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Rubio’s 2028 profile rises with Venezuela — and so do his risks

Donald Trump has handed Marco Rubio the keys to Venezuela. It could make or break the secretary of State should he run for president in 2028. Rubio has quickly...

State Department declares ‘international bureaucracies’ will no longer get ‘blank checks’ from the US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declares the "America First" era means global bureaucracies will no longer get "blank checks" from the U.S.

Watch out, NYC: Zohran Mamdani’s huge press office proves relentless spin will be priority No. 1

This style-over-substance approach may serve the Mayor Zohran Mamdani's ego, but it won't do...

The Problem Isn’t ICE. It’s ICE Watch

Renee Nicole Good’s death was predictable — but from the direct-action protest style of...

Trump tries to beat back questions about health: Key takeaways

In one of his most candid interviews about his age, President Trump disclosed the ways he manages his health, several of which go against the advice of his doctors.  Speaking to The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday, Trump discussed his discomfort with some of the guidance coming from his physicians, as well as his regrets over...

Minnesota fraud scandal poses danger for Democrats in Senate race

The massive statewide fraud scandal in Minnesota is threatening to become a liability for Democrats in the state’s closely watched Senate race this year. In particular, some Democrats think the widespread money laundering scheme, which is estimated to have stolen as much as roughly $9 billion, could be a problem for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the second-in-command to...

Trump’s feud with Colorado over Tina Peters intensifies while drawing in Boebert

President Trump is in a full-fledged feud with politicians in the state of Colorado that is both intensifying and increasingly bringing in other Republicans annoyed with steps taken by the White House. The root of the issue appears to be the prosecution of former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters, who has aligned herself with...

Trump says Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike

President Trump said that United States personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and were flown out of the country as the U.S. military carried out "large scale" strike inside the nation in the early morning hours on Saturday, an operation that came after a monthslong standoff between the two leaders. "This operation was...

Curtis Sliwa defends Mamdani, chalks up Trump ‘love-fest’ to them both being ‘actors’

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa (R) defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) ahead of his swearing-in, but described the recent meeting between him and President Trump as them being "actors" in a "love-fest." Sliwa spoke for an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Monday. When asked if he would have other New...

Student loan debt: Which age group carries the biggest balances?

Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.

Trump insults Pritzker with AI-generated social media post

President Trump on Friday shared an AI-generated image mocking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), the latest in his feud with the governor since his return to the White House almost one year ago. The image shared on Truth Social depicts Pritzker in a city, surrounded by flames and homeless encampments around him, with people lying...

Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack

A solo hiker who authorities believe was killed by a mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on New Year's Day was not the first person to encounter one of the predators in the area in recent weeks.

Trump’s Iran threat angers ‘America First’ wing; Tehran hawks question tactics

President Trump is seizing on protests in Iran to threaten U.S. military intervention against the Islamic regime, angering leaders of the GOP’s “America First” wing, which has been increasingly critical of the Republican administration’s interventionist foreign policy. The president’s threats come as Israel lobbies for American support to strike what it says are renewed efforts...

Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors The U.S. Coast Guard painted a grim picture of its ongoing search for the survivors of a Dec. 30 strike on an alleged drug-trafficking convoy...

McCarthy says lawmakers heading for the door because ‘nothing is happening’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday said congressional lawmakers are retiring because "nothing is happening" on Capitol Hill. "If nothing’s being accomplished — because they are making a sacrifice, they’re being away from their family, sometimes it’s a long travel, you get harassed, you get death threats, all the different things — but you’re...

Parachutist crash lands near stands at Armed Forces Bowl

A parachutist crash landed Friday near stands outside the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, while another landed behind the end zone into netting, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Six parachutists from the All Veteran Group team attempted to land in Amon G. Carter Stadium prior to the game, with four...

Appeals court strikes down California’s open carry ban for most of state  

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that California’s open carry ban in most parts of the state infringes on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.  The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel voted 2-1 that the ban runs afoul of the Supreme Court’s expanded Second Amendment test, which requires gun control measures be consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. ...

Trump refuses to give up aspirin habit 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Trump refuses to give up aspirin habit In a frank interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump admitted to continuing his daily high dose of aspirin, despite guidance from his doctors to reduce how much he takes, saying...

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