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Trump makes endorsement in contest to fill House seat vacated by ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump threw his support behind Clay Fuller, a candidate running for the U.S. House seat previously occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Trump makes endorsement in contest to fill House seat vacated by ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump threw his support behind Clay Fuller, a candidate running for the U.S. House seat previously occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

More thank half of voters think DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed: poll

New poll shows 58% want DHS Secretary Kristi Noem removed amid President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown and fatal shootings in Minnesota.

More thank half of voters think DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed: poll

New poll shows 58% want DHS Secretary Kristi Noem removed amid President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown and fatal shootings in Minnesota.

Border crossings hit 55-year low — after Democrats said reform was the only fix

Border crossings plummet to 55-year low under Trump enforcement policies, directly challenging Democratic claims about immigration reform necessity.

6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn’t given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey

A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies eroded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters expressing skepticism about the administration’s account of the incident. Roughly six in 10 voters...

Trump says ‘it bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton’

President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that he is bothered by the investigation into former President Bill Clinton as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe into files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It bothers me that somebody’s going after Bill Clinton,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas on NBC Nightly News....

Trump says he does not believe his team is good at public relations on immigration

President Trump said in an interview on Thursday that he does not believe his administration is good at public relations when asked about criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're good at public relations,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas...

Trump says Good, Pretti were ‘not angels’ but their actions didn’t justify fatal shootings

President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti "were not angels" but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers.  “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas on "NBC Nightly News."  “He was not an angel,...

Senators introduce bill targeting social media scam ads

Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or deceptive advertisements from reaching consumers. The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act seeks to crack down on “predatory online scam advertisements” that lawmakers say are costing...

Musk says SAVE Act requiring ID to vote ‘must be done or democracy is dead’

Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Wednesday weighed in on legislation that would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote, warning that democracy could be at risk if the legislation isn't enacted. "It must be done or democracy is dead," Musk said on the social platform X, which...

Senate talks to revive ACA tax credits appear to be fizzling out

Talks to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of last year appeared to be fizzling out Tuesday, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) that he described as the “best and final” offer his party would make.  Lawmakers had been negotiating over a proposal from...

US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story  US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt attacks on Ukraine for seven days. © Photo Credit However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Young Americans more likely to say economy is most pressing concern: Gallup

Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing currently," while 21 percent of Americans aged 35...

Crockett chastises Nicki Minaj for ‘selling out’ to Trump

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabbling in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things are too serious. There are too many people that are being harmed.” “And especially with...

Cornyn campaign makes divorce swipe at rival Ken Paxton in nasty Texas primary

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team on Wednesday fired back at a spicy post from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has primaries the incumbent, taking aim at his recent divorce in strikingly personal terms. “Ken, when this over, you will have nothing. Which turns out to be the same thing you offered to give Angela in...

States race forward on education AI regulations

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach students about the latest updates and protect their privacy. © Chip...

Vance announces price floor effort for minerals

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Vance announces price floor effort for minerals The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for an international trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives from multiple nations. © AP Photo/Kevin Wolf Vice President J.D. Vance announced the price floor initiative...

Trump reports ‘excellent’ call with Xi on trade, Taiwan

President Trump on Wednesday said he held an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, touting movement on soybean purchases by China as well as trade and discussions on global conflicts including Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine and Iran.  Trump’s call with Xi comes ahead of the president’s expected trip to China in April....

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