Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

Officials across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. have been sounding the alarm about the potential for freezing rain to wreak havoc on power systems.

Glenn Youngkin is the Republican to watch if Vance and MAGA falter

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has endorsed Vice President Vance for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, while also being seen as a potential contender himself, and is well-suited to "toughen" Vance if he were to run for Trump's "third term."

Trump-Minnesota battle ratchets up

Plus: Trump's lifetime Board of Peace appointment, and Axelrod criticizes Newsom.

Voice of America’s Persian service blacks out Iran’s exiled crown prince

The Persian service for President Trump’s overhauled Voice of America (VOA) is censoring coverage of Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who played a central role in stirring up antigovernment protests that rocked the country earlier this month. Three staff members at VOA

Trump’s Terrifying Davos Speech Is a Wake-up Call to the Global Elite

On Wednesday, President Trump traveled to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum and delivered a speech that was unusually unhinged , even by his standards. He claimed to have solved the energy requirements of the AI boom. He said, “There are windmills all over

Thune comes under GOP pressure to bypass Democrats on health care

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under increasing pressure from Senate Republican colleagues to bring health care legislation to the Senate floor amid fears of a Democratic wave in November. Conservatives are pushing the GOP to move a package similar to

Those Nine Democrats Were Wrong to Vote the Clintons in Contempt

It’s no great surprise that the Republican-led House Committee on Oversight and Reform voted Wednesday to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress for their refusal to be deposed about their relationship to the pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump-dominated

The Faces—and Middle Fingers—of the ICE Resistance in Minneapolis

Despite subzero temperatures, the people of Minneapolis have come out in force to protest ICE’s brutal tactics, which include the killing of Renee Nicole Good and detaining a 5-year-old boy to bait his parents. Photojournalist Ron Haviv has covered more than 25 overseas

Ruben Gallego, a bright spot in a bad year for Democrats, hears White House calls

The 2024 election was a dark chapter for Democrats nearly across the board, as they lost not only the presidential race but also both the House and the Senate. Sen. Ruben Gallego's win in Arizona, against that backdrop, was one of the few bright spots of the cycle for the

Is Universal Childcare the Democrats’ Winning Issue This Year?

This is the year that the affordability crisis ushers Democrats back into power in Congress—or so they hope. With the November midterm elections looming, the party has been hammering President Trump on everything from the cost of groceries to skyrocketing energy bills to the

If Anyone Can Pull Off a General Strike, It’s Minnesotans

Christin Crabtree lives just a few blocks from where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, on the south side of Minneapolis. A mother, like Good, Crabtree has been organizing with her neighbors against the invasion of ICE and Border Patrol

Transcript: Trump Rages Wildly after Poll Delivers Him Worst News Yet

T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 23 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump exploded in

Trump Explodes in Wild Fury After Poll Hits Him with Worst Results Yet

Donald Trump exploded in fury on Thursday at polling and media companies. He raged over “Fake and Fraudulent Polling,” said this should be a “criminal offense,” lashed out at numerous news organizations, and vowed to put a stop to the “Polling SCAM.” He’s plainly talking about

Trump slams Newsom over Davos actions, possible White House ambitions

President Trump on Thursday knocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — a potential White House contender for 2028 — just a day after calling the governor a "good guy" in remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Gavin Newscum, as a “Lame Duck” Governor of a

Trump takes shot at NATO, says US should have invoked Article 5 'test' for border

President Trump on Thursday said the United States should have put NATO to the "test" when it comes to the U.S. southern border by invoking Article 5, in which the multilateral organization states an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all,

Trump rails against Powell: 'Fed has been hurt and discredited'

President Trump railed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — again — on Thursday for not dropping interest rates. "Mortgage Rates just hit a Three Year Low despite Jerome 'Too Late”' Powell, and his never ending quest to keep Interest Rates high (against 'TRUMP!')," the

