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In this June 3, 2011, file photo, the Pentagon building is seen from air from Air Force One. The Defense Department's comptroller said on Nov. 16, 2021, that senior leadership is making steady progress in getting the Defense Department’s financial house in order, even as most military agencies and services once again failed to receive a clean bill of health in their annual audit.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File) **FILE**

Gaming it out: Inside the Pentagon’s preparation for a China clash

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
In this file photo, President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccinations after touring a Clayco Corporation construction site for a Microsoft data center in Elk Grove Village, Ill., on Oct. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Are vaccine mandates worth the hassle? Economists, lobby groups say voluntary measures work better

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
Britain's Health Secretary Sajid Javid speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in this file photo. (Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP, File) **FILE**

U.K. becomes latest country to confirm omicron variant of the coronavirus

By Shen Wu Tan - The Washington Times
In this file photo, Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Mrs. Bustos is one of a number of House Democrats electing to retire in 2022 rather than run for reelection. (House Television via AP, File)

House retirements reshuffle midterms, GOP sees edge

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times
FILE - A dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is prepared at Lurie Children's hospital, Nov. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The coronavirus challenge has proved to be vexing for the White House, with last summers premature claims of victory swamped by the more transmissible delta variant, stubborn millions of Americans unvaccinated and lingering economic effects from the pandemic's darkest days. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

WHO accused of politics for naming latest variant ‘omicron’ instead of ‘xi’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
FILE - A National Guardsman stands guard at a fence that runs along the Rio Grande near the International bridge in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 17, 2021. A year into the Joe Bidens presidency, though, action on the immigration system has been hard to find and there is growing consternation privately among some in the party that the Biden administration cant find the right balance on immigration. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Report: Vegas police quietly give jailed immigrants to feds

By Michael Scott Davidson - Associated Press
In this file photo, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, makes comments as she introduces State Senator Royce West at a rally where West announced his bid to run for the US Senate in Dallas, Monday, July 22, 2019. Ms. Johnson has also announced her endorsement in the race to replace her in the House, Texas State Representative Jasmine Crockett. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Retiring congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson endorses state lawmaker for her House seat

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times
A woman wearing a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19 holds a child on her back on a crowded sidewalk in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. As the world grapples with the emergence of the new variant of COVID-19, scientists in South Africa — where omicron was first identified — are scrambling to combat its spread across the country. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

South Africa says it is being punished for reporting omicron strain

By Shen Wu Tan - The Washington Times
Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she departs after speaking at the Tribal Nations Summit in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

VP Harris, Michelle Obama top Dem picks for 2024 if Biden doesn’t run again: Poll

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

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FILE - Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., speaks at a news conference held by members of the House Freedom Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 29, 2021. Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized Friday for using anti-Muslim language in describing a recent encounter she had with Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

GOP Rep. Boebert apologizes to Muslims for Ilhan Omar remarks

By James Anderson - Associated Press
In this file photo, around 34 inflatable turkeys stand in the yard of "flock masters" Teresa and Greg Hardcastle's home on Willow Way in Bowling Green, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (Grace Ramey/Daily News via AP) **FILE**

Rasmussen: Americans still thankful, but importance of Thanksgiving slips

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times
A cannabis leaf is put on a pizza at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 24, 2021. The Pizza Company, a Thai major fast food chain, has been promoting its "Crazy Happy Pizza" this month, an under-the-radar product topped with a cannabis leaf. It’s legal but won’t get you high. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai chain’s cannabis pizza: trendy but won’t get you high

By Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul - Associated Press
FILE - This Sept. 27, 2018 file photo shows composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim after being awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at the Guildhall in London. Broadway stars will pay a 90th birthday tribute to Sondheim on the free virtual concert “Take Me To The World,” set to air live on April 26. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

By Mark Kennedy - Associated Press

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Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., waits for a news conference about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and the origin of the virus, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 22, 2021. Gosar is facing criticism after he tweeted a video that included altered animation showing him striking congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword. In a tweet Monday night, Ocasio-Cortez said Gosar “shared a fantasy video of him killing me.” (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

House Democrats’ retributions and acting like an adult in Congress

By Michael McKenna
Hang Man and Trial by Media Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Time to end trial by media

By Tom Basile
A small child takes part in a candle light vigil in downtown Waukesha, Wis., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 after an SUV plowed into a Sunday Christmas parade killing multiple people and injuring dozens. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Tragedy in Waukesha should remind us of the most important things in our lives

