White House releases DHS funding offer

The Trump administration identified five policy points it is willing to codify.

EPA’s Misleading Claim of $1.3 Trillion in Deregulatory ‘Savings’

Trump administration officials have claimed that they are saving Americans over $1.3 trillion by ending regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. But the figure does not incorporate any benefits of the emissions standards. By one of the Environmental

Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: 'I don't think there's a breaking point'

Airlines for America CEO and former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Monday he does not believe the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has hit a “breaking point,” even as security lines grow at airports nationwide. “I don't think there's a breaking point,”

Senate bills survive

John Roberts Sends Trump a Message After His Tirade on Supreme Court

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday called for an end to “personal hostility” toward judges, a not-so-subtle message that came just two days after President Trump went on a long diatribe about courts ruling against him. “It does come with the territory.… When

Democrats Revolt Against Hakeem Jeffries Ahead of Midterms

Democrats are increasingly confident that if President Donald Trump allows an election, they will win the House of Representatives come November. But even a blue wave doesn’t mean Hakeem Jeffries would receive a natural promotion to House speaker. Jeffries, a Democrat

Arizona Becomes First State to Criminally Charge Kalshi

The state of Arizona has filed criminal charges against the online prediction market Kalshi for allowing people to bet on elections and “operating an illegal gambling business” in the state. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed 20 misdemeanor counts in Maricopa County

Watch live: Trump participates in annual Shamrock Bowl presentation

President Trump and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin will participate in the annual Shamrock Bowl presentation on Tuesday afternoon at the White House. The St. Patrick's Day tradition, which began during the Truman administration in 1952, is meant to symbolize the enduring

Senate votes to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act

The Senate voted Tuesday to begin a long and contentious debate over the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require people to show documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a photo ID when casting a ballot. President Trump has called the measure his No. 1

Senate launches debate on SAVE America Act with endgame uncertain

The bill is at the center of an intense GOP fight over the “talking filibuster.”

Macron: France 'will never take part' in operations to open Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country “will never take part” in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump pushes for other countries to do so amid the conflict with Iran. "We are not party to the conflict and therefore France ​will never take part

Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne among 'Housewives' to push for HIV prevention on the Hill

A housewife's place ... is in the Capitol: A heavy dose of "Housewives" are hitting the Hill. Several stars from different iterations of Bravo's "Real Housewives" — including Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne, Luann de Lesseps, Phaedra Parks, Melissa Gorga, Candiace Dillard Bassett and

Kid Rock responds to Conan O'Brien's 'alternate Oscars' joke

The joke, which O’Brien made during his opening monologue, poked fun at Turning Point USA’s decision to stage its own “All-American” half-time show featuring Kid Rock.

“Crazed Egomaniac”: Trump Team Turns on Official Who Quit Over Iran

Within hours, the Trump administration has already turned on the top U.S. counterterrorism official who resigned from his post over the war with Iran. Powerful Republicans and key Trump officials have spent the day impugning Joe Kent, who resigned from his position as the

Republicans hope Mullin will turn the page at DHS from Noem. Democrats aren’t buying it.

The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee assured reporters the Oklahoma Republican would face “robust” questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Ex-DOGE Staffer Admits the Whole Thing Was a Total Bust

The DOGE bros responsible for cutting over 317,000 federal jobs and thousands of grants continue to show they had no idea what they were doing and no remorse for the damage done. The depositions of two of the bros, Nathan Cavanaugh and Justin Fox, were published on YouTube last

Former Trump appointee: MAGA movement is 'dead'

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Trump administration appointee, proclaimed on Monday that the MAGA movement was “dead,” accusing the president of following Israel’s lead when it comes to foreign policy toward Iran. Boller told host Piers Morgan that she no longer “recognize[s]

College Republicans sue over Florida chapter deactivation

College Republicans filed a lawsuit against the University of Florida (UF) after its chapter was shut down due to alleged antisemitic behavior. The university's group said their First Amendment rights were violated by the school’s decision. “The University of Florida

March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity

It's March, which means millions of Americans will be locked in on the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament in the coming weeks. That could mean a dip in productivity at some of the nation's largest employers, and end up costing companies a sizable chunk of change, according

Pam Bondi Subpoenaed to Testify on Epstein Files “Mismanagement”

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee to testify before lawmakers over her “possible mismanagement” of the Justice Department’s rollout of the Epstein Files. “On March 4, 2026, the Committee voted to approve a motion directing the

Gavin Newsom wins Trump’s insults — and his attention

President Trump has begun to define Gavin Newsom — signaling that the California governor has moved into a small circle of Democrats he and his allies view as a serious threat. In recent days, Trump has been road-testing attacks on Newsom's dyslexia — which the governor

Roberts on personal attacks against judges: ‘It’s got to stop’

Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday pushed back on personal attacks against judges, calling it “dangerous” and a “problem.” “Judges around the country work very hard to get it right, and if they don't, their opinions are subject to criticism,” Roberts said while responding

Medicinal cannabis may not help your anxiety or depression, study suggests

Researchers have suggested it may not be effective in treating some of the most common conditions it's prescribed for.

