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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.

Fairfax County, Virginia, is third most prolific sanctuary jurisdiction, study finds

Virginia's Fairfax County ranks third on a new list of sanctuary jurisdictions, with the county jail having refused to cooperate on more than 1,150 deportation "detainer" requests from the Department of Homeland Security over the last 2 1/2 years.

Venezuelan opposition promises reparations to Laken Riley’s family, other victims of Tren de Aragua violence

In a letter to Laken Riley's family, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia promised to offer "reparations" to victims of Tren de Aragua crimes.

Elon Musk scraps with Chuck Schumer, suggesting the senator profits from government fraud

Elon Musk suggests Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is benefitting from government fraud, as Schumer claims DOGE is "sabotaging" Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Federal judge blocks Biden nursing home staffing mandate

The American Health Care Association is celebrating a victory this week after a federal judge in Texas ruled that a nursing home staffing mandate is unlawful.

Astronauts to stand with NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman at Senate confirmation hearing

NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacaman will take on questions from U.S. senators Wednesday at a confirmation hearing.

Where are they now? Hunter Biden’s ex-business partners praise Trump, MAGA following Biden departure

No longer facing the same scrutiny they once had to endure, Hunter Biden's former business partners are navigating life in a post-Biden political realm.

Trump pushes back on ‘rebel’ Republicans over tariffs: ‘You don’t negotiate like I negotiate’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called out "rebel" Republicans who are trying to give the power of instituting tariffs back to Congress.

‘Super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard skips Dolton meetings as controversial tenure nears quiet end

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard failed to show for her final village board meeting on Monday marking her fourth consecutive absence, according to reports.

Violent attacks from anti-Musk, anti-Trump protesters plague nation, compel GOP lawmakers to take precautions

GOP lawmakers taking safety measures as violence against Tesla owners, dealerships, charging stations and Republicans in general has become common since President Trump took office.

Biden admin held private talks with Beijing on Chinese spy balloon ahead of notifying public, officials say

Biden officials held discussions with Beijing on Feb. 1 about the balloon, and discussed the impact disclosing the balloon to the public could have on the relationship with China.

VP Vance blasts McConnell’s vote against Trump Pentagon nominee: ‘Political pettiness’

Vice President JD Vance described Sen. Mitch McConnell's vote against confirming Elbridge Colby to Pentagon post as "one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen."

Donald Trump’s allies, supporters and donors, led by Elon Musk, push to end tariff war

While far from the only Republican defector from President Trump's tariff regimen, Elon Musk is among the most prominent. Here are a few others on Team Trump who have their doubts.

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘stop grandstanding’ on budget

President Trump urged Republicans to support and pass the budget resolution this week, telling them to "stop grandstanding."

Trump says tariffs on medicine coming

President Trump announced that pharmaceuticals will be the next target of his tariffs, which he says will bring pharmaceutical production back to the United States.

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