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.
Putin mocked for appearance, early-90s track suit in newly unearthed videos
A Finnish news outlet published footage of the Russian leader on vacation in the early 1990s.
MAGA "prophet" warns the US "establishment" is "poisoning food, water"
A self-proclaimed prophet said she recently received a message from God about "establishment" figures trying to carry out terrorist activities.
Putin's military suffering from "high turnover' of senior officers: U.K.
The U.K. defense ministry analyzed the loss of commanders from a Russian regiment and noted all of Russia's military has been dealing with turnover issues.
Ukraine faces double dose of bad news from top NATO allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing resistance for war support from two of his closest allies.
Russia's trying to recruit spies from U.S. churches: Report
A recent story reports that the FBI warned Orthodox Christian parishes about Russian spies' efforts to recruit from American churches.
Putin's soldiers are rapidly dying: Report
More than half of the mobilized Russian soldiers who died in the Ukraine war were killed in less than five months, according to the report.
Russia makes rare admission about harsh reality of Ukraine war
A Russian official admitted his country's soldiers fighting in Ukraine can expect to stay in combat zones for the duration of the war.
Ukraine suspends transgender spokesperson after fight with Republican
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a U.S.-born spokesperson for Ukraine's military, has been suspended. Senator J.D. Vance recently took exception to comments she made.
Ukraine makes rare admission about Putin's Black Sea Fleet
Ukraine claimed success in a Wednesday morning attack on the Black Sea Fleet's command post in Crimea.
Trump gave orders to staff member like a "mob boss": Ex-Trump lawyer
A former attorney for Donald Trump discussed a report that Trump ordered an aide to tell investigators she didn't know anything about boxes of documents.
Donald Trump's death announced by son on Twitter sparks speculation
A false announcement about former President Donald Trump's death was posted during a hack of his son's X account.
"The View" breaks with John Fetterman over dress code: "Demeans the office"
Two hosts of "The View" took exception with the senator's attire, but Whoopi Goldberg defended the Pennsylvania lawmaker.
Biden and Putin have a new shared headache
Azerbaijan's military operation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region presents difficult choices for the leaders of the United States and Russia.
Matt Gaetz has disappointing news for Donald Trump Jr.
A Monday report said the congressman strongly hinted that he plans to run for governor of Florida.
Russia loses over 3,000 troops in one week amid counteroffensive: Kyiv
Ukraine's General Staff said Russia's military lost 3,180 soldiers in the past seven days.
American working for Ukraine sparks fight with Republican
A U.S.-born spokesperson for Ukraine was the subject of a letter Senator J.D. Vance sent to U.S. officials.
Putin's elite airborne forces suffer another hit
Russia is reportedly continuing to use its airborne forces to compensate for its depleted ground forces in Ukraine.
Russia moves ships from Black Sea following strikes: Ukraine official
A spokesperson for Ukraine's Navy said Russia has moved three landing ships from the Black Sea to another location.
One dead, hundreds of thousands without power as storm Lee makes landfall
A 51-year-old motorist died after heavy winds caused a tree limb to crash onto his vehicle.
Russia amassing "significant stockpile" of missiles for winter strikes: UK
The British defense ministry said Russian President Vladimir Putin's military could be holding back on the use of missiles for future plans.
Ann Coulter slams Lauren Boebert for theater incident: "Embarrassing bimbo"
The political pundit criticized the congresswoman for behavior that caused her to be ejected from a theater.
Video shows Russian military opening fire on own troops: Ukraine
Russian forces reportedly ordering an artillery strike on its own troops after they surrendered to Ukraine.
What do you say on Rosh Hashanah? Blessings, prayers, greetings for holiday
Rosh Hashanah, which marks the start of the new year, is a day to rejoice and reflect and is followed by 10 days of repentance, culminating with Yom Kippur.
How Ukraine could take Crimea back from Russia
As attacks increase on the Crimean peninsula, Ukraine may be edging closer to a full-scale attempt to reclaim the region.
Putin may break UN pact Russia voted to enact
Russia once supported a United Nations resolution that barred arms deals with North Korea.
Russian military kills dozens of its own troops in strike gone wrong
Russian and Ukrainian sources reported Russia's military mistakenly ordered an artillery strike on its men, killing or wounding at least 60.
Biden student loan cancellation plan to be pushed to brink
An advocacy group is encouraging student loan borrowers to call their loan servicers at the same time on Thursday.
Russian lawmaker pressures Putin to escalate global war
During a television appearance, a member of Russia's parliament encouraged Putin to attack a NATO country.
Russia scrambles troops into battle as Ukraine gains ground: UK
Russian troops were sent into battle ahead of schedule because of forces being "over-stretched" on the front lines, the British Defense Ministyr said.
Putin contradicts his own defense ministry to boost Russian military
The Russian leader appeared to not be on the same page as his defense ministry in regards to Ukraine's equipment losses.
