Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe dodged questions about President Trump’s planning for the war with Iran and to what extent the president was briefed on the possible scenarios in the lead-up to the airstrikes against Tehran.
Tulsi Gabbard wouldn’t say Wednesday that Iran presented an “imminent threat,” claiming it wasn’t the director of national intelligence’s job to actually assess threats. During a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee to discuss the intelligence community’s annual
Regular gas prices are at their highest since 2023 amid the U.S. and Israeli conflict against Iran, according to AAA, The Associated Press reported. On Wednesday, according to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline nationally hit over $3.84, with gas prices not
President Trump on Wednesday paid his respects to the six airmen killed in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war when their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq. Trump attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del. for Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Ala.; Capt.
Tuesday’s Illinois election yielded unexpected headlines , like “Special-Interest Super PACs Underperform in Illinois” and “Progressive Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary race.” Billionaire-funded super PACs lost three out of five hotly contested races.
The State Department added 12 more nations on Wednesday to its list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 for U.S. visa applications. This week’s additions bring the total list to 50 countries as part of the department’s continuing effort to crack down on
The New York Times is defending its reporting that the Trump administration is seeking to oust Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel after Secretary Marco Rubio labeled the story as “fake.” The newspaper reported on Monday that a push to remove Cuba’s head of state was happening as
House Democrats on Wednesday heightened their investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a special government employee at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who has been accused of mismanagement and corruption. Lewandowski was reportedly serving as a de-facto adviser to DHS
The Trump administration is doubling down on its decision to cut ties with Anthropic, arguing in a new court filing that the move is “lawful and reasonable” and not a violation of free speech, as the artificial intelligence (AI) firm alleges. The Department of Justice (DOJ), in
Ex-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s love life is getting placed under the microscope. The ranking Democrats of three House committees called on DHS’s inspector general to investigate Noem’s rumored beau, ex-special-employee Corey Lewandowski, and his influence over the
Space Force General Michael Guetlein on Tuesday estimated the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost some $185 billion as the U.S. looks to “accelerate some space capabilities,” up nearly 50 percent from initial estimates. President Trump originally slated $125 billion
Contradictory answers from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe during a Wednesday Senate hearing raise questions regarding the frequency and substance of President Trump’s intelligence briefings amid the Iran war. “Does the president
The South Carolina Republican had long pledged to only serve two full terms in the chamber.
The Iranian government threatened to strike oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, in response to an attack on its South Pars natural gas field. Iranian state media warned the country would target Saudi Arabia’s Samref
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) flexed his political muscle in the Illinois Senate primary to propel Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to victory, as chatter builds about his larger political ambitions. The billionaire and possible 2028 presidential contender’s endorsement and
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Wednesday agreed to meet with members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee behind closed doors after a dustup with leadership from both parties over him largely declining to answer questions about past trips overseas, saying that
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday dismissed any suggestion victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been ignored by the Justice Department (DOJ), again offering a full-throated defense of the Trump administration’s handling of the investigation.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give remarks Wednesday afternoon after the nation's central bank decided to hold interest rates steady amid evolving impacts on the economy sparked by President Trump's military operation in Iran. The Federal Open Market Committee
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard deflected criticism Wednesday about her presence at an FBI raid at a Georgia election office earlier this year. Gabbard was pressed by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) during questioning from the Senate Select Committee on
The Oklahoma senator’s secretive travel a decade ago emerged as a late-breaking issue in his confirmation.
