Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in "light of recent reports of abuse," according to a letter signed by the governor. He directed all state agencies controlled by a gubernatorially appointed head and public institutions of higher
The U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday removed Danish flags meant to honor the country's troops who fought in Afghanistan, sparking backlash from Danish citizens as well as military veterans from both countries. However, according to Military Times, the flags have
In a first for a first lady, Melania Trump took a starring role at the world premiere of her forthcoming eponymous documentary film. "I think people will enjoy the movie," the first lady said at the "Melania" premiere on Thursday at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Cameras,
President Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to news outlets. Charles Littlejohn, the contractor, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in a press release Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Postal Service had given its first-ever reward to a whistleblower under a new policy launched in July. "This enabled us to dismantle a $16 million fraud
Democratic lawmakers on Thursday slammed President Trump over comments he made about wanting to "drive housing prices up" for people who own their homes, with one congresswoman telling followers that he "doesn’t care about making your life more affordable." During a Cabinet
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that the earliest floor action in the House could be Monday, prompting a “short shutdown situation” after the Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government. “But the House is going to do its job. We want to get the
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries and groups engaging in business and providing oil to Cuba on Thursday, marking an escalation in U.S. policy toward the communist country. The countries and groups targeted for potential tariffs by the White House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday said he hasn’t seen “any evidence” that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) staged an attack on herself at a town hall earlier this week. “I don't have any evidence to believe that's true. Look, we deal with member security issues that
The House Ethics Committee found “substantial reason to believe” that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) violated several laws, regulations and standards of conduct as a member of Congress, according to a report the panel released Thursday. The report said the House
The agreement would allow for passage of full-year funding for most federal agencies while extending DHS for two weeks.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump to announce new Fed chair ‘sometime next week’ “We are going to be announcing the head of the Fed, who that will be,” Trump said at his monthly Cabinet
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating drug addiction and substance abuse on Thursday, dubbing it “the Great American Recovery Initiative.” The initiative directs federal agencies to use grant funds to support addiction recovery and increase awareness
Tylenol’s brand reputation has bounced back among Republicans after suffering a blow following President Trump’s warning last fall that pregnant women should not take the medication because of a scientifically unproven risk of autism, according to YouGov data. Trump made the
The Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government on Thursday evening, just a day before a shutdown deadline. The agreement will split the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off from a "minibus" package of five other major funding bills. The
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA enrollment dropped by over 1M following expiration of subsidies The final impact of the expired Affordable Care Act enhanced premium subsidies is becoming clearer as figures show that
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) said there will be a “short shutdown” after a major funding package failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. Democratic senators blocked the funding package, demanding that funds included for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said border czar Tom Homan's press conference in Minnesota Thursday morning did not provide the information she was looking for, including when federal immigration authorities will leave the North Star State. “It was more conciliatory words, but no
Progressive outlet The Nation is nominating the city of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize in the wake of tensions over President Trump’s immigration agenda in the city. In a Wednesday piece, The Nation’s editors stated that they “are in the process of formally nominating
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House shifts tone on data centers President Trump and major tech companies are attempting to change the narrative around data centers, as rising electricity costs linked to AI infrastructure faces growing
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate panel advances key crypto bill along party lines The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced part of a key cryptocurrency bill Thursday without Democratic support. © Greg Nash The panel voted 12-11 along party lines to
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota are floating the possibility of a mass resignation in protest of the Justice Department’s response to the recent ICE killings of two U.S. citizens. Prosecutors expressed their frustration to U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, Donald Trump’s appointee
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Thursday there is a “very strong case” to charge the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official who shot Alex Pretti multiple times on Saturday with voluntary manslaughter. “I see a case that requires a state investigation and requires
The White House just gave a wild explanation for why Tulsi Gabbard was spotted lurking around a federal raid at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday. Having been completely sidelined from the typical responsibilities of the director of national intelligence,
Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) former Democratic rival Pete Buttigieg has backed her bid to be Minnesota’s next governor. The former Transportation secretary and former mayor of South Bend, Ind., said he is “thrilled to support” Klobuchar following the senator’s campaign
The outlook for electric grid reliability in North America is worsening, as demand may outpace supply in the years ahead, according to a key watchdog. In its annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned that demand
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it is investigating an incident in which a Waymo car struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school. The child was struck by the self-driving car Friday during school drop-off hours while running
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Thursday that his administration is preparing should the commonwealth become the next target of President Trump’s immigration crackdown amid growing concerns about clashes between residents and federal law enforcement officers across the
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leaping into action to protect American citizens by banning … something that is already illegal. Speaking at a press briefing at the Capitol Thursday, Jeffries announced that, as a condition of supporting legislation to fund the
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) press office on Wednesday mocked President Trump after he fired off almost 60 social media posts in one hour, with the press office commenting, "Deep breaths, everyone." "Just to clarify: Walmart’s 303 stores in California are open. The AI
First lady Melania Trump’s documentary is not making it to theaters in South Africa, according to a local distributor. "Melania," which opens Friday, outlines the run-up to her husband’s second term. The first lady was an executive producer on the film. “Based on recent
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) on Wednesday said the country needs a national conversation about immigrants lacking permanent legal status who “obey the law,” as public opinion sours on the Trump administration's deportation sweeps. “We need a national conversation
President Trump’s approval rating is slipping, with more than one-third of Americans saying they disapprove of how the president is handling his job, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that Trump’s approval rating fell 3 percentage
A man unsuccessfully attempted to break accused killer Luigi Mangione out from jail by impersonating an FBI agent Wednesday evening, according to a law enforcement source. A criminal complaint shows Mark Anderson was charged with one count of impersonating a federal officer.
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin announced Thursday it will quadruple its production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, which are used to protect U.S. military bases and allies, over seven years under a new agreement with the Pentagon. Lockheed
Even ICE’s enormous 2026 budget has its limits. Landowners in Oklahoma City are backing out of a deal with the federal agency, nixing plans to develop a new ICE facility in the area after agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced
A majority of Americans think President Trump’s rhetoric and language when discussing China and relations with Beijing “negatively impacts” how people of Chinese descent are treated in the U.S., according to a new survey. Fifty-four percent of respondents said Trump’s rhetoric
Senate Homeland Security Committee Democrats are demanding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appear before the panel amid scrutiny over the killing of two Minneapolis residents by immigration officers. “You have presided over an increasingly dangerous and
Republicans have proposed an “election reform” bill that would actually impose severe restrictions on voting across the country. The “Make Elections Great Again Act” would require photo identification, require mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day, require voters to
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for delays in providing disaster recovery aid to his state while speaking on the Senate floor Thursday. “The data clearly shows that something is seriously wrong here,” Tillis said, pointing to a chart
Senators say that negotiations over a stalled government funding package are hung up over the question of how long to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at current levels to give the White House and Senate Democrats more time to negotiate immigration
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) called Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s involvement in a recent FBI search in Fulton County, Ga., “extremely unusual.” Gabbard was captured on camera by Reuters photographer Elijah Nouvelage talking on the phone next to a vehicle
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “In what country are we living in
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday that aims to coordinate a federal plan to combat drug addiction and substance abuse. The "White House Great American Recovery Initiative" will advise federal agencies to issue grants in support of addiction recovery and
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced part of a key cryptocurrency bill Thursday without Democratic support. The panel voted 12-11 along party lines to advance its portion of the market structure legislation, which aims to clearly divide oversight of crypto markets between