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.

Democrats have normalized political violence

Democrats have normalized political violence

Elizabeth Stauffer · April 27, 2026 12:37 pm

WATCH LIVE: Leavitt holds press conference in aftermath of correspondents’ dinner shooting

WATCH LIVE: Leavitt holds press conference in aftermath of correspondents’ dinner shooting

Claire Carter · April 27, 2026 12:30 pm

German chancellor says US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran

German chancellor says US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran

Timothy Nerozzi · April 27, 2026 12:26 pm

Melania Trump slams ‘coward’ Jimmy Kimmel for WHCD parody skit about first family

Melania Trump slams ‘coward’ Jimmy Kimmel for WHCD parody skit about first family

Sydney Topf · April 27, 2026 12:17 pm

Don’t believe the NEA’s ‘average teacher pay’ claims

Don’t believe the NEA’s ‘average teacher pay’ claims

Terry Stoops · April 27, 2026 12:05 pm

Virginia redistricting ballot amendment faces tense questioning from state Supreme Court

Virginia redistricting ballot amendment faces tense questioning from state Supreme Court

Kaelan Deese · April 27, 2026 12:00 pm

DC emerges from under tables to keep partying despite WHCD assassination attempt

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DC emerges from under tables to keep partying despite WHCD assassination attempt

Rob Crilly · April 27, 2026 11:45 am

Hezbollah chief says the ‘resistance’ cannot ‘be defeated’ despite disarmament push

Hezbollah chief says the ‘resistance’ cannot ‘be defeated’ despite disarmament push

Mike Brest · April 27, 2026 11:39 am

NRCC rolls out new MAGA majority candidates ahead of 2026 midterms

NRCC rolls out new MAGA majority candidates ahead of 2026 midterms

Rena Rowe · April 27, 2026 11:23 am

Jon Husted keeps cool despite Sherrod Brown’s fundraising and polling gaining steam in Ohio Senate race

Jon Husted keeps cool despite Sherrod Brown’s fundraising and polling gaining steam in Ohio Senate race

Claire Carter · April 27, 2026 11:22 am

SEE IT: DeSantis unveils new Florida map to net GOP four House seats

SEE IT: DeSantis unveils new Florida map to net GOP four House seats

Lauren Green · April 27, 2026 11:17 am

Supreme Court punts on school secret gender transition cases

Supreme Court punts on school secret gender transition cases

Jack Birle · April 27, 2026 11:08 am