UK to criminalize nonconsensual deepfakes amid probe into Grok AI
The crackdown comes as the U.K. media regulator Ofcom announced a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X.
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Iran shut down communication 'so they can kill in silence': Refugee
More than 600 people have been killed during nationwide protests, and Iran has cut all internet communication.
Colleen Hoover, author of 'It Ends With Us' reveals cancer diagnosis
"I hate when science is right," the author wrote on Facebook.
Mamdani 'outraged' by NYC staffer's ICE detention
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Monday called for the “immediate release” of a city council staffer who officials reported was detained earlier in the day by federal immigration officers. “I am outraged to hear a New York City Council employee was detained in Nassau
If the US annexes Greenland, it becomes the aggressor power it once fought
This is not what Jack Wagner died for on a mission over Denmark.
Portland officer reassigned after comments on Renee Good
A Portland, Ore., police officer was reassigned after a video of him justifying the Minneapolis Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting drew national attention on TikTok. The social media video posted over the weekend shows an unidentified officer telling a
Johnson warns 10 percent credit card interest rate cap could have unintended consequences
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) warned that President Trump’s proposal calling for a one-year 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates could have “negative secondary effects.” Johnson told reporters on Tuesday that the proposal is one that the House “ought to think about and
Former British ambassador apologizes over Epstein links
Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has apologized over his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I did not want to be held responsible for his [Jeffrey Epstein's] crimes of which I was ignorant, not indifferent, because of the lies he told me
Clintons Refuse to Testify on Epstein in Face of Contempt Charges
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have refused to testify on the Epstein files before Congress after being subpoenaed by Republican House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer. The Clintons wrote a lengthy letter addressed to Comer
House conservatives pitch framework for second big GOP-only bill on affordability
The Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in the House, on Tuesday unveiled a framework for a second reconciliation bill that can pass through Congress with only Republican support, with the aim of addressing affordability concerns. It pitches housing
EPA's new plans could have major health costs
Taking lives off the ledger doesn’t rebalance the scales — it breaks them.
Trump proposes rule aimed at preventing states from blocking energy projects for 'political purposes'
The Trump administration is proposing to impose more limitations on states’ authorities to block energy projects that run through their waters, saying the change will prevent states from shutting down projects for “political purposes.” Jess Kramer, who leads the Environmental
DOJ Resignations Over the Renee Good Shooting Confirm Our Worst Fears
The stunning resignations on Monday of four senior career officials from the Criminal Section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division confirm that DOJ has gone profoundly off the rails in its handling of what increasingly appears to be one of the gravest federal
Most say ICE officer should face charges in fatal Minneapolis shooting: Poll
Most Americans say the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of the 37-year-old American citizen in Minneapolis should face criminal charges for his actions, according to a new survey. In the YouGov survey, conducted over the weekend,
Clintons: Congressional subpoenas in Epstein case 'invalid and legally unenforceable'
Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said they will not comply with congressional subpoenas to testify about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because the subpoenas were "invalid and legally unenforceable." In a letter to House
Trump’s State Department Comes Running to Elon Musk’s Rescue
The U.S. Department of State is going to bat against the United Kingdom so Elon Musk can keep getting rich off of AI porn. In an interview Tuesday, Sarah B. Rogers, the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, threatened to fight back against the British government’s
Senate passes bill allowing victims of deepfake porn to sue
The Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would allow victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornography to sue individuals who produce and distribute such content. The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (Defiance) Act cleared the upper chamber after
Did Jerome Powell lie about Fed renovation costs?
Trump going after Powell does feel like a pretext, and really about their larger conflict, not about the one construction project unfortunately exceeding its price tag.
Trump pulls plug on Iran talks, spurs protesters
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Tuesday. In today’s issue: 🗺️ NEWS What do you mean, ‘help is on its way …?’: President Trump said he canceled meeting with Iranian officials, telling protesters that “HELP IS ON ITS WAY.” He also called on
The MAGA case for why President Trump should self-fire
The president appears to be high on his own supply, unable to hear the real concerns of everyday Americans.
Mike Johnson: 'I don’t anticipate any boots on the ground' in Greenland
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters Tuesday that he doesn’t anticipate U.S. troops in Greenland, as President Trump pushes to acquire the Danish territory. “We've been very clear. I mean, the Article 1 branch is clear. There's no declaration of war pending for
Tensions flare in Minnesota days after ICE shooting
A weekend of protests in Minnesota displayed continued tensions over the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) massive immigration crackdown in the state. Protesters and federal officers clashed during a demonstration outside of the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on
4 migrants die in US custody over first 10 days of year
Four migrants lacking legal status died in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the first 10 days of the year. Parady La, Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres and Geraldo Lunas Campos were pronounced dead after being detained by
Graham to DNC chief: 'Go to hell'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of President Trump, told Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin to “go to hell” on Monday, following a series of social media posts in which Martin compared the U.S. to Iran, accusing both governments of demonstrating
Acting ICE director: Allegations in Minnesota lawsuit 'just really sad'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director Joe Lyons on Monday downplayed Minnesota's lawsuit to block the statewide surge of federal immigration enforcement officers, dismissing its allegations as "just very sad." "So there’s a lot that I don’t think they
Global Central Bank Leaders Defend Jerome Powell After Trump Attack
Financial leaders from Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, the United Kingdom, and more are rallying around U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Department of Justice served him with a grand jury subpoena . “We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and
What US oil CEOs know about Venezuela that Trump doesn’t
President Trump is pressuring U.S. oil companies to increase oil production in Venezuela to lower gas prices, but oil-company CEOs are prioritizing their companies' economic survival over Trump's political survival.
