Jason Lemon
Weekend Editor
Jason Lemon is a Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to taking on the editor role, Jason's reporting focused on U.S. politics and international affairs. He joined Newsweek in 2018, and had previously worked as a founding editor at a Middle Eastern media startup called StepFeed. He also worked a year as a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and has bylines in The Christian Science Monitor, The Palm Beach Post, Al Fanar Media and A Magazine. He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and Andrews University in Michigan. You can get in touch with Jason by emailing j.lemon@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish, French and Levantine Arabic
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AfD leader claims a "historic success" and described the results as a "requiem" for the Berlin government.
Kamala Harris' polling compared to Joe Biden's in 2020
Four years ago, Biden's national polling average lead was more than double Harris' current margin against former President Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz suggests both Michelle and Barack Obama could defeat Donald Trump
Senator Cruz said that Michelle Obama would be an "incredibly formidable" candidate for the White house as polls show both parties struggling to open a lead.
Hezbollah's Nasrallah says Israel crossed "all red lines" as tensions flare
"We all know that America can force Netanyahu to stop the aggression," the Lebanese militant group's leader said.
Kamala Harris now leads Trump with key group of voters Biden was losing
Democrat's gains with less engaged voters have "fundamentally redefined this year's election," according to Cook Political Report.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's chances of beating Rick Scott in Florida: Polls
Democrats hope to flip the Florida Senate seat blue, with a recent poll showing the GOP incumbent's favorability underwater.
Kamala Harris polling compared to Hillary Clinton's in 2016
"In 2016, I was polling low because people didn't want to say who they're voting for," former President Donald Trump said last week.
Conservative pollster shows Kamala Harris leading Trump in key swing state
Rasmussen Reports' latest polling shows the Democrat narrowly ahead of her Republican opponent in Michigan.
Donald Trump gets polling win amid Kamala Harris surge
The former president has said he is "leading by a lot," despite polls painting a different picture.
Exclusive: Lucas Kunce on the Supreme Court, abortion and Josh Hawley
The Missouri Senate candidate says his opponent is a "typical country club" Republican who wants to "control" state voters.
Kamala Harris just took lead over Trump in 5th swing state: Polling average
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The senator told Newsweek that Harris should focus on "common sense" ideas popular with voters across the political spectrum.
Kamala Harris campaign responds to Trump's proposed debate schedule
The former president laid out a debate schedule including Fox News, ABC News and NBC News in a Truth Social post.
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Kamala Harris leads the former president in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to new polling.
Lucas Kunce chances of beating Josh Hawley in Missouri, according to polls
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Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump for "running scared" over debate
The Democratic nominee's campaign's remarks came after the former president said he'd agreed to a Fox News debate.
Pete Buttigieg gets more good news amid VP buzz—Poll
The Transportation Secretary has a higher favorability rating than other Democrats being floated.
Israeli minister says "Lebanon should burn" after alleged Hezbollah attack
The Israeli Cabinet official Eli Cohen vowed to "exact a heavy price" from Lebanon.
What happens now that Joe Biden quit race? DNC process explained
Here's what the Democratic National Committee's rules say about picking a new candidate to replace Biden as the party's nominee.
Joe Biden drops out of presidential election, endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden announced he was no longer seeking reelection, days after saying he would stay in the race.
With Biden camp in disarray, Trump caps GOP unity show with divisive speech
Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP's nomination Thursday as Joe Biden faces growing Democratic calls to drop out.
Liz Cheney reacts to Donald Trump shooting
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The former president's ex-lawyer was a key witness in the Manhattan trial.
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Trump offers to help New York Democrats as thousands attend Bronx rally
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