Shutdown talks make little progress as DHS bill stalls in Senate

Trump slated to announce data center initiative at SOTU

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slated to announce data center initiative President Trump, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, is expected to announce agreements with Big Tech aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on

Gonzales faces growing pressure over affair allegations

Pressure is mounting on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) — and on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — over explosive allegations that the Texas congressman had an affair with a staffer who later killed herself. A growing number of Republicans have called for Gonzales to resign, or to

Ahead of SOTU, Dems demand Trump makes Iran plans public

Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices The list prices of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are set to fall by up to 50 percent next year following an announcement by pharmaceutical giant Novo

DOJ sues New Jersey over Sherrill order meant to rein in ICE

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Monday lawsuit against New Jersey and its Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D), over a recent executive order that bans Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from state property without a judicial warrant. The government wrote that Sherrill is

No. 2 House Democrat won’t attend State of the Union

Scalise, committee chairs huddle with White House officials on GOP agenda

Tennessee lawmakers float abortion amendment that would charge mothers with homicide

Two Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are floating an amendment to an abortion bill that would bring homicide charges against expecting mothers who choose to terminate their pregnancies. The GOP sponsors, state Rep. Jody Barrett (Dickson) and state Sen. Mark Pody (Lebanon),

Top Oversight Democrat says Merrick Garland should testify on Epstein

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that former Attorney General Merrick Garland, who served under former President Biden, should testify to Congress about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Why the [Department of Justice (DOJ)] under Merrick Garland, or others,

Parents are underestimating their teens' use of AI chatbots: Survey

There’s a wide gap between parents’ estimates of their teenagers' AI chatbot activities and actual usage, according to new polling data. A majority of teens in the U.S. — 64 percent — indicated they use AI chatbots in a Pew Research Center survey. About 3 in 10 said they use

Durbin whistleblowers accuse Patel of jet usage, decision-making that hindered FBI responses

New whistleblower allegations shared with Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) prompted the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to accuse FBI Director Kash Patel of “irresponsible joyriding” on the bureau’s jet, which Durbin said had compromised high stakes

Kash Patel’s Jet-Setting Delayed FBI Probe Into Charlie Kirk’s Death

FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal reliance on the bureau’s jet fleet isn’t just costing taxpayers money—it’s also significantly interfering with the agency’s work. A whistleblower revealed Tuesday that the FBI’s investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination was waylaid by at

Small businesses that challenged Trump’s tariffs begin refund push

Fresh off their Supreme Court victory, a group of small businesses that challenged President Trump’s global tariffs formally commenced their refund push on Tuesday. In a new filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade, wine importer VOS Selections and the four other

Texas county drops Charlie Kirk highway renaming proposal

A proposal to rename a stretch of road in a small Texas county after slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has been put on hold after dozens of people showed up at a meeting Monday to weigh in on the resolution, according to local media outlets.

Watch live: The Hill’s State of the Union coverage hosted by Blake Burman

President Trump on Tuesday night will deliver his first State of the Union address in his second term before both chambers of Congress. NewsNation's Blake Burman is slated to anchor a live digital broadcast from 8-11:30 p.m. EST on TheHill.com and The Hill’s FAST Channel.

Waymo rolling out robotaxis in Texas, Florida

Waymo has expanded its self-driving vehicles into four more U.S. cities, the company announced on Tuesday. The company is launching its fully autonomous Robotaxis in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando, Florida. Select drivers who already have the Waymo app downloaded

Newsom aide to reporter who questioned governor's dyslexia diagnosis: 'F--- off'

A staffer for California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday told a reporter to "f--- off" after she asked about the governor's dyslexia diagnosis, which has entered the discourse following a discussion on SAT scores. Real Clear Politics correspondent Susan Crabtree shared a

Jeffries digs in on DHS funding: No deal without ICE reforms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is digging in against funding for the Homeland Security Department (DHS), saying Democrats will continue to oppose any more money for the agency without strong reforms governing the conduct of federal immigration officers. "We

Mamdani admonishes 'kids throwing snowballs,' while NYPD denounces 'individuals attacking cops'

Video footage of New York City Police Department officers getting pelted with snow as they walked through Washington Square Park on Monday drew mixed responses from the city’s leaders. NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the footage of “individuals attacking

Jordan declines to call for Gonzales's resignation: 'There's an election in 7 days'

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday declined to call for the resignation of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who has been dealing with rising pressure over allegations of an affair with a staffer. “Should he resign?” CNN’s Manu Raju asked Jordan of Gonzales on “Inside Politics."

Democrats to probe DOJ’s alleged withholding of Epstein files on Trump

Republicans are accusing their colleagues across the aisle of launching a “witch hunt.”

