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Michallie Harrison

Michallie K. Harrison is a journalist, communications professional, and retired U.S. Army sergeant first class with 21 years of service. She writes about politics, public policy, law, technology, national security, and the issues driving public conversation.

Reporters attend a Pentagon press briefing led by Pete Hegseth in June 2025.

America August 28, 2026

Stars and Stripes Staff Sue Pentagon Over Firings

WASHINGTON — A Stars and Stripes lawsuit filed Thursday asks a federal judge to stop the Pentagon from firing the…

By Michallie Harrison

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America August 27, 2026

Canada Rejects Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Renaming

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. federal use. Canada,…

By Michallie Harrison

The USNS Carson City arrives at Naval Station Newport in September 2016.

America August 27, 2026

Shocking Ruling Denies Navy Rape Lawsuit a Trial

NEWARK, N.J. — A civilian Navy engineer who says her ship’s captain raped her in bed will not get a…

By Michallie Harrison

Dolly Parton performs onstage with her guitar at Wolf Trap in 2011.

Breaking News August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Legendary Career

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist who rose from poverty in the Tennessee mountains…

By Michallie Harrison

Empty Miss North Carolina USA chair with the titleholder’s sash and crown set aside.

America August 25, 2026

Brittany Boltinhouse Sues Miss USA for Defamation

KENANSVILLE, N.C. — Brittany Boltinhouse, the dethroned 2026 Miss North Carolina USA, has sued Miss USA and several pageant officials…

By Michallie Harrison

Alex Jones speaks at The People’s Convention in Detroit in June 2024.

High Profile Court Cases August 21, 2026

Alex Jones’ $45M Punitive Award Cut to $1.5M

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Third Court of Appeals cut Alex Jones’ $45.2 million punitive award to $1.5 million Friday.…

By Michallie Harrison

Five people arrested in the Pawleys Island Community Church investigation.

High Profile Court Cases August 21, 2026

Pawleys Island School Closes After Sex-Offender Case

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Pawleys Island Christian Academy has closed after 25 years as a criminal investigation into how a…

By Michallie Harrison

Collin County Courthouse where Karmelo Anthony’s new-trial hearing was held.

High Profile Court Cases August 20, 2026

Austin Metcalf’s Racist History Kept From Jury

MCKINNEY, Texas — Jurors who rejected Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim never heard evidence about Austin Metcalf’s racist history, including graffiti…

By Michallie Harrison

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday speaks beside a board displaying details about the alleged Penn State cocaine ring.

America August 18, 2026

Penn State Cocaine Ring Used Pledges, AG Says

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Fourteen people face charges in an alleged Penn State cocaine ring tied to two off-campus fraternity houses.…

By Michallie Harrison

Hakeem Jeffries stands between health care workers and ICE officers beneath a Medicare for All question

America August 17, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries Sidesteps Medicare for All

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined Sunday to say if he still supports Medicare for All. The answer…

By Michallie Harrison

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