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Can Democrats Spin a Loss as a Win?
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The Absurdity of the Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union
The nation’s largest teachers’ union is hosting a training session that features pronoun-use instructions and
Why Is Trump Suddenly Obsessed With Honduras?
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What the Tirades on Biden’s Autopen Are Really About
Trump can already repeal pretty much any executive order he wants – but that’s not why he keeps obsessing over Biden’s signatures.
America Dodged a Disastrous Tim Walz
Liberal ideology has pushed Minnesota into a left-leaning decline. The newest scandal that occurred under Gov. Tim Walz’s watch is the latest example.
Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein Scandal
We seem to be in another Epstein hiatus before the story and obsession again explodes into the center of the political news ecosystem. Presumably the next episode will come when the White House releases the heavily redacted and/or cooked version of the “Epstein files” that Congress ordered the … Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein ScandalRead more
Warner knocks Trump, Hegseth: ‘Wimps’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday slammed President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following their latest remarks regarding a strike on survivors clinging to the wreckage of an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. “This is the biggest crowd of wimps you’ve ever seen,” Warner, who serves … Warner knocks Trump, Hegseth: ‘Wimps’Read more
Is Trump ‘wagging the dog’?
Donald Trump is threatening to invade Venezuela in an attempt to distract attention away from the potentially damaging information in Jeffrey Epstein’s files, which may implicate him in Epstein’s sex-trafficking crimes.
House Democrats share photos of Epstein’s island home
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
Epstein island compound seen in new photos released by House Dems
Democrats from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced Wednesday that they have “received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island that are a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.” “See for yourself. We won’t stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver … Epstein island compound seen in new photos released by House DemsRead more
Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challenges
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
China wants an AI-powered military built with Nvidia chips, and that’s a problem
Believing that the PLA will not use the world’s most powerful AI chips to advance its military capabilities is unrealistic.
Next up in Trump’s immigration sweep: New Orleans
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
House Democrats release new images of Epstein’s private Caribbean island
Images and videos taken in 2020, a year after he died in jail, show the late sex offender’s home House Democrats released a handful of photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island on Wednesday, offering a rare glimpse into a secretive place where Epstein is alleged … House Democrats release new images of Epstein’s private Caribbean islandRead more
Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge
A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US
Pentagon probe into secret Signal chats on Houthi strikes set to drop Thursday as Hegseth faces scrutiny
The Defense Department inspector general report analyzing the use of messaging app Signal to share classified information, particularly in planning for Houthi strikes in March, will be released on Thursday. A classified version of the report has been handed over to the Senate Armed Services Committee and an … Pentagon probe into secret Signal chats on Houthi strikes set to drop Thursday as Hegseth faces scrutinyRead more
Live updates: After Tennessee GOP victory, Thune warns of midterm challenges
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
Host of birthday party in California mistook gunfire for balloons popping
“They deserve to be in jail. They deserve to go to hell,” she said of the person who killed four people at the party for her two-year-old.
US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries
It is the latest part of the Trump administration’s renewed immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly DC shooting.
US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
The strike has prompted concerns that US forces may have violated laws governing armed conflict.
What we know about controversial Venezuela boat strike
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.
Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks
The Trump administration is rolling out a new visa-restriction policy in response to a wave of brutal anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria, targeting those accused of orchestrating religious violence against Christians in the West African nation and around the world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that a … Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacksRead more
Bondi blasts discrimination lawsuit from immigration judge: ‘Last time I checked, I’m a woman too’
Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed back Tuesday after being sued by a former immigration judge who claims she was wrongfully fired — the first legal challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping removal of more than 100 immigration judges this year. The lawsuit, filed Monday by former Ohio immigration … Bondi blasts discrimination lawsuit from immigration judge: ‘Last time I checked, I’m a woman too’Read more
Don’t Overcomplicate the Scandal of Trump’s Lawless High Seas Attacks
What Else Is There to Know, Really? As I was describing yesterday the Trump administration’s emerging line of defense to the unlawful strike on the survivors of the already-unlawful high seas attack, I came perilously close to falling into one of the traps of the Trump era. Unlike … Don’t Overcomplicate the Scandal of Trump’s Lawless High Seas AttacksRead more
Top Senate Democrat demands $10K shutdown bonus for all air traffic controllers
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
Companies shed 32,000 workers in November: ADP
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
Democrats are playing the long game
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.
FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad
Late last month, when former Afghan commando fighter Rahmanullah Lakanwal vanished without warning from his home in Bellingham, Wash., his wife, Khamila, called his phone, trying to learn where he had gone, according to people familiar with the matter. “Where are you?” she asked in one call, speaking … FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihadRead more
Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary Committee
FIRST ON FOX: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for a deposition, escalating Republicans’ investigation into one of President Donald Trump’s top political foes. Jordan directed Smith to appear before the committee on Dec. 17, according to a copy … Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary CommitteeRead more