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Joe Kent, the former top Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations in Iran, discussed his decision in a podcast interview Wednesday with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, who shares many of his opinions on the war. Kent sat for a wide-ranging interview with Carlson and argued U.S. involvement in the...

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Wednesday vowed to “rework” a bill he introduced last year proposing the creation of a national park dedicated to César Chávez, after a lengthy piece in The New York Times revealed numerous allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil rights leader. “We’re going to rework that piece of legislation,...

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Powell pledges to stay at Fed while DOJ probe continues The Fed chief made clear Wednesday he's not going anywhere until the Justice Department ends its criminal case against him and the central bank. © Photo...

Democrats on Wednesday sharply criticized the White House’s latest counterproposal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, arguing that it falls short of sufficiently addressing their concerns about the administration’s immigration crackdown. The counterproposal, outlined in a letter by border czar Tom Homan and James Braid, the White House legislative affairs director,...

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has none of President Trump’s penchant for controversy or headline-grabbing language — but these days, he’s putting emphatic distance between Berlin and Washington all the same. Merz is not only declining to answer Trump’s call for help in reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. He is being scathing of the president’s...

Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story U.S. intelligence officials dodge questions on Iran’s missile capabilities before war Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe spent Wednesday avoiding questions about President Trump’s planning for the war with Iran. © Getty Lawmakers attempted to...

NYC Council employee allegedly facing deportation despite officials claiming legal work authorization. Immigration judge orders removal amid controversy.

Republican Andrew Rice won a special election in Virginia Tuesday night, sparking talk about Gov. Abigail Spanberger's policies driving Republicans to the polls.

Senate Democrats plan multiple war powers resolutions to challenge President Donald Trump's Iran military operations in a bid to force public testimony from top administration officials.

Phil Mickelson made a rare $39,200 donation to Republican Steve Hilton's California gubernatorial campaign, backing candidate's opposition to climate mandates.

Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard refuses to confirm Trump's Iran threat claims during tense Senate hearing, sparking heated debate over assessment.