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US Embassy in Venezuela raises American flag for first time in 7 years
The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela raised an American flag on Saturday, seven years to the day since officials last flew the stars and stripes there. "The morning of March 14, 2019, the American flag was lowered for the final time at U.S. Embassy Caracas," U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to
Only the American people can save AI
The American people must be given a meaningful voice and agency in the development of AI technology, and a unified American digital protection framework must be created to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared by all, regardless of their location.
Trump says 'many countries' will send war ships to patrol Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Saturday announced that "many countries" will send war ships to patrol the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, suggesting that its military is still capable of fighting back "no matter how badly defeated they are." "Many Countries,
‘Baghdad Bob’ had nothing on CNN and the far-left media of today
Members of the mainstream media have every right to disagree with President Trump regarding Iran or any other subject. What they don’t have the right to do is join the “resistance” against him while feeding false information to the American people in a time of war.
The White House’s 'memeification' of war with Iran sparks scrutiny
From “Grand Theft Auto” to “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the White House has turned to memes from pop culture and video games to sell President Trump’s war with Iran. The videos follow a broader trend in the Trump administration’s social media strategy, which increasingly uses
Judge rules Kennedy Center must allow Dem lawmaker to attend board meeting
A federal judge ruled Saturday that the Kennedy Center must provide Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) a “meaningful opportunity” to participate in next week’s board meeting on the storied institution’s revamp, but they don’t have to let her vote. Beatty, an ex-officio member of the
Maher swipes at Trump over Iran war: ‘I don’t understand’ why US can’t control Strait of Hormuz
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday swiped at President Trump for having no control over the Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which has led to oil and gas prices surging amid the Iran conflict. "Apparently, [the Iranians] have something left to bomb, which is the Strait of Hormuz,"
Mayors are geopolitical leaders now — we should treat them that way
Mayors are increasingly taking on the role of geopolitical leaders, managing the consequences of immigration, climate disasters, and pandemics, while also leveraging their local knowledge and authority to build international partnerships and attract global talent.
What's the status of dividends, other funds for Americans proposed by Trump?
Gone are the days of COVID stimulus checks, but other proposals could put money in your pocket.
Trump administration orders restart of California offshore oil operations
The Trump administration on Friday directed Sable Offshore to restart its operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, which comes as oil and gas prices surge as a result of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy
Why you may be asked about your citizenship at these national parks
It's part of new changes that took effect at the start of the year.
Senate Republicans worry they’re losing ground in the midterms
GOP lawmakers are struggling to keep their affordability message front and center on the campaign trail.
How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech
This student just won a major free speech victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Iran's exiled crown prince says he’s been in contact with Trump administration
Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday said he has been in contact with the Trump administration amid its conflict with Iran, which began with the killing of its former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah who was ousted from
Why welfare work requirements work
We can either mimic a privatized version of failed handout welfare programs, or champion a return to the principles of charity that communicate a much-needed message: “You're not a charity case."
Is your state among the worst for student loan debt?
(NEXSTAR) - It's a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025. According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently
Trump says Iran is 'totally defeated and wants a deal'
President Trump late on Friday declared that Iran is "totally defeated" and "wants a deal" with the U.S., two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched joint military operations on the Middle Eastern country. "The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States
How bankruptcy reform can provide justice for child sexual abuse victims
Many institutions responsible for child sexual abuse have learned how to weaponize these legal tools to shield themselves from responsibility.
Iran threatens UAE cities after US attacked Kharg Island
Iran's military on Saturday threatened to attack multiple cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that it claims the U.S. used in its attack on Kharg Island, a vital economic outpost. The claim made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Khatam al-Anbiya Central
Texas bans intoxicating hemp flower effective March 31
The Texas Department of State Health Services has finalized new rules that will ban intoxicating smokable hemp, increase licensing fees for hemp stores and manufacturers, and drastically disrupt the hemp industry in the state.
Universities slow hiring, faculty navigate rocky future amid Trump attacks on higher education
The Trump administration’s attacks on universities have led to a slowdown in hiring, with international academics particularly caught in the crossfire. Colleges are being forced to navigate both threats to federal funding and immigration roadblocks, a landscape that many find
TSA problems loom for spring break
Long lines and flight delays are plaguing airports around the country as spring break ramps up, sparking concerns that the partial government shutdown could exacerbate problems during an already busy travel season. Industry leaders say this spring could bring record-breaking
Is JD Vance Rooting for the Iran War to Fail?
If you want to understand how Donald Trump is managing the Iran war, a glimpse at the president’s recent public statements tells you all you need to know. On Thursday alone, he boasted that the United States and Israel are “totally destroying” Iran, ominously warned the
How Malta to Jordan, Usually About 10 Hours, Turned Into Four Days
While I am generally an optimistic person, I tried to be realistic in assessing the potential of war breaking out in the region before agreeing to leave my home in Amman, Jordan, to go to the Mediterranean island of Malta for a work-related conference. I had followed the
Hegseth, Trump face perilous options in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is facing a difficult set of options in attempting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks on tankers in the vital shipping route. Trump on Friday evening said the U.S. had conducted heavy strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export location, in
Trump endorses Hern for Mullin's Oklahoma Senate seat
President Trump has decided who he would like to see replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), his pick to become the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, in the Senate. Trump offered Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), who launched a bid for the seat this week, his
Trump says he has 'own idea' on how long Iran war will last
President Trump said Friday that he has his “own idea” of how long the conflict in Iran could last, adding to a series of shifting messages about the timeline for the joint U.S.-Israeli operation. “I mean, I have my own idea. But what good does it do?” Trump told reporters at
Dietary supplement recalled for containing active ingredient in Viagra
The product, Primal Herbs Volume, is packaged in 8 1/2-ounce containers with green labels and sold online.
