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Trump’s successor race gears up in wake of MAGA Turning Point tiffs
The race to succeed President Trump is gearing up following Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk’s endorsement of Vice President JD Vance, marking one of the first major endorsements ahead of the 2028 Republican primary. Kirk’s backing of Vance, who has not announced whether he is
US military kills 'narco-terrorist' in eastern Pacific strike
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing one “narco-terrorist.” U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) shared a 27-second video of the strike on X, adding that the vessel was “operated by Designated Terrorist
At least six among victims of Mexican Navy plane crash off the coast of Texas
At least six people were killed when a Mexican Naval plane crashed in Galveston Bay off the Texas coast on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The office of the Secretary of the Mexican Navy said on X Monday evening that the aircraft, with eight people on board, was
Cannon keeps Jack Smith’s classified records report under wraps for now
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday lifted restrictions on the release of former special counsel Jack Smith’s findings from his investigation into President Trump’s handling of classified records — but she gave the president a 60-day window to challenge her order.
Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ class of Navy battleships named for himself
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ class of Navy battleships named for himself President Trump announced on Monday a new class of battleships as part of
FDA approves oral version of Wegovy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s oral version of the Wegovy weight loss pill, the first such pill approved for use. Novo Nordisk said in a Tuesday release that the GLP-1 pill is intended for once-daily use to “reduce excess body weight and
FCC blacklists foreign-made drones over security, spying concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns. In a notice, the FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in foreign countries
China blasts US seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers: 'Grossly violates international law'
China on Monday accused the U.S. of violating international law in seizing oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, appearing to take the side of Caracas as Washington looks to take a third oil tanker this month. “The U.S. practice of arbitrarily seizing other countries’ vessels
Senate faces uphill slog on ObamaCare subsidies
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate faces uphill slog on ObamaCare subsidies Senate negotiators left Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. But with
Trump says US will keep oil and ships seized near Venezuela
President Trump said on Monday that the U.S. government will, for now, keep the oil and two oil tankers that the U.S. Coast Guard seized off the coast of Venezuela this month. "We’re going to keep it. Maybe we’ll sell it. Maybe we’ll keep it. Maybe we’ll use it in the
Boasberg orders return of Venezuelan deportees challenging Alien Enemies Act removal
A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration must allow Venezuelan men it deported to a megaprison in El Salvador to return to the U.S. to fight their case, including disputing that they were part of a gang. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg
Trump warns Colombia's President Petro 'better watch his a‑‑'
President Trump lashed out at Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday, warning that “he better watch his a‑‑.” “He has to watch it because he’s got drug factories. They make cocaine in Colombia,” Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago on the heels of an announcement about the
Lawmakers hammer DOJ over Epstein files release
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are tangling over potential consequences for Department of Justice (DOJ) officials after the department failed to share every document tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as required under law. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — Recent polls have provided some of Trump’s worst figures on his handling of the economy. {beacon} Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Where Trump’s ratings on economy stand at end of year President
Jim Beam to halt production at main distillery; Democrat blames Trump tariffs
Jim Beam, the Bourbon company, is stopping its main distillery's production this year. “We plan to pause distillation at our main distillery on the James B. Beam campus for 2026 while we take the opportunity to invest in site enhancements,” the James B. Beam Distilling Co. said
Lawler: Vance, Rubio more likely to run with one other than compete in 2028
Will Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio run against each other in the 2028 Republican primary? Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Monday he does not see it happening. Lawler told host Kasie Hunt on CNN’s “The Arena” that “frankly, I think it’s more likely that
Trump announces new class of 'Golden Fleet' Navy battleships
President Trump announced on Monday a new class of battleships as part of the U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet.” The president said that he approved a plan for the Navy to start construction of the two battleships, which will be equipped with guns, missiles, hypersonic weapons and
Dems acknowledge Clinton's ties to Epstein aren't 'a good look'
Democrats largely acknowledge that former President Clinton's association with Jeffrey Epstein isn’t the best of circumstances — particularly for a politician whose personal life has been tabloid fodder. The release of thousands of files late last week revealed a number of
Judge extends order barring Abrego Garcia re-detainment
A federal judge on Monday extended a temporary order barring federal immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, sharply scrutinizing the Trump administration's intentions toward the once wrongfully deported man. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis noted at a
Interior again goes after offshore wind
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior again goes after offshore wind The Trump administration has suspended the authority of five major offshore wind farms to keep building in federal waters, yet another escalation of the administration’s
Which fast food, restaurants will be open on Christmas Day 2025?
Whether you need a bite while traveling or don't feel like cooking a Christmas dinner, a few restaurants will be ready to serve you on Christmas Day.
List: Which stores are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025?
Saved all your Christmas shopping for the last minute, or forgot an ingredient for your holiday meal? These stores have you covered.
New York Republicans are excited about a race they’re probably going to lose
Struggling blue state Republicans need a strong top of the ticket to win key House races.
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's wind farm pause
Senate Democrats say they will walk away from talks about legislation to speed up energy and infrastructure construction unless the Trump administration reverses its latest attack on wind power. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) say they will
Watch: Trump to make announcement alongside Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump made an announcement Friday afternoon in Palm Beach, Fla., Monday alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan about shipbuilding. Earlier this month, Phelan previewed the administration's plans to build a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships.
