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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 provided “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 Brown, a former Air Force officer and...

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 to show-and-tell at school. It was like...

Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks

President Trump used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the regime’s history of attacks on Americans to its violent suppression at home, alleged nuclear ambitions and plans to build a missile that could reach America. The speech amplified warnings coming...

Trump State of the Union piles pressure on Johnson for second reconciliation push

President Trump used much of his State of the Union address Tuesday night to promote GOP legislation likely to hit a wall with Democrats, turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pursue a complicated avenue to pass it with only Republican votes. Johnson may have only a narrow window to push much...

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 (API) to determine a user's age range,...

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 health care practices and career as a social media influencer.  Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, about four months after her initial...

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 utility Southern Company, would fund new gas...

Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trump’s speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said her guest for the State of the Union was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on “Unlawful Conduct” charges on Tuesday evening for standing during President Trump’s address.  In a post on the social media platform X, Omar said her constituent Aliya Rahman was “forcibly removed” from the House chamber after...

Trump’s surgeon general nominee weaves through contentious Senate hearing 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care   The Big Story Trump’s surgeon general nominee weaves through contentious Senate hearing Casey Means, President Trump’s second nominee to be U.S. surgeon general, finally appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing more than half a year after she was nominated. Her highly...

Some of the most notable guests at Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: photos

State of the Union guests included Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk, media mogul David Ellison, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary at Trump's address on Tuesday.

Sens Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: ‘You’re part of the problem’

Bernie Sanders and Markwayne Mullin clash in heated Senate exchange that goes viral on social media, with Mullin telling Sanders "you're part of the problem."

Trump’s fraud czar nominee touts Minnesota blueprint to root out Obamacare fraud, senior scams

New DOJ fraud division aims to recover $320 billion to $520 billion lost annually to taxpayer fraud, with Colin McDonald nominated to lead efforts against welfare scams.

DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places

A top Department of Homeland Security official vowed during a private call with election officials Wednesday that immigration officers will not be stationed at...

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.

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