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How Bloody Sunday’s aftermath divided an interracial Civil Rights Movement
Black victims are usually forgotten footnotes of history.
Hegseth hammers European allies, media in staunch Trump defense over Iran war
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Hegseth goes after allies, media ▪ Trump says no boots on ground in Iran ▪ SAVE America Act votes coming ▪ Education Department portfolio moves Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken on the role
Operation Epic Fury: The promises and perils of AI warfare
It has been more than a decade since artificial intelligence and military experts were calling AI and autonomous weaponry “the third revolution in warfare,” after gunpowder and nuclear weapons. Now, with the joint U.S.-Israel operation in Iran, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by
Transcript: Trump Has No Idea How To End the War Against Iran
This is a lightly edited transcript of the March 19 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: So I want to start by framing this in maybe a positive way. We’re almost three weeks into this
Trump Has No Idea How to End the War Against Iran
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . The United States and Israel’s war against Iran has now been going on for about three weeks. President Trump sounds increasingly
Transcript: Trump War Takes Dark Turn as Leaks Unnerve Dems: “Madness”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the March 20 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Everything we’re learning
What’s Behind MAGA’s Strange New Crush on Solar Energy?
Is MAGA changing its tune on solar energy? Since the start of the year, a dizzying array of social media posts and news reports have pointed to the possibility, even as the administration continues to double down on its anti-wind policies and rhetoric. Why solar? And why
Trump’s War With Iran Is a Product of His Deep Stupidity
What can be said about Trump’s war with Iran that isn’t already abundantly obvious? The answer: not much. It is not going well, and it probably won’t end well. But having spent time in the salt mines of Trump punditry, I can tell you that we’re going to endure a difficult round
Trump's push to abolish the Education Department reaches student loan portfolio
One year after President Trump signed an executive order calling for the shuttering of the Education Department, the agency has taken its biggest step yet toward self-elimination. On Thursday, the department announced that it would seek to move its $1.7 trillion student loan
Trump Derangement Syndrome Is a Self-Destructive Distraction
In recent weeks, Trumpian excesses have—finally—provoked some visible setbacks: These include his firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; the scaling back of the grandiose “regime-change” goal of his Iran war; and the grudging acquiescence, at least purported, in
The Frankensteined Feminism of The Bride!
Even before Ida (Jessie Buckley) becomes a black-bile-spewing revenant, you wouldn’t call her a proper lady. At a shady gin joint in Chicago, 1936, she’s vacant-eyed, slurring, and lurching in her seat when she launches into a tirade against the local Mafia . The gangsters
Senate GOP plows forward on SAVE America Act amid pressure from right
The Senate is planning to debate and vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, called the SAVE America Act, through this weekend as Senate conservatives warn that a failure to make significant progress on President Trump’s No. 1 legislative priority could result in
Progressives say they'll vote against warrantless spy power renewal
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) formally voted to oppose reauthorization of the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, a move that could signal difficulty for a House GOP tasked with meeting President Trump’s demand for an 18 month extension of the program. It is
Influencers are pushing out media for aspiring Democratic politicians
Voters used to say they wanted a president they could have a beer with. Now, would-be presidential candidates are chasing that authenticity in a different way: appearing on podcasts, sports shows, and other new media platforms where politics almost takes a back seat. “Folks
Trump War Takes Darker Turn as Leaked Plans Unnerve Experts: “Madness”
Everything we’re learning now strongly suggests that Donald Trump’s war is about to get worse. First, officials leaked word to The Washington Post that the Pentagon and the White House are likely to demand $200 billion more from Congress. Trump sort of confirmed this in remarks
US Embassy in Cuba tells citizens to avoid crowds amid protests
The U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, is urging American citizens to avoid large crowds amid reports of “anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy protests and rallies” in the coming days. The Embassy issued an alert shortly before 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, citing the planned
'Rogue employee' at HHS changed voicemail to Domino's pizza recording
