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.

MSNBC Criticizes U.S. for Failing to Control Virus as Effectively as Iceland, an Island of Just 364,000

Brent Scher
March 24, 2020 7:00 PM

Iceland was hailed as a leading example for how to control the spread of coronavirus by MSNBC on Tuesday during a segment that criticized the United States for failing to match the efforts of the Nordic island nation.

Conservative Group Highlights Biden’s Lurch Left in New Quiz

Brent Scher
March 19, 2020 4:30 PM

Republican efforts to highlight Joe Biden's lurch left during the Democratic primary are beginning to take form now that he's all but clinched the nomination.

Ilhan Omar Is Her New Husband’s Biggest Client, Public Records Show

Firm spokesman says 'on any given day, eight or more people could be touching her account'

Brent Scher
March 18, 2020 5:00 AM

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) and new husband Tim Mynett—who is also her campaign consultant—are downplaying the campaign cash the freshman lawmaker funneled to his consulting firm.

Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum Involved in Miami Beach Meth Overdose

Brent Scher
March 13, 2020 1:05 PM

CNN political commentator and former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was one of three men present in a Miami Beach hotel room when police arrived to treat a drug overdose, according to an early Friday morning police report.

Judge Approves Settlement Allowing Hunter Biden’s Finances to Remain Under Wraps

Brent Scher and Collin Anderson
March 12, 2020 1:50 PM

The settlement agreement reached between Hunter Biden and the Arkansas mother of his child earlier this week was approved by the court on Thursday, allowing the former vice president's son to avoid appearing in court and keep his highly scrutinized financial situation under wraps.

Hunter Biden Pushes to Skip Court Appearance, Citing Coronavirus and His Pregnant Wife

Brent Scher
March 10, 2020 2:55 PM

Hunter Biden's lawyers alerted the Arkansas judge presiding over the child support lawsuit against him that he will be unable to attend his scheduled court deposition this week, citing travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus and the approaching due date of his pregnant wife.

Israel Emerges as Issue in California Primary

Brent Scher
February 27, 2020 3:15 PM

Former Republican congressman Darrell Issa is being attacked for a litany of anti-Israel comments he made early in his political career, statements his current campaign says don't represent his record as a friend and ally of the Jewish state.

Green on Blue Attack: Quincy Institute Trashes Keynote Speaker David Petraeus

Brent Scher
February 27, 2020 5:00 AM

After inviting retired four-star General David Petraeus to keynote their forum in Washington D.C., the Koch and Soros-funded Quincy Institute trashed the retired military official on social media during and after his appearance for his "lack of vision for a new direction in U.S. foreign policy."

GLAAD Gives Bloomberg a Pass on Calling Trans Woman ‘It’

Brent Scher
February 21, 2020 11:45 AM

GLAAD, a leading watchdog for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community that regularly singles out public figures for displaying a lack of sensitivity towards the LGBTQ community, continues to remain silent about the offensive remarks of one of its longtime corporate partners: former New York City mayor turned Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Bloomberg Gave a Liberal Group $5 Million. Its Political Director Just Called Him a ‘True Terrorist’ Over Stop and Frisk.

Brent Scher
February 12, 2020 5:00 AM

A top official for a liberal group that last year received a $5 million donation from Michael Bloomberg recently called the billionaire Democratic presidential candidate a "true terrorist."