Mike Brest

Mike Brest is a defense reporter at the Washington Examiner. Prior to joining the defense beat, he spent two years covering breaking news for the Washington Examiner, and he worked at the Daily Caller in a similar capacity before that. Mike graduated from American University and is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia.

GOP risks ‘big, beautiful bill’ divisions with second reconciliation push

GOP risks ‘big, beautiful bill’ divisions with second reconciliation push

David Sivak · March 28, 2026 2:00 pm

Mamdani denounces anti-Catholic vandalism in New York City

Mamdani denounces anti-Catholic vandalism in New York City

Molly Parks · March 28, 2026 1:21 pm

How Iran transformed from an Islamic Republic to a military dictatorship

How Iran transformed from an Islamic Republic to a military dictatorship

Brady Knox · March 28, 2026 1:08 pm

Bill Maher presses Elissa Slotkin over Democratic stand against Iran war

Bill Maher presses Elissa Slotkin over Democratic stand against Iran war

Molly Parks · March 28, 2026 10:51 am

Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since start of Iran war

Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since start of Iran war

Molly Parks · March 28, 2026 10:13 am

April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in four days

April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in four days

Asher Notheis · March 28, 2026 9:00 am

The Left comes for a flailing Gavin Newsom

The Left comes for a flailing Gavin Newsom

Joe Concha · March 28, 2026 8:00 am

Greg Abbott gets it: The Constitution isn’t a shield to protect radical Islamists

Greg Abbott gets it: The Constitution isn’t a shield to protect radical Islamists

Mandy Drogin · March 28, 2026 8:00 am

First round of April Social Security payments goes out in 11 days

First round of April Social Security payments goes out in 11 days

Asher Notheis · March 28, 2026 7:00 am

Trump’s two paths for Iran war: Negotiation or escalation

Trump’s two paths for Iran war: Negotiation or escalation

Mike Brest · March 28, 2026 7:00 am

Pressure mounts on Supreme Court to take up case that tests secret gender transitions at schools

Pressure mounts on Supreme Court to take up case that tests secret gender transitions at schools

Jack Birle · March 28, 2026 7:00 am

Trump closed one of China’s trade loopholes. Now it’s time to finish the job

Trump closed one of China’s trade loopholes. Now it’s time to finish the job

Jason Chaffetz · March 28, 2026 7:00 am