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Congress gears up for State of the Union amid DHS shutdown
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ State of the Union lands amid DHS fight ▪ Trump turns to tariff plan B ▪ Armed Mar-a-Lago intruder killed ▪ FBI's Patel on defense over Olympic video Lawmakers are coming back to Washington, D.C.,
This week on The Hill: Trump to deliver high-stakes State of the Union address
President Trump is gearing up to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term to members of Congress on Tuesday, where he is expected to outline his administration’s priorities and legislative agenda for the year ahead. Trump’s speech comes as the Department
The Staggering Costs of Trump’s War on Public Service
During his inaugural address more than 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation he was about to lead to “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” In the decades since, millions of Americans have answered this call by
The Real State of the Union: Millions of Americans Are Just Disgusted
This Tuesday night, America will bear witness to Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second term. I know—the mere thought of it rots a little piece of our souls that we’re never getting back. At least you can skip it; I have to watch it. When I was young, I
The Little Magazine That Defied American Censorship
Imposing censorship is, the science-fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein once remarked, “like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can’t eat steak.” In Adam Morgan’s A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to
The Judges and Juries Saving the Republic From Trump
The Supreme Court has enabled many of the Trump administration’s worst abuses over the past 14 months, particularly when it comes to his mass deportation plans. The justices’ shadow docket has largely served as a Pez dispenser for injunctions to stay the most significant lower
Republicans see political gold in Mamdani property tax proposal
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) “last-resort” proposal to raise property taxes in New York City has political observers questioning whether his gambit to get New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to back a wealth tax could backfire for Democrats ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing an uphill climb to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Republicans see an opening after President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday despite few signs that Democrats are willing to compromise on their
Five takeaways at the conclusion of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
The 2026 Winter Olympics captured the attention of millions of Americans this month thanks to several improbable comeback stories, an aggressive promotional campaign by host network NBC and partisan debate over some U.S. athletes who expressed discomfort representing the United
Democratic leaders scrambling to prevent repeat of last year’s rowdy State of the Union
Democratic leaders are encouraging their troops to protest President Trump’s State of the Union address this week. How it's done, however, remains a sensitive topic. A year ago, during the first congressional address of Trump’s second term, Democrats churned headlines for a
House Democrats announce first group of ‘Red to Blue’ candidates
The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Monday named the first group of candidates for its program dedicated to supporting contenders looking to flip key GOP-held districts as the party looks to retake the House majority in November. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Trump’s Rage at SCOTUS Explodes—then Backfires as GOPers Turn on Him
After the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, he detonated. He targeted justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, fuming that the ruling was an “embarrassment to their families.” He doubled down on the idea that he has unilateral tariff power. He tacitly
Arab world condemns Huckabee comments about Israel having claim to Middle East
Multiple Muslim-majority nations criticized U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for suggesting that Israel could claim the entire Middle East during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. In a joint statement, the foreign affairs ministries of Jordan,
C-SPAN puts speculation on identity of caller to rest: 'It was not the president'
C-SPAN said Sunday that the man who called in to the network on Friday was not, in fact, President Trump. “Because so many of you are talking about Friday’s C-SPAN caller who identified himself as ‘John Barron,’ we want to put this to rest: it was not the president,” the
Trump posts about Olympics on closing day of Games
President Trump praised Team USA as the Winter Olympics concluded Sunday. Just over 30 minutes after the U.S. men’s hockey team knocked off Canada in the gold medal game, the president wrote on his Truth Social platform, “LOTS OF WINNING!!!” Later Sunday afternoon, Trump touted
Patel responds to Olympics backlash, says he was invited to locker room after hockey game
FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed critics of his presence in the locker room during the U.S. men’s hockey team’s celebration of their gold medal game victory over Canada on Sunday. Patel, who was in attendance in Milan, Italy, was captured on camera in Team USA’s locker room on
35 million people under blizzard warning as storm hits Northeast
A major winter storm is sweeping through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, with conditions expected to persist into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says that the system will produce heavy snow over the northern mid-Atlantic into the Northeast from Sunday
Porter holds up ‘F--- Trump’ message at California Democratic convention
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), who has entered the California gubernatorial race, took a stand against the Trump administration on Saturday, carrying a large sign that read “F--- Trump” on stage at the state Democratic convention. The phrase has gained steam nationally
Randy Fine censure threat could spark tit-for-tat cycle
The House could soon be forced into another tit-for-tat cycle of members attempting to discipline each other by forcing votes on the House floor — and derailing GOP leaders' control of the chamber. A massive wave of Democrats have called to formally censure Rep. Randy Fine
Luna slams GOP senator for 'bartending' swipe at AOC after Munich appearance
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Saturday criticized Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) for mocking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) experience as a bartender. Luna wrote on the social platform X that while she does not often agree with Ocasio-Cortez, to “knock her or anyone
US Embassy tells Americans to shelter in place after Mexican army kills cartel leader
The State Department on Sunday issued a warning to U.S. citizens in certain parts of Mexico to shelter in place until further notice on account of "ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity." The regions listed in the advisory include the
JPMorgan admits to closing Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 Capitol attack
JPMorgan Chase this week acknowledged it closed President Trump’s bank accounts in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, The Associated Press reported. In a court filing the bank submitted this week in Trump’s lawsuit against it, JPMorgan’s former chief
European Central Bank chief says world needs 'clarity' on US trade relationships
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Sunday said countries need "clarity" on the future of their trade relationships with the United States after the Trump administration's tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court. “I think it's, it's critically important
House Democrat says 'diplomacy is the best way' on Iran
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that “diplomacy is the best way” when it comes to the U.S.'s handling of Iran’s nuclear program after recent tensions between the two countries. “Well, there's the largest buildup, as you pointed out earlier, the largest buildup since the
TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight
“As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the agency said.
