James Fenno was an American politician and a member of the Federalist Party. He served as a U.S. Representative from New York in the late 18th century. Fenno was known for his strong support of the federal government and played a role in the early development of American political parties. In addition to his political career, Fenno was also a publisher. He founded the newspaper Gazette of the United States, which was influential in shaping public opinion during the early years of the United States. His work contributed to the dissemination of Federalist ideas and the promotion of national unity.