DOJ sues UCLA, alleging antisemitism

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Tuesday, accusing it of creating a hostile work environment for Jewish faculty, the latest instance of the Trump administration accusing colleges of failing to combat antisemitism during

Sotomayor expresses concerns about Florida's lethal injection protocol

Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed concerns about Florida’s lethal injection procedure on Tuesday, urging more transparency as the Supreme Court denied a man’s emergency bid to avoid execution later in the day. The seniormost liberal justice voted with her colleagues to allow

56 Coast Guard members who refused COVID vaccine reinstated

A group of former U.S. Coast Guard members who were discharged after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have been reinstated, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that this group of 56 servicemembers, who were

Judges plead with Congress for control of crumbling courthouses

Kamala Harris Completely Fails to Read the Room on 2028

The 2028 presidential election could see a painfully familiar face return to the campaign trail. Former Vice President Kamala Harris told podcaster Sharon McMahon on Tuesday that she has not yet ruled out the possibility of yet another presidential campaign. “Will you run

Tony Gonzales dismisses calls to resign over affair allegations

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said he will not resign as he faces calls to step down amid allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. “I’m not gonna resign. I work every day for the people of Texas,” Gonzales told CNN on Tuesday afternoon in the

Charles Kushner reaches out to French foreign minister after protocol breach

U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles Kushner on Tuesday reached out to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot seeking to resolve tension after missing a meeting with his counterpart, according to The Associated Press. Kushner, the father of President Trump ’s

Dozens of Dems boycotting State of the Union; Jeffries urges restraint

Democrats are walking into this year’s State of the Union with a real dilemma: How do you oppose Donald Trump without making him the center of your resistance?

'Hockey' and 'World Cup' references top Kalshi odds on Trump's State of the Union address

Prediction market Kalshi is anticipating President Trump will make several references to sports issues during his State of the Union address Tuesday. The oddsmaker is predicting a 93 percent chance Trump says the words "Olympics" or "World Cup" during his speech while "hockey"

Wisconsin schools, teachers sue for more funding from GOP-led legislature

Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing their state legislature for more funding, arguing Republican lawmakers are failing in their constitutional duty to fund schools. The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues the Republican-controlled state legislature has not kept up with the

Trump's economic moves risk eroding GOP's working class support

President Trump’s economic moves risk alienating even some of his party’s core voters. Trump is heading into his State of the Union on Tuesday with dismal approval ratings that show a reversal of 2024 gains among independents, young voters and Latinos. Now, new polling signals

Gavin Newsom insults voters with clueless pitch

Why do white liberal Democrats find it so appealing to pretend to be stupid?

Pentagon threatens to cancel Anthropic contract by Friday if company doesn't lift safeguards

The Pentagon has threatened to cancel Anthropic’s contract by Friday if the company does not agree to the department’s terms for the use of its AI model, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on

Trump Has Terrifying New Idea for Tracking Undocumented Immigrants

The Trump administration is considering requiring banks to track clients’ citizenship status in order to find more people to deport. The Wall Street Journal reports that the White House is looking at signing an executive order or some other means to compel financial

Mexico says security situation has 'stabilized'

The Mexican Embassy in the U.S. said Tuesday the security situation in Mexico has “stabilized,” two days after a prominent cartel leader was killed by the Mexican army. “The security situation has now stabilized following targeted operations in Jalisco,” the embassy wrote on

Animal shelter inundated with calls over fake AI dog photo

Dozens of dogs are waiting at San Jose Animal Care & Services shelter for forever homes, but a sad-looking dog named Lumi is not one of them.

Jim Jordan defends Patel's Olympic partying, citing 'security focus' of trip

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday dismissed criticism against FBI Director Kash Patel for partying in the locker room with the U.S. men’s hockey team following their gold medal win at the Olympics. Jordan brushed off concern when asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether the House

FCC got more complaints about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension than about his Charlie Kirk remarks

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension by ABC drew more than 1,600 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with most critical of the late-night host's brief time off the air and of FCC Chair Brendan Carr. In a

House votes down aviation safety bill amid GOP, Pentagon concerns

The House on Tuesday narrowly voted down an aviation safety bill meant to address gaps discovered after the deadly January 2025 crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington, D.C., but not before some GOP infighting. The House voted against the

Pirro nixes case against 6 Dem lawmakers over 'unlawful orders' video, source says

Pirro's office had previously asked a grand jury to indict the six but was rebuffed, NewsNation was told.

Cruz says 'limited' strikes in Iran likely soon: 'The regime has never been weaker'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said U.S. military forces are likely to conduct “limited” strikes against Iran, possibly in “a matter of days,” and declared that Iran’s theocratic regime “has never been weaker.” Cruz, who spoke to President Trump recently, said he urged the president

Tony Gonzales says he will not resign

Unlocking the potential of aquaculture in American waters

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act is a bipartisan bill that would create a pathway to support the expansion of open ocean aquaculture, create new jobs and business opportunities, and increase the supply of American-raised seafood while reducing the U.S.'s

GOP senator says spring breakers should cancel Mexico plans

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Tuesday issued a warning to spring breakers: If you have plans in Mexico, cancel them. “Anybody that’s planning on going to Mexico for spring break ... I mean, my chiropractor called me yesterday and said he’s still planning on going to

Platner holds double-digit lead on Mills, Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner (D) holds comfortable double-digit leads over both Maine governor and Senate candidate Janet Mills (D) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), according to a new poll. A University of New Hampshire Survey Center Pine Tree State poll released

Trump’s DHS Sued Over ICE Spying on Protesters

The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to put legal observers monitoring ICE activity on a domestic terrorist watchlist, according to a new lawsuit. Politico, citing the lawsuit, reports that DHS agents used facial recognition technology and license plate readers to

Trump to announce electricity ‘rate payer protection pledges’ from Big Tech

President Trump, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, is expected to announce agreements with Big Tech aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on rising electricity prices. A White House official confirmed to The Hill that Trump is expected to unveil “rate

Erika Kirk to attend State of the Union as Trump's guest

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is slated to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union address as President Trump’s guest, a White House spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. The Daily Wire was the first to report on Kirk’s attendance at Trump’s