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.

Biden Trots Out Small Business Owner Who Got Thousands in Gov’t Assistance to Argue Trump Isn’t Helping Small Business

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Delivers Remarks In Delaware

Brent Scher
July 2, 2020 2:45 PM

A new campaign video from Joe Biden features a small business owner who says the Trump administration did nothing to help her during the coronavirus pandemic. Unmentioned is that she received thousands through the administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.

Park Police Releases New Footage of Violent Lafayette Park Protests

Video shows protesters hurling bricks, striking officers outside White House

Brent Scher
June 24, 2020 3:25 PM

The Department of the Interior released new footage Wednesday of U.S. Park Police clashes with violent protesters outside the White House late last month, showing protesters repeatedly striking officers and hurling bricks and other projectiles at them.

White House Says CNN Won’t Let Administration Push Back on Bolton Book

Brent Scher
June 18, 2020 5:45 PM

CNN is refusing to give the White House airtime to refute claims made by John Bolton in his upcoming book, an administration spokesman told the Washington Free Beacon on Thursday afternoon.

Tom Cotton Places Anti-Biden Ads in New York Times

Brent Scher
June 10, 2020 1:17 PM

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) is back in the New York Times.

Former Obama Intelligence Official Helps Secure Bail for Molotov Cocktail-Throwing NYC Lawyer

Former official said alleged firebomber is her 'best friend'

Brent Scher
June 3, 2020 3:43 PM

A former Obama administration intelligence official who worked in both the Departments of State and Defense has guaranteed bail for a human rights lawyer accused of firebombing a police vehicle in New York City.

Pro-Abortion Group Joins Liberal Effort to Meddle in GOP Primary

Brent Scher
May 26, 2020 3:10 PM

Liberal super PACs are pouring over $200,000 into a contested Republican primary in New Mexico in an effort to help the candidate they view as less electable clinch the nomination

Andrew Weissmann to Part Ways With MSNBC Over Biden Fundraiser

Brent Scher
May 23, 2020 11:14 AM

If NBC News legal analyst and former Robert Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann participates in an upcoming fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, it would mean the end of his contract with the news network, the former special counsel investigator told the Washington Free Beacon.

NBC News Mum on Contributor Headlining Fundraiser for Biden

NBC News president must approve political activity, according to network policy

Brent Scher
May 22, 2020 5:00 PM

NBC News has refused to say whether network president Noah Oppenheim granted legal analyst and former Robert Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann permission to headline a virtual fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

GOP Congressional Candidate Worked to Spread Scandalous Rumor About Primary Opponent

Text messages show Yvette Herrell worked with cartoonist to sling mud at her Republican primary opponent

Brent Scher
May 6, 2020 4:30 PM

A New Mexico Republican congressional candidate collaborated with an often-vulgar conservative meme-maker to push the claim that her primary opponent had an affair while her husband was deployed, according to text messages obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

‘I’m Gonna Vote for Him’: Mark Kelly Sticks With Biden in Face of Sexual Assault Allegation

Brent Scher
April 30, 2020 12:55 PM

Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly said Wednesday he stands by his endorsement of Joe Biden despite growing scrutiny into a sexual assault allegation against Biden by Tara Reade, a former staffer in his Senate office.