Bolton: Trump didn't make 'compelling case' on Iran nuclear, terror threat

Former National Security adviser John Bolton on Monday said President Trump failed to make a “compelling case” to the American people about the threat Iran’s nuclear program and terrorist network pose to the United States. “Trump made some critical mistakes that are becoming –

Chicago sets early voting turnout record in Illinois primary elections

Chicago voters set a new early voting record in the lead up to Tuesday’s primary elections. The Chicago Board of Elections said it received 188,057 votes during the early voting period, topping the city’s previous 2018 record of 106,252. A total of 102,775 of these votes were

Retired admiral: 'We might have been a little late' asking for help in Strait of Hormuz

A retired admiral on Monday accused the U.S. of having "been a little late" to ask for help from allied countries in its conflict with Iran and with reopening the closed Strait of Hormuz. "Well, I definitely think we want allies," Vice Adm. John W. "Fozzie" Miller told "On

Sanders presses Cassidy for hearing on RFK Jr. vaccine claims

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling on Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, to hold a hearing on the "dangerous misinformation campaign" Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has led linking

Watch Mike Johnson Struggle to Name Even One Example of Voter Fraud

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson isn’t bothering to try and justify the SAVE Act. A reporter asked Johnson Tuesday morning if he could point out any example of voter fraud in any previous election in any state that the bill, which would introduce extensive obstacles to voter

Smokeless nicotine seen as 'bridge' for military members, veterans quitting cigarettes

Smokeless nicotine products are being seen as a “bridge” to quitting cigarettes for former and current members of the military, which has an entrenched culture of tobacco use, multiple experts said during a Tuesday event for The Hill. “I'm a vascular and intervention

Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Rep. James Comer issued a subpoena to the attorney general over her handling of the files after the committee ordered her to testify before lawmakers.

Comer formally subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein investigation

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday formally subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the Epstein files. The committee voted earlier this month to subpoena Bondi, following a motion from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who said it was

Vaping linked to faster onset of cannabis disorder: Study

People who use vape cartridges reported developing symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS, sooner than those who smoke flower.

Trump Refuses to Explain His Day-After Plan in Iran as He Bashes NATO

President Trump can’t articulate any semblance of a real “day-after plan” in his war on Iran. The president was questioned by the media after his Tuesday meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House. “You just said that Iran is just a military operation to

House members to get classified briefing on expiring spy law

Section 702 surveillance powers expire next month.

Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before House on oversight of Postal Service

Postmaster General David Steiner is testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday afternoon about the financial future of the United States Postal Service. The hearing comes after Steiner warned earlier this month the Postal Service will run

Trump Says He’s “Not Afraid” of Iran War Dragging on Indefinitely

Donald Trump is openly entertaining the possibility of putting boots on the ground in Iran. Speaking with reporters at the White House Tuesday beside Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump sluggishly claimed that he wouldn’t be afraid to put the lives of American soldiers at

867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line

It likely won't be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309. The seven digits, made famous by the 1981 Tommy Tutone hit, "867-5309/Jenny," now directs callers to the nonprofit organization, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), which provides

Would you need a passport, REAL ID to vote if SAVE Act passes?

The SAVE Act is about to take center stage in the Senate, potentially bringing new, strict identification requirements impacting how you vote.

Rubio on Cuba: 'They have to get new people in charge'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Cuba needs to change its political leaders after reports this week that the Trump administration is seeking to push President Miguel Díaz-Canel from power. Rubio did not rule out relaxing the U.S.'s long-standing embargo on Cuba in

Tucker Carlson says 'neocons' will try to destroy Joe Kent over resignation

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson on Tuesday said that "neocons will now try to destroy" Joe Kent, who resigned earlier in the day from his role as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center in protest of the Trump administration's conflict with Iran Carlson

Trump, Leavitt dismiss Kent's allegations on Iran war as 'false' and 'absurd'

President Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday railed against Joe Kent after he resigned from his post as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. “I read his statement. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I always thought he was weak

Democrats are being total hypocrites over the SAVE America Act

Recent history suggests that it is Democratic members of Congress and those on the political left who have been the most fervent supporters of increased federal control of the administration of elections.

Graham tears into European allies over Strait of Hormuz reluctance

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday lambasted European allies over their reluctance to send military assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening “wide and deep” repercussions for alliances. In a post to social media, Graham said he had spoken with President Trump

Who is Joe Kent, top counterterror official who resigned over Iran War?

Joe Kent, one of the Trump administration’s top intelligence officials, resigned on Tuesday over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations against Iran. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote in his resignation letter addressed to President

Trump Thought Iran Struck School Based on Report CIA Said Was Wrong

We now know why Donald Trump falsely claimed Iran struck one of its own schools, following the largest loss of civilian life in the war so far. The Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in southern Iran was hit by a Tomahawk cruise missile on February 28. “Dozens of seven to 12

Trump rejects counterterrorism official's Iran claims

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🍀 Plus: St. Patrick’s Day food specials {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 How are you celebrating today? In today's issue: Top US counterterrorism official quits over Iran war Israel says it took

Loud 'boom' reported across NE Ohio: Possible meteor?

A loud 'boom' was reported across northeast Ohio just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Lieu wants Trump to send Hassett to every swing district to talk economy

A top House Democrat is calling on the White House to send National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to swing districts around the country to talk about the administration’s approach to consumer prices. Hassett on Tuesday made waves when he told CNBC that the economic

Johnson says Democrats' pitch to fund DHS without ICE, CBP would 'defund the police'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday dismissed a plan backed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) to fund agencies within the Department of Homeland Security other than Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), dubbing