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Why Trump is suing the New York Times, his white whale, without citing mistakes

President Trump, ever fixated on the New York Times, is now suing the paper for $15 billion with no clear trigger – the latest he's levied against the press since retaking office.

Ted Cruz says hate speech ‘absolutely’ protected by First Amendment following Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said a person cannot be prosecuted for speech but that he supports other consequences for celebrating the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Bondi ignites free-speech backlash on right for targeting ‘hate speech,’ Office Depot

Remember Christian cakeshop owner Jack Phillips? It would seem that Attorney General Pam Bondi doesn't.

Trump and Vance to speak at Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona

President Trump and Vice President Vance will deliver remarks this Sunday at the memorial service for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA announced Tuesday. Trump and Vance, who previously confirmed they would be attending the memorial, will be joined by a slate of other high-profile figures announced as speakers at the massive...

What is the largest earthquake ever recorded?

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it measure up with the strongest earthquakes in history?

Despite war and sanctions, Iran’s oil exports surge

"Maximum pressure" ought to mean "maximum pressure." Yet despite sanctions and war, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s oil exports continued to surge in the first six months of 2025. No doubt, U.S. economic penalties and Israeli strikes severely dented Tehran’s missile, military, and nuclear capabilities. But if Washington is serious about dismantling Iran’s nuclear weapons...

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings weighs his future on hit game show

Jennings took over as one of the hosts of “Jeopardy!” in 2021, following longtime host Alex Trebek’s death from pancreatic cancer.

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii following 8.7 earthquake

A tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii on Tuesday following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake near the Russian coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). Additionally, much of the U.S. and Canadian west coast faced a tsunami watch and advisory after the earthquake close to Russia’s east...

Pete Buttigieg says Dems are too attached to a ‘failing’ status quo

This could be a real blueprint for Democrats.

Senate panel advances bipartisan housing bill

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply, improving housing affordability and increasing the efficiency of federal regulators and housing programs. The committee unanimously voted to advance the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 — led by Chair...

Senate confirms Emil Bove to appeals court despite whistleblower complaints, controversy

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Emil Bove to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, launching President Trump’s former personal lawyer to a lifetime appointment on the bench amid a series of whistleblower complaints about his conduct. Bove, currently in the No. 3 role at the Justice Department, is the subject of three different complaints in recent...

Thomas Kinkade’s family denounces DHS use of painting, weighs legal options

The family of American artist Thomas Kinkade is pushing back on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of the late artist’s painting to promote what the family views as an anti-immigrant message. In a statement posted to the Kinkade Family Foundation website, the family said DHS failed to get authorization before posting an image...

DOJ says UCLA violated civil rights law with ‘indifference’ toward protecting Jewish and Israeli students

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) violated civil rights laws by acting with "indifference" toward attacks on Israeli and Jewish students. In a press release, the DOJ said that its Civil Rights Division on Tuesday “announced that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) violated the Equal...

Trump seeks trade deals with deadline approaching

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump seeks deals with these big trading partners President Trump is set to hit several major U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs if they don’t agree to new trade terms before an Aug. 1. deadline. ©...

Texas Democrat James Talarico ‘hoping to make a decision soon’ on Senate run

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) said he’s hoping to decide “soon” on whether to run for Sen. John Cornyn’s (R) Senate seat in what Democrats hope will become a pickup opportunity next year. Talarico told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill” on Tuesday that he plans to decide after an upcoming special legislative session,...

Booker blows up at Democrats on Senate floor: ‘Willing to be complicit’ with Trump

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) blew up at fellow Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) in a heated back-and-forth on the Senate floor Tuesday, accusing members of his party of being “willing to be complicit” with President Trump. “This, to me, is a problem with Democrats in America right now, is we’re...

Talarico: Trump, GOP trying to rig Texas election

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) accused President Trump and the Republican Party of trying to “rig” elections in the state with their plan to conduct a middecade redistricting to increase the number of GOP-held seats.  Talarico told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill” on Tuesday that his focus has been on the special legislative...

National parks animals are changing their habits in response to humans: Study

The persistent presence of humans and their infrastructure in U.S. national parks has yielded dramatic changes in the behaviors of large animals who live there, a new study has found. Even during the pandemic-era lockdowns that briefly closed parks to humans in 2020, large animals at most sites continued to avoid human-built roadways and facilities,...

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