In 1980, Newhouse joined the staff of the New Yorker where he wrote about diplomacy, arms control, and current affairs as well as profiles of prominent figures including Hussein, King of Jordan, Alan K. Simpson and a former U.S. Senator.
In 1980, Newhouse joined the staff of the New Yorker where he wrote more than 480 articles and published nine books over a period of 13 years. His contributions were about prominent figures including Hussein, King of Jordan, Alan K. Simpson and a former U.S. Senator.