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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.

Trump-backed bill to stop ‘rogue’ judges passes House

House lawmakers advanced a bill to block district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions in most cases.

Trump has a timeline in mind for Iran nuke deal, taps Israel to lead any potential military action

Trump told reporters Wednesday that if Iran does not give up its nuclear weapons program, military action led by Israel will be a real possibility.

Trump says he’ll ‘take a look’ at exempting some larger US companies hit especially hard by tariffs

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was open to providing company-specific tariff exemptions, noting the importance of being "flexible" in trade negotiations.

House panel advances legislation to halt taxpayer dollars from flowing to the Taliban

A Republican-led panel advanced legislation that would stymie the flow of taxpayer dollars to the Taliban, despite opposition from Democrats who said that in the name of defunding the terror group, it actually targets non-governmental organizations that do good works.

Judge orders new block on Trump using Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang suspects

A federal judge ordered a temporary halt Wednesday to the administration's attempt to deport Venezuelan gang suspects, saying he needs some time to evaluate a new ACLU lawsuit challenging the legality of President Trump's actions using the Alien Enemies Act.

Top Democrats previously backed reciprocal tariffs and demanded punishing tariffs on China

Democrats haven't always been the anti-tariff party, with some of the party's leaders previously calling for reciprocal tariffs -- especially against China for "unfair trade policies."

IRS data reveals that 6% of federal workers are delinquent on their taxes

Tens of thousands of federal workers have been delinquent on their taxes, including more than 5% of congressional employees and 4% of White House staff, according to new IRS data released this week.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block ruling on reinstating fired board members

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to block a lower court order for reinstating members of the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board whom President Trump had fired.

ACLU mounts new challenge to Trump’s deportations under Alien Enemies Act

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a new challenge Wednesday seeking to reverse President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang suspects.

Washington state Democrats want to tax online dating apps

Dating apps would be required to pay a love tax if a bill in Washington state gets the approval of lawmakers in an effort to fund domestic violence programs.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts swoops in to save Trump firing decision

Chief Justice John Roberts intervened to preserve the Trump administration's termination of two federal board members, a temporary win for the administration.

GOP senator turns tables on Dem narrative about Social Security and Medicare: ‘Get fraud out of there’

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., responded to accusations from Democrats that Republicans are trying to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

Trump tax cuts survive key House hurdle as fiscal hawks threaten rebellion

House Republicans are getting closer to passing President Donald Trump's agenda.

Federal judges in New York and Texas block Trump deportations after SCOTUS ruling

The Trump admin’s use of a wartime immigration law faces new hurdles as judges in two states block deportations, citing due process concerns and legal ambiguity.

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