President Donald Trump spoke at the University of Alabama on Thursday night ahead of their official commencement ceremonies starting Friday, and urged students not to consider themselves a “victim” in their futures, noting that far too many young people think that way. The special address to graduates also included remarks from the university’s president, Stuart […]
Trump threatens sanctions on countries that buy oil from Iran
President Trump has threatened sanctions on countries that are purchasing from Iran. “ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions,” Trump said Thursday in a post online. “They will not […]
Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief
Marco Rubio becomes the first person since Henry Kissinger to hold the national security adviser and secretary of state positions at the same time Secretary of state Marco Rubio – ridiculed as “Little Marco” by Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries – has become one of the most powerful players in the president’s cabinet. […]
Jasmine Crockett sets sights on top Democratic seat on Oversight Committee: reports
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is looking for support from fellow Democrats with her eyes on a possible run for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee, according to reports. Although Semafor first reported about Crockett’s plans, Politico also reported that two people familiar with the matter claim the congresswoman has been making calls, […]
Trump claps back at courts for ‘interfering’ with job, asks ‘how you can give due process’ to illegal migrants
During a special commencement address to students at the University of Alabama, President Donald Trump questioned how you can give due process to people who have illegally entered the United States, in a rebuke to judges who Trump said were “interfering” with his efforts to do his job as president. Trump’s comments came the […]
Top Youngkin aide steps down amid controversy over lieutenant governor nominee
The head of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) Spirit of Virginia PAC, Matt Moran, has stepped down from his role amid the controversy surrounding the governor calling on the GOP lieutenant governor nominee, John Reid, to suspend his campaign, according to a source familiar with internal deliberations. The development comes a week after Youngkin called […]
Tim Cook says Trump tariffs could cost Apple more than $900M in June quarter
Apple CEO Tim Cook said President Trump’s tariffs could tank the company’s profits in the second quarter during a Thursday earnings call. “For the June quarter, currently we are not able to precisely estimate the impact of tariffs, as we are uncertain of potential future actions prior to the end of the quarter,” Cook told […]
Vance backs Waltz move, says he will ‘make a better ambassador’
Vice President Vance said he supports President Trump’s Thursday decision to nominate national security adviser Mike Waltz to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz had been at the center of a controversy involving a group chat on the Signal app in which national security and defense officials shared key details of a […]
Trump DHS slams more ‘sob story’ reporting after Tren de Aragua gang members send SOS signal
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is slamming Reuters for what it is calling “sob story” reporting about illegal gang members after the outlet reported on suspected Tren de Aragua members forming an “S-O-S” sign at a Texas detention center. The DHS released a statement on Wednesday saying that “the mainstream media’s latest attempt at […]
Donald Trump is looming over Australia’s election
Foreign policy is rarely a big factor in Australia’s poll – but the US president has changed that.
Trump is sending his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in a shakeup
New York Post is posted.’/> Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It’s the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Waltz ouster highlights Trump team tumult
96 <!– Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!– The Big Story Waltz exit latest ‘chaos’ on Trump national security team The ousting of national security adviser Mike Waltz triggered a major shake-up in President Trump’s White House team, which is divided between America First-isolationists and traditional […]
Trump taps Dr. Phil for Religious Liberty Commission
President Trump has chosen Dr. Phil McGraw to join the Religious Liberty Commission. McGraw joined Trump on Thursday for a celebration in the White House’s Rose Garden in honor of the commission’s creation and the National Day of Prayer. McGraw briefly spoke during the ceremony after being introduced by Trump. He’s been a supporter of […]
Trump’s changing economic tune
96 <!– sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% } Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy <!– The Big Story Trump nods to economic worries as pressures rise The president is switching up his messaging on the economy […]
Rubio comes a long way to become most dominant US diplomat since Kissinger
Secretary of state will take on dual role as national security adviser – and just like half a century ago, times are turbulent Marco Rubio, you have come a long way. From being ridiculed as “Little Marco” by Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries, the former Florida senator now stands – on paper, at […]
Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report
President Trump called for the report in an executive order, titled “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.” (Image credit: Evan Vucci)
Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal
What this will and won’t change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war.
Acting ICE director says agency will ‘ramp up’ raids if sanctuary jurisdictions don’t cooperate
EXCLUSIVE: Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), said his agency will “ramp” up raids in sanctuary cities if they refuse to cooperate with his agents. Todd Lyons sounded off on the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda and a range of other issues, saying ICE agents were going to go […]
Watch live: Trump gives University of Alabama commencement address
President Trump is slated to deliver a commencement address Thursday evening at the University of Alabama. His speech comes as Trump has been in a battle with higher education institutions over their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, on-campus protests, alleged inaction on antisemitism and other areas. The White House has threatened funding at top schools […]
DOJ sues blue states to block climate suits, laws
96 <!– Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment <!– The Big Story Trump targets blue state climate lawsuits, laws The Trump administration has sued four Democrat-led states to try to block their climate-related lawsuits or laws. © Jenny Kane, Associated Press On Wednesday, the administration sued Michigan […]
