Shutdown risk grows as Democrats revolt after Minneapolis shooting
More senators are vowing to oppose immigration enforcement funding, which is part of a six-bill package set for Senate action next week.
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Trump administration, Congress braces for massive winter storm
The federal government is ramping up preparations ahead of a massive winter storm expected to sweep across multiple states from the Rockies to the Atlantic this weekend. The National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Severity Index on Saturday afternoon displayed expected “extreme
Democratic senators vow to block DHS funding after latest Minneapolis shooting
Several Senate Democrats on Saturday came out against a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after another deadly shooting by federal authorities in Minneapolis earlier in the day. “Trump’s endless empowerment of federal immigration agents has resulted in yet
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate between Crockett, Talarico
Texas Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico faced off on Saturday in the first debate of their closely watched Texas Senate primary. The hourlong debate was hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO, moderated by KXAN-TV anchor Daniel Marin and Dallas Morning News political writer
Tafoya gives GOP hope in race to flip Minnesota Senate seat
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya’s entrance into the Minnesota Senate race is giving Republicans a high-profile candidate they say puts the seat more in play. Tafoya is vying for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat and quickly earned the backing of the Senate
Trump connects latest Minneapolis shooting with 'cover up' for 'theft and fraud' in state
President Trump defended the presence of federal law enforcement agents in Minnesota following another deadly shooting on Saturday, tying the latest incident to an ongoing massive fraud investigation in the state. A man, who federal officials claim was armed, was shot and
Walz calls on federal agents to leave state after second deadly shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) demanded federal officers vacate the state after agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis on Saturday. “Donald Trump, I call on you once again: Remove this force from Minnesota,” Walz said at a press conference, echoing similar comments
Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says 'finger on the trigger' as US 'armada' heads toward Middle East
Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander on Saturday said the country has its "finger on the trigger" at the U.S. after President Trump said an "armada" will head toward the Middle East. “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard and dear Iran stand more ready than ever, finger on the
Frey calls on Trump to 'put America first' and withdraw federal officers after new Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Saturday called on President Trump to "put America first" and remove federal law enforcement officers from Minneapolis after a second resident was killed by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer. The shooting marked the third
We forget what Milton Friedman said about illegal immigration
Illegal immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy by paying taxes, taking jobs that Americans don't want, and not receiving welfare benefits, according to Milton Friedman.
Masked Federal Agents Kill Another Minneapolis Resident in the Street
Federal immigration agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday morning, the second time this month that federal agents killed a civilian. Video of the incident shows at least seven masked agents working to tackle the man to the ground before shooting
Pentagon's National Defense Strategy downplays China, focuses on Western Hemisphere
The Trump Pentagon’s newly-released National Defense Strategy blueprint pushed U.S. allies to tackle their own security, and indicated that countering China, which the Biden administration saw as the top U.S. adversary, is not the primary focus. The 34-page document, which was
Congress must reclaim authority over public lands
The Biden administration's Public Land Order 7917, which withdrew 225,000 acres of land in northern Minnesota from mineral development, has been met with opposition from Congress, mineral developers and local residents, and a CRA resolution has been passed to nullify it and
Trump seeks to make amends with UK after furor over NATO remarks
President Trump appeared on Saturday to walk back comments he made earlier in the week, suggesting non-U.S. troops in NATO avoided the front lines in Afghanistan, following widespread anger from British political leaders and military families. “The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers
Protester arrested in Minnesota church disruption says she was told video would not be shared
A Minnesota activist charged in connection with a protest against federal immigration authorities at a church on Friday said an FBI agent told her that video of her arrest would not be shared, before the White House shared an altered version of the arrest online. "When I asked
The pros and cons of 'peanut butter'-style pay increases for employees
You might not be entirely happy with the pay increase your company is planning to offer in 2026. But would it help to know that most of your colleagues aren’t thrilled with it, either?
NATO chief cements 'Trump whisperer' status as Greenland crisis eases
Finnish President Alexander Stubb was asked at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday who or what can defuse rising tensions between the U.S. and its NATO allies over President Trump’s wish to take over Greenland, the world’s largest island. Stubb promptly responded, “Mark
Admit it: Republicans have a perception problem
There is a growing perception that the GOP is are struggling with several key issues — and it could lose them the next election.
Melania Trump to host private White House screening of film documenting her life
First lady Melania Trump will hold a private friends-and-family screening of a new documentary about her at the White House on Saturday, just days before its worldwide release, a longtime advisor told Reuters. The film, “MELANIA,” follows the first lady in the days leading up
Man killed in new Minneapolis shooting; DHS says victim was armed
A man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday in an incident involving federal law enforcement, who said the man was armed. The shooting comes weeks after a federal immigration enforcement officer shot and killed a woman, resident Renee Good, setting off widespread
Fintech has outpaced the guardrails meant to protect it
When transaction velocity exceeds governance, it creates blind spots.
