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Five things to watch as Mullin takes helm of DHS

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ Mullin’s priorities at DHS ▪ Iran bolstering defenses ▪ Landmark ruling against Meta, YouTube ▪ Democratic lawmaker’s ethics hearing Markwayne Mullin is hoping to turn the page

What Is TV’s Problem With Professors?

I have never cared that Grey’s Anatomy or Suits is unrealistic. Yes, I believe that writers should do painstaking research, and that the realistic texture of daily life—whether it’s in an E.R. or a courtroom or a sandwich shop—is something TV creators should value. But it also

U.S. Scientists in Greenland Want Trump to Back Off

Each summer, about 300 American scientists—mostly climate scientists, with a smattering of biologists and geologists —make the long trip up to Greenland to do fieldwork. These scientists are usually funded by the National Science Foundation, a federal grant-making body. And

Second GOP-only bill faces new flash points

The Iran war, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and President Trump’s demands for voting reforms are putting pressure on Republicans who were hoping to use a second shot at a GOP-only budget bill to pursue conservative priorities ahead of the midterms. None of

Moulton bans staff from trading on prediction markets

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) is banning his staff from trading on prediction markets, which have recently come under congressional scrutiny. “Effective today, Congressman Moulton is instituting an office-wide policy prohibiting his congressional staff from participating in

Hannity hosts Rod Blagojevich on new podcast

Conservative television personality Sean Hannity hosted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was pardoned by President Trump last year, on his podcast set to be released Thursday. During the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast episode, Hannity questioned Blagojevich, a

Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown

Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers strain security operations and drive long lines at major hubs. Call-out rates for TSA officers have surged nationwide

Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war Iran on Wednesday offered a counterproposal to end the war in the region after rejecting a ceasefire plan backed

Meta, YouTube found liable in LA social media trial

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta, YouTube found liable in LA social media trial A California jury on Wednesday found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, determining the companies were negligent in their

EPA OKs high-ethanol gas in the summer

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA OKs high-ethanol gas in the summer The Trump administration will allow high-ethanol gasoline to be sold this summer, lifting restrictions on the fuel that are typically in place to limit smog. © AP

Chevron threatening to leave California

Chevron said it is threatening to close its oil refineries in California due to overregulation, which the oil company said is contributing to price spikes amid the war in Iran. Due to California's taxes, emissions rules and other regulations, which hit gas costs harder than in

Trump administration settles social media censorship case

The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit over allegations that the Biden administration pressured social media companies to remove or suppress speech. The settlement, filed in a Louisiana federal court, will bar the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the

BlackRock CEO predicting 'global recession' if oil hits $150

The CEO of BlackRock warned of a “global recession” if the price of oil hits $150 a barrel amid continuing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. In a Wednesday episode of BBC’s “Big Boss Interview” podcast, Larry Fink said it’s “too early” to know the long-term effects of this