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It’s important to revisit the impact of the gutting of U.S. foreign assistance and the related impacts on global hunger.
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GOP senator calls to ban, deport 'Islam' immigrants over National Guard shooting
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday called on the government to ban and deport "Islam" immigrants from the United States after an Afghan national allegedly shot two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. "The Afghan terrorist who shot 2 National Guard
HUD is funding the crisis of homeless children, not the solution
Each system saw her as a crisis to manage, not a child to stabilize.
Trump administration halts immigration from Afghanistan after DC shooting
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it was placing an indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan in response to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. The suspected shooter, an Afghan national, immigrated to the U.S. in 2021, according to the
The nuclear arms race is back, and it's testing US power
The geopolitical environment that once helped manage nuclear risks has eroded.
Stop trying to win Thanksgiving
Americans are heading home for the holidays with the intent to convince others of their views, but in order to save democracy, they must instead focus on learning from each other and trusting one another.
Dmitriev's Thanksgiving surprise
The leaked peace plan has Team Trump struggling to get its story straight.
What’s on the GOP menu for ObamaCare reform, subsidy extensions
Twenty-four million Americans are facing spiking health insurance prices because of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that Republicans have so far refused to extend. Lawmakers are divided on the way ahead, with the deadline to sign up for 2026 coverage on
The Internet Loves These “Gay Sheep.” The Real Story Is Much Darker.
The internet is going gaga for gay sheep of late. Or, more precisely, the wool from gay sheep. On November 13, the LGBTQ dating and sex app Grindr put on “ I Wool Survive ,” a runway fashion show in New York City that leaned all the way in. There was a swimmer wearing
Stocks whipsaw as AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty rattle Wall Street
Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. The AI trade has been booming for nearly
Political consultant who sent AI robocalls says he won't pay voters, as ordered
A Democratic political consultant on Tuesday said he will not pay a court-ordered $22,500 to three voters after he admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated robocalls replicating former President Biden's voice during the 2024 primaries. Steve Kramer told The
Trump directs review of Afghans who entered US under Biden after National Guard shooting
President Trump said Wednesday his administration would review the cases of individuals from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Trump's announcement came hours after two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C. Trump said the
Here's what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in what officials called a "targeted attack" on Wednesday, with the suspect, an Afghan national, taken into custody. Both West Virginia Guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition, FBI Director Kash
White House presses Congress for drone powers ahead of World Cup, Olympics
The administration is facing resistance from GOP leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee.
Judge: Immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those likely to flee
A federal judge in Colorado ruled on Tuesday that immigration officers, without a warrant but with probable cause, can arrest people whom they deem likely to flee from custody. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of
Judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn GOP-friendly map
A panel of federal judges in North Carolina said Wednesday they will allow the state to use its redrawn congressional map, which could allow for one more Republican seat in the House of Representatives. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on
Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA proposes delaying coal ash rule retirements The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, Associated
Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty
EPA cements delay of Biden-era methane rule for oil and gas
The Trump administration on Wednesday cemented its delay of Biden-era regulations on planet-warming methane coming from the oil and gas industry. Earlier this year, the administration issued an “interim final rule” that pushed back compliance deadlines for the Biden-era climate
How Trump targeting these Democrats could backfire
The administration’s attacks have elevated the six moderate lawmakers who cut an anti-Trump video urging troops to disobey illegal orders.
