Maduro’s capture is an embarrassing defeat for China, Russia and Iran
The United States is recovering its position, power and presence in the international arena.
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Maduro’s immunity defense in question
Nicolás Maduro says he’s Venezuela’s president. The United States contests that. The disagreement could become central to his drug trafficking case, as the toppled leader seeks to persuade a U.S. judge that he’s immune from criminal prosecution as a sovereign head of state.
Conversion therapy kills — put a stop to it, once and for all
The discredited and harmful practice is on the rise in the U.S., despite clear evidence of the damage they cause and opposition from every major medical association.
Denmark, Greenland seek Rubio meeting after Trump remarks
Officials in Denmark and Greenland are requesting a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after President Trump renewed his focus on acquiring the Arctic island, days after ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The White House on Tuesday reiterated Trump's call for
Western assumptions about Syria's new leader are being tested
An explosion tore through a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs Dec. 26, killing and wounding worshippers in a neighborhood associated with the country’s Alawite Muslim community. Syrian authorities said an investigation was underway; a little-known terrorist group later claimed
Inside the women’s prison where violent male inmates have their way
A civilized society protects women and children from men who seek to harm them. Yet under the banner of progress, child rapists, serial sex-offenders, and wife-killers can now secure access to one of our most vulnerable populations — female prisoners — by uttering five magic
Trump escalates aggressive posture on Greenland
Trump's calls are taking on a new level of seriousness after the Venezuela operation.
Alaska Airlines pilot sues Boeing for $10 million, claims he was blamed for door-plug blowout
The pilot who landed the Boeing 737 MAX-9 aircraft that lost its door plug soon after takeoff is suing the aircraft manufacturer.
What’s Next for the Normie Anti-Trump Protest Movement?
When Donald Trump reassumed his presence in the Oval Office, doomsayers and scolds wondered if ordinary liberals would greet his return with anything more than apathy and exhaustion. Having worked so hard to bring the first Trump era to an end, did people have it in them to
Trump puts oil at the center of Venezuela takeover
President Trump is putting oil at the center of his administration’s takeover of Venezuela. Over the weekend, the administration attacked Venezuela and captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro. In the months ahead of the attack, the Trump administration blew up alleged drug boats
This Could Be the Year the Supreme Court Pushes Back on Trump
There will be no shortage of major legal cases and rulings at the Supreme Court in 2026. The ones we already know about will touch upon topics ranging from tariffs to the structure of federal agencies to Reconstruction-era constitutional amendments. At the core of many of these
The Unexpected Charm of Is This Thing On?
What is an “art monster”? Jenny Offill popularized the term in her 2014 debut novel, Dept. of Speculation , in which a youthful writer dreams of eschewing domesticity and becoming an “art monster” entirely motivated by her craft. But it is not just dishwashing, parenting, or,
Republicans risk erasing gains with young voters
Some Republicans are concerned they could be erasing their gains with young voters, a blue-leaning demographic that President Trump made significant inroads with in 2024. Recent polling has shown young voters overwhelmingly disapproving of Trump and the GOP amid increasing
Kennedy wants to end 'war on saturated fats' with new dietary guidelines
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will begin his push for Americans to eat more saturated fats with the expected release of new dietary guidelines on Wednesday. The move would fly in the face of what doctors and dietitians have been advising for
House GOP faces internal divisions, challenges on agenda and questions from Trump
House Republicans mapping out their legislative agenda for 2026 got a start-of-year pep talk on Tuesday from President Trump, who has been key in unifying the GOP behind his priorities, at a policy retreat at the Kennedy Center — newly renamed the "Trump Kennedy Center." But
GOP puts spotlight on Minnesota fraud scandal after Walz announces exit
Republicans are ramping up scrutiny over Minnesota’s sprawling welfare fraud scandal following Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) announcement that he won't seek reelection. Walz came under heavy criticism from the GOP over failing to halt fraud that may have cost the state billions of
Democrats see funding as key to curb Trump ambitions on Venezuela, Greenland and beyond
A growing number of Senate Democrats say they should use every tool at their disposal to rein in President Trump’s efforts to seize control of Venezuela and perhaps expand his administration’s territorial ambitions to Cuba, Colombia or possibly Greenland. Many Democrats — and
Democrats advised not to center midterm campaigns on attacking Trump
Political strategists say Democrats running in competitive races in this year’s midterm elections for the House and Senate should steer clear of making President Trump the centerpiece of their campaigns. While Trump’s approval ratings are low and Americans have been frustrated
Advocates urge colleges to step up their fight against Trump
Higher education advocates are hoping for a bigger fight from universities in 2026 after President Trump's first year in office focused on attacks against colleges through funding and federal investigations. Universities watched with fear as the Trump administration paused
Trump’s Vile Attack on Mark Kelly Backfires as Harsh Retort Goes Viral
Last year, Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democrats posted a video with a stark message: Military service members and officials are not obliged to carry out illegal orders. This infuriated Donald Trump, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reprehensibly bringing
Jeffries is taking Trump's threats against Greenland ‘seriously’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that he is taking President Trump’s threats about taking over Greenland “seriously.” “Everything the President says at this point we have to take seriously because he is uncommitted to the rule of law, uncommitted to
The January 6 Insurrectionists Take a Victory Lap
On Tuesday afternoon, exactly five years since January 6, 2021, a few hundred Proud Boys, insurrectionists, and their supporters stood outside the very building they stormed that day, and bowed their heads in prayer. “We know what you saw us through, Lord. We know that in the
Brown gunman cited grudge, expressed no remorse in videos, transcripts reveal
Authorities found several videos recorded by Claudio Manuel Neves Valente around the time of the shootings.