Paris Hilton goes to Washington: Advocacy the 'most meaningful work of my life'

Paris Hilton says her advocacy efforts at the Capitol have been the "most meaningful work" of her life, but she is remaining tight-lipped on whether she'd jump into the political ring herself. "Coming here to the Capitol, to D.C., and doing my advocacy work — it's truly been

TikTok finalizes deal, creates US venture

TikTok said Thursday that it has established a new U.S. venture as part of an agreement to allow the popular social media platform to continue operating in the U.S. The deal brings to a close a lengthy saga for the app, which faced a ban if it failed to divest from its Chinese

After House floor drama, a narrow defeat of Venezuela war powers resolution

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story After House floor drama, a narrow defeat of Venezuela war powers resolution The House narrowly voted down a Democratic-led war powers resolution

Judge rejects bid to bring federal charges against Don Lemon: Report

A magistrate judge on Thursday rejected federal charges against journalist Don Lemon in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church. Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, said he was there as a journalist, not as part of the demonstrations. “Once the protest started in the

Jane Fonda: Authoritarianism now in 'every single nook and cranny of our government'

Actress and activist Jane Fonda said Wednesday that authoritarianism has spread to "every single nook and cranny of" the federal government while talking about federal immigration enforcement raids. "We pay their salaries," Fonda told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert. "We

Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act The former reality TV star called on the House to pass a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue individuals who produce and share the content, citing

Most countries on Trump's 'Board of Peace' banned from immigrant visas

Many of the countries that signed on to join President Trump’s "Board of Peace" to stabilize Gaza are also banned from immigrant visas by the State Department. Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, Mongolia, Pakistan and Uzbekistan

Bolton on Trump's Greenland reversal: 'No grand strategy at work here'

Former national security adviser John Bolton said President Trump’s de-escalation on Greenland shows he has “no grand strategy” surrounding his plans for the island. “In one day, we went from what some doomsayers in Europe were saying was the most consequential meeting on the

Trump addresses bruise on hand seen at Davos

President Trump on Thursday addressed bruising on his hand seen at an event earlier in the day. saying he “clipped” it on a table and attributing being easily bruised to the side effects of taking aspirin daily for his heart condition. “I’m very good,” Trump said when a

Check your email: Impacted Dollar General shoppers alerted to class action settlement

If you've shopped at Dollar General since 2016, you may qualify.

These Democrats voted for the DHS funding bill despite ICE furor

Several House Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to approve a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday, as anger grows over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. The $64.4 billion bill, which includes roughly $10 billion

House bid to boost E15 gas is thwarted — for now

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House bid to boost E15 gas is thwarted — for now The House on Thursday rebuffed — at least for now — efforts to allow for more ethanol in gasoline year-round as Midwestern lawmakers pushed for more use of the

Energy secretary says US won't provide security for oil companies in Venezuela

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday the United States will not provide on-the-ground security to oil companies operating in Venezuela as part of efforts to revitalize the country's energy industry. “We are not going to get involved in providing on-the-ground security

US officially leaves World Health Organization

After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO). President Trump initiated the removal process in an executive order on Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term. He cited the organization’s alleged

'Extremely dangerous' squalls could hit some states. Here's what to do if you're stuck in one

Snow squalls are an intense burst of snowfall and gusty winds that can pop up without much warning. They usually move in and out of an area in less than an hour, according to the National Weather Service, but can be life-threatening if you're caught in one.

