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.

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.

New York Times Says Biden Campaign Inaccurately Citing Report on Sexual Assault Allegation

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden

Brent Scher
April 29, 2020 11:25 AM

Talking points circulated by presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's presidential campaign about a sexual assault allegation falsely suggest a New York Times report exonerated Biden, a Times spokeswoman told the Washington Free Beacon on Wednesday.

Police Photos From Scene of Overdose Incident Involving Florida Dem Andrew Gillum Reveal Crystal Meth, Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

Brent Scher
April 23, 2020 4:50 PM

The Miami Beach Police Department released new photographs, video, and audio from the scene of a drug overdose incident involving failed Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who was found unconscious along with two men in a drug-filled hotel room.

Facing Criticism, Whitmer Rescinds Contract Awarded to Dem Consulting Firm

Collin Anderson and Brent Scher
April 21, 2020 7:10 PM

Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced late Tuesday that the state was rescinding a contract to track the spread of the coronavirus that she had awarded to a Democratic consulting firm, according to Crain's Detroit.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Awards Coronavirus Contract to Dem Consulting Firm

NGP Van will aid state in massive contact-tracing operation

Collin Anderson and Brent Scher
April 21, 2020 2:54 PM

Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer has handed over control of the state’s new contact-tracing operation to one her own campaign vendors and one of the left’s biggest technology firms. The move has sparked concern that she is using the coronavirus to strengthen the Democratic Party’s data operation, potentially at the expense of public health.

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