Influencer Trisha Paytas weighs bid for congressional seat in 2026
Trisha Paytas said she became more concerned about the world after she became a mother in 2022.
Democrat wins Virginia state Senate special election
Democrat Mike Jones on Tuesday glided to victory in the special election for a Richmond-area seat in Virginia's state Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Jones defeated Republican John Thomas in the race to replace Ghazala Hashmi, who was elected as Virginia's lieutenant
Michael Reagan, son of late president, dies in LA
The younger Reagan was the adopted son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife, Jane Wyman.
Trump: Venezuela to turn over 30-50M barrels of oil to US
President Trump said late Tuesday that Venezuela is going to turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., an announcement that follows the recent operation in which U.S. military forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “I am pleased to announce that
Michael Reagan, eldest son of Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Reagan, has died at the age of 80, according to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President
Rick Scott backs Machado for president of Venezuela
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said he backs Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado as Venezuela's new leader after President Nicolás Maduro was ousted from power following a U.S. operation Saturday. "María Corina Machado is a fighter, she is loved by Venezuelans in
Trump: 'We're keeping the oil'
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump rejects comparisons between Iraq, Venezuela President Trump on Monday dismissed comparisons between past U.S. involvement in Iraq and the recent military
How Jan. 6 was remembered — and rewritten — on its 5th anniversary
At a march and a hearing, on a plaque and a website, the story of the Capitol riot was contested Tuesday.
Greenland on alert after Trump’s move to control Venezuela
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Greenland on alert after Trump’s move to control Venezuela President Trump’s threats against Greenland are taking on a newfound resonance in the
Bad flu season reaches a record high
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Bad flu season reaches a record high With a more severe flu strain circulating on top of other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, RSV and whooping cough, the percentage of people going to their
Crockett compares Trump to Maduro
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Tuesday that President Trump attempted to be “a Maduro of the United States” on the day of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, referring to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “I do want to just say this. Everyone wants to talk about how
GOP, Democratic senators say Trump should 'respect sovereignty' of Denmark on Greenland
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) and Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), the co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, issued a statement Tuesday urging the Trump administration to “respect the sovereignty and the territorial integrity” of Denmark, which
What to know about the CDC’s upended vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upended the childhood vaccine schedule Monday, reducing the number of recommended shots for kids. Effective immediately, the agency will recommend only vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 17. The shots for the other six diseases
Who is Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old overseeing Maduro case?
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, one of the longest-serving sitting judges in the U.S., is set to oversee the high-profile case for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Hellerstein has had a career spanning decades inside the courtroom and will preside over Maduro’s case for the Southern
Grok under fire over explicit images
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Grok faces backlash over sexualized images Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is facing growing backlash from regulators around the world after it produced sexualized images of women and children on the social platform X. © Noah Berger,
Venezuelan oil could be risky for U.S. firms
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Venezuelan oil could be risky for U.S. firms President Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, but whether and to what extent U.S. energy companies will actually go after it remains an open question. © Photo Credit Over the weekend,
The House GOP confronts a shocking loss and a difficult road ahead
Members who gathered for a pre-midterm policy retreat were stunned by the death of longtime colleague Doug LaMalfa.
House Democrats reconvene Jan. 6 committee to counter Trump on anniversary
House Democrats reconvened the House select committee on Jan. 6, 2021, for the fifth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, reflecting on the significance of the riot and actions from President Trump they say risk the future of American democracy. Staged as a forum, it’s the
Trump backs Henry Cuellar's GOP challenger after controversial pardoning
President Trump endorsed Rep. Henry Cuellar’s (D-Texas) Republican challenger Tano Tijerina on Tuesday, roughly a month after he pardoned Cuellar, who was facing charges related to allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes and laundering the funds. “I don’t know why, but
Trump's NATO ambassador: 'The Iranian people want to be free'
U.S. NATO Ambassador Matt Whitaker on Tuesday said the Iranian people "want to be free" and that citizens deserve to be “listened to.” “I don't want to speculate in what the future is for Iran or its leaders, but I can tell you, the Iranian people want to be free, and they have
Minnesota governor's race remains likely Democratic after Walz exit: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
Democrats are still likely to win this year’s Minnesota gubernatorial race after the current governor, Tim Walz (D), ending his campaign, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball. On Monday, Walz announced he was ending his reelection bid amid increasing scrutiny about his management
Venezuelan army says 24 soldiers died in US operation to capture Maduro
The Venezuelan army is mourning the two dozen soldiers it says were killed in the U.S. operation to capture the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, this weekend. The army posted a tribute to the soldiers on Instagram on Monday. The U.S. captured and arrested Maduro and his