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US military buildup in Caribbean continues

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US military buildup in Caribbean continues The Trump administration is accumulating a massive U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, deploying

What to know about SNAP funds running out

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SNAP funds days away from running dry amid shutdown Millions of people across the country could see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

What to know about Putin's 'Skyfall' nuclear missile test

Russia’s claimed successful test of a new nuclear capable cruise missile last week has drawn international concern and condemnation from President Trump on Monday. The weapon, tested last week, with the results announced by Moscow on Sunday, purportedly flew 8,700 miles,

Anthropic makes waves in DC

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Anthropic draws fire from White House with AI warnings Anthropic has often been a rare voice within the artificial intelligence (AI) industry cautioning about the downsides of the technology it develops and supporting regulation —

Anthropic draws fire from White House with AI warnings

Anthropic has been a rare voice within the artificial intelligence (AI) industry cautioning about the downsides of the technology it develops and supporting regulation — a stance that has recently drawn the ire of the Trump administration and its allies in Silicon Valley.

Ocasio-Cortez fundraises off Trump’s IQ jab

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is fundraising off of a jab from President Trump about her IQ. “AOC’s low IQ,” Trump told reporters Monday on Air Force One, using the common nickname for the New York Democrat. “You give her an IQ test. Have her pass, like the exams that

Steve Bannon fuels latest talk of third Trump term

President Trump and his allies are flirting with the idea of a Trump 2028 bid, with the president refusing to rule out the possibility and some influential supporters signaling they are prepared to test the constitutional limits that allow presidents to serve just two elected

Johnson claims SNAP contingency funds 'not legally available'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funds are not “legally available” to cover benefits during the shutdown. At a press conference, Johnson cited a legal analysis from the Trump administration that argued

Cuomo cuts Mamdani's lead by 10 points after Adams exit: Poll

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), who's running as an independent for mayor of New York City, has cut Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s lead in half, according to a poll released eight days before Election Day. In the latest Suffolk University poll, conducted over the

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau go public as couple

It’s official: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are a couple. The two were photographed in Paris holding hands on Saturday. Perry, celebrating her 41st birthday, attended a cabaret show with Trudeau at the Crazy Horse Paris, according to TMZ. Perry is continuing her "Lifetimes"

New York voters file lawsuit to scrap House map over GOP seat

A handful of New York voters filed a lawsuit on Monday in an effort to scrap the Empire State’s congressional map over a House district represented by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, as Democrats look to counter Republican redistricting efforts ahead of 2026. The lawsuit,

DoorDash offers emergency response to SNAP crisis

With food assistance benefits set to run out starting Saturday, DoorDash has launched what it calls an “emergency food response” to help people in need. In a Sunday release, the food delivery service said it would waive merchant fees for food banks, food pantries and community

Trump reveals medical testing, refuses to rule out third term

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Monday. Does anyone have any photos of their pets dressed in Halloween costumes they’d like to share? You know I live for this kind of thing. Tag me in your post or email them to me! In today's issue: • Trump

Jared Golden says Democrats 'lying' about shutdown strategy

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) says Democrats are "lying" about their shutdown strategy as the impasse over funding the government nears the one-month mark. Golden, who was the only Democrat to vote for a Republican-backed spending measure to fund the government last month, told

CBS Evening News anchor John Dickerson leaving network

"CBS Evening News" anchor John Dickerson will leave the network at the end of the year, the veteran political journalist announced Monday. Dickerson, who has been with the Paramount-owned broadcaster since the Obama administration, wrote in an Instagram post he will depart CBS