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How one crucial project could lower gas prices across California

This proposal would end California's energy isolation and lower gas prices for Californians.

Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O’Keefe in 2016 sting

A federal appeals court wiped out a $130K judgment won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses against conservative journalist James O'Keefe over a 2016 undercover video sting, ruling that the jury's damages award violated the First Amendment.

The end of marriage as we know it

Research from the University of Pennsylvania indicates that couples where the woman earns more are significantly more likely to separate, highlighting how shifting economic dynamics and persistent domestic imbalances are contributing to rising divorce rates.

Trump bashes Greene, Massie after meeting with Tucker Carlson

President Trump hit back again on Friday evening at GOP criticism of his administration’s decision to lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef. The president expressed anger over a meeting between conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson and two Republicans that have critiqued this new policy, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...

These baby names are popular in one state and one state only: Data

Think your baby has a unique name? You might be right.

What other cities can learn from Kansas City’s failed progressive experiments  

When well-intentioned policies are launched without data, oversight or a clear theory of change, the result isn’t progress but dysfunction.

Darth Vader’s lightsaber sells at auction for record-breaking $3.6M

The screen-matched lightsaber was used in duel scenes between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker during the final two episodes of the original Star Wars trilogy.

Adam Schiff readies for battle as prime target on Trump enemies list

Among President Trump’s long list of perceived political enemies, one lawmaker has drawn outsize scrutiny from the administration: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Trump has routinely fixated on the California senator, who investigated Russia’s 2016 election interference and served as the lead manager on Trump’s first impeachment. Schiff was also a member of the House committee...

Speculation builds over Trump world’s efforts to boost Cuomo in NYC

Speculation has reached a fever pitch over the past week that President Trump’s allies are seeking to clear the field in the New York City mayoral race for Andrew Cuomo, raising questions about why the president’s orbit might side with a longtime foe. The New York Times reported Friday that Trump adviser Steve Witkoff met...

Google faces new curbs on search dominance after DOJ challenge

Google has avoided the worst-case scenario of being forced to sell off its Chrome browser, but legal experts say the court’s remedies to the Justice Department's (DOJ) antitrust win could still loosen the company’s grip over online search. The tech giant, which a judge ruled last year to have illegally monopolized the search market, can...

Republicans unveil slew of bills to overhaul DC criminal justice policies

Republicans on Friday unveiled 14 bills intended to reduce local government autonomy and harshen punishments for youth and violent offenders in Washington, D.C amid President Trump's crime crackdown in the nation's capital. “President Trump and House Republicans are committed to restoring law and order in our nation’s capital city. Under President Trump’s decisive leadership, crime...

Makary on reports of RFK Jr. linking Tylenol, autism: ‘We’re still in our discussions’

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Marty Makary on Friday said the agency has not finalized a forthcoming report about autism after the Wall Street Journal reported Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to make an announcement linking Tylenol to the condition in children, urging mothers carrying children to forego the pain medication....

Trump sending National Guard to New Orleans in next crime crackdown

President Trump announced Friday that he will soon be sending the National Guard to New Orleans after previously teasing that he would be targeting the city in his next federal crime crackdown. "We're going to come into New Orleans, and we're going to make that place so safe," Trump said during a Friday night event...

Trump endorses Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race

President Trump on Friday endorsed GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) for retiring Sen. Joni Ernst's (Iowa) seat. “I know Ashley well, and she is a WINNER! A Loving Wife and Proud Mother of two sons, Ashley is a wonderful person, has ALWAYS delivered for Iowa, and will continue doing so in the United States Senate,”...

Trump’s Department of War rebrand

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story  Trump's Department of War rebrand President Trump on Friday signed an order to formally change the Department of Defense to the Department of War, framing the rebrand as a signal of American strength. ©...

Hegseth installs ‘Secretary of War’ nameplate outside office

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a video to social media Friday showing the nameplate on his office being changed to reflect President Trump's renaming of the Department of Defense. A video Hegseth posted to the social media platform X shows the nameplate on his office door being swapped out to one that reads "Secretary...

Department of War triggers eye rolls, enthusiasm and cost concerns

President Trump’s executive order to formally change the Department of Defense to the Department of War was met on Friday with enthusiasm from some on the right, but largely elicited skepticism on the left and concerns about the steep cost from former officials. Trump framed the rebrand as a signal of American strength that will...

Trump orders takedown of longtime protest tent at White House

President Trump ordered the removal of the White House Peace Vigil on Friday, marking an end to a 44-year protest against the nation’s nuclear weaponry and warfare.  A reporter informed the president of the ongoing protest — now manned by Philipos Melaku-Bello and a group of rotating volunteers — Friday in the Oval Office, describing...

What to do immediately after winning the Powerball jackpot, according to experts

Assuming you beat the infinitesimal odds and win the Powerball jackpot Saturday night, there are several things you must do to avoid costly mistakes, experts say.

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