Jon Jackson
News Editor
Jon Jackson is a News 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.
Prominent Baptist minister accuses Trump White House of anti-Christian bias
"We actually need protection from the White House at this point," Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush said on CNN.
US prepared to ramp up sanctions on Putin: Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy
Keith Kellogg said in a new interview that more economic pressure could be put on Russia to encourage an end to the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky says North Korean troops have returned to fight in Kursk
Recent reports said soldiers from North Korea had left the front lines in Russia's Kursk region.
Two Russian pilot instructors killed in Moscow plane crash
A crew of 26 people were working in response at the crash site.
Donald Trump tells National Prayer Breakfast: "bring God back"
President Trump said AG Pam Bondi would be tasked with "fully prosecuting anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society."
Ukraine launches renewed Kursk offensive: Reports
Russia's defense ministry said Ukraine's military launched a new offensive in the Russian region.
Ukraine's deaths last year outpaced births by nearly 3 to 1: Report
In 2024, Ukraine recorded 495,090 deaths and 176,679 births.
Kremlin responds to Zelensky saying he's open to Putin talks: "Empty words"
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to have direct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Zelensky says he's ready for direct talks with Putin
"I will not be kind to him. I consider him an enemy," Zelensky said of Putin.
Putin ally's death was result of suspected suicide bombing: Reports
A Monday bomb explosion that killed ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin may have been a suicide attack.
Ukrainian strike hits command post in Russia, causes "significant damage"
Ukraine's military reported an air strike from its forces in the Kursk region resulted in "substantial casualties" of Russian troops.
American-made football drone could become battlefield game changer
XDOWN's lightweight PSK drone resembles a football and can be hand-launched.
Trump wants "security" of Ukraine's rare earth elements for US support
Trump said he had received assurances from Ukraine they would be open to an arrangement granting the US access to these elements.
Ukraine thwarts Russian-backed plot to blow up railway: Report
According to Ukraine, the suspect was allegedly working for Russia's intelligence agency.
Russian strike on Odesa's historic center damages opera house, famous hotel
A missile strike from Russia's military hit a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Thousands sign petition after meteorologist fired for Musk salute comments
A meteorologist was let go from her job after criticizing Elon Musk on social media for his gesture that's been likened to a Nazi salute.
Russia rebukes Donald Trump's plan for American Iron Dome
A top Russian official warned an advanced U.S. missile defense shield move could lead to military "confrontation" in space.
Suspected U.S.-Russia arms trafficker arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Law enforcement authorities said the suspected arms trafficker is believed to be part of a criminal group that has smuggled weapons from the U.S. to Russia.
Russia may expand nuclear arsenal to counter US efforts: Russian diplomat
The Russian Foreign Ministry's special ambassador said Moscow may decide to favor the "quantitative and qualitative increase" of nuclear arms.
Russian missile arsenal, oil facility hit by Ukrainian drones: Reports
Ukraine carried out a drone strike on targets in Russia's Tver region, according to Kyiv intelligence sources.
What is the Boom XB-1? Civil jet makes history by breaking sound barrier
The XB-1 stayed supersonic for around four minutes on Tuesday.
Bread crumb recall sparks nationwide warning
La Fiesta Food Products is recalling bread crumbs due to an undeclared allergen.
Ukraine says it foiled Russian missile strike plot targeting F-16s
Ukraine's security agency said it thwarted a Russian spy network from collecting intelligence on aviation facilities for future strikes on F-16 jets.
North Korean troops pull back from frontline in Russia: Ukraine military
Soldiers from North Korea fighting on behalf of Moscow have reportedly pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region.
New Russian School Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine
A new history textbook for Russian teens claims Russia had no choice but to send troops into Ukraine in 2022.
Putin's forces retake control of border village in Russia's Kursk region
The village had been captured by Ukrainian soldiers during last summer's cross-border incursion.
Marilyn Manson accuser responds to DA's decision to not prosecute musician
"Game of Thrones" actress Esmé Bianco said she was "deeply disappointed" Manson was not charged.
Russian pilot arrested for allegedly giving money to Ukraine's military
Russia media outlets reported a pilot has been charged with treason for donating to Ukraine's armed services.
Putin says war in Ukraine might not have happened had Trump been president
President Donald Trump has said multiple times that the war in Ukraine would have never broken out had he been in office.
Russian man jailed for 17 years for allegedly spying for US
The Russian man was accused of trying to transfer classified state secrets to an American intelligence representative.
