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Extremism expert hailed as ‘terrific’ by ex-Biden official slapped with federal charges

Heidi Beirich now faces wire fraud and money laundering charges after the Center for American Progress once hailed her as a top extremism expert.

Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs

The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.

Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry

Donald Trump calls Gov Greg Abbott's data center stance a "mistake," saying the industry "could be bigger than oil" as Texas power grid concerns intensify.

HHS official warns of irreversible risks as Trump admin restricts funding for youth gender procedures

Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Adm. Brian Christine calls puberty blockers "castrating chemicals" as Medicaid funding ends.

Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department

Biden-era State Department documents directed diplomats to push DEIA and LGBTQI+ issues in high-level bilateral talks with foreign governments.

Air traffic controllers head says hiring gamers will help

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wednesday for its recent hiring surge targeting video game players. Daniels told NewsNation, The Hill's sister company, that gaming skills "absolutely" translate to working as an air traffic controller and called the FAA's move an "innovative approach to capture...

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke retires, logging 549 days in space

Mike Fincke, the NASA astronaut with the fourth highest accumulated space time — at 549 days — has retired, the agency announced Wednesday. Fincke flew four missions with the agency and embarked on over 48 hours of space walks, according to NASA. Months before his retirement, he also became the first astronaut in NASA's history...

Emily Moreno sues Rep. Max Miller, alleging he posted nude photo of daughter

Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) ex-wife, Emily Moreno, on Wednesday sued the Ohio Republican, alleging he published a nude photo of their young daughter online. A copy of the federal lawsuit obtained by The Hill alleges that Miller "recklessly published and disclosed to the world a nude image” of the child. It says that Miller "recklessly...

Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues

Lawyers for the man accused of killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last year are now arguing the alleged shooter did not put any of the thousands of attendees in danger — a point they say prevents him from being eligible for the death penalty. In Tuesday court filings,...

DOJ slams DC City Council for requests to remove National Guard

The Justice Department on Wednesday slammed the Washington, D.C., City Council over councilors' requests to remove the National Guard from the city's streets. Members of the D.C. City Council sent letters to governors in 10 states asking them to withdraw their National Guard members from the city early last month. One letter to Michigan Gov....

New ICE controversy as officer filmed pointing gun at woman in Virginia

A federal immigration officer drew his gun on a Virginia woman during a tense confrontation in a Falls Church parking lot Monday after officers accused her of trying to hit them with her car. Videos of the encounter shared on social media show several masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers surrounding the vehicle of...

Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran President Trump is turning his focus on economic warfare, leaning on crippling sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade to force Iranians to the table in peace talks. ©...

Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out

President Trump’s efforts to bring the Iran war to an end have faltered several times. The U.S. military’s limited airstrike campaign did not move the needle. Trump’s threats to wipe Iran off the face of the earth didn’t either. Every time there appears to be a breakthrough in diplomatic talks, a wrench gets thrown in...

Stubborn gas prices stick to $4 per gallon

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Gasoline prices remain stubborn at about $4 Prices that U.S. consumers are paying at the gas pump have stubbornly stuck around $4 per gallon, a high price for this late in the summer, as the Iran war’s trajectory remains uncertain. © Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press...

Sweltering heat dome to hit US: Here’s when, where it could break records

Major heat is heading to the Southeast and Florida, starting this weekend and lasting most of next week, as a near-record heat dome grows across the region.

Trump’s vaccine order comes with political risks

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Vaccine policies are a political risk that Trump's sticking with President Trump on Monday abruptly upended his administration’s reset of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin For a few months this spring and early...

Meta heads back to court for online safety trial

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Meta youth safety trial kicks off in California The latest kids online safety trial against Meta kicked off Wednesday in a California federal court, where the technology giant is accused of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File Jury selection began Wednesday...

Khanna defends Hong endorsement after surprise loss in Wisconsin primary

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday defended his endorsement of Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong after her loss, while accusing some of “caricaturing and labeling” her “based on a few statements.” “I appreciate that Democrats can have differences over single payer healthcare, free childcare, pausing data centers and other issues @FrancescaHongWI fought for,” Khanna...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs late-term abortion bill into law

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Monday signed a bill lifting the restriction on abortion at or after 24 weeks, making the state's abortion law one of the broadest in the country. "We've heard so many stories –– stories that are filled with a lot of pain and anguish and heartache and a lot of...

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