White House posts 'Embrace the Penguin' amid Greenland fight
President Trump’s interest in Greenland has reached meme territory, with the White House posting an AI-generated image on Friday of President Trump walking with a penguin through a snowy, mountain landscape. “Embrace the penguin,” the White House wrote on the social platform X,
Clickbait: How the left created yet another false story to trigger outrage
They are using this five-year-old as bait — clickbait — to fuel protests and outrage.
Danish ambassador after Trump NATO troops remark: 'After 9/11, the U.S. called. Denmark answered'
Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Jesper Møller Sørensen on Friday clapped back at President Trump's remarks about NATO troops who served in Afghanistan, saying "Denmark answered" following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. "After 9/11, the U.S. called. Denmark answered," Sørensen
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada if it makes deal with China
President Trump on Saturday threatened 100 percent tariffs on Canada if it decides to make a trade deal with China, less than a week after previously saying "it would be a good thing" that Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "If Governor
How will 'Trump accounts' work? 6 things to know
While the accounts won't officially launch for a few months, you can start the application process now.
Denaturalization nation: Why is Trump’s immigration policy targeting US citizens?
Going after people who have already followed the process for obtaining citizenship sends a disturbing message, and raises serious legal, practical and ethical concerns.
Maher predicts backlash to Minnesota ICE raids: 'This is not what people voted for'
Bill Maher predicted Friday on his HBO show that voters will deliver a rebuke of the Trump administration’s immigration policies at the ballot box this November. “My prediction is this stuff, your party is going to get the dogs---- kicked out of you in the midterms,” Maher told
Thousands protest Minnesota immigration enforcement despite Arctic temperatures
Thousands of demonstrators in Minnesota on Friday protested federal immigration enforcement ahead of a major winter storm expected to impact the region and several parts of the country. Minneapolis saw several thousand protesters take to the streets, with many gathered at the
Trump has unintentionally revived the grand jury’s true purpose
He has, through his own overreach, reminded the American people that they are the ultimate arbiters of fairness.
9K+ weekend flights canceled as US braces for severe winter storm
Airports across the U.S. have canceled over 9,000 flights for the weekend as parts of the country brace for what's expected to be a major winter storm, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware on Saturday. American Airlines had the largest number of canceled flights
Remove these 10 items from your vehicle ahead of winter weather, experts say
As the eastern two-thirds of the United States braces for a potentially-devastating stretch of winter weather, Americans are rushing to prepare for the storm, which includes making sure some items aren't left in their vehicles.
Why do we buy bread and milk before a storm? Here's what you should get instead
It doesn't even make sense to get bread and milk – both are perishable items. But the reason we do it isn't logical, experts say.
This Year’s First Big Stupid Idea: “Retrain ICE”
One of the consequences of covering American politics is that it forces you to have frequent close encounters with some of the dumbest people alive and their terrible ideas. Cutting taxes on wealthy people will eventually enrich the middle class. Invading and occupying Iraq
The Memo: US allies grapple with a world order upended by Trump
A tumultuous period between the United States and its traditional allies took another lurch Friday, as NATO nations expressed outrage over remarks from President Trump the previous day. The new furor began when Trump downplayed the willingness of the U.S.’s partners to
Supreme Court draws who’s who of spectators during high-stakes term
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Fed board of governors member Lisa Cook faced a choice ahead of this week’s Supreme Court oral argument: show up, or sit it out? They chose visibility, forming part of a crowd of economic and legal heavyweights in the justices’ lines of
Crockett, Talarico to face off in first Texas Senate primary debate
Texas Democrats Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are set for a Saturday showdown in the first debate of their closely watched Senate primary. The stakes are high for both campaigns, as new polling shows Talarico with a single-digit lead over Crockett, whose
Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm after travel backlash
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Friday he is back in the Lone Star State after a viral photo showed him on a plane as the state prepared for a massive winter storm. “I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow night,” Cruz posted
Interactive map: How much snow will fall in my area during the storm?
With dangerously-cold arctic air already settling over a large swath of the U.S. Friday, at least 177 million people are under watches or warnings for ice and snow.
FBI agent who sought to investigate ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting resigns: Report
An FBI agent in Minneapolis who attempted to probe the death of a 37-year-old woman killed by a federal immigration officer earlier this month has resigned. A source familiar with the situation told NewsNation, The Hill's sister channel, that agent Tracee Mergen resigned as a
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
“What’s happening here is clearly immoral."
Power out? Here are 5 ways to stay warm, and 1 you should never try
Ways to stay warm when the power goes out.
James Cameron: US 'a place where everybody's at each other's throats'
Oscar-winning director James Cameron was candid during a recent interview about why he chose to leave the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently relocate to his 12,000-acre New Zealand farm, saying he wanted to live in a place that “believes in science.” “Five or six
California sticks with WHO as US exits
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California sticks with WHO as US exits Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) affirmed his state’s continued departure from current federal health policy by announcing Friday that California will be
Report of possible US military withdrawal from Syria alarms GOP hawks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Report of possible US military withdrawal from Syria alarms GOP hawks A pair of foreign policy-focused Republican lawmakers expressed alarm over a