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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.

Free condoms, lube and sex ed materials in stock for all ages at CA libraries, thanks to Planned Parenthood

The Sacramento Public Library system adding condoms, lube and other sex resources in a dozen of its libraries in partnership with Planned Parenthood.

Tim Walz says Dems ‘should demonize’ people like Elon Musk during Ohio town hall

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday while talking to supporters at an Ohio town hall gathering, according to video footage.

The Speaker’s Lobby: ‘Whose throat do I get to choke?’

Congress – and members of the press, like yours truly – demanded answers from Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer this week, as both the stock market and trade policy remained volatile.

Trump praises Whitmer in friendly Oval Office meeting

President Donald Trump praised Gretchen Whitmer in a White House meeting on Wednesday, echoing a bipartisan message the Michigan governor delivered during an earlier...

Trump signs order directing DOJ to probe critics Miles Taylor, Chris Krebs

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Justice Department to investigate two officials from his first administration who have become some of his harshest critics.

Trump targets more law firms

President Trump tightened the screws on the law firm Susman Godfrey LLP for actions the administration deemed to be against the government.

Trump moves to modernize the Defense Department procurement process

President Trump is aiming to modernize the Department of Defense by improving the procurement process and weapons sales to U.S. allies.

Trump orders slashing of bureaucratic regulations

President Trump on Wednesday ordered federal agency heads to scrap three regulations on the books for every new one they implement, targeting "illegal or unconstitutional" rules for elimination.

Trump tries to reinvigorate America’s military and commercial shipbuilding

President Trump on Wednesday set in motion a plan to revitalize the nation's military and civilian "maritime dominance."

Senate budget rewrite survives House test vote but final passage is still a heavy lift for GOP

Senate changes to a budget blueprint for enacting President Trump's agenda cleared a crucial House test vote on Wednesday, but simmering discontent among fiscal hawks threatened to derail the resolution.

FBI director Patel replaced as acting ATF chief by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll

FBI Director Kash Patel was removed Wednesday as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.

Republicans mull higher taxes on wealthiest Americans to pay for other cuts

Republicans are discussing whether to raise the top individual tax rate or create a new bracket for millionaires and billionaires to help pay for other priorities in their sweeping tax and spending bill.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denies that tariff pause is due to market declines

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that the president's move to implement a blanket pause on his tariffs was the result of declines in the financial markets, arguing the action was part of Trump's strategy all along.

Mike Johnson punts House vote on Trump tax agenda after GOP rebellion threatened defeat

House GOP leaders have been pressing holdouts hard ahead of a key vote on Trump's agenda.

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