Former FDA chief sounds alarm over HHS childhood vaccine overhaul
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb expressed concern over the Trump administration’s pending overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will release a new vaccine schedule next year that
Trump Is Getting New Battleships—and Naming Them After Himself
Just days after plastering his name onto the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Trump will be naming a new class of battleships after himself. Trump is planning to make the naming announcement of the Navy’s new battleships alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Heritage Foundation staffers decamp for Pence-founded think tank in latest exodus
More than a dozen staffers left the Heritage Foundation and joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF), founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, in the latest shake-up for the embattled organization that has become the center of an ideological civil war over the conservative
Democratic senator: Contempt, impeachment of DOJ officials in Epstein fight 'premature'
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he thinks it’s “premature” to talk about possible contempt or impeachment resolutions against top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials after they released heavily redacted files on Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the
Bill Clinton spokesperson says they don't need 'protection,' asks for release of all Epstein files
A spokesperson for former President Clinton called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release any remaining materials involving the former president in files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Angel Ureña, the deputy chief of staff to Clinton, said Monday on social platform X that
Who is Jeff Landry, Trump's new point person on Greenland?
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) was named by President Trump on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, which Trump previously has sought to acquire as part of the United States. On Truth Social, the president said Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National
Powerball jackpot hits $1.6B: The only states where you'd actually get $1B
A winner following Monday's drawing would not be an instant billionaire.
Bari Weiss Issued Deranged Memo to 60 Minutes Staff on Axed Segment
CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss told 60 Minutes producers she was killing their story on the CECOT megaprison in El Salvador, where Trump deported more than 250 Venezuelan immigrants, because it did “not present the administration’s argument.” “What we have is Karoline
Epstein Survivors Slam Trump’s DOJ Over Shoddy Release of Files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are claiming that the Trump administration broke the law by failing to redact some of their names and withholding other documents. In a joint statement Monday, multiple survivors slammed the government’s recent document dump for failing to
Epstein survivors urge Congress to hold Justice Department accountable
More than a dozen Jeffrey Epstein survivors bashed the Justice Department for its handling of the release of files related to the deceased sex offender, calling for congressional oversight as they accused the department of failing to comply with the law. “This law, enacted by a
Zelensky: Any US-Ukraine security guarantees will need congressional review
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday there are signs negotiators are "very close" to a finished peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, including U.S. security guarantees that will require congressional approval. Zelensky posted on the social platform X that
Bari Weiss faces blowback for spiking '60 Minutes' segment: What to know
Bari Weiss, CBS's new editor in chief, is facing widespread blowback across the media for a decision to pull a "60 Minutes" segment she argues was not ready for publication, while a top journalist at the network contends the decision was based on political pressure and
Conway files to run for Nadler's seat in New York
Prominent anti-Trump critic George Conway III filed paperwork Monday to run as a Democrat for the seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). A conservative lawyer who later founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, Conway
Newsom, Vance lead wide-open 2028 field: Poll
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Vice President Vance top their respective parties’ lists of potential 2028 presidential contenders, according to a new CNN poll. In the survey, two-thirds of American respondents said they don’t have a specific person in mind that they’d
Putin aide contradicts Witkoff, calling Miami talks 'rather unconstructive'
A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday contradicted U.S. claims that three days of peace talks in Miami went well, calling several of Washington’s proposals meant to end Russia’s war with Ukraine “rather unconstructive.” Yuri Ushakov, Putin's top foreign
Epstein files: Where do things stand with their release?
Washington has been roiled by controversy surrounding the files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for months, but the scandal heated up at the end of last week with the Justice Department choosing to release only some of the files. Multiple files available on the
What should Santa bring?
What might not only Americans but global leaders wish for if Santa Claus delivered them presents of their choice?
Fallout over yanked ‘60 Minutes’ segment; Trump revisits taking over Greenland
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Monday. Sunday was the shortest day of the year, so it’s all uphill from here! 😉 In today's issue: • Backlash over yanked ‘60 Minutes’ segment • Trump revisits taking over Greenland • Epstein file rollout raises
Democrats urge Trump to abandon rule limiting green cards for those on public assistance
More than 125 Democrats in Congress are urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a rule that would open the door to denying a green card to those who use public benefits like Medicaid or food stamps. President Trump’s latest crack at a so-called public
Stephen Miller Loses It as Jury Acquits Man Who Towed ICE Agent’s Car
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller threw a tantrum for the stupidest reason imaginable. A federal jury Sunday refused to convict Bobby Nunez, a 33-year-old tow truck driver in Los Angeles charged with stealing government property after he moved an SUV belonging to
Schumer moves to sue the Trump administration over Epstein files rollout
The DOJ is facing accusations of not complying with the law.
The Palmyra ambush revives doubts over Syria's fragile stability
The ambush near Palmyra, which killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, has highlighted the resilience of ISIS remnants and the fragility of Syria's newly reformed security apparatus, forcing the U.S. to navigate a complex policy challenge in its new military
No. 2 House Democrat: 'All options' being considered in Epstein files fight
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) said Monday that Democrats are considering “all options” to compel the Justice Department to release the full slate of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview on “CNN News Central,” the No. 2
Infighting takes center stage at AmericaFest, Erika Kirk calls for unity
AmericaFest didn’t just showcase conservative star power. It exposed a movement wrestling with its own identity.