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Why an Army specialist had the guts to scold the secretary of defense

The episode tells us something about America’s egalitarian spirit, and about the sacred status of the Tomb of the Unknown and the amazing fidelity of the Old Guard. 

Pete Hegseth’s Veterans Day disrespect: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 14, 2026

The Issue: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff’s behavior at the Tomb of...

MAGA firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado loses race

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her race in Colorado's reddest district.

Son of ex-CIA Director John Brennan charged with child pornography

The son of former CIA Director John Brennan was arrested and charged with "transportation of child pornography," according to court documents filed Friday.

Freshly elected Ohio Democrat accused of sexual harassment

A newly elected Democratic House candidate who defeated a scandal-plagued opponent is now facing allegations of his own.

At least 26 American hostages released since Trump took office

At least 26 Americans have been freed from captivity abroad since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term in January 2025.

Longtime House Republican weighs run to flip Dem-held Senate seat in key battleground

Longtime Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan is weighing a run in the 2026 midterm elections for Michigan's open Senate seat, which the GOP is aiming to flip.

Lawmakers reveal whether Americans should pick up the Medicaid tab for illegal immigrants

Fox News Digital asked lawmakers on Capitol Hill if American taxpayers should have to pick up the tab for Medicaid for illegal immigrants.

Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test

President Trump talked to reporters on Friday about his first physical examination and cognitive test of his second term at Walter Reed Medical Center.

Washington Times Weekly: Tariff whiplash

I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and dig into their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me this time is Washington Times national politics reporter, Susan Ferrechio.

Federal judge blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge issued a new blockade Friday preventing President Trump from deporting Venezuelan gang suspects who are being held in southern Texas.

Judge’s ruling allows ICE to make arrests near churches

A federal judge on Friday rejected a lawsuit by churches against the new Trump policy allowing immigration officers to make arrests near churches, saying the religious organizations can't show they suffered enough harm to be able to sue.

‘Just need to start killing’: Man arrested for threats to Trump, ICE

Federal authorities announced charges Friday against a Pennsylvania man they accused of threatening to assassinate President Trump and vowing to slaughter immigration officers at ICE.

Rampant ‘shrimp fraud’ deals another blow to devastated U.S. shrimpers but tariffs offer new hope

Restaurants, stores and even shrimp festivals are importing cheaper foreign shrimp but telling customers they're eating shrimp caught by U.S. fishermen in the Gulf of America.

Bird lands on head of Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy had an encounter of the avian variety Friday when a bird landed on his head while he was appearing on air live.

Federal judge sides with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement in houses of worship

A federal judge on Friday sided with the Trump administration in allowing immigration agents to conduct enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit filed by religious groups over the new policy.

Trump reaches deals with 5 law firms, allowing them to avoid prospect of punishing executive orders

President Donald Trump announced deals Friday with five law firms that will allow them to avoid the prospect of punishing executive orders and require them to together provide hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of free legal services for causes his administration says it supports.

‘Extremely troubling’ that U.S. can’t provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says

A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn't explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026

In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.

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