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Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.

Mamdani must denounce the worrying anti-Israel sentiment among some Muslim New Yorkers

Mamdani may be a symbol for Muslim New Yorkers, but he’s the mayor for...

Tuberville on Mamdani using Quran at his swearing-in: ‘Enemy is inside the gates’

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday slammed incoming New York mayor Zohran Mamdani for being sworn in with the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam. “The enemy is inside the gates,” Tuberville wrote in a post on X, where he also posted a screenshot of a New York Times piece on Mamdani’s historic decision. Mamdani, who will be...

Trump briefed on intelligence regarding Ukraine’s alleged plot on Putin’s residence

President Trump was briefed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe at the White House on Wednesday, where he was informed that there is that there is no evidence Ukraine launched an attack on Putin’s residence, NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer and Kevin Bohn have learned. The briefing happened two days after Russia accused Ukraine of trying to attack...

US military blows up 2 alleged drug boats, killing 5 ‘narco-terrorists’ 

The U.S. military blew up two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) area of responsibility on Wednesday, continuing the Trump administration counternarcotics campaign in the Western Hemisphere.  The forces killed five "narco-terrorists" in two boats operated by a designated terrorist organization. Three people were killed in the first boat and two were...

Here’s what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC 

Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in what officials called a "targeted attack" on Wednesday, with one injured suspect and in custody. Both Guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition, FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference. He added that the shooting was being investigated by the FBI...

Judge: Immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those likely to flee

A federal judge in Colorado ruled on Tuesday that immigration officers, without a warrant but with probable cause, can arrest people whom they deem likely to flee from custody. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado and other lawyers that alleges four migrants,...

Judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn GOP-friendly map

A panel of federal judges in North Carolina said Wednesday they will allow the state to use its redrawn congressional map, which could allow for one more Republican seat in the House of Representatives. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina unanimously allowed the map in a 57-page ruling. Any appeals...

A ‘targeted shooting’ that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, prompting the Trump administration to authorize 500 more National Guard troops...

Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA proposes delaying coal ash rule retirements The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal...

Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. © Richard Drew, Associated Press The AI trade has been booming...

EPA cements delay of Biden-era methane rule for oil and gas

The Trump administration on Wednesday cemented its delay of Biden-era regulations on planet-warming methane coming from the oil and gas industry. Earlier this year, the administration issued an “interim final rule” that pushed back compliance deadlines for the Biden-era climate rule by 18 months. On Wednesday, it announced a final rule that locks in the delay. The delays apply...

Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle ‘exploded’

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.

Florida officers deliver DoorDash order after driver found asleep at wheel, charged with DUI

The driver "expressed concern over the undelivered food order in his possession."

Graham-led panel to investigate kidnappings of Ukrainian children

A Senate Appropriations subcommittee led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is set to review reports on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation at a hearing next month. The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will hold the hearing Dec. 3, with multiple witnesses. Among them are Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna,...

Transportation secretary wants healthier in-flight snack choices

"I would encourage people, maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better.”

Trump administration proposes to extend the life of some coal plants

The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal plants to keep operating for three extra years. In 2020, the last Trump administration issued a rule that exempted coal plants from requirements to stop...

Senate Dems revolt against Schumer, form ‘Fight Club’ for new playbook 

There’s a quiet rebellion brewing in the Senate.

Trump suggests he and Burgum will ‘fix’ Lincoln Reflecting Pool

President Trump said Wednesday he and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will “fix” the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The president posted a video of workers attending to the pool, with “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli playing in the background, to his Truth Social platform. Near the end of the video, the...

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