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Anthropic CEO vows to fight risk designation, insists ‘vast majority’ of customers won’t be affected
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that the company would fight the Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation in court, while suggesting the “vast majority” of its customers would be unaffected. The Pentagon confirmed the designation, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Senate Democrats restart energy bill negotiations
Senate Democrats will return to the table to negotiate an energy and infrastructure bill, they announced Thursday night. “After discussions with our colleagues, we have decided to reopen negotiations on permitting reform,” said Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Sheldon
Teamsters leader who nearly brawled with Mullin praises DHS nomination
Teamsters President Sean O’Brien offered unexpected praise on Thursday for Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the latest sign of reconciliation between the two men who nearly came to blows during a Senate hearing in
Hegseth on Noem's ouster: 'We all serve at the pleasure of the president'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Kristi Noem did an “excellent job” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), hours after President Trump announced he had tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace her as the department's secretary. “We all serve at
Pentagon officially informs Anthropic of supply chain risk designation
The Pentagon officially informed Anthropic leadership Thursday that the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk “effective immediately,” a senior Pentagon official told The Hill. “From the very beginning, this has been about one fundamental principle: the
GOP fundraiser with Hegseth scrapped amid Iran War buildup
Rep. Zach Nunn postponed his “Salute to the Troops” campaign event out of respect for U.S. casualties of the war.
US military sets Iranian drone carrier ship on fire
The U.S. military struck and set on fire an Iranian drone carrier ship Thursday as forces continue to degrade the Islamic Republic’s navy and continue pummeling the nation with missiles and bombs. Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said during a
Texas lieutenant gov rips Hunt for entering Senate race: 'He had no business'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Thursday slammed Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) for entering the GOP Senate primary in the Lone Star State. “Wesley Hunt should have never gotten in this race,” Patrick said on “The Mark Davis Show.” Hunt came in a distant third in Tuesday’s
How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump’s trust
Kristi Noem’s assertion at a Senate hearing Tuesday that President Trump had given his blessing to a $220 million Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advertising campaign promoting Noem’s leadership was the final straw that cost the DHS secretary her job on Thursday,
Hegseth suggests Iran strikes creating conditions for revolution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said there will “come a moment” when President Trump or the Iranian people decide to rise up against the country's government, though he stressed they should not protest during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against the
Here are the 4 Democrats who opposed the war powers resolution
Four Democrats defied party leaders on Thursday to oppose a resolution curbing President Trump’s war powers in Iran. Some defections had been expected headed into the vote, given the thorny nature of the conflict and its relationship to Israel, which has divided Democrats on
Treasury Department to announce measures to combat rising oil prices amid Iran conflict: Report
The Treasury Department will announce measures to combat rising energy prices amid the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran as soon as Thursday, Reuters reported. As the conflict in the Middle East nears the one-week mark, oil prices have risen and consumers are seeing an impact
These 4 Democrats voted with Republicans to fund DHS
Four Democrats crossed the aisle Thursday and voted in favor of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown, despite opposition from their own leadership. The four Democrats who joined Republicans in voting for the
Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff
Two House Democrats are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel about his reported decision last week to fire multiple employees, many of whom allegedly worked in counterintelligence roles. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) asked Patel in a
Trump team plays defense amid gasoline price jump
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump team plays defense amid gasoline price jump A spike in energy prices due to the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran has put the Trump administration on the defensive. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; Greg Nash;
Harvard Kennedy School sets contingency plans for admitted service members after Pentagon order
The Harvard Kennedy School is setting contingency plans for admitted service members in place following the Pentagon’s decision to suspend its academic partnerships with the university last month. In a Wednesday letter to U.S. service members who applied to the school's
House and Senate get action on kids' online safety
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House and Senate get action on kids' online safety A GOP-led package of kids’ online safety bills, including the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), advanced out of a House committee Thursday while COPPA 2.0 passed in the
Bice, Hern considering Senate runs to replace Mullin
The race is on to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin after President Trump announced he will nominate the Oklahoma Republican to replace outgoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Two Oklahoma House Republicans are already eyeing runs to represent the
Stocks sink as oil rises
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Oil rises above $80 per barrel, dragging down stocks Stocks closed Thursday with losses as the escalating war in Iran and the Middle East drove oil prices higher.
4 combat firsts as US flexes military might in Iran war
During the first few days of the U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, the Pentagon has deployed multiple assets for the first time in major combat. Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said Tuesday in a video on the social platform X that American
House GOP tanks effort to limit Trump’s assault on Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House GOP tanks effort to limit Trump’s assault on Iran House Republicans on Thursday beat back legislation designed to rein in U.S. military
The Five Craziest Things Trump’s New Pick for DHS Secretary Has Said
On Thursday, President Trump announced that Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin is his nominee to replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary. A hardcore MAGA acolyte, Mullin is known for blind, raging loyalty to President Trump and the movement. Here are
The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship
The U.S. Navy’s attack on an Iranian frigate, the IRIS Dena , on Wednesday was the first time an American submarine has sunk an enemy ship since World War II. But the Dena may not have been armed because it was returning from an international exercise in the Indian Ocean, and
Trump praises Delcy Rodríguez after report of US threat to indict her
President Trump praised interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez amid reports that his administration was threatening to indict her if she did not continue to cooperate with the U.S. “Delcy Rodríguez who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with
Spike in gas prices over Iran strikes puts Trump on defense
A spike in energy prices due to the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran has put the Trump administration on the defensive. Low oil and gasoline prices have long been part of the White House’s pitch to voters. Now that they’re on the rise, key officials have argued they are doing their
Markwayne Mullin faces a straightforward path to confirmation as DHS secretary
The Senate tends to be kind to its own members, and at least one Democrat is on board.
DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined Republicans in
Kennedy’s new MAHA partnership with medical schools
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy’s new MAHA partnership with medical schools Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced a partnership with several
House panel advances slate of kids online safety bills along party lines
A GOP-led package of kids' online safety bills, including the landmark Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), advanced out of a House committee Thursday amid heavy pushback from Democrats and technology safety advocates. In a lengthy bill markup Thursday, House Energy and Commerce
Five Democrats Kill War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump on Iran
The House voted 219–212 against a war powers resolution Thursday, refusing to place limits on President Trump’s powers as he continues his war on Iran alongside Israel. Four Democratic representatives voted with Republicans to kill the measure. The resolution , co-sponsored by
Warren Davidson is a rare hard-line Republican questioning the Middle East war
The veteran Ohio lawmaker has a long record of taking on party leaders but has rarely broken with Donald Trump.
House Republicans sink effort to rein in Trump’s attacks on Iran
House Republicans on Thursday beat back legislation designed to rein in U.S. military operations in Iran, marking a victory for President Trump and a blow for those hoping to reassert Congress’s unique powers to wage war. The vote was 212-219, with just two Republicans — Reps.
Tillis praises Mullin as Noem's successor, says he'll 'restore competence' to DHS
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Thursday praised his fellow Senate Republican, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.), as Kristi Noem’s replacement for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, saying Mullin would "restore competence" to the organization. “Senator Markwayne Mullin
Watch video from Noem's controversial $220M ad campaign
President Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced he will replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), hours after the president reportedly said he did not approve a scrutinized $220 million ad campaign pushed by the secretary. The ad
Biden Makes Flawed Comparisons with Trump
During a speech in South Carolina on Feb. 27, Joe Biden touted his record as president while criticizing his successor, President Donald Trump. But during his remarks, Biden made a number of false, misleading or exaggerated claims. The post Biden Makes Flawed Comparisons with
Dow loses more than 780 points as oil tops $80 per barrel
Stocks closed Thursday with losses as the escalating war in Iran and the Middle East drove oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 784 points, a decline of 1.6 percent after falling more than 1,100 points earlier in the day. The S&P 500 index
What we know about Noem's new 'Shield of the Americas' role
President Trump said Thursday that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role and be appointed as a special envoy for "The Shield of the Americas," bringing her tumultuous tenure atop DHS to an end. Noem faced scrutiny and intense
Noem responds to DHS ouster, thanks Trump for new role
Kristi Noem on Thursday responded to being removed from her post as Homeland Security secretary moments after giving a speech at a conference in Nashville, Tenn., where she mentioned nothing about the ouster. President Trump announced Thursday he would replace Noem with
Target to open its 2,000th store, with more on the way: Here's where
In some cases, Target is on track to take over buildings vacated by long-gone retailers.
Lindsey Halligan being investigated by Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan, the ex-U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia who was hand-picked by President Trump to prosecute his political adversaries, is under investigation by Florida’s bar, a letter sent by the organization and obtained by The Hill shows. The letter was
How will Oklahoma replace Markwayne Mullin in Senate?
The announcement that President Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take the helm at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a vacancy for his Senate seat ahead of the midterms. Oklahoma law allows the governor to appoint a replacement to the seat in
Gas is up 27 cents since Sunday – here's where it's even worse
On Sunday, gas was below $3 a gall in 39 states. As of Thursday, only 17 states are below that mark.
Watch live: Hegseth, Centcom commander brief reporters on Iran operation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Central Command, will brief reporters Thursday afternoon on the U.S. military operation in Iran. Hegseth's remarks come a day after he previewed a major bombing campaign in the Middle East, days after the
Democrats react to Noem’s ouster from DHS
Many Democrats are cheering after President Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem would be replaced as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The news of the secretary's exit follows months of petitions from Democrats for Noem to face consequences over
Watch live: Trump welcomes soccer champions Inter Miami to White House
President Trump on Thursday afternoon will welcome MLS champions Inter Miami to the White House. Soccer star Lionel Messi, who has been with the team since 2023, is also expected to attend. Their visit comes less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City.
House committee advances kids’ online safety and privacy proposals
Democrats pushed for more enforcement mechanisms.
Mullin 'surprised' by Trump’s call tapping him as Homeland Security secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said he was surprised by President Trump’s call Thursday informing him that he would be tapped to replace ousted Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “I am super excited about this opportunity. It came — not as a complete surprise — but it
Trump backs Kurdish offensive in Iran: 'I'd be all for it'
President Trump said Thursday that he would back the Kurds if they launched an offensive inside Iran, as the militias have reportedly been in touch with the administration over a potential incursion into western Iran. "I think it's wonderful that they want to do that, I'd be