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The Trump administration on Friday issued an order stopping all activities of a wind energy project in Rhode Island that could have supplied electricity to 350,000 homes.  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in a letter sent to Ørsted, the Danish company operating the project, said the … Trump administration halts offshore wind project in Rhode IslandRead more

Oye Owolewa, the District of Columbia’s shadow representative, will not seek reelection in 2026 after five years in office. “I’m incredibly proud of our work since assuming this office. Ever since you first elected me in 2020, I took it upon myself to raise the bar. Together, we … DC’s shadow representative not seeking reelectionRead more

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the Friday release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., calling it a “new low.” Abrego Garcia has been petitioning for his release from federal custody since his March deportation to El Salvador. U.S. Magistrate … Noem condemns Abrego Garcia release: A ‘new low’Read more

Fox Business’s Larry Kudlow expressed concern on Friday over the Trump administration’s move to take a 10 percent stake in mega chipmaker Intel. “I am very, very uncomfortable with that idea. I’m very uncomfortable with that one, but that’s a conversation for another meal on another day,” Kudlow … Kudlow on Trump Intel agreement: ‘I am very, very uncomfortable ‘Read more

(NewsNation) —  Republican Sens. Roger Wicker (Miss.) and Deb Fischer (Neb.) embarked on a trip to the Indo-Pacific region on Friday as part of efforts to strengthen U.S. national security interests. The Congressional Delegation (CODEL), including the lawmaker duo, will first stop at military installations in Hawaii before … Republican senators depart for Taiwan, Indo-Pacific tripRead more

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) slammed President Trump over possibly sending the national guard to Chicago after his D.C. crime crackdown, calling the president’s plans to target the Windy City “offensive.” “Certainly, we have grave concerns about the impact of any unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to … Chicago mayor slams Trump over possible crime crackdown: ‘Uncalled for’Read more

96 <!– Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care <!–   The Big Story  CDC’s plummeting morale  It’s been a difficult time for public health professionals working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  © AP On Aug. 8, a … CDC’s plummeting morale Read more

96 <!– {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment <!–   The Big Story  Florida judge orders  Alligator Alcatraz dismantled A federal judge in Florida ordered late Thursday that some of Alligator Alcatraz be shut down and barred the Sunshine State from bringing in more migrants to the … Judge rules against Alligator AlcatrazRead more

Vice President Vance said the Friday raid on former national security adviser John Bolton’s residence was not retribution for his political commentary critiquing the Trump administration. “We’re in the very early stages of an ongoing investigation into John Bolton. I will say we’re going to let that investigation … Vance says Bolton FBI raid was not retributionRead more

Pennsylvania’s top election officer rebuffed an attempt from the Trump administration this week to obtain sensitive personal information, including driver’s license and Social Security numbers, for all state voters. “This request and reported efforts to collect broad data on millions of Americans represent a concerning attempt to expand … Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal dataRead more

96 <!– {beacon} Technology Technology <!–   The Big Story  Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake President Trump said Friday that Intel has agreed to give the U.S. government a 10 percent stake in the company.  © Chiang Ying-ying, Associated Press “They’ve agreed to do it, … Trump says Intel has agreed to US stakeRead more

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  Powell tees up rate cut, but warns of inflation risks Federal … Powell opens door to rate cut at Jackson HoleRead more

The Campus Guardian Angel is looking to deploy drones to combat school shootings, running test trials in Florida.   Campus Guardian Angel CEO Justin Marston told The Hill the system puts drones in boxes at different points around a school, triggered by an emergency silent alarm and moving … Company looks to deploy drones to combat school shootingsRead more

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth terminated the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), according to two sources familiar with the matter.  A senior defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Friday that Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse “will no longer serve” as the … Hegseth terminates Defense Intelligence Agency head, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey KruseRead more

The Obama-appointed judge who ruled this week that Trump pick Alina Habba lacks the authority to serve as the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is a longtime Republican, with membership in the conservative Federalist Society and the NRA. Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi both have ripped … Alina Habba judge is Republican, Federalist Society memberRead more

