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Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

The crooks are still in charge of Venezuela — US should plot a road map to freedom

President Trump’s grandiose promises to “make Venezuela rich” may end up like others of...

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.

Reports that more than half of detained immigrants lack criminal records ‘wrong,’ Noem says

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense.

Trump tariff decision shadows Supreme Court, with unease palpable

Antsy lobbyists and lawyers, a buzzy press corps and the onslaught of news stories about the fate of President Trump's tariffs could lead one to believe it's the Supreme Court's opinion season climax — but it's only the beginning of a long term to come. As the Supreme Court begins releasing opinions, the trifecta of the financial, political and legal worlds are bracing for a potential game-changing ruling that stands to upend the global market. The unease is palpable, with...

Trump: Anything less than Greenland ‘in the hands of’ US ‘unacceptable’

President Trump said early Wednesday that anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be “unacceptable” “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA...

Trump ending federal funding to sanctuary cities, states

President Trump announced early Wednesday that his administration will strip federal funding from sanctuary cities and states, in line with policies he promoted on the campaign trail. “EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY FIRST, NO MORE PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STATES FOR THEIR CORRUPT CRIMINAL PROTECTION CENTERS KNOWN AS SANCTUARY CITIES,” the president wrote...

Meghan Markle may make UK visit after 4-year absence

Prince Harry has maintained that without proper security, he wouldn’t be able to bring his family to the U.K.

Secret Service agent placed on leave after allegedly discussing sensitive information

The Secret Service has placed an agent on administrative leave after an undercover video showed him discussing sensitive parts of his duties, NewsNation’s Kevin Bohn reported Tuesday. The Secret Service also suspended the agent's security clearance, who served on Vice President Vance’s detail and has worked for the law enforcement agency for five years. The...

DOJ sees no basis for civil rights investigation following ICE shooting in Minneapolis, official says

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer as a civil rights case. “There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the DOJ for comment. Good,...

Trump: Renee Good’s actions before fatal shooting ‘were pretty tough’ 

President Trump said Tuesday that Renee Good’s actions prior to a federal immigration officer fatally shooting her “were pretty tough.” “I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person. But her actions were pretty tough,” the president told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil. Good, 37, was shot and killed by...

Democrat wins Connecticut state House special election

Democrats were projected to win a Connecticut state House special election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democratic candidate Larry Pemberton defeated Republican Brandon Sabbag for Connecticut state House District 139. Pemberton, who serves as treasurer for the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation, according to The Bulletin, defeated Sabbag, who’s served on the Ledyard Republican Party,...

Chocolate bars sold nationwide recalled for possible contamination

Customers who have the affected products are urged to throw them away.

Republican wins Alabama state House special election

Republican Norman Crow is projected to defeat Democrat Judith Taylor in the special election for Alabama State House District 63, according to Decision Desk HQ. Crow, a Tuscaloosa City Council member, defeated Judith Taylor, a retired college professor and chair of the Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee, for a state House seat that includes parts...

Trump slams Powell amid federal probe: ‘Either corrupt or incompetent’

President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into the central bank’s ongoing renovations. “He’s either corrupt or incompetent,” Trump told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil, referring to the price tag and time frame of the project, during an interview that aired Tuesday. Powell said late Sunday that the...

Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health Potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have only just started initial jockeying to position themselves for a primary fight. On healthcare, the centrist Democratic group Third Way wants to ensure the party moves beyond...

GOP senator suggests Powell resign to avoid indictment

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) on Tuesday suggested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign to avoid indictment. “If you're the attorney for Jay Powell and you want to avoid an indictment, how about you go to Jeanine Pirro and say, ‘I'll make a deal. I'll step down today, if you'll drop the investigation today.’ To...

Democrats win 2 special Virginia state House elections

Democrats have won two special elections to fill a pair of open seats in Virginia’s General Assembly, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Tuesday contests are part of a series of special elections prompted when Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D), who was elected governor last year and is set to be inaugurated next week, tapped state...

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