Wisconsin Republicans are bracing for a lopsided state Supreme Court race next week, as liberals are all but expected to expand their majority. It underscores how the state GOP has struggled to compete in critical elections over nearly the last decade. Democratic-backed
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations. Encompassing roughly 6.3 square miles (about 16 square kilometers) in Riverside County, about 64 miles (103
A federal court fight over President Trump’s plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former East Wing of the White House has recently pulled a long-quiet project into public view: the overhaul of a military bunker buried deep underground. “The military is building
Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army's chief of staff ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, on Friday sent a farewell letter saying the Army deserves "leaders of character." George thanked Army officials for their support in an email posted on Reddit's Army page. An Army
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continued ability to hit back despite President Trump asserting it has been “completely
(NEXSTAR) -- Do you get dizzy while looking at your phone while riding as a passenger in a car? That could be a sign of motion sickness, a common, yet complex, condition that can have varying severities of symptoms to go along with it. Managing the symptoms can involve sitting
The United States can win a war of attrition against Iran by empowering the Iranian people, imposing economic and geopolitical pressure, and aligning U.S. strategy with the aspirations of the Iranian people.
Global approval of China surpassed the U.S. in 2025, the widest favorability gap between the two countries in almost 20 years, according to a new Gallup poll released Friday. Gallup found that China's global approval rating last year reached a median of 36 percent in support of
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as the Trump administration ramps up its military pressure on Tehran. Rubio said in a statement that he determined Hamideh Soleimani Afshar — identified as
This blatant abuse of the Defense Production Act begs the question: How far will Trump go?
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday said he backs President Trump's ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and make a peace deal with the U.S. within 48 hours, warning Iran to "choose wisely." "After speaking with President Trump this morning, I am completely
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Saturday warned that the November midterm elections "will be hard" for Republicans as the GOP seeks to keep control of Congress. She defended her former boss, President Trump, on "Fox & Friends Weekend" while discussing the
The FBI’s contemplation about releasing files on a Chinese spy who interacted with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is raising questions about the lengths the Trump administration might go to as foes of the president seek election. Swalwell, who is running for governor in
when dealing with “evil,” it is often the devil in the details that matters most — as in, what are the specific military steps one would take to “finish the job?”
A slim majority of voters in Virginia support a redistricting effort that would give Democrats an advantage in November's elections, according to a new survey. The Washington Post-Schar School poll, released earlier this week, found that 52 percent of voters in the Old Dominion
Congress is still working to pass legislation supported by President Trump that could impact the voting process.
The American economy is facing a real recession, amplified by a wealth gap, job displacement due to AI, and a fragile social fabric, leading to a permanent condition of "almost fine" for many.
President Trump on Saturday warned Iran that "time is running out" before the U.S. rains "all hell" down on the Middle East country. "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Time is running out - 48 hours
And how much farther will they travel than the Apollo 13 crew?
Graduate degrees pay off for doctors, pharmacists and lawyers, but others may want to think twice.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday dismissed President Trump’s executive order targeting eligibility and transfer rules in college sports as “theater." “Trump’s college sports Executive Order is theater, not a fix,” Blumenthal wrote in a post on social platform X.
It’s become impossible to predict the trajectory of the Congressional appropriations process.
We need to consider the need for a 28th Amendment to reaffirm the meaning of citizenship.
Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) on Friday called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to answer questions about sanctioned Russian lawmakers who visited the U.S. Capitol Building. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.)
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Friday said Iran is "winning the war" after the Middle East nation's air defenses shot down two U.S. fighter jets. The Iranian military shot down an F-15E fighter jet over Iranian airspace and an A-10 Warthog attack plane before it reached Kuwaiti
If we are serious about stopping wave after wave of cyber-enabled scams and fraud, we must wake up to the challenge and give digital identity the attention it deserves.
The former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump posted on her Instagram for the first time since Tiger Woods' arrest.
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday said the recent attacks by Iran on two U.S. fighter jets has likely placed President Trump in "panic mode." The Iranian military downed an F-15E Strike Eagle over the Islamic Republic's airspace on Friday — marking the
When the U.S. signals that something matters, capital tends to follow.
Countries heavily reliant on the energy exports from the Strait of Hormuz are troubleshooting plans to reopen the critical maritime trade route amid the chaos and uncertainty around the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. The United Kingdom convened 41 countries on Thursday to
President Trump's suggestion this week that the federal government should step away from day care and leave the matter to the states landed with a thud among advocates. Trump during an Easter lunch at the White House said states should fully take over the responsibility of
Democratic governors’ affordability politics is trashing “what remains of U.S. climate policy,” Politico reports this week. The piece points to New York Governor Kathy Hochul trying to delay legally binding emissions targets; Maryland Governor Wes Moore “backing legislation
President Trump’s move to oust Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post just weeks after replacing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is raising questions about whether more staff shakeups are on the horizon. Unlike his first administration, Trump’s second stint in
A firm examined data from 2022 through 2025 to glean insights into the way workers are socking money away for their golden years.
President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pay all of its employees as the partial government shutdown nears 50 days. The presidential memorandum directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday tightening the rules for eligibility and transfers in the NCAA, his latest attempt to rein in college athletics in the pay-to-play era. The order expands the NCAA’s authority over college sports, directing the governing body
"[Trump] votes by mail. Oregonians vote by mail. And Oregon will keep running its own elections.”
Two U.S. Air Force fighter jets were shot down on Friday, in two separate incidents, during operations against Iran. The Iranian military downed an F-15E Strike Eagle over the country’s airspace, prompting the crew to eject and igniting a search-and-rescue operation. The
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Friday knocked proposed eliminations and reductions to domestic program spending in the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget, a sign she may not be eager to sign off on President Trump’s request. “While the Administration
Two U.S. military helicopters were hit by Iranian fire on Friday while engaging in a search-and-rescue mission for the crew of a downed fighter jet. A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a second search-and-rescue helicopter were struck but were able to escape, a
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about Trump’s defense budget proposal President Trump released his budget request for fiscal 2027 on Friday morning, including a
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) said Wednesday he will not support the U.S.-Israeli military offensive in Iran after the conflict reaches 60 days without congressional approval. Curtis wrote in the Salt Lake City-based media outlet Deseret News that the War Powers Resolution of 1973
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