Jack Smith Will Finally Take On Trump in Public Testimony
Former special counsel Jack Smith is going to get the chance to testify to Congress in the full view of the public. On January 22, Smith will testify before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election,
Trump Cancels Meetings With Iran as He Considers Military Strike
President Donald Trump says he won’t meet with Iranian government officials until they stop murdering their own people. In a post on Truth Social Tuesday, Trump urged the millions of protesters who have taken to the streets to oppose the Islamic Republic to “KEEP
Omar: Musk 'one of the dumbest people on Earth'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) went after tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday over a social media post he made targeting her and Somalis in Minnesota. Musk responded to a post from another user on the social platform X promoting theories about immigrants being used to secure
Scott Adams's ex-wife announces 'Dilbert' creator's death at 68
Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died of cancer at 68, his ex-wife announced Tuesday. "Unfortunately this isn't good news," Shelly Miles, who was previously married to the cartoonist, said on his "Real Coffee" podcast. "Of course he waited until just
2,000 people killed in Iran unrest, official says: Report
The death toll amid growing protests in Iran is believed to be in the thousands, with an Iranian official putting the figure at 2,000 but human rights groups estimating those numbers could be far higher. An unnamed Iranian official speaking to Reuters said that 2,000 people,
Central bankers worldwide 'stand in full solidarity' with Powell
Central bankers overseas issued a joint statement on Tuesday in support of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who announced on Sunday he's the subject of a criminal investigation led by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ opened a probe into Powell last week, seeking to
Trial begins for man accused of au pair affair, double murder in Virginia
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the trial for Brendan Banfield, who is accused of killing his wife and staging a home invasion after an affair with his au pair.
Netflix rolls out 'podcasts to watch' with latest move into sports
Netflix is getting into the sports podcasting game. The streamer this week rolled out its new "podcasts to watch" feature, which will offer top-rated shows like The Ringer's Bill Simmons podcast, Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" and "The Ryen Russillo Show" on its platform.
Microsoft aims to minimize data centers' impact on electricity bills
Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith laid out a plan Tuesday to reduce the tech giant’s impact on electricity bills and water resources amid growing local opposition across the country to AI data centers. Smith pledged that Microsoft will “pay our way” to prevent its
Only Congress can spare Mark Kelly political punishment from the Pentagon
The Pentagon is attempting to penalize Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, by reducing his rank and pay. This should alarm every member of Congress — not because of who Kelly is, but because of what the government is claiming the authority to do. This episode is
Florida Republican Neal Dunn will retire from Congress
Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) said Tuesday he would retire from Congress, forgoing a reelection bid and further weakening the Republican House majority. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States
Watch live: House Democrats speak amid immigration, health care battle
House Democrats will speak with reporters Tuesday morning, as unrest continues following last week‘s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official. The death of 37-year-old Renee Good has infuriated Democrats in both chambers,
Senate liberals tell colleagues to pivot to economic populism
Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other Senate liberals are urging their Democratic colleagues to pivot to economic populism by “confronting” corporate power and billionaires, warning that just talking about affordability alone won’t move swing voters
Chris Murphy: Putting Trump in charge of daily interest rate would be 'disaster'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) expressed concerns that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) probe into the Federal Reserve will result in President Trump becoming more involved in the central bank‘s policies. In an interview Monday on CNN, Murphy said the U.S.’s position as an
Clintons defy subpoena to testify in Epstein investigation, risking being held in contempt
House Oversight Chair James Comer says he will have members vote to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress.
Bolton says he 'always worried' Trump would 'grab' Teddy Roosevelt Nobel prize
President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday he was “always worried” Trump would take former President Theodore Roosevelt’s Nobel Prize medal from its display in the White House. “Theodore Roosevelt’s Nobel medallion hangs on the wall of the
BBC to ask for Trump lawsuit to be dismissed: Documents
The BBC plans to ask a judge to toss a defamation lawsuit President Trump filed against the British broadcaster last month, according to new court documents. In legal filings submitted to the U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, the BBC's attorneys argued the claims against
To combat drugs, we should look to the sky — not Venezuela
We need counter-drone capabilities that enable us to stop drug traffickers from getting ahead of law enforcement.
Trump Warns “DAY OF RECKONING” Is Coming for Minnesota
President Donald Trump issued a chilling threat of reckoning and retribution to the people of Minnesota Tuesday after state and city leaders sued the administration over its deadly “federal invasion.” Following the news that Minnesota and the Twin Cities were suing to stop the
