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Michele and Rob Reiner's autopsy reports blocked from release
The Reiners’ bodies were cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary.
Saving for a down payment now takes 7 years, double prepandemic pace
In some California cities, a median-income household would need more than 30 years to save for a down payment.
Prince William, Kate's annual salary revealed in financial report
The income covers the public, private and charitable expenses for Kate, William and their children.
Public employee unions facing final showdown
This year, my organization helped over 50,000 public employees across America exercise their First Amendment rights to opt out of union membership and dues. That single number represents something much bigger than a milestone for us. It means $47.5 million will stay in the
List: Which stores will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
Forgot the champagne or hoping to shop some holiday clearance
Trump ends 2025 with questions
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Trump faces questions going into 2026 ▪ Venezuela tensions simmer ▪ Takeaways from 2025 elections ▪ New laws in different states take effect President Trump entered 2025 and the White House
The New Republic’s Favorite Stories of 2025
Real Men Steal Countries: Inside Trump’s Absurd Greenland Obsession By Christopher Hooks An underdressed reporter journeys across icy, barren Greenland—and into Trump’s bored, nineteenth-century brain. Amy Coney Barrett Isn’t What the Conservative Legal Movement Expected By
Stephen Miller Is The New Republic’s 2025 Scoundrel of the Year
Is Stephen Miller failing? True, Miller has amassed unprecedented power for a deputy White House chief of staff. He exerts extraordinary influence over an unusually large swath of the government, from immigration to criminal justice to even the military’s operations on American
Republicans Have Found Another Insidious Way to Cut SNAP
The Trump administration is rewarding states for cutting food assistance. Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Monday announced some of the state-by-state disbursement from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Every state will receive
New laws in 2026 target climate change, drunken driving
A slate of new laws will go into effect in states across the country beginning Jan. 1. From Hawaii imposing a tax on tourists to address conservation, to California raising its minimum wage by $0.40 an hour, 2026 will bring a host of policy changes. Here is what to know about
LIST: Which restaurants are open for New Year's Eve, Day?
Need a quick bite, or hoping for a pick-me-up after ringing in the new year?
Here’s What “Pro-Family” Trump Did to Families This Year
Since entering the White House for the second time, President Donald Trump has explicitly cast himself as a “pro-family” president. His administration has frequently adopted the language of the pronatalist movement , promoting ideas and policies intended to encourage Americans
5 takeaways from the 2025 elections
This year’s elections offered early signs of what to expect in next year’s midterms. After much of the country shifted rightward last year, Democrats got a much-needed shot in the arm with a string of impressive victories. The elections have also underscored some of President
Ukraine knocks countries that condemned alleged attempt to attack Putin compound
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha on Tuesday condemned statements alleging that Kyiv initiated an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s compound. “We were disappointed and concerned to see the statements by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani sides
Eric Adams says he plans to attend Mamdani inauguration
New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would attend the inauguration of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) despite a disparaging campaign season. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to swear in Mamdani, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also set to introduce the newly elected
Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hardman, the West Des Moines mayor pro tempore, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to fill the seat
Trump’s CIA strike on Venezuela keeps options open, but carries risks
The CIA's recent drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility keeps President Trump’s options open in the country as he intensifies his pressure campaign, effectively expanding U.S. attacks onto land without committing the U.S. to an invasion of Venezuela. However, the commander
What action has Trump administration taken in Minnesota since viral fraud video?
The Trump administration has ramped up scrutiny of Minnesota’s social services programs amid allegations of fraud. Independent journalist Nick Shirley released a video detailing his investigation into the issue on Friday, sparking a renewed interest into the allegations. The
Who is Nick Shirley, YouTuber who made viral Minnesota fraud video?
YouTuber Nick Shirley became a viral sensation overnight after posting a 42-minute video documenting his hunt for fraudulent child care programs in Minnesota. Shirley’s video has been viewed more than 100 million times on the social platform X and shows him visiting day care
Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack Russia declared it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its
Trump renews Powell threats
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens to fight Powell as end of term nears President Trump told reporters he was considering bringing a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome
Judge links push for Abrego Garcia prosecution to top DOJ officials
Top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials may have been involved in the government's push to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia, which only came after his wrongful deportation, a federal judge overseeing the Salvadoran migrant's criminal case revealed in an order unsealed Tuesday.
