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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.

Los Angeles schools block Homeland Security employees from checking on migrant children

Los Angeles schools said Thursday that they turned away two teams of Homeland Security employees that tried to enter elementary schools looking to check in with some migrant students.

Trump signs bill loosening cryptocurrency regulations

President Trump on Thursday signed into law a bill that loosens cryptocurrency regulations by shielding decentralized finance (DeFi) exchanges from IRS requirements that such platforms be treated as brokers and that they track and report user activity.

Judge won’t block Trump’s registration requirement for immigrants

A federal judge shot down immigrant-rights groups' attempt to block President Trump's new requirement that illegal immigrants register with the government, saying the organizations that sued didn't have legal standing to bring the case.

Supreme Court orders Trump administration to do its part to bring immigrant back from El Salvador

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Homeland Security to try to bring back an MS-13 gang suspect who was wrongly deported to El Salvador.

States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions

A new Kansas law and a Florida bill enact policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.

Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions on Mexico for ‘stealing’ water from Texas farmers

President Trump said in a social media post that he would impose tariffs and sanctions on Mexico if it does not comply with a treaty from 1944 to provide water to South Texas.

Biden admitted 6,300 illegal immigrants with criminal records, national security concerns: DOGE

The Biden administration used its "parole" powers to admit at least 6,300 unauthorized migrants into the U.S. who have criminal records or appeared on the government's terrorism watchlist, the Department of Government Efficiency reported Thursday.

DeSantis defends $10 million donation from state agency settlement to charity linked to his wife

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended a state agency's involvement with a $10 million donation to a charity founded by his wife as a "cherry on top" deal using funds from a settlement between the agency and the state's largest Medicaid contractor.

Trump’s first three Cabinet meetings feature more press questions and answers than all of Biden’s

President Trump answered nearly 100 questions from the press during his first three Cabinet meetings this year -- nearly 20 times the number answered by President Biden in the same setting during four years in office, according to data compiled by The Washington Times.

Trump laments slow confirmation of ambassadors, blames Democratic ‘hostility’

President Trump said Senate Democrats are threatening national security and demonstrating "hostility" as they hold up quick confirmation of his ambassador nominees.

Customs revenue ticks up as the Trump tariffs start playing out in the federal budget

Uncle Sam collected an extra $1 billion in customs duties last month, according to new Treasury Department data that shows President Trump is starting to affect the government's finances.

Trump says some illegal immigrants can stay based on boss recommendations

President Trump said some illegal immigrants may be able to stay in the country if they have glowing reviews from their farmer bosses.

Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father’s killing

Bernice King warns decades of work to reduce inequities in housing is at risk, as the Trump administration cuts funding for projects and tries to reduce funding for nonprofits that handle housing discrimination complaints.

Trump nominee for public lands post withdraws after her criticism of Jan. 6 Capitol attack surfaces

President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land has withdrawn her nomination following revelations that she criticized the Republican president in 2021 for inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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