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Trump, world brace for Iran's response

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: The United States and allies are on high alert today for Iran’s next move as President Trump defends his decision to enter the Israel-Iran conflict. The president is slated to meet with his

The Republican Plot to Un-Educate America

The Trump administration’s bombastic attacks on the nation’s most prestigious universities have commanded the public’s attention all year long. Now congressional Republicans are poised to dramatically expand that onslaught. If you think the last few months have been bad for

I Still Think Trump Will Fire Jerome Powell

Should you desire a break from worrying about how the war will end that President Donald Trump started against Iran, consider worrying about how the war will end that Trump started against the Federal Reserve Board. In Iran, the targets were uranium enrichment and storage sites

Cuomo, Mamdani neck and neck in final NYC mayoral poll

New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has effectively drawn even with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor and surpasses him in the final round of a ranked-choice simulation, according to a new poll released Monday. In a final

Advocates fear litmus test in new student visa rules

Advocates for foreign students fear that a new Trump administration visa requirement of a social media review will serve as an ideological litmus test. While the resumption of visa applications was welcomed, the State Department's announcement that it would require public

Satellite images show strikes' impact on Iran nuclear sites

Satellite images released Sunday show the impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which President Trump announced on Saturday evening. Using B-2 bombers dropping "bunker buster" bombs, submarines, Tomahawk missiles and more, the U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear

Threat of sleeper cells in US has 'never been higher': CBP

The threat of sleeper cells in the U.S. has “never been higher," though there are no current specific threats, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A memo sent Saturday from CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation, said

Trump opens door to regime change in Iran

President Trump on Sunday suggested regime change could be possible in Iran if the current one is “unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN.” “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why

Ron Johnson: US has 'no beef with the Iranian people'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said Sunday that the United States has “no beef with the Iranian people” following Saturday’s announcement by President Trump that the U.S. had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites. “We have no beef with the Iranian people,” Johnson told anchor Maria

Trump hits Iran: 5 questions on what comes next

President Trump’s decision to authorize a military strike on Iran is a seismic moment that could reshape the future of the Middle East and his presidency. The administration on Sunday signaled it wants to contain the conflict, underscoring that it does not want an all-out war

Strait of Hormuz becomes flash point in US-Iran conflict

The Iranian Parliament on Sunday approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz after the United States bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The strait, located between Iran and Oman, remains a critical oil choke point, and closing it could have serious implications for both

Harris gives California governor’s race a serious look

Kamala Harris is leaning toward entering the California gubernatorial race, sources familiar with the former vice president’s thinking tell The Hill. While the sources caution that Harris hasn’t made a final decision yet and is still considering all her options, they say she

Trump ropes Fed into debt fight as GOP faces fiscal mess

President Trump is pushing the Federal Reserve to go beyond its legal mandate and help him manage the national debt as Republicans face growing pressure over the nation’s finances. In a series of remarks and social media posts, Trump has ripped Fed Chair Jerome Powell for

Vance: 'We have no interest in boots on the ground’ in Iran

Vice President Vance said on Sunday the United States has “no interest” in boots on the ground in Iran but did not rule out the possibility altogether. “Mr. Vice President, can you rule out that getting involved in this conflict won't eventually lead to US boots on the ground,”