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‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Set for Spring 2027 Release Date

Amazon MGM Studios has set Mel Brooks’ long-awaited “Spaceballs” sequel to debut next spring. The sci-fi spoof movie, which marks a return to acting for star Rick Moranis, will be released on April 23, 2027. Moranis will reprise his role as Lord Dark Helmet alongside Brooks as

2 US helicopters hit during recovery efforts in Iran

Two U.S. military helicopters were hit by Iranian fire on Friday while engaging in a search-and-rescue mission for the crew of a downed fighter jet. A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a second search-and-rescue helicopter were struck but were able to escape, a

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What to know about Trump’s defense budget proposal

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about Trump’s defense budget proposal President Trump released his budget request for fiscal 2027 on Friday morning, including a

Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS In its 2027 fiscal request, the White House is calling for roughly $16 billion in cuts to funding for the Department of Health and Human

Blanche: No evidence in Epstein files he was a spy

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Thursday he did not know if convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spied for anybody before adding that there was no evidence in the Epstein files that the disgraced financier was a spy. Fox News's Jesse Watters, the host of "Jesse

What to know about Trump's budget

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump's budget proposal is released In its Friday proposal, the Trump administration proposes to cut many environmental programs. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Some highlights of the budget proposal include:

Tillis sets Jan. 6 red line on attorney general nominee

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he will not support any nominee for attorney general if the candidate makes excuses for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. President Trump dismissed Pam Bondi from the attorney general post before Tillis's comments, which is expected to set up a

Trump Fumbles the Facts with Farmers

In a speech to what he called "the single largest gathering of American farmers that the White House has ... ever had," President Donald Trump distorted the facts on the estate tax, soybean exports and more. The post Trump Fumbles the Facts with Farmers appeared first on

Mace 'concerned about escalation' in Iran war

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Friday she is very "concerned about escalation" in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, joining a chorus of lawmakers raising the alarm of a potential ground attack. Mace told CNN's Kate Bolduan she has been "very vocal" about this concern after she