Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ House returns to shutdown scramble ▪ Kennedy Center to close for 2 years ▪ Dems, GOP fight internally on DHS ▪ Maryland Dems in standoff Hopes that the House could end the partial government
You will recall, I’m sure, the story of the Haitian community of Springfield, Ohio that arose during the most recent presidential campaign. It started in July 2024, when JD Vance—just days before Donald Trump tapped him as his vice-presidential nominee—began railing against
Last week Donald Trump filed suit against the Internal Revenue Service, demanding $10 billion in compensation for the unauthorized disclosure of his taxes in September 2020. Oftentimes a news story will seem outrageous at first glance but, on closer inspection, will become
Alex Pretti’s killing at the hands of federal agents last week is an American tragedy. It has also exposed the fallacies and fault lines that shape how Americans live with widespread access to guns. Put simply, the Supreme Court has handed down two irreconcilable lines of
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is making California the frontline in the resistance to the Trump administration’s revamped healthcare policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, in what experts see as a politically savvy move that previews what a “Balkanized” public
On a cold Valentine’s Day in 2012, three women walked down a Beijing shopping street in white wedding dresses smeared with red to look like blood. (It was lipstick.) They had bruises on their faces, as if they’d been beaten. (It was dark-blue eye shadow.) They chanted, “Yes to
Republican lawmakers are battling each other over what reforms to make to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies as the House gets set to vote on legislation to end a partial government shutdown triggered by the deaths of two U.S. citizens in
Last week, Senate Democrats made a deal with Senate Republicans to fund the Department of Homeland Security for only two more weeks while they hash out new accountability measures for I mmigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents, in the wake of Alex Pretti’s
The buzz around the Super Bowl will reach a climax this week, with pro football fans, advertising executives and pop culture junkies anticipating Sunday to be one of the most talked-about one-night events in television history. The chatter about this year’s NFL season finale
A group affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing the first big test of its political power this year in the Democratic primary for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) seat. The super PAC, called United Democracy Project, has spent at
“This is not who we are,” many well-meaning public officials said last week in various statements . ICE officials’ assassination of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti has been a shock to the American system, causing even sleepy Democrats to call for abolishing ICE and firing
Donald Trump appears in deep denial about how widely hated his ICE raids have become. He let out a strange, rambling tirade to reporters about how the “silent majority” is still behind what ICE is doing, bizarrely citing approval of the raids among his own White House employees
Billie Eilish, who's been a fierce critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S., is taking to the Grammys stage to urge the public to "keep fighting" and "protesting." "As grateful as I feel, I honestly
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called the Senate “very corrupt” amid a partial government shutdown and in the wake of some recent tensions between the chambers of Congress. “I also have respect for our Speaker, and this is not directed at him. The Senate is very, very corrupt.
Bad Bunny is speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), telling the Grammy Awards audience Sunday "we're not savages" and "ICE out." "Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say: ICE out," the "Dákiti" rapper said Sunday as he accepted the award for Best
Portland, Ore., Mayor Keith Wilson (D) pushed for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave his city after federal agents used tear gas on protestors. “Today, federal forces deployed heavy waves of chemical munitions, impacting a peaceful daytime protest where the vast
Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj's support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star's recent trip to the White House. After picking out some high-profile musical artists in the audience at the 68th annual Grammy Awards — including Pharrell Williams, Jelly
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday pressed the U.S. and Cuba to enter “a sincere and effective dialogue” following a recent rough patch in the two countries’ relations. “I have received the greatly troubling news regarding an increase in tensions between Cuba and the United States of
President Trump on Sunday announced that the Kennedy Center would be closed for a two-year restoration beginning in July. "The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin
A shutdown plan released by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Thursday involves the furlough of more than 10,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workers. The plan also states 13,835 air traffic controllers will not receive pay during the shutdown, which follows an
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) said Sunday that he would prefer the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) undertake a “robust” investigation into the leak of President Trump’s tax returns, days after the president sued the agency for $10 billion over the disclosure. “I don't
The House this week is racing to end a partial government shutdown that took effect on Saturday. The lower chamber will consider a massive funding package that includes five full-year appropriations bills and a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday he is not opposed to requiring that federal immigration officers wear body cameras, after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) proposed such a measure last week. “I don't have a problem with that personally,” Johnson, the chair of
