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DHS says man shot in leg during Minneapolis scuffle, federal officer hospitalized

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that a federal officer shot a man during a scuffle in Minneapolis that involved multiple people -- an incident that comes a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the same city. Federal officers on Wednesday evening were...

Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: ‘Power does not justify abuse’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.

The ICE uproar is a conspiracy calculated to fool Americans

When elected officials make false claims while activist groups organize crowds to provoke obstruction...

NY’s quest for universal child care sounds enticing — but reality is simply unrealistic

New York’s push for universal child care starts from a place most people understand,...

Trump to shut down Afghan evacuee camp

President Trump has informed Congress he will shut down the migrant camp in Qatar where the U.S. holds Afghan evacuees before they are allowed to reach America, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday.

DHS says man shot in leg during Minneapolis scuffle, federal officer hospitalized

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that a federal officer shot a man during a scuffle in Minneapolis that involved multiple people -- an incident that comes a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the same city. Federal officers on Wednesday evening were...

Trump says Zelensky is holding up peace deal

President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slowing down a peace deal for the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. "I think he's ready to make a deal," Trump said during a Reuters interview, talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal." When Reuters pressed the...

Trump says he has no plans to oust Powell from Fed

President Trump said on Wednesday that he does not currently have any plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "I don't have any plan to do that," Trump said in an interview with Reuters when asked if he would move to oust Powell from his position. The comments come after Trump’s Department of Justice opened an...

Trump says he supports Venezuela remaining in OPEC

President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that he supports Venezuela staying in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, also known as OPEC. “Well, I think it’s better for them if they do it,” Trump told Reuters when asked if he backed the South American country staying in the oil cartel. “I don’t know that...

France to conduct military drills in Greenland

France is set to conduct military drills in Greenland in the wake of tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over the territory. “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. The first French military elements are already on their...

The Fed Hall of Fame

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Powell ‘first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair:’ Goolsbee Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid the investigation into the central bank’s renovation. © AP “I consider Chair Powell to...

Trump’s supporters grow frustrated by ‘flexible’ approach to abortion pill 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Trump's supporters grow frustrated by 'flexible' approach to abortion pill GOP lawmakers and anti-abortion advocates on Wednesday called for tighter restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. © Associated Press During a contentious Senate hearing in the morning and a later press conference, lawmakers...

No deal on Greenland for Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story No deal on Greenland for Trump President Trump is not giving up in his pursuit of the U.S. owning Greenland, despite the complete rejection of such a move by officials from Copenhagen and Nuuk. © Associated...

Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory

Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected calls by Denmark and Greenland for the Trump administration to drop its talk of taking over Greenland during a high-profile meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said there was a “fundamental disagreement” between the countries following the meeting,...

Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. "Louisiana's request is denied," Newsom said in a statement. "My position on this has been clear since 2022: We will not allow extremist politicians from other states to reach into California...

Banks, crypto battle over Senate measure

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Banks, crypto clash over stablecoin rewards A fight over whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments has taken center stage in a push to secure bipartisan support for a key cryptocurrency market bill and advance the legislation out of the Senate Banking Committee. © Greg Nash Despite initially...

Murphy says he believes in ‘correlation between’ Trump’s falling approval and ‘authoritarian behavior’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he believes in a “correlation between” President Trump’s falling approval rating and “his increasing authoritarian behavior.” “I do think there's a correlation between the two things that you're opening this hour talking about: his declining approval, the unpopularity of his policies and his increasing authoritarian behavior,” Murphy told MS...

2 Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure

Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed their votes and joined their leaders in quashing it. Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted on Wednesday to support...

Minneapolis mayor: ‘I don’t support abolishing ICE’

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday said he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while criticizing how the agency is operated under the Trump administration. Frey was asked about his position during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with co-host Griff Jenkins on Fox News. Tensions have risen in Minneapolis after...

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