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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.

Donald Trump delivers his July 16 address as a Trump address fact check examines his claims about jobs, inflation, taxes and crime.

America July 17, 2026

Trump’s Victory Lap Cracks Under the Numbers

This Trump address fact check examines the domestic-policy victory lap President Donald Trump delivered before turning to election security on…

By Michallie Harrison

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 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 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 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 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 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 Harrison