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said the American Revolution has been “sanitized,” calling the war “dark and bloody.” “I think we have sanitized the war. And I — I think it's out of an understandable fear that if somehow we reveal how dark and bloody it is, that it will somehow
IBM Vice Chair Gary Cohn on Sunday praised President Trump’s decision to appoint Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, touting him as a “traditionalist.” “I think we're very fortunate to have Kevin to be the nominee. Kevin has a unique background coming in as the
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said Sunday that federal immigration operations in Minnesota shouldn’t have “excessive use of forces” amid controversy over the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. “The mission, I think, is to get violent felons out of the country. Most
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Sunday he will vote to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress so long as the lower chamber also votes on holding Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt. “I will vote yes on contempt
President Trump endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary on Sunday. “John is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected Leaders in New Hampshire, and many Republicans in the U.S. Senate and, as your next Senator, he will
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on Sunday said the FBI’s Fulton County probe was intended to sow “seeds of doubt” ahead of midterm elections. “As a Democrat, that’s my focus in part of that is telling the truth and continuing to stand up for what was a fair and legal
President Trump is waging a civil war against fellow Republicans who oppose him, increasing the chances Democrats will capture control of the House and Senate in November's midterm elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that he supports some of the federal immigration enforcement reforms backed by Democrats. “Some of these conditions and requests that they've made are obviously reasonable and should happen. But others are going to require a lot
President Trump told reporters Saturday that the latest release of the documents related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein absolves him of any wrongdoing. “I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it's the opposite of what people were
President Trump told reporters Sunday he is taking a “serious look” at endorsing in Texas’s Republican Senate primary. “I’m giving it a very serious look,” Trump told The Hill during a gaggle with reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. “You know, my problem is I’m friendly
As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of the American story, it is essential that American cultural institutions do their part.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said the White House is attempting to “extort” $230 million from the Department of Justice (DOJ) as President Trump seeks a settlement for past legal troubles. Jeffries slammed the president for seeking compensation for
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday he was unsure why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was present during an FBI search of a Georgia election center on Wednesday. “I don't know why the director was there,” Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias returned to Minnesota Sunday after the duo were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas. "Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center,"
The House speaker projected confidence about swiftly getting his caucus in line to pass spending for the Department of Homeland Security.
American health care costs are cannibalizing the economy, with 2024 national health expenditures reaching $5.3 trillion, double the developed-world average, and hidden prices being the main reason for the unaffordability of the system.
U.S. and European officials are returning to diplomatic niceties after President Trump threatened to blow up the transatlantic alliance with his demands to take control of Greenland by any means necessary. Officials from the U.S., Denmark and Greenland expressed hope and
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche alleged Sunday that journalist Don Lemon was included in the planning of a protest at a Minnesota church, days after the former CNN anchor was arrested and charged with conspiracy and interfering with a place of worship. Citing an unsealed
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the 5-year-old boy detained in Minnesota alongside his father did not apply for asylum, bucking their attorney’s claims of legal residency in the United States. When asked if the two had a pending asylum case, Blanche said,
More than 3 million Americans with pacemakers depend on these chemicals to live.
It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine's Day. Luckily, OpenTable has found the answers for you, having officially named the 100 most romantic restaurants across the U.S.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that federal investigators are unable to investigate various tips the FBI received about President Trump’s alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” that some tips were
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Sunday said she will become the president of the Latin American nation “when the time comes.” Her comments follow the January capture of regime leader Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration and weeks of uncertainty
We all know somebody who is always running behind, who leaves you waiting alone at a restaurant or shows up to the party last. Maybe you're that somebody.
A post-theocratic Iran could have a future literally among the stars.
We're barely a month into 2026 and some states are looking to make big changes.
Only 14 cities have hosted the Super Bowl in the last two decades.