Ewan Palmer
News Reporter
Ewan Palmer is a Newsweek News Reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on US politics, domestic policy and the courts. He joined Newsweek in February 2018 after spending several years working at the International Business Times U.K., where he predominantly reported on crime, politics and current affairs. Prior to this, he worked as a freelance copywriter after graduating from the University of Sunderland in 2010. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Ewan by emailing e.palmer@newsweek.com.
Donald Trump stopping his defense making case that could help him: Attorney
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman said Trump's lawyers are prevented from suggesting the former president may be "sleazy" but no criminal.
Kristi Noem's VP odds crash after dog killing revelation
The South Dakota governor is no longer among front-runners for Donald Trump's running mate pick, according to Polymarket.
Videos show Fani Willis being confronted by Donald Trump ally in Florida
Laura Loomer said Willis "ran away from me" after she approached her at an event in Miami.
Columbia protest organizer Khymani James takes aim at AOC amid backlash
James shared an online post attacking the New York congresswoman, his first post since issuing an apology for inflammatory remarks he made in January.
Joe Biden scores boost among voters who hate him and Donald Trump
A PORL survey adds that 40 percent of self-reported Biden voters are not enthusiastic about voting for the president come November.
Pope Francis slammed by Fox News host: 'Churches are empty'
Rachel Campos-Duffy said the pontiff should address issues such as the falling birth rate and declining Mass attendance rather than climate change.
Donald Trump says legal case "fallen apart"
"Virtually every Legal Scholar and Expert has stated that there is no Crime," the former president wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Donald Trump refusing to go after David Pecker raises questions
The former National Enquirer publisher testified how he helped Trump's 2016 campaign by suppressing negative stories.
Donald Trump demands "workable" Mar-a-Lago raid videos
The former president suggested Special Counsel Jack Smith's team is hindering his classified documents defense preparations.
Arizona prosecutors have found "gold" against Trump allies: Legal analyst
Former Pentagon special counsel Ryan Goodman discussed details in the Arizona fake electors plot indictment.
Trump ally "cooperating with prosecutors" could spur others to flip—Lawyer
Joyce Vance reacts to speculation Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro worked with authorities on the Arizona fake elector investigation.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes under fire over Donald Trump allies' indictments
Eighteen people, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, have been charged in connection with the alleged 2020 election plot.
Ted Cruz could be in trouble with the IRS
Cruz is not paid for hosting his "Verdict" podcast, but its broadcaster gave $630,000 to a pro-Cruz Super PAC.
Home explosion planned after 'ancient dynamite' discovered
Officials said that calling the owner of the home in Utah a "collector of fine explosives would not be an understatement."
Jack Smith "hypothetical" could turn Trump immunity claim against SCOTUS
Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance suggests presidents could order "assassination of Supreme Court Justices" under absolute immunity.
Donald Trump suffers huge vote against him in Pennsylvania primary
Nikki Haley secured 16.5 percent of the GOP primary vote in Pennsylvania, despite ending her campaign after Super Tuesday in March.
Steve Bannon slams "poisonous serpent" close to Donald Trump
The top Trump ally attacked Senator Lindsey Graham amid hardline GOP opposition to Ukraine funding package.
Donald Trump's likely defense has one major problem
The former president is on trial in relation to $130,000 "hush money" he reimbursed his lawyer Michael Cohen for.
US-Canada border point sees record migrant crossings
A point on the northern US border has recorded increased levels of migrant crossings.
Donald Trump rages over legal expenses
The former president took aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg ahead of his latest court appearance.
Donald Trump faces "jail time" over violating gag order–Legal analyst
Andrew Weissmann said putting the former president in jail "even if it's a timeout in a holding cell" in New York could happen.
Bank of America boycott calls grow after MAGA accounts closed
Trump lawyer John Eastman claims he was "de-banked" for helping the former president try to overturn the 2020 election results.
Aileen Cannon orders evidence be unsealed in Donald Trump case
In a new court filing, Judge Cannon detailed the rules for the release of the evidence.
MAGA tears into Mike Johnson: "False prophets"
The House speaker's future hangs in the balance as hardline GOP figures oppose upcoming foreign aid bill votes.
Full list of polls where Joe Biden now leads Donald Trump
A constantly updated look at surveys where the president is beating his Republican rial heading into November's race.
Thomas Massie's Russia ties resurface ahead of Ukraine aid vote
The Kentucky congressman has frequently sided with Moscow in House votes and resolutions down the years.
Donald Trump's potential Melania defense has major issue: Attorney
Andrew Weissmann said evidence suggests Trump only wanted to keep alleged affair secret to "keep it from the electorate."
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Members who vote for Ukraine aid have to join army
Greene has proposed an amendment to the Ukraine aid bill seeking to require anyone who votes in favor to be required to "conscript in the Ukrainian military."
Republican group launches string of scathing attacks on Donald Trump
The Lincoln Project reshared attack ads against the former president amid his criminal trial in New York.
Lauren Boebert addresses sickness rumor after hospitalization
The congresswoman recently underwent surgery to have an acute blood clot removed.