Wesley Hunt dodges questions on spotty voting record

Jack Smith gives public defense of Trump probes to House committee: 5 takeaways

Former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday staunchly defended his stymied efforts to prosecute President Trump, saying in his first public testimony that he doesn’t regret taking on the failed probes — even as he stares down the threat of prosecution himself. Over some

Snapchat launches new parent tools for teen accounts

Snapchat is launching new tools that give parents more information about how their teens use the platform, the social media company announced Thursday. The company said it is rolling out new features for Family Center, an in-app tool for parents, that will allow them to see

House rebuffs Venezuela war powers resolution after floor drama

The House on Thursday narrowly voted down a Democratic-led war powers resolution designed to block President Trump from using military force in Venezuela without explicit approval from Congress. Republicans successfully blocked the measure in a 215-215 tie vote. Two Republicans

Trump’s Claims About Greenland

Prior to announcing on Jan. 21 that he has reached a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland with the secretary general of NATO, President Donald Trump had insisted that the United States needed to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. In this story, we'll present

What we know about Trump's Greenland deal

President Trump on Wednesday reached the "framework" of a deal with NATO over mineral rights and strengthening security in Greenland after backing off from his suggestion that the U.S. militarily take over the island territory. "This solution, if consummated, will be a great

Paris Hilton calls for passage of Defiance Act: ‘Deepfake pornography has become an epidemic’

Paris Hilton on Thursday called on the House to pass a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue individuals who produce and share the content, citing her experience having intimate images shared without her consent. The former reality TV star, who

Trump sues Chase, Jamie Dimon

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sues Chase, accusing firm of 'debanking' President Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and its longtime CEO, Jamie Dimon, on Thursday over accusations the company

House passes final government funding bills in milestone, overcoming Democratic DHS opposition

The House on Thursday approved its final slate of 2026 funding bills, overcoming Democratic demands and GOP divisions and marking a significant milestone for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he’s sought to rebuild Congress’s “muscle memory” on government funding. A three-bill

Louisiana Republican drops bid for Cassidy seat after Trump-backed candidate enters race

Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson (R) announced Thursday she was dropping her primary challenge against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in light of Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow’s (R-La.) recent entrance into the race. “With Congresswoman Letlow’s entrance into the race, the path

When will the worst of the winter storm hit my area?

With nearly 140 million Americans under alerts for snow, sleet and freezing rain Thursday, people from Texas to Boston are bracing for the worst of a potentially catastrophic winter storm.

Rove: Trump's 'utterly mystifying' behavior risks driving away swing voters

GOP strategist Karl Rove on Wednesday said President Trump’s “utterly mystifying” behavior is driving away swing voters from the party ahead of the midterm elections. “A year ago Tuesday, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time as president. It’s been a year of rapid

House approves DHS funding, other final spending bills amid ICE uproar

Only seven Democrats joined most Republicans in approving the Homeland Security bill ahead of a Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.

Health insurance CEOs point fingers over soaring health care costs

Some of the nation’s top health insurance executives sought to deflect blame for the soaring cost of health care in the U.S., arguing that rising hospital and prescription drug prices were driving premiums higher and making health care less affordable for Americans. The CEOs of

Republicans tried to snag Jack Smith on technicalities. But they didn’t engage with the facts.

Instead of focusing on the crux of the former special counsel’s Trump cases, GOP House members questioned him on process.

Axelrod criticizes Newsom's 'self-puffery' at Davos

Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the “self-puffery” in his remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. “Newsom is a whip-smart, charismatic pol. His critiques of Trump are right. But this ‘Why can't

JD Vance Says Minneapolis Is to Blame for ICE Violence

Vice President JD Vance is claiming that the ICE violence in Minneapolis is the fault of leaders there. Speaking to reporters while visiting Minnesota, Vance was asked what he would say to Minnesotans who say that ICE’s increased presence and harsh tactics are making them

Education Department says New York school violated Title VI over Native American mascot change

The Education Department accused a New York school district of violating a civil rights law by changing its Native American mascot to match state law, which the department said amounted to discrimination. Connetquot Central School District, on Long Island, changed its mascot

Trump appoints Rubio head of US effort to secure 2035 World Expo

President Trump on Thursday appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to chair the United States’s bid for the 2035 World Expo. The job can now be added to the growing list of Trump administration roles for the secretary. Rubio also serves as acting administrator of the U.S.