Democratic Rep. John Garamendi on Tuesday said the Iranian regime is “still in place” amid repeated strikes from the Trump administration signaling little change for the conditions in the Middle East. “Well, it‘s certainly been successful in taking out the leadership. However,
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as bankers stared down the evolving economic blowback from the war in Iran. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of bank officials responsible for setting borrowing costs, maintained its baseline interest
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday addressed the resignation of top intelligence aide Joe Kent and divides within President Trump’s base over the U.S. operation in Iran, saying “nobody likes war.” “The president has said this, I’ve said this. Nobody likes war, and I guarantee
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) on Tuesday said that President Trump’s actions and threats toward other countries may “come back to bite” the U.S. down the road. “Donald Trump thinks he can bully himself around the world and take over this country or that country or whatever
Tulsi Gabbard just contradicted a Trump administration talking point regarding her presence at an FBI raid at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, in January. At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Democratic Senator Mark Warner asked the director of national intelligence why
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he does not plan to back Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security. His remarks came after a blowup between the two during Mullin’s confirmation hearing,
House Democrats on Wednesday formally launched their bid to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), amid the impasse over immigration enforcement. Behind House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.),
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Wednesday grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on whether Iran posed an "imminent nuclear threat" before the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Tehran last month. Gabbard skipped over a portion of her prepared remarks before
Vice President Vance referred to high gas prices as a result of the war in Iran as “a temporary blip” during remarks Wednesday in Michigan. “Look, gas prices are up, and we know they’re up, and we know that people are hurting because of it, and we’re doing everything we can to
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the chair of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, said he plans to support a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, a reversal after he voted against the bill when it last came before Congress. Jordan in 2024 voted against
The warning was clear: criticism is fair game, but personal attacks that chip away at the system itself come with consequences.
A recession will be "difficult to avoid" if oil prices remain elevated for much longer, Moody's Mark Zandi wrote Monday.
Plus: Today’s messy Senate floor debate over Trump’s No. 1 priority {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Have you made your March Madness brackets yet? You have until noon tomorrow! 🏀 My toddler made a blue team-themed bracket this year and seeing his final bracket actually makes me think
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is tightening helicopter safety measures, more than a year after the fatal collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In a Wednesday release, FAA
In his blistering resignation letter, Kent blamed Israel for duping President Trump into attacking Iran, which he says posed no threat to the U.S.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin had a major meltdown Wednesday as senators from both sides of the aisle questioned him about a supposedly classified mission he traveled on as member of Congress—and in doing so, may have threatened his speedy confirmation vote. It seems the only thing
In a statement, the chapter president said the executive board believed Turning Point USA had moved away from its “guiding north star” of promoting conservative policy and values.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed on Wednesday that Iran is seeking intelligence assistance from Russia, China and other U.S. rivals as the U.S. and Israeli militaries continue to pummel the Islamic Republic with airstrikes. “The Iranians are requesting intelligence
Florida is one of more than a dozen states where marrying your first cousin is still legal.
The Hill’s court and legal affairs reporters Zach Schonfeld and Ella Lee will be live Wednesday afternoon to talk about key stories in the legal affairs realm. Will judges stop President Trump's naming spree or his White House ballroom? What's next for the Justice Department's
Some farmers may not be able to obtain fertilizer at any price.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday endorsed Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) in the Democratic primary for outgoing Sen. Gary Peters's (D-Mich.) seat. Warren touted McMorrow as a candidate who will fight for working class families. “Mallory is both a fighter
ICE agents detained a Texas father trying to deliver milk to his infant daughter in the neonatal intensive care unit, disregarding his status as a DACA recipient. Juan Chavez Velasco, 35, hadn’t even left his Weslaco, Texas, neighborhood and was still on the phone with his U.S.
The Treasury Department on Wednesday eased sanctions on some Venezuelan oil companies in an apparent bid to help global oil supply amid a deepening economic crisis due to the escalating conflict with Iran. The issued license authorizes Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) and
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) moved ahead with efforts to limit the Pentagon’s use of AI, introducing a bill on Tuesday that would establish guardrails related to autonomous and nuclear weapons. The bill, titled the AI Guardrails Act, would prohibit the Department of Defense
Democrats must take a populist economic campaign against the economic royalists who have benefited from Donald Trump's tax cuts and use the money to fund public health care programs and reduce the wealth gap.
Iranian state media reported Wednesday that facilities at the country’s South Pars natural gas field were targeted, according to The Associated Press (AP). Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the attack in Iran’s southern Bushehr province.
A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.