The second-highest-ranking official at the Treasury Department, Michael Faulkender, is departing President Trump’s administration after being confirmed by the Senate about five months ago.  “I would like to thank Deputy Secretary Faulkender for his dedication and service. Since January, he has played a critical role in overseeing the … No. 2 Treasury official departing after five months in role Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell, a former close associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, told the Justice Department she “never witnessed” President Trump in an “inappropriate setting,” according to a transcript released Friday. “I think they were friendly like people are in social settings,” Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Todd … Maxwell told DOJ she ‘never witnessed’ Trump in ‘inappropriate setting’Read more

David Axelrod, a former chief strategist for then-President Obama, weighed in on the FBI raid of John Bolton’s house earlier on Friday, arguing the administration’s move will “send a message” to critics. “I think this is not just an attempt to, or could be, an attempt to silence John Bolton, … Axelrod: FBI raid is ‘attempt to silence’ John BoltonRead more

The Trump administration remains on track to shed about 300,000 employees by the end of the year, following layoffs and buyouts that were prompted by President Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor told The New York Times in a … Federal workforce to lose 300,000 employees this year, Trump official saysRead more

In the vast machinery that keeps the U.S. healthy, one of the most essential yet overlooked systems is the pharmaceutical supply chain. From everyday painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to critical antibiotics and chemotherapy agents, the medications Americans depend on are increasingly sourced abroad — especially from China. Although the … Cheap drugs, high stakes: America’s risky bet on ChinaRead more

Air pollutants from U.S. oil and gas operations are causing 91,000 premature deaths and hundreds of thousands of health issues each year — with racial and ethnic minority populations bearing the biggest burden, a new study has found.  The outdoor contaminants, which include fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), … US oil and gas air pollution is causing unequal health impacts: StudyRead more

Nearly half of California voters support Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)’s push to create more safe Democratic congressional seats before the midterm election, a new poll found, but support hasn’t crossed the crucial 50 percent threshold and many voters remain undecided. About 48 percent of voters surveyed in the … Almost half of Californians support Newsom’s redistricting move: PollRead more

It only takes the slightest radar interference to cause air traffic to spiral into an emergency diversion or a loss of situational awareness during critical flight phases. But over the last few decades, numerous reports have corroborated what many in the energy and national security fields have long said: … Feel good energy policies continue to bear fruit — for ChinaRead more

President Trump announced on Friday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place at the Kennedy Center, following his administration’s take over of the Washington, D.C., cultural center. The draw will be held on Dec. 5, Trump said in the Oval Office flanked by FIFA President … Trump: 2026 World Cup draw will be held at Kennedy CenterRead more

Republican National Committee members elected Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R), an ally of President Trump, to succeed Michael Whatley as the next chair of the national party on Friday. “Today’s election marks an important moment of unity for the Republican National Committee. We are grateful to the … RNC elects Trump ally Joe Gruters as new chairRead more

A Spanish-language reporter who was detained earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging he’s being held in custody in violation of the Constitution. Mario Guevara, 47, was arrested by police near Atlanta on June 14 while filming a “No Kings” protest — which … Spanish-language reporter detained by Trump administration sues for releaseRead more

In Lewis Carroll’s classic work, the Queen of Hearts famously demanded, “Off with their heads!”  Increasingly government leaders worldwide are following suit by removing the heads of their country’s statistical offices who report unwelcome, inconvenient data on levels and trends truthfully.   The latest example is President Trump’s recent firing of the … A brief history of firing statisticians for telling the truthRead more

The Education Department announced Friday that it found George Mason University in violation of Title VI due to “unlawful DEI policies.”  The department said George Mason University used race and other immutable characteristics in hiring and promotion practices at the institution. “In 2020, University President Gregory Washington called … Education Department says George Mason violated Title VI with ‘unlawful DEI policies’Read more

The labor market is experiencing an ongoing slowdown in job creation and hiring, turning the workforce into an exclusive club with high standards for admission. This is especially true for young workers, who are contending with competition — from their fellow peers, other job seekers with more experience … The government may be massively undercounting gig workersRead more

A few months ago, the U.S. was declared to be in a romantic recession. Never heard of that term before? Basically, it’s defined by the fact that Americans are becoming less sexually active, less likely to be married and spending more time alone now than in previous decades. … Romantic recession? Half of Gen Z adults spend $0 on datingRead more