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 […]
House conservatives call for controversial Medicaid changes in reconciliation
A group of House conservatives is calling for significant “structural reforms” of Medicaid as part of the Republican reconciliation legislation, illustrating the seemingly intractable differences across GOP factions. In a “Dear Colleague” letter led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and signed by 19 others, the lawmakers said the GOP conference must pursue “meaningful reforms” in […]
Trump officials ask supreme court to help strip legal status from Venezuelans
Justice department calls on court to hold judge’s order against ending temporary protected status for 300,000 The Trump administration asked the US supreme court on Thursday to intervene and assist in its attempt to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants in the US, a move that would clear the way […]
Waltz is out at the White House. What’s next for Trump’s national security adviser?
In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.
What to watch for when the White House releases Trump’s first budget proposal
President Trump’s team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.
James unsure of future after Lakers play-off loss
LeBron James unsure whether to continue NBA career after LA Lakers defeat by Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kaine breaks into Spanish as Dems force vote targeting Trump-El Salvador alliance over deportations
Top Democrats announced an effort Thursday to force the Trump administration to provide a report on how it is specifically complying with a court order to facilitate the return of wrongfully deported U.S. residents to El Salvador. The resolution to do so from Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Charles Schumer of New York, Alex Padilla […]
It Appears Ed Martin ‘Doesn’t Have The Votes’ To Be Confirmed—At Least Not Right Now
President Trump’s nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin appears to be facing skepticism from the Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican members of which met this week to discuss the seemingly endless baggage and politically motivated acts that Martin has and will likely continue to mix into his work if officially confirmed to the position. Republicans […]
Trump shakes up national security team
Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Evening Report newsletter Subscribe 96 <!– 🤝 Plus: U.S., Ukraine reach minerals deal {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SHUFFLING his national security team in the first major shake-up of his second […]
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end protected status for 600,000 Venezuelans
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to end deportation protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, the administration’s latest plea for the justices to intervene in President Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda. The emergency application seeks to lift a San Francisco-based federal district judge’s ruling that halted the administration’s plans as a legal challenge proceeds, with that decision finding […]
Waltz exit adds to ‘chaos’ in Trump’s national security team
The ousting of national security adviser Mike Waltz triggered a major shakeup in President Trump’s White House team, which is divided between America First-isolationists and traditional Republican hawks. Trump announced Thursday afternoon that Waltz, a hawkish former congressman, would become his nominee for U.N. ambassador, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expanding his portfolio to include […]
Justice department sues Hawaii, Michigan over suits against big oil for climate harm
DoJ says Clean Air Act creates program to oversee air pollution and ‘displaces’ states’ ability to regulate it The US justice department on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their planned legal action against fossil fuel companies for harms caused by the climate crisis, claiming the state actions conflict with federal government authority […]
