The rapid evolution of U.S. national security strategy in the Western Hemisphere has taken a decisive turn with the launch of the “Shield of the Americas” — a multinational initiative that is already reshaping diplomatic, military, and law enforcement cooperation across the region. In the wake of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s reassignment as […]
Washington state Democrats just passed a $3.7 billion tax hike, which Democrats claim will go to “critical services” such as “education,” “child care,” “healthcare,” and “other services Washington families rely on.” But few details in the legislation have been provided on how this money will be spent or who it will go to. If a […]
Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), the chair of the House Transportation Committee, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of his term. Graves, 62, wrote in a morning post on the social platform X that the decision to end his 26-year congressional career came “after considerable reflection.”...
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to back the idea of sending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to polling places. “Why is there an objection to sending ICE to polling stations?” Blanche said Thursday during a conversation at the Conservative Political Action Conference. “Illegals can’t vote. It doesn’t make any sense.” There is...
The ball is in the House's court on ending the 42-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after the Senate in the wee hours of Friday morning agreed to a proposal that funds all but two immigration agencies. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has a tricky task ahead in quickly moving forward the Senate...
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] If you’d like to understand the special kind of political dysfunction that paralyzes American politics, just consider two numbers: 16...
For long-time residents of Florida, who enjoy the state’s low taxes, safe streets and sensible pro-business policies, the recent special election was their worst nightmare come true.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday that attacks against Iran will “escalate and expand,” a day after President Trump extended a pause on U.S. strikes against the Middle East nation's energy infrastructure. Katz, in a statement obtained by The Associated Press, said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “warned the Iranian terrorist regime...
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ Senate passes TSA funding ▪ Trump extends Iran strikes pause ▪ Maduro makes court appearance ▪ More DEI probes at schools The pressure is on the House to sign off on badly needed funding for the Transportation Security Administration...
Texas has found itself at the center of the political storm tied to the partial government shutdown, as the state’s airports are suffering some of the most severe travel disruptions in the country and its senators work to find a solution in Washington. As the shutdown nears the end of its fifth week, Transportation Security...
Senators agreed by unanimous consent early Friday morning to a proposal that funds the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other critical agencies in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The late-night Senate deal left out funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol after negotiators failed to agree on reforms demanded by...
The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on Thursday to examine a swath of allegations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), centering on charges that she used millions in improperly paid federal disaster funds to finance her campaign. The core of the alleged violations is that $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected President Trump’s characterization this week that the Biden administration official had wanted to launch military operations on Iran during his time in the White House. “I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he should have done it,” Trump said during a speech to Republican members of...
