Emerging DHS deal 'acceptable,' White House official says

President Donald Trump hasn't yet publicly backed off his SAVE America Act ultimatum.

Congress will get its vote on the war with Iran

Congress is set to vote on a funding bill for President Trump's war with Iran, which has been met with criticism due to its unilateral initiation and potential economic and human cost.

Explosion rocks Texas oil refinery

A fire at Valero's largest oil refinery in Texas was put out on Tuesday after an explosion prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in the area. The explosion occurred at a refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, around 90 miles east of Houston. Mayor Charlotte Moses told

Watch live: Fired FBI agents testify before Senate Judiciary panel on 2020 election case

Two former FBI agents, who were fired by President Trump last year, will testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee panel on their involvement in a probe of the 2020 presidential election. The hearing comes after two ex-agents, who were unnamed, sued the Trump administration

Iceberg ahead! We’re only seeing the tip of changes from AI

Among the most exposed firms, each $1 decline in online labor marketplace spending aligns with about $0.03 of additional spending on AI.

Iran targets Israel, Gulf states after Trump says negotiations underway

Iran launched a new wave of strikes against Israel and neighboring Gulf States late Monday, just hours after President Trump said negotiations were underway to end the conflict. The attacks continued into Tuesday morning, with The Associated Press reporting that a missile with

Live updates: DHS funding deal shows promise as TSA turmoil puts pressure on Trump, Congress

President Trump is set to swear in his new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), on Tuesday, as a deal to fund the department is taking shape. Worsening airport security lines and flight delays have turned up the pressure on Capitol

Watch live: Melania Trump speaks at Fostering the Future Together global summit

First lady Melania Trump will deliver remarks Tuesday morning at a global summit as part of her Fostering the Future Together initiative — which focuses on ways "to address challenges children face in the digital era." During the event, Trump will welcome a group of first

Trump administration launches two more Harvard probes

The Trump administration announced on Monday two new civil rights investigations into Harvard, ramping up its latest attacks against the country’s oldest and richest university. The Education Department said it is investigating Title VI violations, alleging Harvard has used

The SAVE America Act is Jim Crow’s comeback

If enacted, it will ride roughshod over the voting rights of millions of Americans.

These are the best places to live in the US for 2026, study finds

(NEXSTAR) – What is the ideal place to live in the United States? A new study claims to have the answer. On Monday, education research platform Niche.com released the findings of its annual "Best Places to Live in America" ranking, which identifies those coveted communities

The Movement: Kent, Carlson, Greene create Shadow MAGA faction defying Trump

A year ago, Joe Kent, Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene were undeniably a core part of the MAGA movement that supported President Trump and helped propel him back into power. Now, they’re either on the outs, or actively challenging Trump’s biggest policy moves. Kent,

Keep ICE away from airport security — pay TSA instead

Lawmakers in both parties to do the right thing by paying TSA officers, rather than play politics with the safety and security of the nation’s air system and the 2.5 million passengers that fly on average every day.

NTSB chair: LaGuardia crash investigator was stuck in TSA line for hours

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that long lines at airport security checkpoints caused by the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown delayed investigators arriving at the scene of a deadly collision between a jet and a fire truck

Which US airports has Trump deployed ICE officers to?

As ICE officers are sent to American airports, opponents of the plan argue federal officers are not properly trained.

US withdrawal has handed Beijing a velvet veto

The administration should ensure the State Department and New York team have the expertise and freedom to engage — and only then seek re-election.

Lowe's launches subscription service for in-home maintenance

The retail company's HomeCare+ plan offers homeowners two in-home service visits per year for $99 annually.

Are TSA PreCheck and CLEAR affected by long security lines?

At Bush Airport in Houston, TSA PreCheck closed at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.

The US House was designed to grow — let's expand it

If you want to weaken gerrymandering, avert government shutdowns, reduce the concentration of power among politicians, blunt the influence of money in elections, loosen the grip of national media narratives, lower the cost of running for office and give voters a stronger sense

A Shocking Third Report Gives U.S. Democracy Another Terrible Score

The United States is in a period with a “persistence of diminished democracy,” according to a report that will be released on Tuesday. It’s the third study released in the last week that concludes that American democracy is eroding under President Trump. Collectively, these

Republicans optimistic on path to end DHS shutdown

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ TSA delays lengthen ▪ Iran talks dispute ▪ Mullin confirmed ▪ Dems turning against AIPAC Senate Republicans have a new sense of optimism for a deal to reopen the Department of

Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Epic Admission of Failure as War Worsens

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the March 24 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Speaking to reporters,

Will the Supreme Court Make Bribery Even Easier?

If you want to see the dire state of American anti-corruption efforts, look no further than the Supreme Court’s docket. No fewer than three state and local officials are begging the justices to overturn their criminal convictions for various corruption-related offenses. Joining

Why cutting Anthropic from government could be harder than expected

The Trump administration will head to court this week to defend its decision to ban the federal government from using Anthropic products, but removing the technology itself may prove to be the bigger battle. The public clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic is forcing the

Trump's FEMA council eyed major cuts. Will Mullin enact them as DHS head?

