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The fiery Queens street meetup was unacceptable—and it can’t happen again

A dangerous, fiery street takeover at 69th Street and Eliot Avenue in Queens on April 18 was not something to shrug off. But the NYPD is being asked to...

Sorry, Israel-haters — US aid pays off big for America and the numbers don’t lie

Tucker Carlson and his ilk complain endlessly about US foreign aid for Israel —...

Immigration court rules DACA is no longer an automatic block to deporting ‘Dreamers’

Having DACA status is no longer an automatic blockade on being deported, the Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled, tossing hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrant "Dreamers" into a new and more complicated situation.

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California.

Trump’s disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia

When President Trump tried to cancel five massive offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast, it wasn't just environmentalists who cried foul. Nine Republicans in the U.S. House sent a letter to administration officials demanding an explanation.

Arrest made in Mall of Louisiana shooting, one suspect still wanted

Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in Friday. He was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and illegal use of a weapon.

Trump turns over new leaf in GOP drug policy with marijuana, psychedelics orders

The Trump administration's moves on marijuana and psychedelics signal the start of a new era in Republican drug policy. The orders to fast-track reviews of psychedelic drugs and reschedule medical marijuana are a far cry from the party of “just say no” and former Republican President Richard Nixon's war on drugs. “Regardless of what one...

Pakistan’s rapid turn from pariah to linchpin in Iran peace talks

Pakistan has emerged as a key player in the U.S.-Iran peace talks, marking a remarkable turn of fortunes for its top general, who during President Trump's second term has transformed from a global pariah to a diplomatic heavyweight.  Trump on Tuesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying it would be in place...

Why Iran’s grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break 

A giant banner hangs on the side of a building in Tehran’s central Enqelab Square declaring, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground.” It’s a blaring reminder of Iran’s key point of leverage in its war against the United States and Israel; and it's a signal of...

Former NATO ambassador warns of ‘terrible consequences’ in criticizing Trump Iran moves

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran. “You might think that this is a huge folly and going to have terrible consequences, but you don't have to say it,” Volker said on the Friday episode of Politico’s "EU Confidential" podcast. “By saying it, you...

US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. military killed two “narco-terrorists” in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). The military unit announced the strike by posting a video of the boat exploding on the social platform X on Friday evening. Southcom commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan...

Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced on Friday that he will call a special session to consider new voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a landmark redistricting case.   Reeves said state legislators will return to Jackson, Miss., 21 days to redraw electoral maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Louisiana v....

World Cup: Some restaurants plan automatic 20 percent tips

Tipping norms vary worldwide, so some U.S. restaurants are planning automatic gratuities for the World Cup this summer.

Iran says no meeting planned with US; indicates indirect talks through Pakistan

Iran said it will not meet directly with the U.S. in upcoming talks mediated by Pakistan, despite a contrary statement from the White House earlier Friday. “No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S. Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan,” Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, said in...

DOJ drops Powell probe

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story DOJ ends Fed renovations, Powell investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday it was dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his handling of renovations at the central bank. © AP The announcement...

Texas tells Camp Mystic, where 27 died in floods, to revise safety plans

Camp Mystic, where 27 people died during a flash flood last summer, submitted an inadequate emergency plan proposal, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) informed directors Thursday. The Texas summer camp is facing several legal challenges and investigations but said it intended to reopen in May. In a letter first reported by Quorum...

Soldier’s arrest in alleged Polymarket bet spotlights risks for military

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Soldier’s arrest in alleged prediction market bet spotlights risks for military The arrest of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information to place a bet on Polymarket on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is stoking new fears over how betting markets could threaten national security in...

Jones Act waiver extended in bid to lower fuel prices​

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Jones Act waiver extended in bid to lower fuel prices The Trump administration announced on Friday it was issuing a 90-day extension to its waiver of the Jones Act, which requires shipping between U.S. ports to be conducted by American ships, in an effort to...

Insurers step up prior authorization reforms 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Insurers step up prior authorization reforms Major health insurance companies on Friday said they were accelerating efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and reduce administrative burdens for providers. © Getty Images The commitment was signed by about 50 companies,...

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