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Biden DHS’s purchase of weapon linked to Havana Syndrome attacks leads House Republicans to demand answers

The Biden administration purchased suspected "Havana Syndrome" weapon with Russian components. House Republicans demand answers about mysterious device.

The week in whoppers: Tim Walz lies to fan the flames, but The NY Times accuses TRUMP of incitement — and more

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed that ICE agents are going "door to door" searching...

Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond

Abigail Spanberger is set to make history Saturday when she becomes Virginia's first female governor, opening a new chapter in Richmond as Democrats prepare to control every lever of state government for the next two years.

What is the Insurrection Act? Trump’s Minnesota threat, explained

The Insurrection Act grants presidents extraordinary power to use armed forces on American soil, though its use remains rare in modern times. Here's more on what the Act is and its history.

As immigration agents police Minneapolis protests, experts warn of training gaps and the rising risk

Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics - including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants early in confrontations - actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks. But law enforcement experts warn these measures are escalating risk and being carried out by agents without extensive crowd-management training.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos spotted at White House dinner for Saudi crown prince

Tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were among the guests spotted at President Trump’s black tie dinner in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday evening. Musk was seen seated among guests in the East Room while Bezos walked in shortly after cameras were turned on. Trump...

Bush says he would have ‘behaved a hell of a lot better’ in college if he’d planned for public service

Former President George W. Bush said Monday that he would have “behaved a hell of a lot better in college” if he had believed he’d be a public servant. “Mr. President, Eli and I followed our father into the family business, becoming quarterbacks, you followed your father into the family business too, becoming the most...

Trump calls on Congress to rein in state AI regulations

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump calls on Congress to rein in state AI regulations President Trump on Tuesday took aim at state laws seeking to regulate AI, calling for a nationwide standard and urging lawmakers to limit the moves by state legislatures. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci "Investment in AI is helping to...

House Republicans request US Virgin Islands attorney general give Epstein information

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea requesting documents on the convicted the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The letter to Rhea states that the committee "is reviewing the possible mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein...

Majority have confidence in childhood vaccines, but GOP support slips: Pew poll

Most Americans are highly confident that childhood vaccines work in preventing serious illnesses, but support from Republican voters has slipped, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. Data shows that 63 percent of surveyed Americans are extremely or very confident about the effectiveness of childhood vaccines. Twenty-one percent responded "somewhat" when asked about vaccines'...

Trump says no strings on F-35s sale to Saudi Arabia

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump says no strings on F-35s sale to Saudi Arabia President Trump suggested that the United States would allow Saudi Arabia to purchase top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin without any diplomatic conditions or security...

Moskowitz reads from Noem’s book in hearing on animal cruelty bill 

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday read aloud a passage of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s memoir in which she describes shooting her pet dog, Cricket, during a committee markup on a bill related to deporting migrants who harm animals. In the House Judiciary Committee meeting, Moskowitz offered up a “spirited reading” of Noem’s book,...

Majority of voters believe Trump was aware of Epstein’s abuse: Poll

Most Americans believe President Trump was aware of the sexual abuse committed by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new survey. The Morning Consult poll, conducted over the weekend, shows 60 percent of all voters say Trump knew about the sexual abuse — including 38 percent who believe Trump also participated...

Parkland survivor launches bid for Nadler’s seat

Parkland shooting survivor Cameron Kasky has launched a bid for Rep. Jerry Nadler’s (D-N.Y.) seat, joining the likes of Jack Schlossberg — former President Kennedy’s grandson — in the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District. “My name is Cameron Kasky, and I'm running for Congress because there's no real path forward for most Americans....

Number receiving unemployment benefits highest since August: Labor Department

Over 1.9 million Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits in mid-October, the highest mark since early August, according to data from the Department of Labor (DOL). For the week ending on Oct. 18, 1.957 million people filed for unemployment insurance, with 232,000 filing new claims. The data, compiled by the DOL’s Employment and Training Administration,...

Education Department announces plan to move programs to other federal agencies as part of effort to shut down

The Department of Education on Tuesday announced plans to further dismantle itself and move certain responsibilities to other parts of the federal government, moves that align with President Trump's stated goal to eliminate the department entirely. While some programs are assigned to the Education Department (ED) by federal law, the Trump administration is looking to...

Schumer will push Senate to ‘immediately’ pass Epstein files bill

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said Tuesday that he will request unanimous consent on the Senate floor to “immediately” pass a bill to direct the Department of Justice to publicly release all unclassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein after the House approves the legislation. “Once the House passes the bill to release the Epstein...

Spotify Wrapped 2025 almost here: What you should expect

Once the data is released, users should see a notification about their 2025 Spotify Wrapped when they open the app. But when will that be?

DHS arrests 130 in Charlotte; Trump turning voters against him 

When you bring a nationally televised crackdown into a city built and sustained by immigrant families — many from Latin America — you’re not just enforcing policy, you’re reshaping political coalitions. You’re turning quiet neighborhoods into battlegrounds. 

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