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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.

Editorial illustration of John Cornyn, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin with the U.S. Capitol and an oil refinery amid concerns about Trump’s Russia policy.

America October 19, 2026

Trump’s Russia Policy: Cornyn Shares Investigation Call

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn has amplified a call for Congress to investigate Trump’s Russia policy. The move adds…

By Michallie K Harrison

Military spectacle at the Alamodome, with soldiers rappelling beside an American flag during a previous pregame ceremony.

America October 19, 2026

An Airman Died After a Pregame Show. For What?

By Michallie K. Harrison | Opinion Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson’s death demands a serious examination of the risks we ask…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of America in 2035, with citizens beneath surveillance cameras, a fenced Capitol and executives overlooking the street.

America October 17, 2026

America in 2035: A Nation Unraveled by Fascism and Oligarchy

By Michallie K. Harrison | Opinion The future I warned about deserves another look—with the executive orders, court decisions and…

By Michallie K Harrison

Zelenskyy, Trump and Putin above Ukraine’s power grid in an editorial illustration about the reported Russian winter blueprint.

America October 17, 2026

Russian Winter Blueprint: Ukraine’s Heat and Water under Fire

KYIV, Ukraine — A reported Russian winter blueprint outlines attacks on electricity, heating, water and sewage systems that could leave…

By Michallie K Harrison

California Ballots and the Trump DOJ Lawsuit

America October 16, 2026

California Ballots: Trump DOJ Targets 20,000 Voters

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sued California on Thursday, seeking to stop the state from counting mail ballots from more…

By Michallie K Harrison

Elon Musk and SpaceX’s proposal for Starship Launches.

America October 16, 2026

Starship Launches: SpaceX Seeks 456 Flights a Year

WASHINGTON — SpaceX wants permission for up to 456 Starship launches a year from South Texas. The proposal has prompted…

By Michallie K Harrison

Emergency vehicles outside Silver Rail Elementary School after the Oregon school shooting in Bend.

America October 16, 2026

Three Children, Teacher Killed in Oregon School Shooting

BEND, Ore. — An Oregon school shooting killed three children and a teacher Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in…

By Michallie K Harrison

Apple’s iPhone Duo shown in several configurations highlighting its folding design. Image courtesy of Apple.

America October 16, 2026

iPhone Duo Buyers Face December Wait After Preorder Rush

CUPERTINO, Calif. — iPhone Duo buyers faced delivery estimates stretching into December Friday, as launch-day availability disappeared shortly after Apple…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of Elon Musk, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump accompanying coverage of satellite restrictions that disrupted Ukrainian drone missions.

America October 15, 2026

Starlink Restrictions Hit Ukraine’s Drones; Musk Points to Trump

WASHINGTON — Starlink restrictions disrupted Ukrainian drone missions this week, prompting Elon Musk to point to U.S. government control of…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration accompanying coverage of Trump’s cancellation of the planned Nidal Hasan execution livestream.

America October 15, 2026

Trump Scraps Hegseth’s Execution Livestream After Backlash

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump canceled the planned execution livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan on Thursday, reversing a…

By Michallie K Harrison

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