Shane Croucher
Senior Editor
Shane Croucher is a Senior Editor based in London, UK. He oversees the My Turn team. He has previously overseen the Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, including general news, politics, economics, business, and property. He is a graduate of the University of Lincoln, England. Languages: English.
You can reach Shane by emailing s.croucher@newsweek.com
Fact Check: Were there 600,000 southern U.S. border "got-aways" in 2022?
The southern U.S. border issue is receiving a lot of attention because of the numbers of migrants—many undocumented—crossing over in recent months.
Fact Check: Elon Musk 'suing the pants off' Kathy Griffin, article says
A viral post on Facebook suggested Elon Musk and Kathy Griffin may be taking their clash from Twitter to the courts. But is all as it first looks?
Fact Check: White House credits Biden with 750k manufacturing jobs "boom"
U.S. President Joe Biden has described American manufacturing as "the backbone of our economy."
NATO's Poland 'Open' to Hosting U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Jaroslaw Kaczynski also called for more American troops to shore up Europe's eastern flank and face down Russia.
Manchin Targeted by Fellow Democrats in Hundreds of Facebook, Instagram Ads
Reps. Ilhan Omar, Tim Ryan, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are among those taking aim at the senator. Strategists said calling out a colleague in ads is abnormal.
Amazon Sells Fake Rittenhouse Book Encouraging Violence Against 'Woke Mob'
"How to Defend America From the Woke Mob" has been on sale since the end of Kyle Rittenhouse's trial.
Kyle Rittenhouse Book to Chronicle 'Unorthodox Journey Into Adulthood'
The teenager has been on a media tour since his acquittal by a Wisconsin jury and he is looking into writing a book.
Afghanistan Was Turning Point for Biden Approval. Omicron Tests May Be, Too
President Joe Biden, who narrowly enjoys positive approval on COVID, is belatedly trying to get a grip on testing as Omicron sweeps through the U.S.
COVID Vaccines Haven't Immunized Joe Biden's Weakening Presidency
The president said he would end the pandemic. But variants are infecting even the vaccinated, and many Americans are still refusing to get a shot.
Fact Check: Is Federal Spending Driving Inflation?
President Joe Biden and the Democrats are under fire as inflation spikes, accused by Republicans of driving prices higher with reckless federal spending.
We Ranked the Top MAGA Influencers Six Months After Trump Social-Media Ban
From Donald Trump Jr. to Candace Owens, these influencers are vying to inherit the ex-president's social media clout. And the winner is ...
Modest U.S. Jobs Report Still Leaves Big Question Unanswered
Employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a steadily improving situation.
Mass Shooting Spree Comes at Terrifying Time for Schools
A lull in school shootings during the COVID pandemic is all but certain to end as students return to the classroom from a mentally exhausting lockdown in an increasingly armed society.
Liberal New York City Leads Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
A recent report found New York City had seen an 833 percent annual increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic.
Third Stimulus Check's Fate Sits in Hands of Georgia Runoff Voters
After Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell killed the chances of a $2,000 stimulus check passing in the Senate, a third payment now appears to hang on Democrats winning the Georgia runoffs.
Tom Cotton Joins Lindsey Graham To Break With Trump-Backing GOP Senators
The Arkansas Republican explained in a statement why he opposes Congress objecting to certification of the 2020 election results.
Stimulus Gains Renewed Urgency Amid U.S. COVID Surge, Weak Jobs Data
Lawmakers from both parties stressed the need to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year as Congress considers a $900 billion bipartisan proposal that does not include checks.
Biden Faces Inauguration During Worst of America's COVID Pandemic
U.S. COVID-19 numbers are getting worse by the week and total deaths are projected to surpass 300,000 by the end of December before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
GOP Senate Majority at Risk, Trump Puts His Interests above Party Unity
As the president campaigned for the Republican candidates in Georgia, he continued to denounce the party's own officials in the state over his election defeat to President-elect Joe Biden.
Team Trump Tries to Play Down Fears Giuliani Exposed Hundreds to COVID-19
President Donald Trump's lawyer is infected with COVID-19 and reportedly in hospital after traveling to several states and meeting with lawmakers about the 2020 election.
Joy Reid Chides RNC, Trump for Using White House: 'These Are Not Monarchs'
The RNC and Trump officials are accused of violating the Hatch Act during the RNC, including the use of government property for political purposes.
Biden's Rise Spooks Wall Street. But its Donors Back Him Over Trump
The Democratic 2020 candidate, on course to win the election, is promising tax rises on corporates and wealthy individuals.
Millions Would Miss Out on Second Stimulus Check With $40,000 Income Cap
When talking about another stimulus check, Mitch McConnell referenced "people who make about $40,000 or less."
China Accuses U.S. of Flexing Military Muscle in South China Sea
The U.S. conducted military drills in the area over July 4th and Beijing said Washington had "ulterior motives" for doing so.
Arizona Mayor Is 'Begging' for Help Amid Coronavirus Testing 'Crisis'
Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix said she asked for FEMA's help with community-based testing but the agency told her it is "moving away from that."
Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Feeding Voters 'Partisan Junk Food' From GOP
The conservative Fox News host told voters to force the Republican Party to change and work harder for middle class Americans.
Trump, Grasping for Effective Attack, Lands on 'Corrupt Joe Biden'
The president had promised to campaign hard against Joe Biden on the Ukraine-Burisma issue. There is evidence it could work.
Trump's Big Gamble on Reopening America Is Backfiring
The president pushed for states to reopen their economies. Now, as COVID-19 cases spike, some are facing closures and lockdowns again.
Many Yelp Business Closures Are Permanent, Denting Hopes of Sharp Recovery
While some economists are optimistic about a V-shaped recovery, millions of Americans continue to file new jobless claims, a big chunk of business closures are permanent, and COVID-19 cases are spiking in some areas.
'No Evidence' Black Lives Matter Protests Caused COVID-19 Spike: Study
The research is the first to examine public health fears that the U.S. protests would accelerate the spread of the new coronavirus.
