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Miranda Devine: The Dems’ reveal their stance on illegal immigration — and true colors — during Trump’s State of the Union

The Democrats showed their true colors at Tuesday evening’s State of the Union when they failed the president’s test of allegiance to this country.

Dems refused to stand during Trump’s State of the Union — because they reject American pride

In Tuesday night’s State of the Union, President Trump laid out a question, and...

UCLA violated rights of all — not just Jews

The antisemitism at UCLA isn’t just a problem for Jews. It’s a threat to...

How to end California’s cost-of-living craziness

At all levels of California government, public officials need to reverse course on taxing,...

San Diego voters will rebel against new fees and tax increases

The city and the county of San Diego have large budget deficits, brought on...

Whitmer defends trans rights after Trump SOTU: ‘No matter who comes after you, I’ll stand in the way’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday defended transgender rights in her State of the State address, a day after President Trump criticized gender transition in his State of the Union address. “In Michigan, everyone deserves to be who they are and love who they love. I want to take a moment and speak directly...

Whitmer says US-Canada bridge Trump threatened to block ‘will open’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said Wednesday that a bridge between the U.S. and Canada that President Trump previously threatened to block from opening is set to go ahead. “For the first time in over a century, a new bridge connecting Michigan to Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, will open,” the governor declared during...

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 oil sales and ballistic missile programs as...

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...

DOJ ‘s new era of antitrust under Trump

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story DOJ 's new era of antitrust under Trump The abrupt departure of the Justice Department’s top antitrust enforcer is raising questions about the Trump administration’s approach to anti-monopoly cases and controversial mergers. © AP Gail Slater announced her plans to resign earlier this month after less than a...

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’ attorneys and leaders of the Oversight and...

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