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White House posts 'Embrace the Penguin' amid Greenland fight
President Trump’s interest in Greenland has reached meme territory, with the White House posting an AI-generated image on Friday of President Trump walking with a penguin through a snowy, mountain landscape. “Embrace the penguin,” the White House wrote on the social platform X,
Clickbait: How the left created yet another false story to trigger outrage
They are using this five-year-old as bait — clickbait — to fuel protests and outrage.
Danish ambassador after Trump NATO troops remark: 'After 9/11, the U.S. called. Denmark answered'
Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Jesper Møller Sørensen on Friday clapped back at President Trump's remarks about NATO troops who served in Afghanistan, saying "Denmark answered" following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. "After 9/11, the U.S. called. Denmark answered," Sørensen
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada if it makes deal with China
President Trump on Saturday threatened 100 percent tariffs on Canada if it decides to make a trade deal with China, less than a week after previously saying "it would be a good thing" that Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping. "If Governor
How will 'Trump accounts' work? 6 things to know
While the accounts won't officially launch for a few months, you can start the application process now.
Denaturalization nation: Why is Trump’s immigration policy targeting US citizens?
Going after people who have already followed the process for obtaining citizenship sends a disturbing message, and raises serious legal, practical and ethical concerns.
Maher predicts backlash to Minnesota ICE raids: 'This is not what people voted for'
Bill Maher predicted Friday on his HBO show that voters will deliver a rebuke of the Trump administration’s immigration policies at the ballot box this November. “My prediction is this stuff, your party is going to get the dogs---- kicked out of you in the midterms,” Maher told
Thousands protest Minnesota immigration enforcement despite Arctic temperatures
Thousands of demonstrators in Minnesota on Friday protested federal immigration enforcement ahead of a major winter storm expected to impact the region and several parts of the country. Minneapolis saw several thousand protesters take to the streets, with many gathered at the
Trump has unintentionally revived the grand jury’s true purpose
He has, through his own overreach, reminded the American people that they are the ultimate arbiters of fairness.
9K+ weekend flights canceled as US braces for severe winter storm
Airports across the U.S. have canceled over 9,000 flights for the weekend as parts of the country brace for what's expected to be a major winter storm, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware on Saturday. American Airlines had the largest number of canceled flights
Remove these 10 items from your vehicle ahead of winter weather, experts say
As the eastern two-thirds of the United States braces for a potentially-devastating stretch of winter weather, Americans are rushing to prepare for the storm, which includes making sure some items aren't left in their vehicles.
Why do we buy bread and milk before a storm? Here's what you should get instead
It doesn't even make sense to get bread and milk – both are perishable items. But the reason we do it isn't logical, experts say.
This Year’s First Big Stupid Idea: “Retrain ICE”
One of the consequences of covering American politics is that it forces you to have frequent close encounters with some of the dumbest people alive and their terrible ideas. Cutting taxes on wealthy people will eventually enrich the middle class. Invading and occupying Iraq
The Memo: US allies grapple with a world order upended by Trump
A tumultuous period between the United States and its traditional allies took another lurch Friday, as NATO nations expressed outrage over remarks from President Trump the previous day. The new furor began when Trump downplayed the willingness of the U.S.’s partners to
Supreme Court draws who’s who of spectators during high-stakes term
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Fed board of governors member Lisa Cook faced a choice ahead of this week’s Supreme Court oral argument: show up, or sit it out? They chose visibility, forming part of a crowd of economic and legal heavyweights in the justices’ lines of
Crockett, Talarico to face off in first Texas Senate primary debate
Texas Democrats Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are set for a Saturday showdown in the first debate of their closely watched Senate primary. The stakes are high for both campaigns, as new polling shows Talarico with a single-digit lead over Crockett, whose
Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm after travel backlash
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Friday he is back in the Lone Star State after a viral photo showed him on a plane as the state prepared for a massive winter storm. “I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow night,” Cruz posted
Interactive map: How much snow will fall in my area during the storm?
With dangerously-cold arctic air already settling over a large swath of the U.S. Friday, at least 177 million people are under watches or warnings for ice and snow.
FBI agent who sought to investigate ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting resigns: Report
An FBI agent in Minneapolis who attempted to probe the death of a 37-year-old woman killed by a federal immigration officer earlier this month has resigned. A source familiar with the situation told NewsNation, The Hill's sister channel, that agent Tracee Mergen resigned as a
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
“What’s happening here is clearly immoral."
Power out? Here are 5 ways to stay warm, and 1 you should never try
Ways to stay warm when the power goes out.
