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.

Flags fly outside the United Nations headquarters.

Democrats request over $30 million for pro-LGBT United Nations agency in appropriations bill

Robert Schmad · January 15, 2026 5:00 am

Election workers process mail-in ballots.

Keep up the pressure on state voter roll purges

Washington Examiner · January 15, 2026 5:00 am

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain a man during a traffic stop.

Minnesota judge considers lawsuit that could hamstring ICE tactics amid enforcement surge

Kaelan Deese · January 15, 2026 5:00 am

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) announces that he will not be seeking reelection at a press conference at the state Capitol in St.Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota legislator files impeachment articles against Tim Walz

Washington Examiner Staff · January 15, 2026 3:38 am

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks, Friday, June 16, 2023, in Minneapolis, about a Department of Justice report that found the Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination.

Minneapolis mayor says the city is in ‘impossible situation’ with ICE presence

Washington Examiner Staff · January 15, 2026 1:01 am

A sign for an Emergency Trauma Center.

Alcohol-induced ER visits double in past 20 years, CDC says

Gabrielle M. Etzel · January 15, 2026 12:01 am

A woman confronts a federal immigration officer

Federal officer shoots illegal Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis, DHS says

Molly Parks · January 14, 2026 10:43 pm

Reza Pahlavi and Donald Trump

Trump unsure Iranians would ‘accept’ Pahlavi as threat of US action against regime looms

Molly Parks · January 14, 2026 10:29 pm

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 15: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Long Bridge Project at the Long Bridge Aquatic Center on October 15, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. With completion targeted for 2030, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Long Bridge Project plans to add a two track railroad bridge next to the existing Long Bridge across the Potomac River, to alleviate congestion between Arlington, Virginia and Washington DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

New Potomac bridge constructed by DC and Virginia listed in funding bill

Molly Parks · January 14, 2026 10:07 pm

House Jan. 6 review hearing.

House GOP revisits Biden handling of Jan. 6 with new panel

Kaelan Deese · January 14, 2026 7:54 pm

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

McConnell says Trump seizing Greenland would be ‘more disastrous’ than Biden’s Afghan exit

Molly Parks · January 14, 2026 7:51 pm

President Donald Trump’s promise to “help” Iranian protesters may blemish his reputation, no matter which options he chooses to pursue. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump’s promise to Iranian protesters poses significant political risks

Christian Datoc · January 14, 2026 6:48 pm