Callers hoping to voice complaints about federal animal testing with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this week instead reached what sounded like the voicemail for a popular pizza chain after a “rogue” staffer changed the phone’s outgoing message. The
GOP grapples with $200 billion Pentagon funding ask for Iran war
Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story GOP grapples with $200 billion Pentagon funding ask for Iran war GOP lawmakers are grappling with how to handle the massive $200 billion request for
Boat strikes 'aren’t the answer' to US drug problems, general says
The U.S. military’s lethal strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific “aren’t the answer” to the country’s drug problems, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom), said during a hearing Thursday on
Nexstar secures merger with Tegna after FCC, DOJ approval
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have cleared Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of fellow local broadcaster Tegna, the company announced on Thursday. The company announced the deal's closure after the FCC said in its own press release
TSA official: Airport security problem 'going to get worse before it gets better'
A senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official warned Thursday that the growing backlog at airport security checkpoints nationwide is likely “going to get worse before it gets better” as staffing becomes more strained as a result of the lingering Department of
Comey subpoenaed in 2016 election probe in Florida
Federal prosecutors in Florida have subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a wide-ranging probe into a prior investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network, confirmed Comey was subpoenaed in the probe, which is
US Mint gets green light to put Trump on 250th gold coin
The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Thursday greenlighted a $1 gold coin featuring President Trump’s likeness to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. The proposed design depicts Trump with his fists on what appears to be a table or desk. The word “Liberty” span above the
HHS investigating states for ‘coercing’ health care entities to provide abortions
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story HHS investigating states for ‘coercing’ healthcare entities to provide abortions The Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday it’s launching investigations into 13 states
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award goes to 'the people of the Twin Cities' and Jerome Powell
This year’s John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award is a tie between “the people of the Twin Cities, Minnesota” and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The prestigious annual honor has been awarded since 1989 by the Kennedy family to celebrate people demonstrating “political
The Memo: Frustrated Trump struggles against perception that he's losing control of Iran war
A tide of political danger is rising around President Trump as criticism grows that he may be losing control of the war in Iran. The conflict that he started almost three weeks ago, in conjunction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was a war of choice. But even a
5 things to know about the Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations
Allegations of sexual abuse and assault against civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, first reported by The New York Times on Wednesday, were met with shock and anger toward the late activist alongside praise and solidarity for the victims, including Chavez ally and Chicano activist
Missouri redistricting ruling to be appealed to state Supreme Court
A group of voters challenging the new GOP-favored House map in Missouri filed a notice of appeal regarding a recent ruling that upholds the new congressional lines, taking the matter to the state Supreme Court. A Jackson County circuit court judge last week upheld a Republican
Republicans balk at going it alone on Iran war funding
Key lawmakers doubt budget reconciliation is a viable path for a $200 billion Pentagon infusion.
Watch live: Trump hosts White House dinner with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi
President Trump will host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a White House dinner Thursday evening. The event comes after the world leaders held a bilateral meeting in the afternoon, when Trump ribbed Japan over its bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The president
Democrats seek information on Jared Kushner's potential 'conflicts of interest' in Middle East
Two top-ranking Democrats are seeking more information regarding Jared Kushner’s business dealings in the Middle East following reports that he has been attempting to shore up billions of dollars for his private equity firm while also helping lead negotiations with governments
5 takeaways on Gabbard’s grilling in House worldwide threats hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was grilled for a second day of hearings on Thursday on whether Iran was close to building nuclear weapons and if Tehran posed an "imminent threat" to the U.S. before President Trump started the ongoing Middle Eastern war.
