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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.

Tim Walz heckled by veterans for stolen valor claims, China connections

Veterans at the Minnesota State Capitol called Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., a "coward" and criticized him for sympathizing with China.

Trump tariff spike fuels new House bill to lock China out of US government tech

A bipartisan duo in the House is leading a crackdown on Chinese technology in the U.S. after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

Musk says DOGE set to top $150B in fraud savings in FY 2026

Elon Musk told President Donald Trump on Thursday that DOGE expects to save the U.S. government more than $150 billion in waste and fraud in FY 2026.

FDA phasing out some animal testing in ‘win-win’ for ethics and public health: commissioner

The FDA is phasing out an animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibody therapies in favor of testing drugs on “lab-grown human ‘organoids.'"

American victims of terrorism could soon sue international orgs if Cruz’s bill passes

Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is putting forward a new version of legislation he introduced in 2024 that would allow American victims of terrorism to sue international organizations.

Two Texas Republicans throw support behind Paxton in brewing Senate fight

Two Texas House Republicans have endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2026 Senate bid — breaking with longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn for what’s...

Trump ends Biden-era water regulations to ‘make America’s showers great again’

Trump has signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Energy to rescind a "complicated" rule that limited water output in households appliances.

Trump praises Dem Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after slamming her last year: ‘Very good person’

President Donald Trump praised Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week after slamming her last year as a "terrible governor"

WH slams Dems’ ‘partisan games’ after Trump-foe Schiff calls for insider trading investigation over tariffs

The White House slammed Democrats for playing "partisan games" following Senate Democrats calling for an investigation into market manipulation following the tariff pause.

‘Stop the clock’: GOP, Dems come together to end Daylight Saving over health, economic risks

The merits of stopping the clock and ending the twice-yearly swaps to and from Daylight Saving Time were investigated by the Senate Commerce Committee during a hearing on Thursday.

New York Republican congresswoman makes 7-figure campaign haul, aims to flip districts to red in 2026

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., raised over $1 million in first quarter of 2025 as House Republicans look to New York in 2026 to expand their majority.

Johnson, Thune say House, Senate aligned on cutting at least $1.5 trillion in spending

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Thursday that both chambers are on the same page when it comes to achieving at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts ahead of a House vote to adopt the Senate's budget tweak.

Russian-American ballerina released from Russian penal colony in latest prisoner swap with U.S.

Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina was released Thursday from a Russian penal colony in the latest prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.

FBI scrutinized for hiding info on past anti-conservative actions, promoting Biden-era enforcers

New FBI and Justice Department leadership is facing blowback from conservative activists for slow-walking a Freedom of Information Act request about Biden-era retaliation against agents with conservative views.

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