Gabe Whisnant
Deputy Weekend Editor
Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof's capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing g.whisnant@newsweek.com. Find him on Twitter @GabeWhisnant.
Donald Trump "afraid of losing": Former RNC chair
Former RNC chair Michael Steele took aim on Saturday at the motive of the former president's doubts regarding election integrity in the United States.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a plan to make Joe Biden drop out
Robert Kennedy Jr. wants Joe Biden to pledge that whoever performs worse against Donald Trump in an October poll would drop out.
Arizona Republicans repeal abortion ban—it's still going into effect though
Despite Arizona's Senate vote to repeal its near-total abortion ban, the 1864 ban could stay in effect through the summer or fall.
Fact Check: Did Robert De Niro scream at pro-Palestinian protesters?
As pro-Palestinian protests continue, a video pretends to show actor Robert De Niro confronting demonstrators in New York City.
Morehouse College wants Joe Biden to address commencement outrage
Morehouse officials have reportedly requested additional "direct engagement" with President Biden before his commencement speech.
F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes in New Mexico: Everything we know
The release said that "all non-emergency personnel should avoid the area to prevent possible exposure to hazardous chemicals."
Fox News removes Hunter Biden series
In an emailed response to Newsweek, Fox News said the Hunter Biden "mock trial" was removed "out of an abundance of caution."
Kimberly Guilfoyle's new dog book sparks flood of jokes
Guilfoyle's announcement follows backlash against Kristi Noem after the South Dakota governor said in her new book that she killed one of her own dogs.
Did Kari Lake remove "pro-life" from her website? What we know
Amid her races for Arizona governor and U.S. Senate, Lake's website has revised her abortion position twice in the last two years.
MAGA 'prophet' declares God is far right
Hank Kunneman, the pro-Donald Trump pastor of Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha, Nebraska, made the comment during Sunday's sermon.
James Carville curses young voters in viral video
Carville said issues that appeal to younger voters like abortion and housing affordability are often overlooked by Democrats.
Kristi Noem responds after backlash over killing puppy
The governor wrote Sunday that she "followed the law" in South Dakota after facing backlash for her admission that she killed one of her own dogs.
Eric Trump's remark about Donald Trump's "stamina" sparks mockery
Eric Trump insisted Sunday that his father was "feeling great" despite the former president's various criminal prosecutions he is currently fighting.
Lindsey Graham confronted on Enquirer's "catch and kill" plot to help Trump
"Apparently a lot of people do this. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiger Woods, I think the whole thing is a crock," the senator said Sunday.
Mitch McConnell confronted over voting to acquit Donald Trump
McConnell said on Sunday he "sticks by everything he said" over voting to acquit the former president in his second impeachment trial.
Fani Willis rival warns focus on Trump leaves many people "vulnerable"
Christian Wise Smith, a Democrat opposing Willis in this year's election, took aim at her ability to prosecute Trump and lead the district attorney's office.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after conviction overturned
Weinstein's lawyer said his client is "somewhat of a train wreck health wise," as he was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.
MAGA names turn on Kristi Noem over dog killing
"Wow. No coming back from this. This is so heartless," far-right activist Laura Loomer wrote on Friday.
Bill Barr remarks about Donald Trump floating executions sparks alarm
"I think people sometimes took him too literally," the former U.S. attorney general said about Trump.
Viral video shows police deploying batons amid USC Pro-Palestinian protest
Tensions rose Wednesday at the University of Southern California as Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police.
Tucker Carlson to blame for "demonization of Ukraine": Mitch McConnell
McConnell pointed to Carlson's February interview with Putin as a turning point in the Republican debate over aid to Ukraine.
Lindsey Graham crediting Trump for Ukraine aid passing raises eyebrows
"President Trump has created a loan component to this package that gives us leverage down the road," the GOP senator said Sunday.
Trump's once "favorite newspaper' mocking Marjorie Taylor Greene goes viral
The New York Post's cover depicts the congresswoman, a staunch opponent of the Ukraine aid bill, in a Russian fur Ushanka hat.
Lindsey Graham rebukes J.D. Vance's "garbage" views
Graham took aim at fellow Republican Senator J.D. Vance on Sunday over U.S. aid to Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.
When will TikTok ban go into effect?
The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if the platform's owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell its stake within a year.
Trump doesn't have to take stand for successful defense: Legal analyst
Elie Honig said former President Donald Trump's legal team could lean on the prosecution's witness testimony in its defense.
Melania Trump's fundraiser with gay organization: Everything we know
The Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago marks Melania Trump's first major political event appearance of 2024.
Did Joe Biden speak to empty seats in Scranton? Photo of event goes viral
Reports and photos from inside Joe Biden's campaign stop in Pennsylvania dispute social media claims of empty seats at the event.
Donald Trump "glares" at reporter who exposed him "sleeping" during trial
Donald Trump appeared to be sleeping during Monday's trial proceedings, according to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman.
Kari Lake wants her enemy to save abortion after Supreme Court ruling
Kari Lake called on her rival, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, to come up with immediate solution to the Arizona abortion issue.