Obama's former DHS secretary calls to end shutdown, pointing to Iran threat
A former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary urged Congress on Thursday to reverse a shutdown at the department that has lasted for more than a month. Jeh Johnson, who served in the Obama administration, called on legislators on both sides of the aisle to pass the
Iran stirs Trump's ire with attacks on Qatar gas
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran stirs Trump's ire with attacks on Qatar gas President Trump warned Iran against continued attacks on Qatar after the Islamic Republic targeted key energy facilities in neighboring Gulf states in response
Tesla’s self-driving software under scrutiny
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla’s self-driving software under scrutiny The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intensified its investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology Wednesday, moving from a preliminary evaluation
'Embodied the American dream': Sandra Day O'Connor remembered at Supreme Court
The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s clerks and top Justice Department officials gathered at the Supreme Court on Thursday to pay tribute to her as a barrier-breaking, tireless advocate for civics and those around her at a formal memorial. “Justice O’Connor’s life embodied
Republican Senator Claims You Can’t Shovel Snow in NYC Without ID
Republican Senator Katie Britt tried to claim that New York City requires identification to shovel show in an attempt to defend the SAVE Act Thursday. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, the Alabama politician tried to argue that because many regular parts of daily life
Russia says Ukraine peace talks in 'situational pause' amid Iran war
The Kremlin said Thursday peace talks with the Trump administration to end the Russia-Ukraine war are on a “situational pause” amid the war in Iran. "This is a situational pause, for obvious reasons," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday in reference to
Google: AI tool helped prevent heat-trapping contrails
Google said on Thursday that its artificial intelligence (AI) forecasts helped prevent contrails, the white lines that often follow planes in the sky. The tech giant said in a blog post that it had decided to collaborate with American Airlines in 2023 “to show that pilots using
Education Department shifting student loan responsibilities to Treasury Department
The Education Department announced Thursday that it is moving some of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, the latest and largest in a series of program shifts as the Trump administration works toward its goal of shutting down the Education Department. The
Gas prices in 8 states cross $4: The states that could be there soon
Prices at the pump have been climbing, jumping more than $1 a gallon since the month began.
IMF: Prolonged high gas prices could increase inflation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday that rising energy prices caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran could lead to higher global inflation if prolonged, but it said no nation has yet reached out for emergency financial assistance. IMF communications director
This Is How Forever Wars Begin
In the final year of President George W. Bush’s second term, his administration asked Congress for $190 billion to continue funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that had long since turned into quagmires. On Wednesday, the Pentagon asked the White House for $200 billion to
Massie ad labels challenger 'Trump traitor'
A new ad from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) slams his GOP primary opponent, Ed Gallrein, whom President Trump has endorsed. The ad, shared Thursday by Inside Elections journalist Jacob Rubashkin on the social platform X, opens with a photo of Massie and the president smiling and
Trump Finds a New Way to Force Us to Stare at His Face
Say what you will about our grifter in chief, but during his second term, Donald Trump has managed to slap his name and likeness on more objects than anyone could have imagined. The newest entry in the crowded field of Trumpjunk, reports The Washington Post , is a
Trump does not plan to bar oil or gas exports, say Burgum and Wright
The Trump administration will not restrict U.S. exports of oil or natural gas amid rising prices over the war in Iran, top officials said Thursday. In identical statements posted on social platform X, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, “To be
Feds Drop Charges Against Disabled U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE
The federal government is dropping its case against Aliya Rahman, a U.S. citizen with autism and a traumatic brain injury who was dragged from her car and arrested by ICE agents while on the way to a doctor’s appointment in Minneapolis in January. Rahman was recently arrested
Teen Dies in ICE Custody, Youngest Person Yet of Trump’s Term
A 19-year-old Mexican teenager arrested over a minor traffic infraction died in an ICE facility in south Florida this week. Royer Perez-Jimenez died on Monday of a “presumed suicide” in his cell at Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida, according to a statement
Republicans Start to Rebel as Trump Asks for $200 Billion for Iran War
Republicans in Congress may not be on board with sending hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding for the war with Iran. The Department of Defense asked the White House for over $200 billion in additional funding for the war, and that price tag is proving to be too