James Cameron: US 'a place where everybody's at each other's throats'
Oscar-winning director James Cameron was candid during a recent interview about why he chose to leave the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently relocate to his 12,000-acre New Zealand farm, saying he wanted to live in a place that “believes in science.” “Five or six
California sticks with WHO as US exits
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California sticks with WHO as US exits Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) affirmed his state’s continued departure from current federal health policy by announcing Friday that California will be
Report of possible US military withdrawal from Syria alarms GOP hawks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Report of possible US military withdrawal from Syria alarms GOP hawks A pair of foreign policy-focused Republican lawmakers expressed alarm over a
Vance, Loomer spar over GOP's position on abortion
Vice President Vance and conservative influencer Laura Loomer traded jabs on social media Friday after Loomer questioned why Republicans were “pushing more abortion messaging” ahead of the November midterms. “Why is the GOP pushing more abortion messaging in a midterm election
Chair of CDC's vaccine panel questions need for polio vaccines, citing personal autonomy
Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist recently appointed as chair of a highly influential federal vaccine committee, questioned the need for immunizing against illnesses like polio in a podcast interview released Thursday. He argued that public health is not the "first order"
US military kills 2 'narco-terrorists' in Eastern Pacific, leaves 1 survivor
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two “narco-terrorists,” but one person survived the operation. The vessel, operated by a designated terrorist organization, was transiting along “known narco-trafficking
TikTok saga comes to a close
{beacon} Technology The Big Story TikTok saga comes to a close TikTok said Thursday that it has established a new U.S. venture as part of an agreement to allow the popular social media platform to continue operating in the U.S. © Jeff Chiu, Associated Press The deal brings
DOE cancels $30B in green loans
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story DOE cancels $30B in green loans The Trump administration is canceling $30 billion in green loans and revising another $53 billion. © Photo Credit The administration on Thursday night said the changes or eliminations from the $83
Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney 'rupture' speech
Tensions between the United States and Canada have rapidly escalated this week after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, declaring a "rupture" in the old world order and calling on "middle
Florida hospital fires nurse over profane post on Leavitt's pregnancy
A nurse at a South Florida hospital has been fired for a social media post in which she appeared to make profane remarks about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pregnancy. A spokesperson for Baptist Health South Florida confirmed in a Friday statement that a nurse
Senate cancels Monday vote as shutdown deadline looms
The Senate will instead hold its first vote of the week on Tuesday as Washington prepares for a weekend snowstorm.
Map shows where measles is spreading fastest in 2026
The massive measles outbreaks of 2025 are officially spilling over into the new year. Fourteen states have reported new cases of the virus since the start of 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Army Vet Says ICE Detained Him for 8 Hours, Blocked Access to Lawyer
ICE beat, cuffed, and jailed an army veteran and Purple Heart recipient for protesting in Minneapolis—and then the Department of Homeland Security lied about his charges. On Friday, ABC News reported that 39-year-old William Vermie was arrested while watching ICE agents go
Grammy winner Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances
Grammy Award-winning opera singer Renée Fleming will no longer participate in a pair of symphony performances at the Kennedy Center this spring, according to a message on the center’s website. Fleming was scheduled to appear with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) on May
Weekend's winter storm coming in 2 waves: When will each hit?
More than half of the United States is under some sort of winter weather watch or advisory, bringing frigid temperatures to the south of the country and heavy snow to the northeast.
Judge rejects DoorDash, Uber request to block New York City tipping option laws
A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from DoorDash and Uber to block two New York City laws requiring food delivery companies to include certain tipping options and prompt customers to tip delivery workers before or during checkout. U.S. District Judge George Daniels
CBP Chief Brags They’re “Experts” in Detaining Small Children
A top Homeland Security official is insisting that the American public trust the Trump administration with their children—even as reports circulate that ICE and Customs and Border Protection have detained multiple children in Minnesota. Greg Bovino, a senior tactical commander
FEMA Can’t Say “Watch Out for Ice” in Storm Warnings for Fear of Memes
A winter storm is set to hit much of the country this weekend, and naturally, the Federal Emergency Management Association is sending out warnings to make sure people are safe. But they aren’t allowed to use the word “ice” in any of their messaging because their superiors at
House Democrats request prison visit where Maxwell is held
The top Democrats on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees have requested a visit to the prison where Ghislaine Maxwell is being held, alleging preferential treatment toward Maxwell and a cover-up of sexual abuse at the facility. Reps. Robert
Coca-Cola CEO hints at next possible soft-drink trend
“You can basically put it in a drink and more or less mask it completely,” he said of the idea.
Dropkick Murphys share video of Fanone confronting Jan. 6 supporter
The Dropkick Murphys, an Irish American Celtic punk rock band, are showing their support for former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone after a clip of him confronting a Jan. 6, 2021, supporter while wearing the band’s T-shirt went viral. The band reposted a video
FEMA deploying teams to multiple states as massive winter storm looms
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has deployed teams to three states with a dozen others on standby, as an incoming winter storm threatens much of the country. “The time to prepare is now,” Noem said
ICE Detains 2-Year-Old Girl Days After Using 5-Year-Old as Bait
ICE detained a 2-year-old girl in Minneapolis on Thursday, just two days after using a 5-year-old as bait—once again proving that claims that federal agents are only going after the worst of the worst are outright lies. A district court judge ordered that the child be released
Police Arrest Huge Group of Faith Leaders in Minneapolis ICE Protest
Dozens of faith leaders were arrested during a massive peaceful protest Friday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. A group of clergy members were among thousands who gathered at the airport to urge airlines working with ICE to stand with them against the Trump
CDC Vaccines Chief Says Every Single Vaccine Should Be Optional
The Trump-appointed head of the federal panel that recommends vaccines is saying that polio and measles vaccines—and perhaps every vaccine—should be optional. Dr. Kirk Milhoan, who heads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and
ICE Agent Makes Chilling Threat to Woman Filming Him in Public
A person no longer needs to commit a crime in order to be considered a criminal in Donald Trump’s America. A masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent warned a woman in Portland, Maine, that her information would be entered into a “nice little database” that would label
Are you in danger of getting chilblains? How to avoid the cold-weather condition
Even in temperatures above freezing, the danger chilblains can still be a concern.