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.
Elon Musk's ties to Jeffrey Epstein explained
Musk accused the White House of not releasing the Epstein files due to President Trump allegedly being named in the documents.
Michael Cohen sends message to Elon Musk after feud with Trump erupts
Michael Cohen offered a message for Musk amid his escalating feud with the president.
Betting markets preview possible next escalation in Musk-Trump feud
Betting market traders are already weighing in on what could happen next in the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Republican gets good sign in New Jersey governor's race poll
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and the top Democratic candidate are viewed favorably by a similar percentage of voters, a poll shows.
MAGA reacts to Elon Musk's feud with Donald Trump
As Trump and Musk's relationship broke down, conservative commentators shared their thoughts.
A timeline of Elon Musk's and Donald Trump's bromance
President Donald Trump and the former DOGE hed, once close allies, erupted into a major feud this week.
AOC scrambles New York City mayoral race with endorsement
Representative Ocasio-Cortez announced who she is supporting in the critical mayoral race on Thursday.
Republicans get worrying update in red state Senate race
A key election forecaster reclassified the Iowa race as more competitive amid backlash over Senator Joni Ernst's Medicaid remarks.
Will Donald Trump get to pick new Supreme Court justices?
Legal experts weighed in on whether Trump will have the opportunity to appoint a new justice during his second term in office.
Map shows where prisons are expanding as Trump ramps up deportations
Prisons from New Jersey to Nevada are reopening or increasing capacity amid Trump's mass deportations.
BarkBox CEO apologizes for "disrespectful" message about Pride merchandise
The company's approach to Pride Month sparked backlash from both conservatives and the LGBTQ+ community.
John Cornyn's chances of losing Republican primary after 20 years: Poll
The longtime Texas senator trailed a Republican rival in another poll of the 2026 primary.
Ivanka Trump promotes book by author who warned about Donald's presidency
The president's daughter shared an Instagram post of a book by a vocal Trump critic.
America sees rise in female shooters—FBI data
It's yet to be seen whether the increase in female active shooters is part of a trend or a "blip," a criminologist told Newsweek.
Kathy Hochul's chances of losing New York primary to Antonio Delgado: Polls
Polls suggest that most New Yorkers are unfamiliar with Delgado, but he has more than a year to make his case to voters.
Reward offered as suspects remain at large in North Carolina mass shooting
At least 80 shots were fired during the shooting over the weekend, police said.
Laws to change for 9 million drivers this week
Legislation will make it illegal to use a handheld phone while operating a vehicle.
Donald Trump responds to Boulder terror attack
The president wrote in a social media post that his "heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to Boulder attack
The New York Democrat wrote that she was "horrified" by the attack in a statement released Monday morning.
Kamala Harris' 2028 chances drop in new poll
Two Democrats held a lead over Harris in the latest 2028 Democratic primary poll.
Savannah Chrisley says being white celebrity didn't help get parents pardon
The daughter of the recently pardoned reality TV couple said during a press conference on Friday that she "fought hard" for her parents.
Who is Robin Webb? Democratic lawmaker switches party to become Republican
A longtime Democratic lawmaker left the party on Friday, leaving Democrats with just a handful of seats in the Kentucky Senate.
Republicans' chances of beating Dan McKee for Rhode Island governor—Poll
A new survey has raised red flags about McKee's popularity ahead of the 2026 midterms.
How Charlie Kirk reshaped Arizona's gubernatorial race: Pollster
A new poll gave an early look at Arizona's 2026 gubernatorial race, when Republicans are hoping to unseat Governor Katie Hobbs.
Map shows which states lost most tax money after recent population shifts
A new report outlines which states are losing the most revenue as a result of declining residential numbers.
New study reveals why Trump is so popular among minority voters
A new study lays out one potential reason for why Trump gained ground with Latino, Black and Asian voters in 2024..
Ex-Trump lawyer pauses BarkBox over Pride theme
Consumers have been divided over how businesses should approach LGBTQ+ Pride month in recent years.
Texas votes to legalize another type of gun
Texas lawmakers voted to move forward with a bill that would remove short-barrel firearms from the state's list of banned weapons.
Marco Rubio threatens to block visas for foreign officials
Rubio's announcement pertained to the alleged "censorship" of Americans by foreign leaders.
Abortion appointments suddenly canceled after Missouri court ruling
The ruling upended reproductive rights in Missouri just months after voters approved an amendment to protect abortion access.