Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett is the senior White House correspondent at TIME, based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He has covered wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, interviewed world leaders, traveled across the globe with President Trump and President Biden, and written extensively about intelligence, immigration and the fallout of major disasters.

Recent Articles

Hunter Biden Asks For a Public Hearing

The public challenge from the President's son comes as even some Republicans suggest the impeachment effort is faltering.

By Brian Bennett

Gaza Hostages Still Includes 9 Americans

Biden is pushing for the remaining U.S. hostages to be part of a new round of hostage releases expected over the next few days

By Brian Bennett

How Biden's Global Efforts Play at Home

Biden is meeting with China's leader as US sentiment toward China is at an all-time low, and his efforts in Israel divide Americans

By Brian Bennett

Courts Are Holding Trump to His Words

Judges are holding the former President's words against him, leading to consequences he never faced on the political stage.

By Brian Bennett

Fears of War With Iran Are Growing

Experts say Iran seem intent on drawing the US into deeper conflict.

By Brian Bennett

US Shifts More Intel Analysts to Hamas

The reshuffle raises questions about how the U.S. intelligence community was allocating its resources ahead of Hamas’ surprise offensive.

By Brian Bennett

US Downs Israel-Bound Missiles, Risks Escalation

deterrence is only successful as long as your opponent doesn't call your bluff.

By Brian Bennett

US Aid Package to Israel Takes Shape

Multiple sources tell TIME that a $2 billion package being crafted by the White House and Congress would largely fund munitions

By Eric Cortellessa and Brian Bennett

Biden Confirms Hamas Has U.S. Hostages

The White House confirmed US citizens are among the hostages held by Hamas, but offered few other details

By Brian Bennett

Biden’s Nightmares: U.S. Hostages and Wider War

Biden was briefed on the Hamas attack, called allies, and deployed air and naval forces to the eastern Mediterranean Sea near Israel.

By Brian Bennett

In Reversal, Biden Moves to Expand Border Wall

The move comes after the President vowed to not build "another foot” of Donald Trump's border wall in 2020.

By Brian Bennett

Biden's To-Do List For Congress Shrinks

Sources tell TIME that the President's legislative to-do list for the remainder of his term realistically has just two items on it.

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

Trump Lies to Supporters About Gag Order

In appeals for campaign donations, Donald Trump is claiming a proposed gag order would block him from criticizing Joe Biden. It's not true.

By Brian Bennett

GOP Debaters Bid to be Toughest on Border

Deploying the military was table stakes as candidates pushed ever-tougher measures

By Brian Bennett

Hunter Biden's Controversies Explained

TIME Senior Correspondent Brian Bennett explains the long-running investigations into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.

By Jeannie Kopstein and Brian Bennett

Zelensky and Netanyahu Talk Iran in NYC

Ukraine wants Israel's help in stopping Iran from arming Russian forces with drones and other weapons.

By Brian Bennett

Breaking Down Trump's Four Indictments

TIME Senior Correspondent Brian Bennett explains all four of former President Donald Trump's criminal indictments.

By Jeannie Kopstein and Brian Bennett

Biden Touts Falling Deficit As It Rises

The deficit shrank dramatically in Biden's first two years, but is now projected to soar by $1 trillion this year.

By Brian Bennett

What We Know About Biden's Email Aliases

A White House official tells TIME Biden's use of email aliases is a common practice among senior government officials to thwart hackers and spammers.

By Brian Bennett

Here Is Trump's Mug Shot

Trump’s booking in Atlanta is the fourth time he’s faced criminal charges in six months, but the first time he's posed for a mug shot. 

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli
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