Justin Klawans

Staff writer

Justin Klawans is a staff writer at The Week. Based in Chicago, he was previously a breaking news reporter for Newsweek, writing breaking news and features for verticals including politics, U.S. and global affairs, business, crime, sports, and more. His reporting has been cited on many online platforms, in addition to CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

He is also passionate about entertainment and sports news, and has covered film, television, and casting news as a freelancer for outlets like Collider and United Press International, as well as Chicago sports news for Fansided.

Florida principal forced to resign after Michelangelo's David statue shown during class
The statue of 'David' by Michelangelo.
Controversy Over David

Florida principal forced to resign after Michelangelo's David statue shown during class

Pope Francis updates sex abuse laws for Catholic Church
Pope Francis.
Francis Fights Back

Pope Francis updates sex abuse laws for Catholic Church

At least 23 killed during tornado and storms in Mississippi
Rubble being searched in Rolling Fork, Mississippi after a tornado.
Devastation in Mississippi

At least 23 killed during tornado and storms in Mississippi

10 things you need to know today: March 25, 2023
A protester against former President Donald Trump.
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 25, 2023

Jack Daniel's vs. a dog toy?
A Jack Daniel's bottle and knockoff dog toy.
Briefing

Jack Daniel's vs. a dog toy?

Why are U.S. troops still in Somalia?
An illustrated collage of U.S. troops, Somalia's outline, and palm trees
In depth

Why are U.S. troops still in Somalia?

Scientists sequence Beethoven's DNA, 200 years after his death
Ludwig van Beethoven
Looking into Ludwig

Scientists sequence Beethoven's DNA, 200 years after his death

The ongoing controversy in Israel over judicial reforms
Protest in Isreal.
Briefing

The ongoing controversy in Israel over judicial reforms

Drug shortages could present national security risk to U.S., report says
Vials of medication in a stock photo.
Drug Dangers

Drug shortages could present national security risk to U.S., report says

New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80
Willis Reed.
Rest in Peace

New York Knicks legendary captain Willis Reed dies at 80

LA school district in turmoil after 30,000 employees go on strike
A crowd gathers to support a strike against the LAUSD.
Shutting Down The District

LA school district in turmoil after 30,000 employees go on strike

March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know
The March Madness logo.
Briefing

March Madness 2023: Everything you need to know

Dissecting the Credit Suisse deal
The Credit Suisse logo in an illustration.
Briefing

Dissecting the Credit Suisse deal

Military pilots have 24 percent higher rates of cancer than the public, study finds
U.S. aircraft technicians prepare an F-15 for takeoff.
A Sad Conclusion

Military pilots have 24 percent higher rates of cancer than the public, study finds

Supreme Court to hear arguments on water supply shortages for Navajo Nation
Entrance to the Navajo Nation.
Warring over Water

Supreme Court to hear arguments on water supply shortages for Navajo Nation

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement
Grain ships anchored off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.
Extended Again

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement

At least 15 dead, hundreds injured after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador
Damage following an earthquake in Ecuador.
Devastation

At least 15 dead, hundreds injured after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador

10 things you need to know today: March 19, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin in the city of Mariupol.
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 19, 2023

North Korea claims 800,000 people volunteered to fight against the U.S.
North Korean soldiers march in a parade in 2018.
A Frightening Figure

North Korea claims 800,000 people volunteered to fight against the U.S.

Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan
Former President Donald Trump.
Off to Jail?

Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan

10 things you need to know today: March 18, 2023
President Biden and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 18, 2023

The controversy over French bulldogs, America's new favorite dog breed
French bulldog.
Briefing

The controversy over French bulldogs, America's new favorite dog breed

Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green?
The Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day.
Instant opinion

Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green?

U.N. nuclear watchdog says 2.5 tons of uranium is missing from Libyan site
A Libyan flag flies in the city of Misrata.
Well That's Not Good

U.N. nuclear watchdog says 2.5 tons of uranium is missing from Libyan site

Russian fighter jets crash into American drone, U.S. says
A U.S. MQ-9 drone.
Droning On

Russian fighter jets crash into American drone, U.S. says

San Francisco to introduce $5M-per-person reparations plan for Black people
Skyline of San Francisco, California.
Making Amends

San Francisco to introduce $5M-per-person reparations plan for Black people

What the CEOs are saying
An illustration of a pair of scissors cutting strings attached to employees
Briefing

What the CEOs are saying

Will Donald Trump win the Republican nomination?
Donald Trump.
Briefing

Will Donald Trump win the Republican nomination?

What media brand CEOs are saying about their companies' layoffs
News Corp building
Briefing

What media brand CEOs are saying about their companies' layoffs

The pros and cons of permanent daylight saving time
The sun rising over an alarm clock.
The big debate

The pros and cons of permanent daylight saving time

The rise of the world's first trillionaire
Earth.
Briefing

The rise of the world's first trillionaire

Oscar nomination for The Quiet Girl shines spotlight on 'endangered' Irish language
A still from the film 'The Quiet Girl'
A Focus on Film

Oscar nomination for The Quiet Girl shines spotlight on 'endangered' Irish language

French Senate passes unpopular pension reforms despite mass protests
Protests in Paris over proposed pension reforms.
Problems in France

French Senate passes unpopular pension reforms despite mass protests

Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable' for Jan. 6 in strong rebuke
Former Vice President Mike Pence.
A Pushback from Pence

Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable' for Jan. 6 in strong rebuke

10 things you need to know today: March 12, 2023
The entrance to the 2023 Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: March 12, 2023

Biden keeps current color scheme for next Air Force One after scrapping Trump design
An artist's concept of the next Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8.
Flying Presidential

Biden keeps current color scheme for next Air Force One after scrapping Trump design