Japan's leader says she spoke with Trump amid China dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke to President Trump on Tuesday amid an ongoing dispute between her country and China. In remarks to reporters at her office in Tokyo, the prime minister said Trump called her and expressed his friendship to her after speaking
Witkoff takes fire over call with top Putin aide: 5 takeaways
President Trump is standing behind his most trusted negotiator, Steve Witkoff, following the leak of a phone call with a senior Russian official, which Ukraine’s backers have criticized for what they see as the special envoy’s attempts to sabotage American support for Kyiv and
Former congressmen launch super PACs backing AI safeguards
Two former congressmen announced Tuesday they are launching a pair of super PACs to back candidates who support AI safeguards as a counterweight to industry-backed groups. Former Reps. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Brad Carson (D-Okla.) plan to create separate Republican and
DOJ details Epstein records request in filing to Maxwell judge
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday requested permission to release records and notes from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the federal judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. The letter asked U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to lift the protective
Trump admin touts Medicare drug savings
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump admin touts Medicare drug savings The Trump administration unveiled new lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs that were part of the latest round of the program’s price negotiations,
Hegseth says 500 more National Guard members to be deployed to DC after shooting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that 500 more National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C., after two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday. “That's why President Trump has asked me, and I will ask the secretary of the Army
Trump’s FBI Spent Nearly $1 Million on Redacting Epstein Files
The bill mandating the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files has been signed into law, but certain parts may still never be seen by the public. That’s at least in part because the DOJ has been paying FBI agents nearly $1 million in overtime to work on the
MAGA Is Already Blaming Democrats for Two National Guards Getting Shot
Two National Guard members were shot just blocks away from the White House Wednesday, and although the identity and motive of the assailant is still unknown, MAGA Republicans are already blaming Democrats for the shooting. Right-wing commentators rushed to their social media
Mamdani says he flipped through 'UFC at the White House' concept art in Oval Office
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) said that he saw concept art of the upcoming UFC fight at the White House during his meeting with President Trump last week. Mamdani told podcaster Adam Friedland on Tuesday's episode of "The Adam Friedland Show" that as he sat down
'Just crazy': FDA facing backlash over withdrawal of proposed rule to screen some cosmetics for asbestos
The Environmental Working Group is criticizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency abruptly withdrew a proposed rule meant to prevent asbestos contamination in talc-based cosmetic products. The Biden-era regulation would have required standardized screening
Trump: 'Animal' who shot National Guard members 'will pay a very steep price'
President Trump lashed out Wednesday at the suspect who shot two members of the National Guard just blocks from the White House. "The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded,
Trump says South Africa is not invited to next year's G20
President Trump said Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year's Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, escalating his feud with South African officials over allegations of mistreatment of white farmers. Trump posted the decision on Truth Social as this year's
Bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump to reject Myanmar election results
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to reject the outcome of the upcoming elections in Myanmar, which they said "could not be free or fair" amid its ongoing civil war. The lawmakers warned that the Dec. 28 elections "are designed to
2 National Guard members in critical condition after what mayor calls ‘targeted shooting’ near White House
Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and local police have a suspect in custody. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene of the shooting at 17th and I Street alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Trump Suffers Supreme Court Blow in Quest to Control Copyright Office
The Supreme Court on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from firing the director of the U.S. Copyright Office for the time being. Shira Pulmutter will stay in her job, part of the Library of Congress, while the court rules on two related cases. Trump had made an emergency appeal to
21 Democratic-led states sue USDA over SNAP cuts
Democratic officials in 21 states and Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, alleging that it is “arbitrarily” excluding many lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in
The Reality Behind Trump’s Wild Claims About Turkey Prices
You can be forgiven for feeling confused about the newly politicized question of whether your Thanksgiving turkey is more expensive this year than last year. The Farm Bureau and President Donald Trump say it’s cheaper. The Agriculture Department says it’s pricier. Who’s right?
Democrat Close to Flipping House Seat Deep in Trump Country
A Democrat is on the brink of winning a special election in Tennessee’s deep-red 7th congressional district—leading GOP Republicans and even President Trump into a frantic last-minute attack. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released Wednesday has Democrat Aftyn Behn
Steve Bannon’s Fans Are Furious Over His Epstein Connections
Former Trump White House strategist turned podcaster Steve Bannon is facing fire and fury from his listeners after new details emerged about his cozy relationship with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Bannon was a vocal proponent earlier this year for the release of the
Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle 'exploded'
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.
Trump Threatens to Destroy Another Priceless American Landmark
It seems that bulldozing the White House wasn’t enough for Donald Trump. The builder in chief declared his intention Wednesday to “fix” the 100-year-old Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington. Fix what, exactly? Your guess is as good as ours. “Study it hard because
Florida officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at wheel, charged with DUI
The driver "expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession."
Graham-led panel to investigate kidnappings of Ukrainian children
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is set to review reports on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation at a hearing next month. The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will hold the hearing
Transportation secretary wants healthier in-flight snack choices
"I would encourage people, maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better.”
Trump administration proposes to extend the life of some coal plants
The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal plants to keep operating for three extra years. In 2020, the
Senate Dems revolt against Schumer, form 'Fight Club' for new playbook
There’s a quiet rebellion brewing in the Senate.
Trump suggests he and Burgum will 'fix' Lincoln Reflecting Pool
President Trump said Wednesday he and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will “fix” the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The president posted a video of workers attending to the pool, with “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli playing in the background, to his
Zohran Mamdani's new safety adviser is an anti-police radical
Maybe “defund the police” actually means “defund the police.”
MTG Snaps at MAGA as They Turn Against Her Over Her Resignation
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is sick and tired of hearing her former MAGA allies complain about her early retirement. The Georgia lawmaker shocked her constituents just as much as the American public last week when she announced that she will be exiting her post early,
