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July 19, 2024

Gold Star parents urge Americans to recognize those who 'wrote a check out for their lives' in the military

Gold Star parents and lifelong law enforcement officers Alicia and Herman Lopez reflect on the life and service of their son, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, USMC.

July 18, 2024

'Above the call of duty': Gold Star father reflects on his son's service to nation

Herman Lopez, father of Hunter Lopez, shares what 'freedom isn't free' means to him after his son's death in Kabul, Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.

July 18, 2024

Gold Star mother recalls son's ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan: 'They wrote a check out for their lives'

Alicia Lopez, mother of Hunter Lopez, shares what 'freedom isn't free' means to her after her son's death in Kabul, Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.

July 18, 2024

Liberal fact-checker rebuked by Republican congressman after RNC speech "fact-check"

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., rebuked CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale for claiming his RNC speech claims about President Biden's military priorities were "pure fiction."

July 18, 2024

WWII veteran receives standing ovation, 'USA' chants after moving speech

WWII veteran Sgt. William Pekrul gives emotional speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention, which was themed 'Make America Strong Once Again'

July 17, 2024

Afghan child remains in limbo after appeals court voids U.S. Marine’s adoption

A custody battle over an orphaned Afghan child continues as 'Baby Doe' remains in custody of a U.S. Marine and his wife, but has family living in Texas ready to take her back.

July 17, 2024

Marine David Dutch walked from Trump assassination attempt with gunshot wounds, friends say

David "Jake" Dutch, one of the victims critically wounded at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, was apparently shot twice and walked down the bleachers afterward.

July 16, 2024

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy rescued by Coast Guard off Nantucket coast after losing power

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy will be avoiding the seas for at least a little while after he was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday when his boat lost power in Nantucket.

July 16, 2024

Trump flag photo joins pantheon of images that capture American resolve, erase political divides

Social media made the photo of Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt Saturday an instant sensation. It's emerging as one of the most powerful images n US history.

July 15, 2024

I ran the Pentagon under Trump and we need to fight like Reagan

America's defense budget continues to shrink while our adversaries rise in power. I ran the Pentagon but I learned from Ronald Reagan that 'peace through strength' is the way to win.