Epstein jail guard to testify in House investigation
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., says former guard Tova Noel will appear before the House Oversight Committee on March 26.
FAA lifts ground stop at airports in DC, Baltimore; delays persist
A ground stop has been lifted at three major airports in the greater Washington, D.C., area after reports of a “strong odor” at the Potomac air traffic control facility halted runway traffic for nearly two hours on Friday night, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Trump says US obliterated every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island
President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. military conducted one of the most “powerful” bombing raids and totally “obliterated” every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, one of the country’s most vital economic outposts. The president said that for “reasons of decency,”
White House plans new visitor entrance under adjacent park
The White House wants to construct a 33,000-square-foot building beneath nearby Sherman Park to screen visitors entering the grounds for tours and events, according to plans published by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). The plans, submitted April 2, would have
CNN’s reporting on Strait of Hormuz riles White House
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story CNN’s reporting on Strait of Hormuz riles White House Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set the tone for the day when he ripped into CNN at the
Trump aims to loosen ethylene oxide standards
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump aims to loosen ethylene oxide standards The Trump administration proposed Friday to loosen rules surrounding emissions of a cancer-causing gas from sterilizer plants. © AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File The
Senate Democrat calls for investigation into Texas drone incidents
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), the ranking member on the Senate’s Aviation Subcommittee, is calling for an investigation into the government’s use of high-energy lasers in anti-drone technology following two incidents in Texas last month that led to airspace closures. Duckworth
Senate committee finds Medicare Advantage overpayments cost seniors billions
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate committee finds Medicare Advantage overpayments cost seniors billions A report by the Senate Joint Economic Committee (JEC) found that overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans
House Democrat moves to sanction Ogles over anti-Muslim posts
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) on Thursday filed a resolution to censure Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) over several of his anti-Muslim posts on the social platform X, including one referring to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). "Ogles, a Congressman long known for his racist
Fed, Powell score victory in DOJ fight
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge quashes grand jury subpoenas of Fed, Powell A federal judge ruled that Justice Department subpoenas of the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, may
White Houses wages meme war
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story The White House’s 'memeification' of war From “Grand Theft Auto” to “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the White House has turned to memes from pop culture and video games to sell President Trump’s war with Iran. © Photo Credit The videos
Judge rules Trump administration unlawfully refused to request CFPB funding
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully took the position last year that it couldn’t request more funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). U.S. District Judge Edward Davila ordered the agency’s acting director, Russ Vought, to
No Broad Autism Approval for Leucovorin, Despite FDA Commissioner’s Prior Suggestions
The Food and Drug Administration on March 10 changed the approval for a version of the prescription drug leucovorin to include people with a very rare genetic condition. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary had previously implied that the drug’s new label would cover a much
Hegseth Quietly Admits U.S. Might Be Behind Iran Girls’ School Strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Friday that the U.S. military had opened a comprehensive investigation into the attack on an Iranian elementary school. Yet seconds after he tacitly acknowledged evidence indicating America’s role in the bloodshed, Hegseth insisted
Kristi Noem Gave Huge Contract to Company Accused of People Smuggling
Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave a border wall contract to a company that illegally smuggled workers into the country, provided them guns, and ignored them when they got involved in a shootout. The Daily Beast reports that the Texas-based SLSCO Ltd. has two
Judge Smacks Down Trump’s Investigation Into Jerome Powell
A federal judge has quashed the Justice Department’s subpoenas directed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a scathing 27-page opinion , Judge James Boasberg said Friday that the government has produced “essentially zero evidence” to substantiate its criminal case
Trump Deploys Marine Unit That Could Conduct Ground Operations in Iran
The U.S. is deploying to the Middle East a Marine expeditionary unit that can conduct ground operations if needed. Multiple outlets reported Friday that the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli , which is based in Japan, is being sent to the Middle East, along with multiple
How Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz Affects the U.S.
President Donald Trump claimed that Iran essentially shutting down the Strait of Hormuz "doesn't really affect" the United States the way it does "other countries." It's true that a small share of U.S. oil imports comes from the Persian Gulf. But the U.S. has been affected by
The Latest Economic Numbers Are Brutal for Trump
The likelihood is growing that the economy will be in recession when voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Goldman Sachs on Thursday raised its 12-month estimation of a recession’s probability from 20 percent to 25 percent , and on Friday morning Polymarket, the
Trump Tells White Reporter Immigrants Don’t Have “Your Genetics”
Donald Trump rambled about immigrants’ bad “genetics” Friday, during an unfiltered white supremacist rant. Speaking on the phone to Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade, Trump complained that while some immigrants simply shouldn’t have been let into the United States, others “go