The Trump administration’s next self-imposed deadline for reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is this week — and uncertainty looms about potential changes as Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) prepares to take the reins at the Department of Homeland Security

Key things to watch for in Florida special election on Trump’s turf

Democrats in Florida are jockeying for a rare opportunity to flip a state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as the party looks to galvanize voters and maintain its overperformance streak ahead of November. Democrat Emily Gregory is competing

Kentucky's Andy Beshear takes aim at Vance as new rivalry intensifies

Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination in 2028 have focused on President Trump and his policies, almost treating the incumbent as if he’s campaigning for a third term. But Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is taking a different approach. He’s targeting Vice

Fewer people traveled for abortions as telehealth went up: report

A new report from the reproductive health nonprofit The Guttmacher Institute found that fewer people are traveling from states with total abortion bans to access abortion services, while the rate of telehealth use for at-home abortions has gone up. In the years following the

Democrats' quest for relatable white dudes finds new candidates

As the world waits to find out if Texas state Rep. James Talarico is the next Jon Ossoff or just another Beto O’Rourke, Democrats’ quest for relatable white dudes continues. Of course, whether Talarico can make a go of it in the Texas Senate race is mostly out of his hands

Democrats grow wary of AIPAC's role in elections

A growing number of Democrats who were once supportive of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are condemning the political powerhouse as the pro-Israel group and its affiliates have turned increasingly divisive in elections. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), once

Blue Governors Are Tacking Rightward on Fossil Fuels

Last week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey held a press conference to address concerns around spiking utility bills . She touted growing wind and solar industries as crucial solutions to the affordability crisis, but also importing more fracked gas from out of state. “We

AI Chatbots Are Unleashing Violence Among Kids

On February 10, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and half-brother in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia , before continuing her shooting spree at a nearby secondary school. In total, nine people were killed (including the perpetrator). It was Canada’s

Trump Accidentally Admits to Epic Iran Blunder as War Takes Worse Turn

Donald Trump’s war on Iran appears to be a fiasco, and speaking to reporters, he made a surprising claim : He insisted n o one anticipated that Iran would attack other countries in an effort to widen the war. But this was indeed widely expected, and amusingly, in saying that,

Preservation groups sue to block Trump Kennedy Center changes

A coalition of historic preservation and architectural groups sued President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees on Monday, seeking to block the planned renovations of the performing arts center set to start in July. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in

Senate GOP says Trump signals shift to backing DHS compromise with Democrats

Senate Republicans believe that President Trump is willing to accept a potential deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security following a White House meeting on Monday night. It would be a significant shift for Trump, who over the weekend repeatedly he would not make a deal

Schiff: Trump 'trying to bring down the price at the pump' with talks of Iran negotiations

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Monday expressed doubt about President Trump's claim that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a resolution to the weekslong conflict. “If what the president is saying is true, that’s encouraging. But of course, we’ve heard the president say things

Bannon says ICE at airports 'test run' for 2026 elections

Former White House strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers assisting with airport operations is a “test run” for the 2026 midterms. During a conversation with conservative lawyer Mike Davis on his “War Room” program,

GOP senators see path to ending DHS shutdown after Trump meeting

The breakthrough comes a day after the president threw a wrench into negotiations with a 11th-hour ultimatum.

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

The Senate on Monday confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after President Trump dismissed his first Cabinet official. Mullin earned support from both sides of the aisle, with two Democrats joining Republicans to approve his

Quadruple amputee cornhole player Dayton Webber accused of shooting, killing man in Maryland

A professional cornhole player is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed someone during an argument in a Maryland town over the weekend, according to officials.

Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine candidate shows promising results

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine candidate shows promising results Results from a phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine candidate found it was more than 70

More than 300 children killed in Iran, Lebanon since war started: UNICEF

Ted Chaiban, the deputy executive director of UNICEF, said Monday that 324 children have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started. At a press briefing in New York City, Chaiban said that 206 children in Iran and 118 children in Lebanon have

Pentagon closes office space for journalists after judge's ruling on building press policy

The Defense Department will issue new press credentials but is still looking to keep some reporters out of the building by closing its media offices after a federal judge ruled last week that the Pentagon’s restrictive press policy was unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge

Trump, Iran give conflicting signs on negotiations

Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump, Iran give conflicting signs on negotiations President Trump said Monday that the U.S. held “very good” and “productive” conversations with

Polymarket's DC 'situation'

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Polymarket’s play for DC has a rocky start Prediction market Polymarket wanted Washington, D.C. to be able to “monitor the situation” in a pop-up bar this weekend, but the main attraction became the dozens of nonfunctioning

The Memo: Trump looks for the off-ramp on Iran

President Trump seemed to begin a de-escalation of the war on Iran on Monday, sparking a relief rally in financial markets and sending the price of oil tumbling. But Trump did not dispel confusion over exactly what’s going on, nor did he erase deeper doubts about what comes

Van Hollen: Trump is 'lying' about talks with Iranians

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Monday that President Trump is “lying” about holding talks with Iranian officials. “We know he's lying when he says that the Iranians are talking with us and they're about to give Donald Trump everything he wants. Yes, that's a lie,” Van

GOP senators meet with Trump on DHS

A permanent daylight saving time loophole? Georgia bill may have found one

Georgia is one of 19 states that have been waiting to lock their clocks on permanent daylight saving time. A new bill could go around the Congressional action they need to make that happen.

US issues 'worldwide caution' alert to travelers

The U.S. government has issued a “worldwide caution” alert for American travelers, with the conflict against Iran nearing the one-month mark. “The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad