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Trump officials defend federal agents after ICE shooting

The Trump administration defended a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed a Minnesota woman inside her vehicle on Wednesday. "It was an act of domestic terrorism," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a Wednesday press

Fetterman on Greenland: 'Ideally, we purchase it'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said Wednesday that “ideally” the United States would purchase Greenland to acquire the Arctic territory. “America is not a bully. Ideally, we purchase it—similar to our purchases of Alaska or the Louisiana Purchase,” Fetterman wrote in a statement

Minneapolis mayor tells ICE to 'get the f‑‑‑ out of' city

The Minneapolis mayor told Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday to "get the f‑‑‑ out" of the city after a woman was fatally shot amid the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) immigration crackdown. “We do not want you here,” Mayor Jacob Frey (D) said during

Graham jokes oil tanker seized as birthday present to Paul

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday joked about a Venezuela-linked oil tanker seized by the U.S. flying a Russian flag, calling it a birthday present for his GOP colleague Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.). “To Senator @RandPaul, Happy Birthday!” Graham said in a post on the social

Bacon on suggestion US will take Greenland: 'Appalling'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Tuesday slammed the Trump administration's suggestion that the U.S. could take over Greenland by military force, calling the notion "appalling." “I hope Republicans stand up against this, universally oppose, and give the feedback to the president,

DeSantis calls special session on Florida redistricting

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Wednesday that he’s planning to call a special session on redistricting in Florida for April, as Republicans look to redraw the Sunshine State’s congressional map ahead of the November midterms. “Today, I am going to issue a

GOP backlash to Omar earmark slows government-funding bill

Conservative backlash to an earmark for a Somali-led organization in Rep. Ilhan Omar’s district is creating a speed bump for a package of three funding bills, delaying the package’s advancement. Tucked into a funding "minibus" funding several departments and agencies, the

Indiana Republican released from hospital after car crash

Rep. Jim Baird (R-Ind.) has been released from the hospital less than 24 hours after he and his wife were involved in a car accident, his office said Tuesday night. Baird’s office shared a photo of the congressman to the social platform X, in which he is wearing a neck brace

Trump ramps up pressure campaign on Venezuela

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Wednesday, folks! In today’s issue: 🚢 NEW THIS MORNING US seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela: The U.S. has seized two oil tankers as part of its crackdown against Venezuela’s energy exports. One of the

Mace: GOP hasn't 'done enough' to hold House

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Wednesday she is “very concerned” about Republicans’ chance of retaining control of the House in November’s midterm elections. In an appearance on Newsmax's “Wake Up America,” Mace told co-hosts Sharla McBride and Marc Lotter that she felt the GOP

DHS confirms fatal shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis

An ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote on the social platform X that it occurred when "violent rioters" attempted to interfere in an ICE operation

Ramaswamy, Acton pick running mates in Ohio governor race

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton have each picked their running mate in the Ohio governor’s race. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur who ran an unsuccessful bid for president in 2024, tapped Ohio state Senate President Rob McColley (R) to be his lieutenant

Kai Trump: President, Harris should meet 'in the middle'

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, said former Vice President Harris should meet “in the middle” with the president to help address political extremism. “I think if both sides met in the middle, everyone would be so much more happier,” she said during an

RFK Jr. unveils new 'upside down' food pyramid

The White House on Wednesday unveiled new dietary guidelines, with officials calling it the "most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." The new guidelines were represented with an upside-down pyramid placing vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy and healthy

We May Still Hear Everything Jack Smith Has on Trump

The American public may still have the opportunity to hear former special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump. Smith developed two cases against Trump: one into the MAGA leader’s alleged retention of classified documents after he left the White House in 2021, and

Georgia considers ending state income tax

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers are getting increasingly serious about making the Peach State one of the few in the nation with no state income tax. If wholly abolished, Georgia would join states such as Florida, Texas and Tennessee. For income earned in 2025, Georgia’s flat