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Russia’s gas gamble backfires as Trump’s energy vision reshapes Europe

Trump's warning about Russian gas dependence proved prophetic as Europe now imports 57% of gas from U.S. instead of Russia after Moscow's 2022 energy cutoff backfired.

NYC lawmaker dares Mamdani to make good on ‘pipe dream’ pledge by inviting Netanyahu

Republican NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov is daring mayor-elect Mamdani to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu by inviting him to New York City on Mamdani's first day in office.

America’s independence fight wasn’t just about 13 colonies — it was a world war that transformed humanity

An unemployed Prussian drillmaster named Baron von Steuben clutches his (largely fabricated) letters of...

Drug use has lost its stigma — and that’s dangerous

Attention, parents: There’s a hot new onesie you’ll no doubt want to order for...

Fewer Young Marriages Make for Fewer Young Homebuyers

We should not neglect cultural changes as a driver of economic behavior.

Apple removes ICEBlock from its App Store

Apple has removed ICEBlock, which allows users to track and report the location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, from its App Store.  “We created the App Store to be a safe and trusted place to discover apps,” Apple said in a statement to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister company. “Based on information we’ve received...

Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after ICE arrest

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was charged on Thursday with possessing firearms while in the U.S. illegally, less than a week after he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.  According to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, investigators found Roberts in possession...

Trump officially declares war on drug cartels

Presented by Lockheed Martin {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump officially declares war on drug cartels President Trump has declared the United States is now at war with drug cartels deemed by the White House as terrorist groups. © AP Trump determined the United States “is in a non-international...

Federal health programs under a shutdown 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Federal health programs under a shutdown Contingency plans are in place to keep key federal health programs operating during the government shutdown, but repercussions are still expected, including another mass layoff. © Greg Nash The government shutdown is...

Theo Von says government offered him security after harassment from DHS deportation video

Comedian Theo Von said a “high government official” offered him security amid backlash he received for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) featuring him in a video it used to promote deportation efforts.  Recounting online harassment he received over the video during Thursday’s episode of the "This Past Weekend" podcast, Von said he was growing...

Cuomo declines to say whether Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo declined to say whether Israel was committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip, as a growing number of Democrats and some Republicans have condemned Israel’s actions amid the ongoing war against Hamas. “I believe it is obviously a horrific situation. We want peace. It's long overdue. To watch...

Musk’s wealth hits new high

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Musk's wealth hits new high Tech mogul Elon Musk became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly touching the half-trillion-dollar milestone before dipping back down. © Kevin Lamarque, Associated Press pool The Tesla and SpaceX CEO crossed the $500 billion mark Wednesday afternoon on...

House Democratic veterans condemn Trump’s remarks to military

A group of 25 House Democratic veterans sent a letter Thursday to President Trump, calling his remarks to military leaders earlier this week “un-American.” The letter, authored by Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and signed by 24 other Democratic veterans, specifically criticized the president saying U.S. cities should be “training grounds” for the military Tuesday.  “They’re...

Cuomo says he’d turn down Trump endorsement

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said in an interview on Thursday that he would not accept an endorsement from President Trump if offered one, but he would accept the backing of current Mayor Eric Adams, who recently dropped out of the race. “No, the tent isn't that big, Kristen. That's the limitation,” the...

Newsom says he’ll ‘instantly’ cut funding at California colleges that sign Trump pact

California Gov. Gavin Newson (D) hit back at President Trump’s university compact introduced Thursday, which says higher education institutions that agree to certain changes will receive priority in federal funding.   “IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY’LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY. CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL...

Jeffries says public pressure will bring Trump back to the negotiating table on shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that public pressure will force Republicans back to the negotiating table in search of a bipartisan deal to reopen the government. Asked at the Capitol why he thinks President Trump will change course and enter talks over the health care provisions Democrats are demanding, Jeffries didn’t hesitate...

California police accuse Waymo of illegal turn but can’t issue driverless car a ticket

"Since there was no human driver, a ticket couldn’t be issued (our citation books don’t have a box for 'robot')," the police department said.

‘Emergency’ naked bike ride planned as Trump set to deploy troops to Portland

After President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, the Portland World Naked Bike Ride said Wednesday the group is planning an emergency ride in protest.

White House’s shutdown layoff threats, funding freezes unnerve some Republicans

The Trump administration’s plans to lay off thousands of federal workers and freeze federal grants during the government shutdown are getting pushback from some congressional Republicans. The moves would harm projects and constituents in a number of GOP-held districts, and some Republicans worry that using the shutdown as a spending-slashing opportunity could backfire on Republicans...

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