HHS freezes child care payments to Minnesota, requires photo evidence across country
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pausing all child care payments to Minnesota, amid a sweeping federal probe into allegations of fraud within the state’s social services programs. Citing a video released Friday by independent journalist Nick Shirley
New ad attacks GOP over ACA enhanced subsidy lapse
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story New ad attacks GOP for ACA enhanced subsidy lapse Expect to see a lot more of these: a new digital ad from Democratic-aligned health advocacy group Protect Our Care is attacking frontline
Dr. Oz calls flu vaccine 'controversial of late'
Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Tuesday called the seasonal flu vaccine "controversial of late" and advised various Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives as ways to "overcome" the virus. Appearing on Newsmax, Oz spoke on
AI fights to watch next year
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI fights to watch in 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly contentious policy issue over the past year, as lawmakers have grappled with the impact of the rapidly developing technology that has moved
ICE accuses Politico reporter of 'inciting violence against federal agents'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claimed Tuesday that Politico reporter Josh Gerstein was “inciting violence against federal agents.” Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter at the outlet, said Monday on the social platform X, “At some point, the amateur effort to
Luntz: Second shutdown over health care would be 'very painful' for Republicans
Pollster Frank Luntz said Tuesday that Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January over health care policy. “The shutdown that we experienced, the longest ever in American history, started off hurting Democrats more than
Flu activity is surging across US: Here's what to know
Flu activity is rising sharply across the country, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with some areas seeing record-high numbers of illnesses. The numbers come as experts brace for a particularly harsh season driven by a new,
7 Kennedy Center acts that canceled amid Trump’s takeover
President Trump has overseen a series of dramatic changes at the Kennedy Center since taking office at the beginning of the year. The most significant shifts came in two waves, both of which resulted in artists canceling performances in protest of Trump’s takeover of the
Border Patrol commander: We're going to be in Chicago 'for years'
U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino said Tuesday federal immigration enforcement officers would remain in Chicago "for years," even after months of controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in the Windy City. “If you think we’re done
US measles cases surpass 2,000 this year
The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has officially exceeded 2,000 just before the end of the year, a bleak punctuation on what has been the worst spread of measles the country has seen in decades. As of Dec. 23, the U.S. has reported 2,012 measles
Russia vows tougher negotiating stance after blaming Ukraine for attack
Russia on Tuesday said it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its nearly four-year war in Ukraine after it claimed Kyiv attacked a Russian presidential residence, an accusation that Kyiv has denied. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also on Tuesday said that
You Won’t Believe What One of the Boats Trump Struck Was Carrying
Detritus from one of the Caribbean boat strikes has washed up on the Colombian peninsula, and it’s not what the White House claimed. The boats apparently wrecked in a November 6 strike arrived on Colombia’s Indigenous-governed Guajira Peninsula two days later with two mangled
Live results: Democrats look to retain Iowa state Senate seat in special election
Iowa Democrats are looking to hold on to a critical state Senate seat in a special election Tuesday. Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin are vying for the seat in the Des Moines-area 16th District. The seat was vacated after its previous occupant, state Sen.
“Halfway House for Bigots”: Everyone Hates Trump’s Failed Appointee
Paul Ingrassia, the failed Trump nominee with a self-described “Nazi streak,” has been making enemies at the General Services Administration—where he crash landed after even Senate Republicans rejected his bid to head the Office of Special Counsel due to his leaked countless
Grand jury secures indictment against DC pipe bomb suspect, but judge hits pause
A federal magistrate judge said Tuesday a local grand jury has secured a federal indictment against the suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case, but he has not yet accepted it. Judge Matthew Sharbaugh said at a hearing that a D.C. Superior Court grand jury approved an indictment
Rove: Public 'tiring' of Trump
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday said Americans are tiring of President Trump’s whirlwind of retribution and offensive comments as his first year back in office draws to a close. “There are signs that the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for
Israel’s president denies telling Trump Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has issued a statement contradicting President Trump’s claim that the two had a conversation in which Herzog said a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “on its way.” Trump has derided the charges against the Israeli prime
Tatiana Schlossberg dies at age 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, died Tuesday morning, a month after announcing her terminal cancer diagnosis. She was 35. Her family announced her death in a post on social media, writing, “Our beautiful
Top China panel members: Live-fire drills around Taiwan 'deliberate escalation'
Lawmakers on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party railed against Beijing’s large-scale military display on Tuesday, which included live-fire shots near Taiwan. “As the world turns toward a new year, the People’s Liberation Army’s live-fire military
Susie Wiles’s Vanity Fair Interview Continues to Haunt Her
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles might have revealed more than she ought to about the Epstein files. The Vanity Fair profile on the president’s famed “ ice maiden ” has continued to haunt the administration weeks after its publication, in large part thanks to Wiles’s
Walz turned 'blind eye' to fraud warnings in Minnesota: GOP state committee chair
Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins (R) says she warned Gov. Tim Walz (D) about alleged fraud within the state’s social services programs, but to no avail. “He has turned a blind eye for so long that he cannot deny there were so many whistleblower reports, so many media
Trump’s Cases Against Chicago Anti-ICE Protesters Are Falling Apart
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detained more than a hundred people in their Chicago “Midway Blitz” operation in September. But as it turns out, at least half of those people were kidnapped for no reason, as their charges were dropped. Only nine arrests resulted in pending
Iran threatens 'harsh' response after Trump warning
Iran on Monday threatened a “harsh and regrettable” response to any aggressive action from the U.S. following President Trump’s warning to Tehran and Hamas. Trump, who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday to try to advance a ceasefire deal in
Boeing awarded $8.6B contract to build jets for Israel
The company is being contracted to build 25 F-15 jets with an option for 25 more.
Superbug hits 27 states: Here's where the deadly fungus is spreading
Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has infected at least 7,000 people in 2025, according to tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DHS posts video of agents in Minneapolis
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared a video Tuesday of its agents in Minnesota, amid a federal investigation into alleged fraud within the state’s social services programs. The video, which DHS shared to the social platform X, shows a pair of agents from its
Trump administration agrees to reconsider cut or stalled DEI-related NIH grants
The Trump administration on Monday reached an agreement to reevaluate thousands of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant applications that were stalled or cut because of their perceived connection to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The agreement between