The Washington Star

The White House Has Seen Worse ‘Desecration’ and Weirder ‘Gimmicks’ Than Trump’s UFC Octagon

Dean Karayanis — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:54:01 GMT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship shared renderings of the July 14 fights, with its signature octagon on the South Lawn. Credit: UFC

Critics are objecting to President Trump’s enclosed octagon — cent…

Gretchen Whitmer, a Former Rising Democratic Star, Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run

James David Dickson — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:58:42 GMT

The Michigan governor announced Thursday she won’t run for president in 2028. Photo: Gretchen Whitmer

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, once a frontrunner to serve as President Joe Biden’s 2020 runn…

A Rising Star in Our Nation’s Capital

Dovid Efune — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:10 GMT

Ronald Reagan lamented the “great silence today in Washington” in the Star’s last print edition. The paper’s voice is silent no more. Photo: Alamy

It’s an iconic image from June 1981 — Ronald Reagan r…

Russia Is Back in Afghanistan, Partnering With the Taliban

Mark Toth — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:11:24 GMT

Russia and the Taliban signed a military-technical cooperation deal during the Moscow Security Conference Wednesday. Photo: Afghanistan Ministry of Defense

NORTH BY NORTH IN LEBANON

Israel continues to…

Clarence Thomas Dissents on Supreme Court Refusal to Weigh Illegal-Immigrant Commercial Licenses

Adam B. Coleman — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:51 GMT

Michael Rosario-Cruz, an illegal immigrant from Mexico was charged this week with killing four young people in a car crash. Photo: Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas lambast…

Jill Biden Thought Her Husband Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During Disastrous 2024 Debate

James David Dickson — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:16:11 GMT

Jill Biden’s upcoming memoir looks to deliver different accounts of her husband from those she gave during the 2024 race. Photo: Gage Skidmore

Former First Lady Jill Biden says she thought her husband…

White House Blasts Iran's Agreement Claim as Fake News

Mark A. Kellner — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:03:36 GMT

Three rocket-armed Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters taxi out to fly in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility this month. Photo: U.S. Army

Iranian state television published what it calle…

Trump-Backed Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Mark A. Kellner — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:51:16 GMT

President Trump’s endorsement brought Ken Paxton to the finish line in Texas. Photo: Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff, denying Senator John C…

Trump Says He “Checked Out PERFECTLY” After Three-Hour Physical Exam

Mark A. Kellner — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:18:24 GMT

President Trump had a physical a day after his Memorial Day address at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo: White House

President Trump said Tuesday doctors found no issues…

GOP-led South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Pushed Redistricting

Kelly Jane Torrance — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:12:27 GMT

South Carolina’s GOP-led Senate voted against congressional districting Tuesday. Photo: Billy Hathorn

Congressional redistricting President Trump requested in Republican-led South Carolina failed Tues…

Trump Administration Seeks Sweeping NDAs for Federal Workers Amid Leak Concerns

Mark A. Kellner — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:01 GMT

The Trump administration has been frustrated by leaks throughout its second term. Photo: Office of Personnel Management

In a bid to tamp down leaks, the Trump administration Tuesday proposed governmen…

Thomas Massie Files Paperwork for a 2028 Run

Kelly Jane Torrance — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:56:30 GMT

Thomas Massie focused much of his time in the last year on the Epstein Files. Photo: Thomas Massie

Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie lost his primary a week ago, but he’s already filed pap…

America Strikes Southern Iran in "Self-Defense"

Kelly Jane Torrance — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:27:12 GMT

Bandar Abbas is a port city and naval base on the all-important Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Mostafa Meraji

The United States struck military targets in southern Iran Monday, as officials still hold out h…

Trump Says Deal or No Deal With Iran, Arab Countries Must Recognize Israel

Mark A. Kellner — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:55:06 GMT

President Trump honored the fallen Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Screenshot: White House.

President Trump cautioned Monday there would “only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all” …

Pope Leo XIV Slams 'Outdated' Just-War Doctrine in Encyclical Released Memorial Day

Mark A. Kellner — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:49:55 GMT

Vice President Vance invited Pope Leo XIV to visit his home country during his May 19 Vatican visit. Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV, leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, called a thousand y…

Secret Service Kills Gunman Who Opened Fire at White House Checkpoint

Mark A. Kellner — Sun, 24 May 2026 03:48:27 GMT

Nasire Best had tried to breach White House security before.

A 21-year-old Maryland man with a history of attempts to breach White House security was shot and killed by Secret Service agents Saturday…

Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Largely Negotiated'

Mark A. Kellner — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:31:43 GMT

President Trump spoke to Middle Eastern leaders Saturday as negotiators tried to hammer out an Iran deal. Photo: White House

President Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated…

FCC Asks Americans to Weigh In: Is 'The View' News or Partisan Promotion?

Mark A. Kellner — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:08:37 GMT

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico made his pitch to Texas voters on “The View” in February, before the primary.

The federal government wants to know your view: Is ABC’s “The View” an actual n…

Trump Postpones AI Executive Order Hours Before Signing Ceremony

Mark A. Kellner — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:49:15 GMT

Elon Musk left his position advising President Trump a year ago but still has the commander in chief’s ear. Photo: White House

Objections from top technology leaders led President Trump to hit the pau…

Tulsi Gabbard Resigns Cabinet Post, Citing Husband’s Cancer Diagnosis

Mark A. Kellner — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:07 GMT

Tulsi Gabbard took her oath of office with her husband at her side. Photo: Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former Hawaii Democratic c…