This 89-year-old 'King of the Volunteers' at the Olympics will star in the closing ceremony
VERONA, Italy (AP) — When Mario Gargiulo traveled to the 1956 Cortina Winter Games, his first trip to northern Italy from his hometown of Naples, the 20-year-old never imagined he'd return to the Olympics. But he has, 70 years later, this time as the so-called “King of the
US trade representative says GOP lawmakers who weren’t always in favor of tariffs have 'now come around'
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Sunday said GOP lawmakers who have not traditionally favored tariffs have “now come around” to the Trump administration’s levies on foreign partners. “I've heard from a lot of Republicans over the past year, ones who traditionally,
GOP governor: Trump’s push to end TPS for Haitians 'is wrong'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) again defended Haitian migrants Sunday, as a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s attempts to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for those from the Caribbean island plays out. “I think the policy to revoke that is wrong,” DeWine told host
Iranian foreign minister says US deal is still 'quite possible'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that a nuclear deal with the U.S. is still “quite possible” after recent tension with the Americans. “Well, you said on Friday that you would have a draft proposal within two to three days. Have you gotten the supreme leader
Trump wages a war on truth, promoting fake history and fake science
President Trump is attempting to replace factual information about American history and the environment with false narratives, leading to censorship of displays and signage about slavery, Native American land seizures, and climate change in national parks and other federal sites.
Why Stephen A. Smith could be the next president
Stephen A. Smith's potential presidential run could bring a much-needed authentic voice to the Democratic Party, offering a powerful story of overcoming poverty and a directness that could resonate with a disillusioned electorate.
Texas GOP Senate candidate: 'It's time for the next generation of American first patriots to lead'
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Sunday said its time for the next generation of “American patriots” to lead on a national level as he vies to oust Sen. John Cornyn in a crowded Texas GOP primary. “I'm a West Point graduate. I'm a former Apache pilot. Flew 55 combat air missions
Efforts to fight online financial scams are missing the mark
I question whether targeting these massive online platforms alone is the right approach in combating today’s rapidly evolving fraud tactics.
Bhattacharya’s growing power in Trump’s HHS worries health experts
Public health experts and former federal staffers are uneasy over National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya’s rising influence over U.S. health policy as he temporarily takes on the added role of leading the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Newsom says his family will determine whether he runs for president
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), whose name has often been floated as a 2028 presidential contender, said his family will determine whether he runs for the White House. “My son, Romeo, was very powerful, texted me a few months ago, and there was some headline that suggested
Greer on tariff refunds: 'We need the court to tell us what to do'
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Sunday said the Trump administration would need guidance from the courts on how to handle tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down duties authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). “Well, we
US trade rep: Trump administration 'found ways to really reconstruct' its tariff agenda after SCOTUS ruling
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Sunday said the Trump administration “found ways to really reconstruct” its policies on tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down the use of an emergency statute for current levies. Greer said the president addressed this in his
What are the 'Freedom Trucks' touring the US, and where are they heading next?
A fleet of trucks are traveling the country in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
Get excited for tax season: Historic refunds are on their way
JPMorgan estimates that more than 100 million Americans will receive a tax refund, with the average refund totaling $3,743.
Bessent dodges questions about tariff refunds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday dodged questions about refunds after the Supreme Court struck the vast majority of President Trump’s tariffs down. “I do want to start with the big question, will you refund the roughly $134 billion in revenue taken by these emergency
Will I be taxed on my canceled student loan debt?
For many who had the good fortune of having their loans canceled in 2025, they may be wondering what that means for their tax return.
How the free market can free NASA from the Space Launch System
The two biggest commercial space companies are stepping up.
6 in 10 disapprove of Trump ahead of State of the Union: Poll
Over half of Americans disapprove of President Trump's performance in office, according to a poll released shortly before delivering his State of the Union address this week. In the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, conducted from Feb. 12 to 17, 60 percent of respondents
Man fatally shot by law enforcement at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement personnel at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., early Sunday morning. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi said the man, in early 20s, was killed after "unlawfully entering the secure
Trump says he’s sending ‘great' US hospital boat to Greenland
President Trump on Saturday said he was sending a “great” U.S. hospital boat to Greenland, a territory of Denmark that the president fixated on in recent months. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to
Can the pardon power be saved from its own abusers?
The Pardon Integrity Act, which would grant Congress the power to veto presidential pardons, is intended to address the president's abuse of his pardon powers, but would further politicize the pardon process and potentially remove the people's final fail-safe against an