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.
Donald Trump brags about "storming out" of court
Trump faced backlash after his campaign sent out an email falsely claiming he stormed out of court on Monday.
Donald Trump smiles at juror's response to question
A prospective juror in the former president's "hush money" case noted that he had read some of Trump's books.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Mike Johnson gains new supporter
Representative Thomas Massie said he is cosponsoring Greene's motion to vacate against Speaker Johnson.
Donald Trump told to ignore Judge Juan Merchan: "Call his bluff"
Trump possibly having to miss Barron Trump's graduation to appear in court sparked outrage from conservatives.
Donald Trump appears to sleep while in court: Report
A report that Trump fell asleep during the first day of his trial drew ridicule on social media.
Supreme Court deals blow to Mike Lindell
SCOTUS on Monday declined to block investigators from seizing the MyPillow CEO's phone.
Did Judge Merchan exclude Orthodox Jews from Trump jury pool? What we know
Legal experts raised questions about MAGA's latest attack against Merchan ahead of former President Trump's trial.
Donald Trump wants to change how he reveals his donors
Trump's campaign issued a new request with the FEC last Friday.
Human composting gains traction across the U.S.
The battle to legalize "human composting," also known as natural organic reduction, is making progress in several states.
Supreme Court justices warn people not to take ruling too far
The Supreme Court handed down a new decision in the case Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California on Friday.
18-wheeler truck crashes into Texas building
The Texas Department of Public Safety said there are reports of multiple serious injuries.
Fani Willis' employees may be turning on her
Willis is facing an investigation from Republicans into her office's use of federal grant money.
Map shows states where you can marry your cousin as Tennessee passes ban
More than 15 states allow first cousins to get married as Tennessee may become the next state to ban the practice.
Melania Trump making Donald Trump "quite worried"—former aide
Stephanie Grisham weighed in on how Melania Trump could be "pushing" Donald Trump to testify in his upcoming trial.
Newspaper's Trump gaffe in O.J. Simpson report goes viral
The obituary mistakenly stated that "Trump walked out" of prison in 2017 a free man after serving nine years.
European Union's only nuclear-powered Navy is getting ready for war
A French commander warned that naval combat may be growing "increasingly likely."
Donald Trump gets warning sign out of Florida
Joe Biden's voters are more motivated than those supporting Trump, according to polling in the state.
Republicans get warning sign in state Trump won
A new poll found Republican Mark Robinson trailing Democrat Josh Stein in North Carolina's gubernatorial race.
Aileen Cannon disappoints Jack Smith
The federal judge gave Donald Trump a deadline to reveal which classified documents he plans to use in his defense.
Mike Johnson warns Marjorie Taylor Greene may cause "chaos"
The Louisiana Republican responds to Greene's threats of a motion to vacate and says it could harm November election chances.
The United States is suing dogs
A Georgia prosecutor is fighting to seize control of more than 60 dogs involved in suspected dogfighting, as well as their puppies.
Fani Willis "inconsistencies" discovered by Department of Justice
Willis has faced questions about her office's use of some federal funds.
Joe Biden tells audience member to "shush up"
Biden responded to a heckler during a speech on Tuesday.
Donald Trump's running out of time
Trump suffered another legal defeat on Tuesday after a judge rejected another effort to delay his upcoming trial.
Mitch McConnell booed at Republican town hall
The crowd at Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall booed when asked whether they liked the senate minority leader.
Republican suggests thousands of seniors shouldn't be voting
Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde is facing criticism for his remarks about nursing home residents.
Map shows states where you can get married without your spouse
These four states allow the uncommon practice of proxy marriages.
Donald Trump just slapped millions of Americans "in the face": Mike Pence
The former vice president ripped Trump's latest remarks about abortion on Monday.
Letitia James gets bad news hidden in Donald Trump's bond
Trump's bond agreement contains a hidden red flag for the New York attorney general, according to a new report.
Donald Trump reveals abortion plan as he faces problem in Florida
Trump spoke out about abortion days after a judge issued a ruling that could cause issues in the Sunshine state.
