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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up: ‘Beat at his own game’

Gov Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., believes Florida's redistricting plan is a mistake for Republicans, predicting a big blue wave election in the upcoming midterms.

Bernie Sanders’ plans to schmooze with top Beijing AI experts ignite backlash: ‘Holy s—‘

Sen. Bernie Sanders draws scrutiny for hosting Chinese AI governance officials at a Capitol Hill event while pushing policies critics say give Beijing a leg up over the US in the global AI arms race.

Look past the pomp to see the deep bonds of friendship behind King Charles III’s state visit

Great Britain’s journey from America’s colonizer, through bitter conflict, to our modern-day partnership marks...

They will tax billionaires today — guess who they’ll tax tomorrow

The most important thing about California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax is not that it...

Teachers’ Unions Contribute a Combined $1 Billion Toward Left-Leaning Political Activism

National teachers’ unions have contributed to hundreds of left-wing organizations over the past eleven...

Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their temporary truce...

77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey

A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global economy, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that roughly 77 percent of registered U.S. voters said Trump bears at least some responsibility for the...

Live updates: Hegseth, Caine hold Pentagon briefing amid ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will provide an update on the state of play in the Iran war on Friday morning, three days after President Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire. The fight between the countries has turned into a tit-for-tat of gunboat diplomacy with a double blockade....

Man accused of spraying Omar with apple cider vinegar plans to plead guilty

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with apple cider vinegar during a January town hall in her Minnesota district has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, according to court filings.   Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, is expected to change his plea to guilty during a May 7 hearing in U.S. District Court in St. Paul,...

DHS earmarks millions for ‘smart glasses’ for immigration agents

ACLU attorneys fear the use of facial recognition technology could be invasive to Americans and migrants alike.

Heated socks sold at Costco recalled after wearers report second-degree burns

The recall covers roughly 207,800 pairs of 32 Degrees-branded socks which the CPSC says are tied to at least 14 "heat-related incidents." Thirteen of those incidents involved burns.

Warren draws ‘parallels’ between AI ‘bubble’ and financial crisis

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned on Thursday that investments in artificial intelligence could trigger a potential economic crash, drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis caused by a collapse in the housing bubble. “The parallels to the 2008 financial crisis are striking: the reckless behavior of a few billionaires and Big Tech CEOs has turned...

Senate Democrats call for investigation into FAA chief stock divestiture

Senate Democrats on Thursday called on a federal watchdog to investigate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford's stock divestment, accusing him of making profits that "violated his ethics agreement." Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) called on Department of Transportation Deputy Inspector General Mitch Behm to look into evidence...

Rogan blasts Trump’s Iran strategy after extending ceasefire: ‘Doesn’t make sense’

Podcaster Joe Rogan said Thursday that President Trump’s strategy in Iran “doesn’t make sense," renewing his criticism of the conflict days after appearing alongside the president for an executive order signing at the White House. The comment came as Rogan was discussing the current situation in the Middle East on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan...

Navy secretary’s removal points to Trump’s anxiety over shipbuilding

The abrupt firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest head to roll in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s turbulent Pentagon, points to President Trump’s anxiety over his ambitious and divisive vision for U.S. shipbuilding. Phelan, a billionaire and Trump fundraiser, was ousted on Wednesday, 13 months into the role, becoming the first service secretary to...

Haberman: Trump ‘would like to just be done’ with Iran war

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman on Wednesday said her "sense" is President Trump would like to “just be done” with the Iran war as negotiations linger.  “Look at his Truth Social feed now, or listen to the roughly 40 minutes that he spent on 'Squawk Box' yesterday. … He's clearly frustrated. He's...

Trump faces conservative blowback over Spirit Airlines rescue

The Trump administration is facing growing opposition on the political right over its plan to bail out Spirit Airlines, with conservatives raising concerns about the precedent it sets for government involvement in business.  President Trump first floated the idea of a bailout Tuesday when reports surfaced that the administration was considering a $500 million bailout...

US military intercepts another Iranian ship

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story US military intercepts another Iranian ship The U.S. military said on Thursday that its forces seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight as part of the naval blockade approved by President Trump. © AFP The U.S....

Desire to move to US drops to new low: Survey

A new poll released Thursday shows that respondents' desire to move to the U.S. has dropped to a new low despite still being the most preferred destination among foreign citizens to permanently move to. Global polling taken by Gallup in 2025 found that 15 percent of surveyed adults worldwide say they would move to the...

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