Brent Scher is executive editor for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he studied foreign affairs and politics. Brent is originally from New York City and now lives in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at scher@freebeacon.com.

Claire McCaskill Struggling to Sell Posh D.C. Penthouse

Former senator drops asking price to $2.9 million

Brent Scher
February 19, 2021 4:00 PM

Nearly two years after initially listing her posh Washington, D.C., condo, former Democratic senator Claire McCaskill has failed to sell the multimillion-dollar penthouse unit—even after taking hundreds of thousands off the sale price.

Group Founded by Billionaire Biden Donor Pushes WH for $2.9 Billion Investment

Hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones maxed out to Biden. Now his foundation wants a handout.

Brent Scher
February 12, 2021 4:59 AM

A Florida environmental group founded by a hedge fund billionaire who contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Joe Biden's presidential campaign is now lobbying the Biden administration to commit $2.9 billion toward its cause.

Assange Allies See Chance of Pardon Dwindling Amid Chaos of Trump’s Final Days

Brent Scher
January 15, 2021 4:00 PM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his allies are fretting that the turmoil surrounding the transfer of power in Washington, D.C., is distracting from his appeal for a presidential pardon—and they are reaching out to perceived allies in the media to draw attention to his case.

Wounded Vet Brian Mast Slams CNN’s Tapper for Questioning His Commitment to Democracy

'I lost two legs for Jake Tapper’s right to say whatever the hell he wants'

Brent Scher
January 13, 2021 7:20 PM

Rep. Brian Mast (R., Fla.), a U.S. Army veteran who lost both his legs serving in Afghanistan, slammed CNN host Jake Tapper on Wednesday for questioning his “commitment” to fighting for democracy in the United States.

Inmates, Homeless Will Be Among First to Receive Vaccine in D.C., Mayor Says

Brent Scher
December 10, 2020 2:05 PM

District of Columbia mayor Muriel Bowser (D.) announced Thursday that prison inmates and the city's homeless population will be in the first wave of city residents to get access to a coronavirus vaccine.

Texas Dem MJ Hegar’s Latest Detractor Is Her Own Mother-In-Law

Brent Scher
October 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Texas Democrat MJ Hegar's bid to unseat Republican incumbent senator John Cornyn will be without the support of her own mother-in-law, who says she would "never vote" for Hegar because "she is not a good person."

Authorities Close Investigation Into Wisconsin Hate Crime, Say No Evidence It Occured

Alleged hate crime earned national headlines, was showcased by NFL

Brent Scher
October 2, 2020 2:50 PM

Authorities closed an investigation into an alleged Wisconsin hate crime on June 24, saying they failed to find any evidence that 18-year-old Althea Bernstein was the victim of a racist arson attack, as she claimed.

‘Survivor’ Champ Wants Iowa Dem ‘Voted Off the Island’

'You can’t trust anyone who votes with Nancy Pelosi'

Brent Scher
October 1, 2020 12:15 PM

Three-time Survivor contestant Sarah Lacina is featured in a new political ad going after Democratic congresswoman Abby Finkenauer, saying that her record of voting with Nancy Pelosi means it's "time to vote her off the island."

FBI Raids Home of Netflix Star and Biden Surrogate Over Underage Sex Allegation

Influencer Jerry Harris was part of Biden campaign's plan to 'win back the internet'

Brent Scher
September 14, 2020 6:22 PM

A man featured in a campaign video with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is under federal investigation for soliciting sex with minors, according to USA Today.

Heiress to Predatory Mortgage Empire to Spend $200 Million for Dems

Sandlers made billions offering subprime loans blamed for 2007 financial crisis

Brent Scher
September 14, 2020 6:00 PM

The heiress to the subprime mortgage empire that preyed on minorities on its way to earning billions is now spending $200 million to boost liberal groups in battleground states, according to the New York Times.