
How California's Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two thieves
Seal Beach police released video footage of two suspected shoplifters
Matt Gaetz's wife stood by him throughout ethics committee probe
The House Ethics Committee released its report into allegations against Gaetz on Monday.
Matt Gaetz responds to Ethics Committee report
The former congressman and attorney general nominee slammed the report in a series of posts to social media.
Elon Musk gives Mike Johnson sigh of relief by endorsing new spending bill
Musk said the new bill was "great" as a government shutdown looms.
Pediatric cancer community "devastated" as funds removed from spending bill
Nancy Goodman, founder and CEO of Kids v Cancer, told Newsweek the funding would go to critical research for pediatric cancer.
Democrat hopes pediatric research funds may be added back to spending bill
Representative Lloyd Doggett said he wants the funding back in the spending package as Congress scrambles to avoid a shutdown.
Funding for pediatric cancer research removed from spending bill
The bill's new version does not include funding for several programs that was in the original bill proposed by the House speaker.
Republican responds to Donald Trump's primary threat: "No apologies"
Chip Roy's opposition to raising the debt ceiling sparked ire from the president-elect.
Congress wants to give itself a raise. Is that such a bad idea?
Members of Congress make about $175,000. Some argue bigger salaries would cut down on corruption and Washington's revolving door.
Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?
The government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress can't secure a funding deal by Friday.
Supreme Court's latest abortion case may have "ripple effect" for patients
The Supreme Court agreed to take a case about whether South Carolina can block Planned Parenthood from state Medicaid funds.
Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk against Mike Johnson over spending bill
Musk has rallied Republican lawmakers against a spending bill backed by the House speaker.
Democrat mocks CNN after questioning pay raise for Congress
Senator Dick Durbin lambasted the media when pressed on whether members of Congress deserve a pay hike.
Did you lose a Georgia Senate election? Trump has a job for you
Herschel Walker is Trump's latest administration appointee who lost a Georgia Senate race in the past few years.
Four in 10 young people say Brian Thompson killing was acceptable
A poll says 41 percent of those between 18 and 29 say the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing was at least "somewhat" acceptable.
Rahm Emanuel says these 3 strategies can counter Donald Trump's dominance
Emanuel is rumored to be among the candidates considering a run for DNC chair next year.
AOC loses battle with Pelosi over Oversight Committee post
Representative Gerry Connolly, reportedly backed by the former speaker, beat out Ocasio-Cortez to become the committee's ranking member.
Trump meeting with TikTok CEO amid company's Supreme Court fight
The president-elect said earlier on Monday that he has a "warm spot" for TikTok.
Who is Jared Moskowitz? Democrat who might lead FEMA for Trump
CNN reported that the Florida congressman is among Trump's picks to lead FEMA, citing "two people with knowledge of the president-elect's consideration."
How New Jersey governor candidates responded to drone sightings
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates are offering their ideas about how to deal with the mysterious drone sightings over the state.
Outrage as Minnesota Satanists given holiday display at State Capitol
Minnesota's State Capitol will feature a Satanist display for the first time this year, and some Republicans are unhappy about it.
AOC's Oversight Commitee seat bid divides Democrats
Two of the largest Democratic caucuses issued dueling endorsements in the Oversight Committee race.
Is $100K bond fair for woman accused of insurer threats? Experts weigh in
Some legal experts told Newsweek that Briana Boston's bond is appropriate and unsurprising given the current climate around health care.
She stole millions from taxpayers to buy show horses. Biden set her free.
Dixon, Illinois Mayor Glen Hughes told Newsweek the commutation will be a "dark moment" in the city's history.
Democrats have a problem much bigger than Donald Trump
Democrats' easiest path to 270 Electoral College votes likely won't be viable next decade if current populaton trends continue.
Donald Trump invited China's Xi to presidential inauguration: Report
Trump's team is considering inviting foreign leaders to next month's ceremony.
Trump pardoning January 6 rioters would be unpopular: Poll
More than 60 percent of Americans would disapprove of Trump pardoning those convicted in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, a new poll found.
Manchin, Sinema deliver Democrats one last blow before leaving office
The pair of Democrat-turned-independents blocked Democrats from controlling the National Labor Relations Board through 2026.
