Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) slammed President Trump's decision to launch major strikes on Iran in a push to dismantle its nuclear efforts and push for regime change. Greene posted a broadside against Trump's Iran strikes on social media platform X, dismissing the
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) asked whether President Trump was “too mentally incapacitated” to realize he set the stage for the growth of Iran’s nuclear program during his first term. “Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the
Following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran early Saturday, the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom pressed the Trump administration to return to the negotiating table with Tehran. “France, Germany and the United Kingdom have consistently urged the Iranian regime
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) pledged that House Democrats will force a vote on limiting President Trump’s war powers in Iran as he criticized the president for striking the country without explicit congressional authorization. “The framers of the United States
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The White House called reports that President Trump will address the nation on Saturday following the U.S. strikes on Iran “inaccurate.” “This reporting was inaccurate, the White House has not given any guidance on an address or remarks today,” the White House said in a
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Republicans on Capitol Hill were quick to rally behind President Trump after he announced the U.S. military and Israeli forces launched joint strikes on Iran early Saturday morning. Trump long threatened “unfortunate” consequences for Iran if the country did not agree to a new
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out a major change to the way it handles customer service.
Reactions from world leaders poured out early Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The initiation of “Operation Epic Fury," which came after weeks of threats from President Trump over the Middle Eastern nation's nuclear program, sparked support from
Democrats reacting to the U.S. air strikes on Iran are calling on President Trump to provide further information to Congress while warning the White House it could be dragging the U.S. into a wider war in the Middle East. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the ranking Democrat on the
Lawmakers are calling on Congress to convene earlier than planned next week to vote on a war powers resolution in light of widespread U.S. attacks on Iran. “Donald Trump has launched a war on Iran and Congress must convene on Monday to vote on [Rep.] Thomas Massie’s [R-Ky.] and
For months, voter identification and proof of citizenship have been debated not only as policy proposals but as constitutional questions. Republicans argue that verifying voter eligibility is essential to election integrity. Democrats respond that such requirements risk
Oman Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who had been a key player in talks aimed at preventing a war between the U.S. and Iran, expressed dismay at the Saturday morning strikes by the U.S. and Israel. “I am dismayed. Active and serious negotiations have yet again been
President Trump on Saturday expressed that he wants “freedom” for the Iranian people after the U.S. and Israel carried out strikes against Tehran. “All I want is freedom for the people,” Trump told the Washington Post in a phone interview. “I want a safe nation, and that’s what
The U.S. and Israel early Saturday morning launched strikes against Iran, while President Trump called on the Iranian people to seize the chance to topple their government. “A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran,” he said in a video
Donald Trump regularly flies into fits of rage over Canada that seem pretty unbalanced given the positive view that most Americans have of our northern ally—an obsession that even recently led him to threaten to block a bridge project linking Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit. The
Pell Grants, the federal financial aid program that helps low-income Americans afford college and has enjoyed broad bipartisan support, are projected to have big funding shortfalls that could jeopardize the education of thousands of students. The grants, which have recently
This time last week, I had accountability on my mind , and the need for liberal leaders in a post-Trump future to transform frustration into lustration by bringing the agents and enablers of Trumpism to heel and forcing them to pay a price for their misdeeds. One thing I could
LEESBURG, VA — House Democrats promising to flip the chamber in this year’s midterms are fighting to avoid a pitfall they see as hazardous to their goal. The message, they say, can’t just be anti-Trump. While the president’s approval ratings are well under water — and polls
The impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is showing no signs of easing as lawmakers barreled past the first reduced paychecks for agency employees on Friday and the shutdown of the agency hits the two-week mark. Lawmakers have spun their wheels for a
Cuba’s communist government is facing a breaking point in its battle for survival under pressure from President Trump, whose energy quarantine against the country is aimed at collapsing the regime. The consequences are hitting the population of 10 million people hard, with the
"We can support the democracy movement and the Iranian people without sending our troops to die," says Sen. Ruben Gallego.
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran after weeks of threats from President Trump, who called for regime change in Tehran and warned of American casualties in a video posted online shortly after the attacks began. "A short time ago, the United States
Former President Biden on Friday knocked President Trump for his record-length State of the Union address, asking if his successor is "still talking." Biden gave a critique about Trump and his record while celebrating six years since the former president won the 2020 South
The U.S. on Friday designated Iran as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" and demanded that the country release any Americans in its detention. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the designation amid escalating tensions between the two countries and as President Trump
President Donald Trump touched down on Texas soil for the second time since returning to the White House.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Friday accused President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of attempting to "extort" the company Anthropic into removing guardrails for its AI programs. Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Anthropic called the Pentagon’s decision Friday to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk an “unprecedented action,” arguing it is “legally unsound” and would “set a dangerous precedent.” “Designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk would be an unprecedented
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump administration goes nuclear on AI firm Anthropic The Pentagon is designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk after President Trump directed
President Trump told FBI Director Kash Patel that he was disappointed by Patel's behavior while partying with the U.S. men’s hockey team during the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, NBC News reported Friday. The team had won the gold medal after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Democrats say the depositions pave the way for slapping Trump with a subpoena. Republicans say they point to his exoneration.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday warned that more Iranians face the risk of being executed after widespread anti-government protests last month. "I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FEMA OKs billions in disaster assistance The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. © Valerie
Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, who is also the wife of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, criticized President Trump for getting “too cozy” with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, calling the leader a “communist.” “We’re getting a little too cozy with Delcy
Both Republicans and Democrats said former President Clinton was “very cooperative” in a historic deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday that set a new precedent for how congressional investigators treat former presidents. “He did attempt
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview that aired Friday that President Trump’s order bolstering the controversial herbicide glyphosate was “not something that I was particularly happy with.” Kennedy’s remarks to podcaster Joe Rogan
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Thursday addressed rumors that he could launch a bid to run for president in 2028 but said he needs to think up of a way for him to keep his money. "I’m telling you, if there was a way for me to be on that big debate stage and...
President Trump gave shoutouts to the three Republicans running the Texas Senate primary race during a speech in which they were all in attendance in Corpus Christi on Friday, but he stopped short of endorsing in the race. “We have a great Attorney General Ken Paxton. Where’s
Hillary Clinton’s spokesperson, Nick Merrill, said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is “full of s‑‑‑” for alleging the former secretary of State was “screaming” and “unhinged” during a deposition she gave related to an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Was
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk shortly after President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using the company’s technology amid an ongoing feud with the Department of Defense (DOD). “Effective
Oman’s foreign minister said Friday that Iran is offering to give up stockpiling enriched uranium as part of a deal with the U.S. related to its nuclear program. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is serving as the mediator between U.S. and Iranian officials in Geneva. “Now we
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) ahead of her high-profile Senate primary Tuesday. Harris lent her voice for a robocall urging Democrats to vote for Crockett, who is running against state Rep. James Talarico for the Democratic
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told The Hill that billions in combined public assistance and hazard mitigation
Anti-voting activists are circulating an unconstitutional executive order draft that they argue could allow Donald Trump to take control over the country’s electoral systems ahead of the 2026 midterms. The 17-page order , titled “Establishing Security, Integrity, and
The Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against an additional 30 protesters who mounted an anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on X Friday that federal agents had already arrested 25 of the 30 new
Attorney General Pam Bondi said 30 more people have been charged in connection with an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota that interrupted a church service. Bondi added that 25 of the 30 indicted people have already been arrested. On Jan. 18, protesters interrupted a service at