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Michallie K Harrison

Michallie K. Harrison is a journalist, communications professional, and retired U.S. Army sergeant first class with 21 years of service, including three combat tours. She covers politics, public policy, law, technology, and national security for USA Herald, with particular attention to government accountability, civil liberties, and the effects of policy on everyday Americans. Her military background brings firsthand experience in leadership, aviation operations, and chemical defense to her reporting on defense and veterans’ issues. Harrison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from National University and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College, with minors in history and criminal justice. Her work has appeared in Responsible Statecraft, and she writes about veterans’ benefits for Hill & Ponton. She also brings experience hosting live public affairs discussions and engaging a social media audience of nearly 200,000 followers. Harrison is committed to making complex issues understandable and asking direct questions about how power is exercised and whom it serves.

Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon as the Pentagon testosterone plan raises questions about military doping rules.

U.S. News July 15, 2026

Pentagon Testosterone Plan Blurs Military Doping Line

The Pentagon testosterone plan creates an enforcement problem that military leaders have not explained how they will resolve. Testosterone can…

By Michallie K Harrison

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington sits at the committee dais as Republicans prepare a $95 billion reconciliation push.

America July 15, 2026

House GOP Opens $95B Reconciliation Push

House Republicans have launched a $95B reconciliation push designed to open another round of fast-tracked legislation before the midterm elections.…

By Michallie K Harrison

House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost stands with a veteran as Congress considers H.R. 9237 and changes to veterans’ benefits.

U.S. News July 13, 2026

H.R. 9237 Sparks Fight Over Future VA Disability Benefits

One of the most significant veterans’ bills introduced in Congress this year has also become one of its most controversial.…

By Michallie K Harrison

Collage of social media posts encouraging users to share personal memories, childhood details, and other information commonly used in security questions.

Science & Technology July 13, 2026

Social Media Oversharing Fuels Identity Theft

Social media oversharing usually does not look reckless. It looks like nostalgia, a personality game, or one of those “tell…

By Michallie K Harrison

Official U.S. Senate portrait of Lindsey Graham

Breaking News July 12, 2026

Graham Senate Seat Triggers Political Scramble

The Graham Senate seat fight now includes a temporary appointment, a fast Republican special primary, and a November race reshaped…

By Michallie K Harrison

Members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission standing in front of an EAC seal backdrop

Breaking News July 10, 2026

Trump Ousts Election Commissioners

Trump ousts election commissioners from the federal Election Assistance Commission, escalating his administration’s pressure on election systems before the midterms.…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of an election official reviewing a DOJ warning letter about voter rolls and noncitizen voting

America July 9, 2026

DOJ Warns Election Officials of Prosecution

The Trump DOJ warns election officials in every state and Washington, D.C. Officials who knowingly allow noncitizens on voter rolls…

By Michallie K Harrison

illustration of a scientist reviewing possible alien life biosignature data from a space mission

Science & Technology July 8, 2026

Alien Life Detection: AI Can Be Tricked

A new Michigan State University study warns that machine-learning systems may confidently flag false signs of alien life, raising new…

By Michallie K Harrison

illustration of a child depositing money into a Trump Accounts piggy bank outside the White House

Breaking News June 29, 2026

Trump Accounts Launch July 4 With $1,000 for Eligible Kids

The Trump accounts program offers federal seed money to qualifying children, but parents must opt in and families able to…

By Michallie K Harrison

classroom image showing an open Bible beside required literature in a Texas public school

America June 28, 2026

Texas Makes Bible Passages Required Reading for 5.5 Million Public School Students

Beginning in 2030, the Texas Bible reading mandate will add selected biblical passages to the statewide literary canon, raising questions…

By Michallie K Harrison

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