Is the National Guard Actually Making DC Safer?
National Guard troops have patrolled Washington, D.C., for a year, but a Reuters investigation finds little evidence the deployment has meaningfully deterred crime.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead After Being Reported Missing
Andrew Haden, a longtime Assistant U.S. Attorney who twice led San Diego's federal prosecutors office, was found dead in his building at 48.
Ex-Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty in COVID Records Cover-Up Case
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal federal records tied to COVID-19 research.
Trump Voter Says President Freed the Scammer Who Cost Him His Savings
Victims of a $28 million Ponzi scheme are speaking out after Trump commuted the fraudster's sentence and erased her $20 million restitution order.
Pete Hegseth Draws Backlash for Using Anti-Trans Slur at Iowa Fair
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after using an anti-trans slur during a campaign appearance at the Iowa State Fair on Monday.
Trump Confirms Plans to Meet With Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump says he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year as the White House seeks to revive nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang.
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Aug 19, 2026 4 min readWho Is Natalie Harp? Reporter Calls Trump's Aide His "Comfort Blanket"
Reporter Maggie Haberman called Trump aide Natalie Harp a "binky," reigniting scrutiny over her role after a senator questioned their relationship.
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Aug 19, 2026 5 min readTrump Votes by Mail in Florida Primary Despite Attacks on Mail-In Voting
President Trump voted by mail in Florida’s GOP primary despite repeatedly criticizing mail-in voting and calling it vulnerable to fraud. Here is why he used a mail ballot.
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Aug 18, 2026 4 min readTrump Is Blaming Vandals for Dead Grass at the National Mall
Trump blamed vandals for dead grass on the National Mall, but photos show the damage lines up with the stage built for his July 4 celebration.