Jordan Hale

Jordan Hale is a senior editor and staff writer covering national headlines, politics, business, and culture. He focuses on clear, fact-based reporting and timely coverage of stories shaping the United States. His work emphasizes accuracy, context, and straightforward reporting for a broad national audience.

Federal Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s D.C. Home in Criminal Probe

Agents arrived around 6 a.m. and left with boxes. The Justice Department has not named a target.

Odyssey of the Seas Passenger Rescued After 20 Hours at Sea

A passing cargo ship spotted her 70 nautical miles off Zakynthos.

Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Shot Three Times in Congo Ambush

An ambush went unreported for three weeks. Then a podcast and a war correspondent talked.

Megyn Kelly Mocks Cornell Rape Accuser’s Appearance on Air

Her on-air theory about the Cornell case drew a reply she will not like.

Margaret Papandreou, American-Born First Lady of Greece, Dies at 102

She met him in a dentist's waiting room. Greece has not been the same.

Texas Judge Orders J.R. Smith to Stay 1,000 Feet From Accuser

Smith, arrested on a family violence charge Sept. 28, also may not possess guns or ammunition while the order runs.

Measles Kills Five in Pennsylvania as Cases Top 1,000

Five dead, 39 counties, and a federal count that does not match the state's.

Andrew Tanaka Charged With Four Attempted Murder Counts in I-35 Shootings

What he told officers after the arrest is now in a Warren County court filing.

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Armed Bystander Kills Teen Gunman at Bend Elementary School

Officers reached the school in three minutes. Someone else was already inside.

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A mechanical failure, a phone call to a coworker, and the plan fell apart.

Trump Administration Seeks to Strip Ilhan Omar of Citizenship

No court case has been filed, and only a federal judge can revoke citizenship.

Gunman Fires on Bakersfield TV Station Twice in Four Days

Ten rounds, one damaged window, and a dark car nobody has identified yet.

Mike Tyson Recounts Near-Fatal Overdose in New Netflix Docuseries

The former champ says something strange ended his cocaine use. It started as a dare.