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Dems roasted for comparing Hegseth’s testosterone initiative to ‘gender-affirming care’

Democrat Sens. Adam Schiff and Mazie Hirono compared military testosterone screening to "gender-affirming care" and faced fierce online backlash.

Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed

Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges, but Trump fired him within the hour as Todd Blanche announced on X.

Trump’s swift ICE reversal hailed for showing ‘confidence’ in frontline agents

A federal ICE agent says Trump's reversal of the vehicle stops ban showed confidence in the agency amid increasingly dangerous deportation ops.

Fetterman reveals what it would take for him to leave Democratic Party

John Fetterman says the Democratic Party becoming officially anti-Israel would be his red line, raising concerns about progressive candidates in primaries.

Rubio puts entire world on notice against rise of ‘poisonous’ far-left terror ‘masked as equality’

Marco Rubio hosts officials from 65 countries to build a coalition against violent far-left extremism, citing firebombings and arson in Europe.

Van Hollen, mulling White House bid, says Democrats doing a bad job telling voters what they’re for

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who is exploring a possible run for president in 2028, says that Democratic leaders have not done a good job explaining what the party is for and how it would improve Americans’ lives, instead focusing too much on opposing President Trump. “I chaired the DSCC once, I chaired the DCCC...

Trump’s big risks in returning to all-out war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Trump's big risks in returning to all-out war with Iran As President Trump renews...

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Cassidy, Senate Democrats grill Trump health nominees over vaccine pressures

Two of President Trump’s most recent health nominees, including his newest pick to be head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), appeared before the Senate on Wednesday where a reluctance to break with the administration put Democrats and some Republicans on edge. Erica Schwartz, nominee to be the next director of the CDC; and Sean Kaufman, nominee to head the...

Trump restarts ‘vicious cycle’ on Iran

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Experts say latest attacks may not get better result President Trump is returning to war in an attempt to break Iran’s grip...

Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it turns its back on Israel

Maverick Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has said he has “no plans” to leave the Democratic Party, but he warned on Wednesday that if Democrats completely turn their backs on U.S. support for Israel, that would cross a red line that could push him out of the party. “If our party ever becomes — and just...

Judge rules Biden-era internet grant program unconstitutionally prioritized racial minorities

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where to dole out the funds. U.S. District Judge John Bates heavily cited the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions in agreeing with President Trump, who...

Pentagon panel to study 2021 COVID vaccine mandate

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it will convene a panel to study the “decisions, coordination, planning, and execution” of the military’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a rule that led to the dismissal or departure of more than 8,700 service members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the nonpartisan and independent National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)...

100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel, showcasing party shift

House Democrats split nearly evenly on a Wednesday amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel, showcasing how the contentious issue is reshaping the political dynamics in the party. The amendment spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was always presumed to be a doomed show vote, but provided a test for Democrats who have been...

US military disables first tanker in Arabian Sea since blockade was reimposed 

The U.S. military disabled an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in the Arabian Gulf on Wednesday, the first instance of the U.S. forces crippling a vessel since President Trump reimposed the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz this week.  A U.S. fighter jet struck M/T Belma, a Curacao-flagged tanker...

Blanche pledges action on stopping mail order mifepristone

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche pledged on Wednesday to take action to stop abortion medication from being available through the mail. Blanche committed to Republican senators he would prioritize taking action on mifepristone if confirmed but declined to go into specifics. He said the Trump administration opposes a Biden-era policy that allowed the abortion...

4 risks facing Trump if he returns to all-out war with Iran

President Trump is reportedly considering a return to all-out war against Iran as he seeks to break a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and force Tehran’s hand in nuclear negotiations. The U.S. military has resumed strikes over the past week, mostly targeting air defense and radar systems and missile and drone launch sites near...

Many countries favor China and Xi over Trump and the US: Polling

Views of the United States and President Trump are worsening around the globe, according to a survey published by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday. At the same time, China and its leader, Xi Jinping, are gaining more favorability, marking a reversal in worldwide opinions. The Pew survey highlights the increasing challenge for the U.S....

Data center electricity demand is expected to drive up costs after recent power auction

Data centers are expected to add billions in electricity costs across 13 states in the years ahead after a recent power auction. Grid operator PJM this week announced the results of an auction to buy power for the 13 states that it serves for June 2028 through May 2029. Monitoring Analytics, an independent market monitor...

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