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Justice is finally within reach for victims of Syria’s chemical weapons attacks
There are now multiple pathways to justice unfolding in Syria and abroad.
USDA suspends 'federal financial awards' to Minnesota in wake of fraud probe
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it is suspending "federal financial awards" to Minnesota and Minneapolis amid a massive fraud investigation in the state. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote in a social media post on XF that “Enough is
Jan. 6 'Lectern guy' to run for local office in Florida
The man photographed toting a lectern from the office of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is now running for local office in Florida, according to election records. Records show Adam Johnson, a Republican, filed to run for an
The ICE elephant: Why the law requires all the facts
The trick is to examine the smallest part of the animal and extrapolate to draw sweeping conclusions.
Total legal immunity for dangerous pesticides? Stop Big Ag’s scheme now.
Unless the public demands transparency and defeats these hidden immunity clauses once and for all, the next generation will inherit a government that fails to offer just recourse and a food system that poisons them.
How John Thune is trying to save the Senate for Republicans
The Senate majority leader appeared at the U.S.-Mexico border to rekindle interest in the GOP’s legislative accomplishments.
Greenland’s party leaders reject Trump calls for US control
Greenland’s party leaders on Friday rejected President Trump’s continued push to take over the self-autonomous Arctic territory. “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party
Colorado governor considering clemency for Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Friday said he’s considering granting Tina Peters clemency, after she was jailed for her role in an election security breach. “She got a sentence that was harsh. It was a nine-year sentence,” Polis said in an interview with CBS Colorado. “We
What to know about tax changes, getting the maximum refund in 2026
The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund.
The US doesn’t need a Cyber Force: it needs to prioritize cybersecurity
Cyber Force needs to be in the services, not competing with them.
Protests planned nationwide after Minneapolis, Portland shootings
A wave of protests is slated to take place on Saturday across the U.S. in the wake of shootings this week involving federal authorities in Minneapolis and Portland, Ore. Demonstrations are planned in those two cities as well as in Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Florida and other
Traffic fell, revenue rose one year into NYC congestion pricing, Hochul says
New York City's congestion pricing program has reduced traffic by 11%, raised $550 million, and made the city safer for cyclists and pedestrians, despite opposition from suburban drivers, Republicans, New Jersians, and the federal government.
Timeline suggests Kentucky woman may have been serial killer's last victim
After 27 years without answers, Kentucky police have tied the unsolved homicide that haunted the Lexington department to a known serial killer.
Trump's call for Collins ouster throws wrench into Maine Senate race
President Trump’s call for Sen. Susan Collins (R) to be ousted in November tossed a monkey wrench into the high-stakes Maine Senate race, raising further questions about the GOP’s most vulnerable incumbent and whether she will be able to pull off another high-wire act in the
The Case for Impeaching Donald Trump
I think Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch has summed up the past week in American life more succinctly than I ever could: “We are going to look back fondly on 2025 as ‘the sane year’” of Trump’s second term. Here’s where we left off in 2025: Trumpism isn’t working ,
Kennedy shakes up dietary guidelines: Winners and losers
The Trump administration says its new dietary guidelines mark a revolution for U.S. food culture, placing an emphasis on whole foods like meats, whole-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables — while cutting down on carbohydrates. While some aspects have been welcomed by medical and
Iowa gains flexibility with federal education dollars, with other states hoping to follow
The Education Department made its first move of the new year to "return education to the states" by issuing a waiver to give more flexible federal dollars to Iowa, with other states hoping to follow suit. Iowa can now avoid some reporting requirements while receiving $9
Judge halts Trump's $10 billion social safety net funding freeze
A federal judge on Friday paused the Trump administration's $10 billion social safety net funding freeze, temporarily restoring grants to five Democratic-led states. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had said earlier in the week that the freeze — impacting child
Trump calls for one-year 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates
President Trump on Friday night called on credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10 percent. “Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’ by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more, which
Washington National Opera to leave Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover
The Kennedy Center on Friday confirmed the Washington National Opera (WNO) will leave the renowned venue. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with the WNO due to a financially challenging relationship,” a Kennedy Center spokesperson
Protests against ICE scheduled across Texas this weekend
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are scheduled across the largest metro areas in Texas this weekend following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Rapper Fetty Wap freed from federal prison nearly a year early
"I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support."
