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Live updates: Trump ready to tout busy first year in State of the Union
President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term to Congress on Tuesday night, after rolling out an ambitious agenda with a mixed record of wins and losses. He’s already said it will be a “long speech” “President Trump will … Live updates: Trump ready to tout busy first year in State of the UnionRead more
Mexico says security situation has ‘stabilized’
The Mexican Embassy in the U.S. said Tuesday the security situation in Mexico has “stabilized,” two days after a prominent cartel leader was killed by the Mexican army. “The security situation has now stabilized following targeted operations in Jalisco,” the embassy wrote on social platform X, referencing the … Mexico says security situation has ‘stabilized’Read more
Pentagon threatens to cancel Anthropic contract by Friday if company doesn’t lift safeguards
The Pentagon has threatened to cancel Anthropic’s contract by Friday if the company does not agree to the department’s terms for the use of its AI model, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Tuesday … Pentagon threatens to cancel Anthropic contract by Friday if company doesn’t lift safeguardsRead more
Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran amid tensions
Secretary of state’s address comes as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003 US politics live – latest updates Marco Rubio will deliver a rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran at the White House on Tuesday as Washington deploys its … Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran amid tensionsRead more
Just 32% of Americans say Trump has right priorities, new poll finds, ahead of State of the Union speech – live
CNN poll reveals Trump’s approval among independents at 26%; White House press secretary says speech to focus on US’s 250th anniversary and affordability concerns Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox About 30 members of Congress are planning to attend … Just 32% of Americans say Trump has right priorities, new poll finds, ahead of State of the Union speech – liveRead more
Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm
A federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Monday to hold government officials in civil contempt for violating a judicial order that prohibited the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from transferring detainee Fernando Gutierrez Torres, a Mexican national. U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud, who was appointed by President … Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter stormRead more
Erika Kirk to be Trump’s guest at State of the Union
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be President Donald Trump‘s guest at Tuesday night’s State of the Union. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Kirk’s attendance as “one of President Trump’s special guests” in a post on X that included the Daily … Erika Kirk to be Trump’s guest at State of the UnionRead more
Rubio, Ratcliffe to deliver classified Iran briefing to ‘Gang of Eight’ ahead of Trump’s State of the Union
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will brief top congressional leaders on rising tensions in Iran on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address. Ratcliffe and Rubio, who also serves as Trump’s national security advisor, will brief the so-called … Rubio, Ratcliffe to deliver classified Iran briefing to ‘Gang of Eight’ ahead of Trump’s State of the UnionRead more
Peru’s Aliaga Will Bring Stability, Growth, Alliance With US.
President Jose Jeri morphed into the Anthony Scaramucci of South American politics, getting punted after a measly 4 months in office as the head of state in Peru. He barely had time to order
The Ambush That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin
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The Graveyard of Destructive Ideas
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Henry Waxman: Congressional Chameleon
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White House Fails To ‘Booby-Trap’ Governors
State leaders’ opposition to Trump’s efforts to divide them made this year’s gathering uncommonly notable.
How Spanberger Can Make SOTU Response Worthwhile
Michael LaRosa: Gov. Abigail Spanberger should give America something unscripted, human and real
Why Roberts Got It Wrong on Tariffs, Foreign Policy
They’ve never previously applied the major questions doctrine in the foreign policy arena-and for good reason.
Midterm Message: SOTU Kicks Off 2026 Campaign Season
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Five Points on the Rep. Tony Gonzales Affair Allegations Disrupting the Texas Primaries
You’ve probably been hearing the name Tony Gonzales a lot over the past couple of weeks. The Texas Republican represents the Lone Star state’s largest congressional district, and is running for reelection in a seat the GOP is desperate to hold onto given their razor-thin House majority. But … Five Points on the Rep. Tony Gonzales Affair Allegations Disrupting the Texas PrimariesRead more
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign over ‘sexual’ texts with aide who set herself on fire
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) told reporters Tuesday that he was “not going to resign” after the emergence of “sexual” text messages with a congressional aide who fatally lit herself on fire in September 2025. The Texas Republican’s primary campaign has been roiled by allegations that he had an … Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign over ‘sexual’ texts with aide who set herself on fireRead more
Newsom’s drunk escapades, salacious dates — including with a ‘dark and seductive’ actress revealed in new book
One relationship ended only when billionaire Gordon Getty told him to break things off with a “personal note.”
US men’s Olympic hockey team lands outside Washington, DC ahead of Trump’s State of the Union
The gold medal-winning US men’s Olympic hockey team has landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington DC ahead of their trip to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
DHS halts plans to build ICE facility in New Hampshire, governor says
Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) on Tuesday said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to halt plans to build an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the Granite State. Ayotte said Noem agreed after she met with her in Washington, D.C., last week. “I’m pleased … DHS halts plans to build ICE facility in New Hampshire, governor saysRead more
Mace files resolution requiring Ethics Committee to release all sexual misconduct reports
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday introduced a resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to preserve and publicly release all reports on investigations into members of Congress regarding allegations of sexual harassment of staff or of a sexual relationship with a member of their staff. It comes as … Mace files resolution requiring Ethics Committee to release all sexual misconduct reportsRead more
Erika Kirk to attend State of the Union as Trump’s guest
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is slated to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union address as President Trump’s guest, a White House spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. The Daily Wire was the first to report on Kirk’s attendance at Trump’s address, which … Erika Kirk to attend State of the Union as Trump’s guestRead more
Is US crime at a historic low?
BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.
US government drops case against Democrats in ‘illegal orders’ video
The six lawmakers – all military and intelligence veterans – released a video last year reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.
Ex-FBI official fired by Trump admin lobs DOJ weaponization accusation while launching US House bid
Former assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington field office Dave Sundberg has mounted a bid for U.S. Congress, accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. The U.S. House hopeful accused the administration of firing him while sweeping out people who wouldn’t execute the … Ex-FBI official fired by Trump admin lobs DOJ weaponization accusation while launching US House bidRead more
Democrats’ ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ on ‘full display’ with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the Democratic Party’s “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is on “full display” Tuesday as Democrats are planning to attend several counter-State of the Union events. “This evening, the entire country will hear an update on the full scope of President Trump’s transformational and historic … Democrats’ ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ on ‘full display’ with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson saysRead more
Trump to Face Nation Amid Sagging Poll Number, Flailing on Tariffs
President Trump is expected to give what he says will be a “long speech” to the nation Tuesday night amid a flurry of bad-for-Trump headlines. His approval rating, particularly among independent voters, has sunk to new lows; his Department of Homeland Security — the one tasked with carrying … Trump to Face Nation Amid Sagging Poll Number, Flailing on TariffsRead more
Meet the Democrat who will be a designated survivor at Trump’s State of the Union
If all hell breaks loose during President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening, House Democrats will have a designated survivor in a secure location to guarantee continuity of Congress.