Justin Klawans, The Week US
Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. He has also covered film, television and entertainment news as a freelancer for Collider and United Press International. He has helmed live-blog coverage of the war in Ukraine, interviewed the courtroom artist for the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and once received a single-word statement from director Spike Lee.
Based in Chicago, he is a big hockey fan and has previously covered NHL analysis and the Chicago Blackhawks for Fansided.
Latest articles by Justin Klawans, The Week US
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The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 wants to reshape America under Trump
In Depth The project outlines a series of moves to transform the executive branch of the government
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How AI can — and cannot — be used to help air traffic controllers
The Explainer Some in the industry say AI will never replace humans, but can still be a useful assistant
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Pressure builds to seize Russian assets as war in Ukraine drags on
Talking Point The seizures would target Russian financial assets currently frozen by the West
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Drug cartels are targeting Montana
Under the Radar Cartels from Mexico have been trafficking drugs into the state's Native American reservations
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Alabama's Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos could have national implications
Talking Point The court recently ruled that embryos created during IVF are children
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A former 'Star Wars' actor is at the center of a Disney free speech lawsuit
Under the Radar Gina Carano is suing the Mouse House to try to get her job back on 'The Mandalorian'
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The moon's exploitation sparks a legal and religious debate
Under the Radar The Navajo Nation are among the groups decrying the moon's usage as a dumping ground
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The rise of the world's first trillionaire
in depth When will it happen, and who will it be?
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Japan is no longer the world's third-biggest economy despite its stock market peaking
Talking Point The country was overtaken by Germany after unexpectedly entering a recession
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Geopolitical advantages might make Vietnam wealthy
The Explainer The tensions between the United States and China could prove beneficial in Hanoi
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The demise of Greyhound bus stations is a problem
Under the Radar A one-time staple of the American travel industry is in dire straits
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Why is Israel gearing up for a Rafah offensive despite Biden's warnings?
Today's Big Question Biden has cautioned Israel against attacking Rafah without a plan to protect civilians
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How will Finland's new president shape its relationship with NATO?
Today's Big Question The country's new head of state has said there needs to be a 'more European NATO'
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Did Vladimir Putin gain anything from his Tucker Carlson interview?
Today's Big Question The former Fox News host spent nearly two hours talking with the Russian president
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The NFL's concussion settlement has seemingly failed its players
Under the Radar The league promised to pay players who had suffered brain trauma. Allegedly, it has not happened.
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John Podesta, the Democratic journeyman leading Biden's climate policy
Why Everyone's Talking About Podesta will replace John Kerry as the country's top climate adviser
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Democrats are locked in a battle to flip George Santos' old House seat
Talking Point The party is facing anger from voters in Long Island over issues with the southern border
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Mexico is suing US gunmakers in a bid to stop weapons trafficking
Under the Radar American guns regularly wind up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels
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Senegal's election postponement puts its democracy in jeopardy
Talking Point Riots broke out in the West African nation, historically one of the continent's most stable
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The political-media complex is dying
Under the Radar A potential Biden-Trump rematch cannot seem to save it either
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Why Europe's farmers are protesting
The Explainer Grievances over living expenses, taxes and regulations have come to a head
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Live events on streaming platforms could be cable's death blow
Under the Radar Netflix recently signed a massive deal for its first major live sports event
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Shark populations are continuing to decline despite bans on finning
Under the Radar What exactly are the bans doing?
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Will Trump's cash flow dry up after his legal verdicts?
Today's Big Question The former president could end up considering bankruptcy like Rudy Giuliani
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