Politicians Reach Different Conclusions on Minnesota Shooting Video
The Trump administration and some Democrats have drawn divergent conclusions from bystander video of the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. How can one side say the agent was "recklessly using power" and the other determine
Jeh Johnson worried about 'type of people' being recruited for ICE
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two shootings involving immigration authorities. “I also worry about the type of people that are being recruited now for
Trump wants Venezuela 'deal' with oil companies
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump wants Venezuela 'deal' with oil companies Major oil firms expressed interest — with reservations — about doing business in Venezuela as President Trump said Friday he’s seeking a deal to decide which
Iran protests catch fire as Trump, Khamenei escalate war of words
President Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are escalating a war of words as the Islamic Republic cracks down on mass protests that saw buildings set on fire in cities across the country overnight Friday. Khamenei claimed Friday that nearly two weeks of
Insurers’ time in the barrel?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Insurers’ time in the barrel? House Republicans are summoning health insurers to Capitol Hill later this month to talk about health care affordability. © Photo credit The move comes weeks after the
Trump posts jobs numbers before release
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump accidentally disclosed jobs report data before release, White House says In a series of Thursday evening posts on Truth Social, the president shared
DNC chair calls Trump a 'lying piece of s‑‑‑' over false Minnesota election claims
The chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) lashed out at President Trump after he claimed that he won the election in Minnesota “all three times.” “You lying piece of s‑‑‑,” Ken Martin posted on social platform X. “I chaired the Minnesota DFL for all three of your
France moves G7 meeting to avoid Trump's birthday, UFC event
France has moved the annual Group of Seven (G7) meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts with President Trump’s birthday and the accompanying White House UFC fight, the White House confirmed Friday. The convening of top world leaders was originally scheduled to take place June
A fifth Venezuela-linked tanker taken by US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A fifth Venezuela-linked tanker taken by US The U.S. early Friday seized a fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in its campaign to control oil
Supreme Court will hear Cisco’s appeal in Falun Gong lawsuit
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Cisco’s bid to stave off a long-running lawsuit alleging the tech giant aided the Chinese government’s persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual movement. The 2011 lawsuit is brought by a group of Chinese nationals and a U.S. citizen who say they
George Conway: 'The domestic terrorists are ICE'
George Conway on Thursday slammed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the deadly shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis. Authorities alleged the victim, Renee Nicole Good Macklin, was attempting to use her vehicle as a weapon and have labeled her a
Big Oil expresses tepid interest as Trump seeks deal on Venezuela
Major oil firms expressed interest — with reservations — about doing business in Venezuela as President Trump said Friday he’s seeking a deal to decide which companies will drill in the Latin American nation. During a meeting at the White House, Trump said he would try to “cut
Comedian John Mulaney postpones weekend Minneapolis shows
Comedian John Mulaney will not perform in Minneapolis this weekend as tensions mount over the presence of federal authorities in the city following the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good by a federal immigration officer. Mulaney was scheduled to perform three
Musk limits AI images to paid users
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk limits AI image generation to paid subscribers Elon Musk’s social platform X blocked most users from manipulating images with Grok after complaints that the AI chatbot was producing sexualized images of women and children,
Anti-abortion groups pressure Trump, GOP leaders on ACA Hyde 'flexibility'
A coalition of leading anti-abortion groups on Friday urged President Trump along with House and Senate Republican leaders to hold firm in demanding strict protections against ObamaCare subsidies being used to pay for abortion. The letter from Americans United for Life, Susan
Supreme Court will review FCC’s fines against AT&T, Verizon
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to issue massive fines violated AT&T's and Verizon’s constitutional right to a jury trial. It’s the latest Supreme Court case to take aim at federal agencies’ regulatory
Trump dials Collins with ‘profanity-laced rant' over Venezuela war powers vote
President Trump on Thursday laid into Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) with a “profanity-laced” phone call after she supported a Democratic-led war powers resolution over his actions in Venezuela. According to two sources familiar, a fuming Trump dialed up Collins, the foremost
Macklin Good's wife responds to shooting: 'We need to show them a better way'
The wife of a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has spoken publicly for the first time, calling on people to uplift each other as her partner did. “Renee [Nicole Macklin Good] lived by an overarching
DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to explosive-related charges
The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges. Brian Cole Jr. faces two explosive-related counts tied to the Washington
Trump, 79, Accidentally Reads Marco Rubio’s Private Note Out Loud
Donald Trump humiliated himself Friday when Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to slyly pass him a note during a meeting with oil executives, and the president immediately read it aloud. Trump was in the midst of promising “a very nice return” for executives from Chevron,
Jeffries not ruling out impeaching Kristi Noem if Democrats win House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he has not ruled out impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if Democrats take back the House after the 2026 midterm elections. "Yeah, we haven't ruled anything in or anything out in terms of the
Trump administration sends delegation to Venezuela in step to restore diplomatic relations
The Trump administration on Friday sent a delegation to Venezuela after both countries agreed to explore the restoration of diplomatic relations. “On Jan. 9, U.S. diplomatic and security personnel from the VAU [Venezuela Affairs Unit], including Chargé d’Affaires John T.
Katie Miller Loses It at ChatGPT (Yes, Really) for Wildest Reason
Katie Miller, the wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, fumed Friday when ChatGPT didn’t give her the answer she wanted about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Miller shared a post on X from one right-wing commentator that appeared to show an interaction with ChatGPT, in which a
Jack Smith set to testify publicly
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said he will invite former special counsel Jack Smith to testify publicly about his investigation into President Trump. A source familiar said the former prosecutor could appear as soon as this month. The move comes after
Trump Picks the Weirdest Moment to Hype Up His New Ballroom
The president’s myriad disparate interests finally aligned on Friday when he was able to squeeze his recent acquisition of Venezuela’s oil reserves into the same sentence as his White House ballroom project. “The largest Oil Companies in the World are coming to the White House
Burgum: Europeans should be 'cheering' for US to annex Greenland
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday said Europeans should be "cheering" for President Trump's plan for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark. "Greenland is critical to the national security of the United States. It’s critical to European security," Burgum told "Rob
Trump accidentally disclosed jobs report data before release, White House says
The White House said Friday it is reviewing its policies regarding economic data releases after an “inadvertent disclosure” of jobs report data by President Trump. In a series of Thursday evening posts on Truth Social, the president shared infographics including information