Jon Jackson
Associate Editor
Jon Jackson is an Associate Editor at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is on reporting on the Ukraine and Russia war. 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.
New French government named after previous one recently collapsed
The previous government collapsed following opposition to austerity measures in the country's budget.
Trump wants NATO to increase defense spending target to 5%: Report
The Financial Times reported Donald Trump also plans to continue providing Ukraine with military aid.
At least two dead after car plows into crowd at German Christmas market
A German news agency reported the driver was arrested in the incident in Magdeburg, Germany.
US charges Iranian officer over alleged role in death of American
Mohammad Reza Nouri has been charged with multiple terrorism and murder-related charges.
Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking and weapons charges
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO faces new federal charges.
Kevin Underwood dies by lethal injection in 2024's final execution
An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl died Thursday in the nation's 25th execution of the year.
Fani Willis disqualified from Trump election case
Georgia's Court of Appeals removed the Fulton County district attorney from Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over bird flu
A statement from Newsom's office called the move "proactive action to strengthen robust state response" to H5N1.
Luigi Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism
New York prosecutors announced charges against the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Netanyahu tours Syrian buffer zone after Assad's fall
The buffer zone was taken by Israel following the fall of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Donald Trump sues Iowa pollster who said he trailed Harris: What we know
The president-elect's lawsuit calls the poll "brazen election interference."
Abundant Life Christian School shooter was female teen student: Report
A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the shooter was a 17-year-old student.
Donald Trump says he'll "look at" pardon for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Adams is currently facing bribery charges and various members of his administration have been investigated.
German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early election
Scholz requested a confidence vote in parliament last week.
Donald Trump pushes to end "inconvenient" daylight saving time
Trump wrote on Truth Social that daylight saving time is "very costly" to the nation.
New Jersey governor to Joe Biden on drones: "More questions than answers"
Governor Phil Murphy sent a letter to the president about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent days.
Nancy Pelosi in Hospital After Accident Abroad
The former House speaker was traveling in Luxembourg when she suffered an injury.
McKinsey & Company to pay $650M to resolve federal probe into opioids work
Court papers reportedly show the consulting firm will avoid prosecution in a deal with the Justice Department.
Ontario premier warns of cutting off US energy supplies over Trump tariffs
An official in Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government said there is also talk of barring American-made alcohol in the region.
Luigi Mangione was never a UnitedHealthcare client: Police
A senior police official said the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer.
Luigi Mangione Gets Date for New Hearing
According to court documents, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will appear for a hearing later this month.
Alexander brothers denied bond on sex trafficking charges
Prosecutors claim the twin brothers, along with their older brother, drugged, sexually assaulted and raped dozens of victims.
Biden administration cracks down on overdraft fees
A new rule from the Biden Administration places a cap on bank overdraft fees at $5.
Donald Trump to ring New York Stock Exchange bell for first time
The president-elect is expected to ring the bell on Thursday morning.
Mitch McConnell sprains wrist after fall on Capitol Hill
The Kentucky Republican is reportedly "fine" after the incident.
Man questioned in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
The man is in police custody because he was found with a gun similar to the one used in the shooting of Brian Thompson, a law enforcement source said.
Osprey aircraft grounded again by Pentagon after near-crash
The pause in flights of the fleet came after a recent incident in which an engine failure led to a near crash in New Mexico.
US probes Spain's reported port denial of ships carrying arms to Israel
The Federal Maritime Commission opened an investigation based on reports that Spain wouldn't permit at least three vessels into its ports.
Body of Missing Grandma Elizabeth Pollard Found in Pennsylvania Sinkhole
Pollard, 64, was found in a Pennsylvania sinkhole above an abandoned coal mine on Friday.
Jurors in Daniel Penny trial deadlocked on manslaughter charge
The judge overseeing the case later dismissed the manslaughter charge at the request of prosecutors.
