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House Oversight Democrats released photos of the Jeffrey Epstein’s home, the latest document release to come as the party pushes ahead with its investigation into the deceased sex offender. The photos offer a look into Epstein’s mansion on his private island in the Caribbean, where he was accused of … House Democrats share photos of Epstein’s island homeRead more

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday warned that Republicans will face political “headwinds” ahead of the 2026 elections after the GOP won a closer-than-expected Tennessee special election. “The opposition party tends to be more motivated, their voters are motivated. So in a special election or off-year … Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challengesRead more

Believing that the PLA will not use the world’s most powerful AI chips to advance its military capabilities is unrealistic.

12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Wednesday. Thirty-three years ago today, the first-ever text message was sent. It read, “Merry Christmas.” In today’s issue: 🎷 NEWS THIS MORNING New Orleans is the next immigration target: Federal agents have begun patrolling in New Orleans as … Next up in Trump’s immigration sweep: New OrleansRead more

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called on the Transportation Department to give $10,000 bonus checks to all air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the shutdown without on-time pay, not just those with perfect attendance. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Duckworth pushed back on the … Top Senate Democrat demands $10K shutdown bonus for all air traffic controllersRead more

U.S. employers shed 32,000 workers last month, according to a new report from the payroll management company ADP that will add to questions about the strength of the economy. “Job creation has been flat during the second half of 2025 and pay growth has been on a downward … Companies shed 32,000 workers in November: ADPRead more

The eight Democratic senators who voted to end the federal shutdown two weeks ago played the midterm election long game, and for now, at least, it’s working, as Democrats have elevated health care as a potent issue in the 2026 midterm elections and now have Republicans on defense.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is demanding that CBS, and its parent company Paramount, provide more information about how it edited an interview the network conducted with President Trump that aired on “60 Minutes” last month.   Raskin, in a letter to newly appointed CBS News ombudsman Ken Weinstein … House Democrat launches investigation into Trump, ’60 Minutes’ interview edit  Read more

FBI Director Kash Patel defended his handling of the bureau and his use of its private jet amid a storm of criticism over his leadership. Patel has faced mounting scrutiny in recent days, with a coalition of current and former agents slamming his leadership in a 115-page report … Patel defends FBI leadership, jet use: ‘I’m entitled to a personal life’Read more

For only the second time since January, congressional Republicans are finally mustering an eyebrow of protest against President Trump. The first pushback occurred when they joined Democrats to direct the release of Justice Department files relating to the notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a process Trump now controls. … Will Trump’s drug war finally awaken Republicans to his lawlessness?Read more

The truth is Nigeria is the most dangerous country on earth for Christians.

The Hill on Wednesday is gathering top policymakers, tech leaders, regulators and experts to discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI). Speakers, including Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and former Rep. Garret Graves (R-Iowa), will examine what it will take to build a … Live updates: The Hill’s AI in America SummitRead more

As with all wars, the war on drugs sustains itself through its failures. Every overdose, every new cartel, every surge in trafficking is treated not as evidence of policy collapse but as justification for more of the same. The U.S. needs a new paradigm.

Researchers said they examined digitized astronomical plates from the first Palomar Observatory Sky Survey.

Bad Bunny and Joe Rogan are at the top of the 2025 Spotify Wrapped list for most-streamed artist and podcaster, respectively. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is Wrapped’s global top artist for the fourth time in six years, with more than 19.8 billion … Bad Bunny, Joe Rogan top Spotify 2025 WrappedRead more

President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia stemming from the 2020 election is officially dead, but it’s not the end of the story. Trump is preparing a bid to recover millions of dollars in attorney’s fees, leaving taxpayers on the hook for the failed case. Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead … Trump preps bid to recoup millions in Georgia case legal feesRead more

The death of the leftist pink tide is evident but not accidental.

When Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared “speed to delivery” as the organizing principle for defense acquisition in a Nov. 7 speech, he identified inertia as the true adversary hampering America’s military readiness. “If our warfighters die or our country loses because we took too long to get … Speed to delivery: Five steps to bolster US military readinessRead more

Democrats performing postmortems on the 2024 presidential race have taken a closer look at how to best utilize super PACs to boost their future campaigns. In previous election cycles, there has been one “chosen” super PAC, and donors are encouraged to support that organization and not support other … Democrats ramp up super PAC scrutiny as part of 2024 postmortemRead more

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. ▪ Hegseth distances himself from boat strike ▪ ICE targets Somali immigrants in Minnesota ▪ GOP House retirements expected to increase ▪ Ex-Honduran president free after Trump pardon Democrats continued their streak of overperformances despite losing a special election … Democrats see silver lining in Tennessee lossRead more

What kind of system ultimately breeds innovation — one built on control, or one built on freedom?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday it is placing a hold on all pending asylum applications and will pause all benefit requests by foreign nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk” by the Trump administration. The policy memo instructs USCIS personnel to halt review of … USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’Read more

Republican Matt Van Epps (R) won a special election on Tuesday in Tennessee in what was seen as a likely bellwether for next year’s midterms. Van Epps defeated state Rep. Aftyn Behn (D) for a Nashville-area House seat that went for President Trump by over 20 points last year. According … 5 takeaways from Tennessee’s competitive special electionRead more

Democrats fell short of a major upset in a deep-red House district in Tennessee on Tuesday night, though the Republican’s relatively narrow margin of victory is likely to put further wind in their sails heading into the midterms. The special election in the 7th Congressional District pitted Republican … Live results: Republican wins Tennessee special electionRead more

President Trump lashed out at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, calling the congresswoman “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the country. In a conversation about immigration policy, the president unleashed a pointed attack on the progressive Minnesota congresswoman, who became … Trump lashes out against Ilhan Omar, says he doesn’t want Somalis in the countryRead more

Progressive Jersey City Councilman James Solomon is projected to beat former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey (D) in Jersey City’s mayoral election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Solomon on Tuesday defeated McGreevey, who resigned from his post as governor in 2004 after revealing that he had an extramarital … Progressive James Solomon defeats McGreevey in Jersey City mayor’s raceRead more

Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, in a race that was seen as a key bellwether for Democratic voter enthusiasm ahead of 2026. Van Epps, a former commissioner of … Republican wins closely watched Tennessee special electionRead more

A new cellphone could have unintended, dangerous consequences for some children, a new study suggests.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sharply criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for defending a second military strike on survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug boat in September, after the secretary first dismissed the bombshell report as “fake news.” In remarks to reporters at … Rand Paul: Hegseth is either ‘lying to us’ about boat strike or ‘he’s incompetent’Read more

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Costco sues Trump for reimbursement of tariffs The wholesale giant filed a recent lawsuit seeking a full refund if the Supreme Court strikes down the bulk of President Trump’s … Costco sues for tariff refundRead more