
Peter Weber, The Week US
Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University. He graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in international studies and performance studies and served in the Peace Corps in Honduras.
Peter has lived in Italy and all major quadrants of the continental U.S. and currently resides in Austin, Texas, where he plays bass and rhythm cello in a garage band.
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FDA head Marty Makary resigns under pressureSpeed Read Makary had drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle
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EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary flipSpeed Read Sanctions will be imposed on Israeli settlers over increasing violence against West Bank Palestinians
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Trump’s reflecting pool work hit by costs, lawsuitspeed read The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs and paint job will cost $13.1 million, despite Trump’s promises that his contractor would charge only $1.8 million
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Putin suggests Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’Speed Read Ukraine and Russia have also agreed to a major prisoner swap, according to the US
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2 new hantavirus cases as passengers flown homeSpeed Read Three passengers from the outbreak cruise ship have died
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Democrats reel from court-imposed redistricting lossesSpeed Read The original map was designed to flip four GOP seats
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Patel reportedly probing aides over mortifying leaksSpeed Read Patel reportedly ordered members of his staff to undergo polygraph tests
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Trade court says Trump’s backup tariffs also illegalSpeed Read The tariffs were implemented after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s initial taxes
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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87Speed Read Turner was also the owner of several Atlanta sports teams
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Purported Epstein suicide note releasedSpeed Read The note had been sealed for years as part of an unrelated case
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Iran talks rife with confusion as Trump voices hopeSpeed Read Trump has provided few details but maintains optimism about a war-ending deal
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Senate GOP seeks $1B for Trump’s $400M ballroomSpeed Read Trump has repeatedly claimed the ballroom will be built with private funds
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Midwest votes show Trump’s GOP sway, Dem fervorSpeed Read Key races were held in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
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US-Iran truce teeters after Trump’s Hormuz pushSpeed Read Tehran did not officially confirm or deny a series of recent attacks
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Supreme Court boosts Louisiana gerrymander raceSpeed Read The decision came amid apparent in-fighting between the justices
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Spirit Airlines collapse may push up airfareSpeed Read “This is tremendously disappointing and not the outcome any of us wanted,” Spirit CEO Dave Davis said
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Abortion pill makers ask Supreme Court to lift banSpeed Read The case could create more tensions ahead of the midterms
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Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships through HormuzSpeed Read Trump described the mission as a “humanitarian gesture”
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Trump pulls surgeon general pick, vexing MAHASpeed Read Trump’s latest pick will be his third attempt to get someone installed in the job
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White House claims Iran war ‘terminated’Speed Read “Our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said
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LIV Golf future in doubt after Saudis pull fundingSpeed Read Golfers who left the PGA Tour are now stuck in a certain limbo
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Powell to stay at Fed after chairmanship endsSpeed Read Powell has been feuding in recent months with President Donald Trump
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UAE quits OPEC, eroding oil cartel’s leverageSpeed Read The country had been the organization’s third-largest producer
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King Charles touts US democracy in speech to CongressSpeed Read The king is in the U.S. for a state visit with President Donald Trump
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