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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.

Orange GBU-43/B MOAB, nicknamed the mother of all bombs, resting on a transport platform inside a hangar.

America October 15, 2026

Trump Weighs ‘Mother of All Bombs’ for Iran, CNN Reports

WASHINGTON — U.S. military planners have developed options to use the “mother of all bombs” against Iranian energy infrastructure and…

By Michallie K Harrison

Katie Zacharia stands at the White House briefing room podium as reporters raise their hands.

America October 15, 2026

Katie Zacharia’s Lawyer Claims Trigger Bar Complaint

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces calls for California authorities to investigate her claims to be a…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of Donald Trump beside paper ballots, with the U.S. Capitol and an American flag behind him. created for the story about ballot seizures

America October 13, 2026

Trump Ally Pitches Ballot Seizures, Talks Civil War

WASHINGTON — Attorney Peter Ticktin, an ally of President Donald Trump, has proposed ballot seizures for hand recounts before certification.…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of Bank of America signage above a modern banking center entrance at dusk.

America October 13, 2026

Bank of America Fined $1.2B After Years of Warnings

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators imposed more than $1.2 billion in penalties on Bank of America on Tuesday, citing failures to…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial composite of Archbishop Timothy Broglio beside Pete Hegseth, with chapel and Pentagon backgrounds.

America October 13, 2026

Archbishop to Catholic Troops: Seek Firing Squad Exemption

WASHINGTON — Archbishop Timothy Broglio is directing Catholic troops assigned to Nidal Hasan’s execution to request a firing squad exemption…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial composite of Donald Trump, the U.S. Supreme Court and file folders representing DOGE records.

America October 13, 2026

Trump’s Fight to Shield DOGE Records Reaches Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the Trump administration’s challenge to demands for DOGE records and testimony.…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of police phone surveillance, showing a smartphone near an unmarked police SUV.

America October 12, 2026

Police Can Collect Your Phone’s Data Even When You’re Not the Target

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas ordered nearly $4.5 million in police phone surveillance equipment, including systems for four Chevrolet Tahoes. The…

By Michallie K Harrison

Donald Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar. editorial illustration.

America October 12, 2026

Ilhan Omar: Urgent Federal Raid Sparks Election-Year Questions

WASHINGTON — Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation reportedly involving…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial illustration of smartphone racks and computer monitors displaying multiple social media profiles in a fictional bot farm.

America October 12, 2026

Are Russian Bots Behind Quieter Feeds? An Evidence-Based Look

Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centers have fueled claims that Moscow’s propaganda accounts suddenly disappeared from social media. The outages…

By Michallie K Harrison

Editorial composite of Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping above a refinery and fuel tanker.

America October 9, 2026

Trump Turns to Russian Diesel as Washington Eases Sanctions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a Russian diesel supply agreement Friday as his administration temporarily eased sanctions on transactions…

By Michallie K Harrison

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