By Scott Walker
Illustration on gratitude at Thanksgiving by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

A Thanksgiving of not just what we have, but what we are committed to protecting

By Tammy Bruce
President Joe Biden embraces Vice President Kamala Harris as he speaks before signing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Counting our blessings in Biden’s broken supply chain presidency

By Charles Hurt - The Washington Times

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file image from video, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks on the Senate floor about the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Baldwin isn't saying what her chances are to be picked as presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate. She's also not saying whether she shares concerns raised by other Democrats about her Republican colleague, Sen. Ron Johnson, possibly assisting a Russian disinformation campaign. (Senate Television via AP, File)

Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin issue rare joint statement urging outside groups to stay away from Waukes

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times
FILE - A dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is prepared at Lurie Children's hospital, Nov. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The coronavirus challenge has proved to be vexing for the White House, with last summers premature claims of victory swamped by the more transmissible delta variant, stubborn millions of Americans unvaccinated and lingering economic effects from the pandemic's darkest days. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

WHO accused of politics for naming latest variant ‘omicron’ instead of ‘xi’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
FILE - A National Guardsman stands guard at a fence that runs along the Rio Grande near the International bridge in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 17, 2021. A year into the Joe Bidens presidency, though, action on the immigration system has been hard to find and there is growing consternation privately among some in the party that the Biden administration cant find the right balance on immigration. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Report: Vegas police quietly give jailed immigrants to feds

By Michael Scott Davidson - Associated Press
In this file photo, New York governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a bill-signing ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) **FILE**

Hochul pauses elective surgeries amid omicron COVID-19 variant concerns

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

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Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, takes a moment against Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, during their game two of the FIDE World Championship at the Dubai Expo, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Seesaw battle leads to second draw to open world chess title match

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Caldwell-Pope, Beal help Wizards beat Thunder, 101-99

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts after hitting a shot during overtime of in the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

LeBron James fined $15,000 for obscene gesture, warned about profane language

Associated Press
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his first goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oveckin’s hat trick gives Capitals a 4-3 win over Panthers

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

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FILE - A National Guardsman stands guard at a fence that runs along the Rio Grande near the International bridge in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 17, 2021. A year into the Joe Bidens presidency, though, action on the immigration system has been hard to find and there is growing consternation privately among some in the party that the Biden administration cant find the right balance on immigration. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Report: Vegas police quietly give jailed immigrants to feds

By Michael Scott Davidson - Associated Press
In this file photo, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, makes comments as she introduces State Senator Royce West at a rally where West announced his bid to run for the US Senate in Dallas, Monday, July 22, 2019. Ms. Johnson has also announced her endorsement in the race to replace her in the House, Texas State Representative Jasmine Crockett. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Retiring congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson endorses state lawmaker for her House seat

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times
In this July 27, 2021, file photo Rep. Adam Kinzingerr speaks before the House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Illinois Republican, who announced he won’t be running for reelection next year, has released a video featuring a family food-fighting over their political views.  (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP, File) **FILE**

Kinzinger dubs Boebert ‘TRASH’ after anti-Muslim comment

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times
Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she departs after speaking at the Tribal Nations Summit in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

VP Harris, Michelle Obama top Dem picks for 2024 if Biden doesn’t run again: Poll

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

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In this June 3, 2011, file photo, the Pentagon building is seen from air from Air Force One. The Defense Department's comptroller said on Nov. 16, 2021, that senior leadership is making steady progress in getting the Defense Department’s financial house in order, even as most military agencies and services once again failed to receive a clean bill of health in their annual audit.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File) **FILE**

Gaming it out: Inside the Pentagon’s preparation for a China clash

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
In this July 8, 2019, photo, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detain a man during an operation in Escondido, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) ** FILE **

ICE arrests plummeted under Biden guidance; officers averaged an arrest every two months

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
William Burns, nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, testifies during his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP) **FILE**

CIA director warned Russia of ‘consequences’ if ‘Havana syndrome’ links found

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times
Bill Whitaker of CBS News takes "60 Minutes" on a deep dive into unidentified aerial phenomena, May 16, 2021. (Image: YouTube, "60 Minutes" video screenshot)

Pentagon creates new UFO office, acknowledges ‘national security concerns’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

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