A top Department of Homeland Security official vowed during a private call with election officials Wednesday that immigration officers will not be stationed at polling places in November amid Democratic warnings about interference in the midterms by the federal government. Heather Honey, the department’s deputy assistant secretary for … DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling placesRead more
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Harris: Trump’s State of the Union speech ‘full of lies,’ reminded her of ‘show-and-tell’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday slammed her 2024 presidential election opponent President Trump over his Tuesday State of the Union address. “I watched it. It was full of lies. And, you know, when he wasn’t lying, he was — it reminded me of our kids going … Harris: Trump’s State of the Union speech ‘full of lies,’ reminded her of ‘show-and-tell’Read more
Former Air Force pilot who provided ‘defense services’ to Chinese military arrested: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that a former Air Force pilot was arrested because he gave “defense services” to Chinese military forces. In a press release Wednesday, the DOJ said 65-year-old Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., had been arrested in Jeffersonville, Ind., that day. The department said … Former Air Force pilot who provided ‘defense services’ to Chinese military arrested: DOJRead more
On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and ships accused of enabling the country’s illicit … On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions Read more
What to know about Sen. Katie Britt, who’s negotiating changes to how ICE operates
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt came to national prominence in 2024 with an image as a firebrand on the right but has developed a reputation as a bipartisan deal maker in the Senate.
Former top Harris adviser ignites backlash over ‘political props’ comment targeting USA men’s hockey team
Symone Sanders, who formerly served as a top adviser to then-Vice President Kamala Harris and the 2020 Biden campaign, complained during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night that the Olympic Gold-winning U.S. men’s hockey team “allowed themselves to be used as political props.” “They … Former top Harris adviser ignites backlash over ‘political props’ comment targeting USA men’s hockey teamRead more
Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ draws range of reactions during SOTU speech
As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions. The panel, assembled by polling group Maslansky & Partners and comprising 29 Democrats, 30 independents and 41 Republicans, … Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ draws range of reactions during SOTU speechRead more
NC True Conservatives PAC – No, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page didn't call Trump's immigration plan 'unrealistic'
Says Sam Page “got busted calling Trump’s (immigration) plan unrealistic.”
Abigail Spanberger – Is Abigail Spanberger right that tariffs cost American families more than $1,700?
President Donald Trump’s tariff policies “have forced American families to pay more than $1,700 each in tariff costs” since last year.
DOE loans Southern $26.5B
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOE loans Southern $26.5B The Energy Department on Wednesday announced it would dole out its largest-ever loan, lending $26.5 billion for electric power in Georgia and Alabama. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci The loan, to subsidiaries of the … DOE loans Southern $26.5BRead more
Trump’s atypical Surgeon General pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal healthcare practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Wednesday, about … Trump’s atypical Surgeon General pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeawaysRead more
Apple rolls out age verification tool
Apple is rolling out an age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users are at least 18. App developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. states of Utah and Louisiana are now able to use the company’s updated Declared Age Range Application Programming Interface … Apple rolls out age verification toolRead more
Legal experts react to Trump’s SCOTUS clash and tariff pivot in fiery SOTU
Legal experts and commentators toed a careful line Wednesday in responding to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, with many using the moment to weigh in on the broader legal and political climate itself, rather than Trump’s actual remarks. Some of the biggest moments of Trump’s … Legal experts react to Trump’s SCOTUS clash and tariff pivot in fiery SOTURead more
DOE loans Southern $26.5B
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOE loans Southern $26.5B The Energy Department on Wednesday announced it would dole out its largest-ever loan, lending $26.5 billion for electric power in Georgia and Alabama. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci The loan, to subsidiaries of the … DOE loans Southern $26.5BRead more
Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’
Vice-president makes announcement with Mehmet Oz, who says other states will be next after Minnesota JD Vance announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” more than a quarter-billion dollars in Medicaid reimbursements to the state of Minnesota as part of Donald Trump’s newly announced “war … Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’Read more
Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in Buffalo
Investigation under way after man was dropped off five miles from home but family wasn’t notified, officials say A nearly blind Burmese refugee who was abandoned by border patrol agents has been found dead in Buffalo, New York, city officials confirmed. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, had been … Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in BuffaloRead more
What to knw about Sen. Katie Britt, who’s negotiating changes to how ICE operates
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt came to national prominence in 2024 with an image as a firebrand on the right but has developed a reputation as a bipartisan deal maker in the Senate.
Minnesota remains frontline in Vance’s ‘war on fraud’; Walz given 60 days ‘to clean up the systems’
Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration is temporarily halting Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota, giving Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz 60 days to clean up how the state doles out funding. “We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding … Minnesota remains frontline in Vance’s ‘war on fraud’; Walz given 60 days ‘to clean up the systems’Read more
Cruz endorses Crenshaw primary challenger
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing a primary challenger to Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), a notable move against a fellow Lone Star State Republican incumbent. “I am proud to endorse @SteveTothTX for Congress in Texas’s 2nd Congressional District,” Cruz said in a Tuesday post on the social platform … Cruz endorses Crenshaw primary challengerRead more
Mexican mothers join search for Nancy Guthrie
Mexican mothers with experience searching for missing people are helping Arizona and federal authorities amid their search for NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora — Spanish for Searching Mothers of Sonora — has distrubuted photos of Nancy Guthrie on social media as part … Mexican mothers join search for Nancy GuthrieRead more
Clintons to appear for high-profile depositions in Epstein probe
House lawmakers are preparing this week to grill former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of Congress’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The high-profile depositions, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in New York, come after months of haggling between Clintons’ … Clintons to appear for high-profile depositions in Epstein probeRead more
FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records in federal Trump investigation
The FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel‘s and Susie Wiles’ phone records in 2022 and 2023, when both were private citizens and as part of a federal probe into Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed. Patel is currently FBI director and Wiles is White House chief of staff. Reuters first … FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records in federal Trump investigationRead more
Mexican mothers join search for Nancy Guthrie
Mexican mothers with experience searching for missing people are helping Arizona and federal authorities amid their search for NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora — Spanish for Searching Mothers of Sonora — has distrubuted photos of Nancy Guthrie on social media as part … Mexican mothers join search for Nancy GuthrieRead more
What Trump’s State of the Union address tells us about the midterm elections
President Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night — and blamed Democrats for the affordability issues facing many Americans. The address was also surprisingly short on new ideas.
ICE won’t be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year’s midterms. (Image credit: Olga Fedorova)
Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
After NPR reporting revealed dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record, a top House Democrat wants to know why. (Image credit: Win McNamee)
Fact-checking Trump’s longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US “is winning again” – making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
The NYPD is looking for four people they say injured officers with snowballs, in behavior the commisioner called “disgraceful”.
Gov Sanders, conservatives unload on ‘bizarre’ Democrat SOTU counterprogramming: ‘Normal vs crazy’
Democratic events protesting President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address prompted sharp pushback from conservatives on social media and from Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who said the events painted a sharp contrast between the two parties. Democrats held several counterprogramming events to Trump’s State of … Gov Sanders, conservatives unload on ‘bizarre’ Democrat SOTU counterprogramming: ‘Normal vs crazy’Read more
Ken Paxton believes he’ll crush ‘Fake John Cornyn’ even without a Trump endorsement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he can win the Republican Senate primary even without President Donald Trump’s endorsement. “He makes his own decisions,” Paxton told Fox News Digital. “I’m perfectly fine right now. We’re going to win this election either way. And I’m happy with where we’re … Ken Paxton believes he’ll crush ‘Fake John Cornyn’ even without a Trump endorsementRead more