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DHS demands Letitia James take action over New York’s refusal to honor ICE detainers

DHS demands New York attorney general take immediate action as state releases nearly 7,000 criminal illegal immigrants despite ICE detainers since January.

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Dem free-for-all engulfs NJ as 13 contenders scramble for Sherrill’s House seat ahead of critical 2026 fight

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special primary election is set for Feb. 5, 2026, as 13 Democrats and one Republican compete to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

Construction labor crunch drives up costs and deepens America’s housing affordability crisis

Labor shortfall in construction industry resulted in 19,000 fewer homes built in 2024 and $10.8 billion economic hit, significantly worsening housing affordability.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. discharged from hospital after neurological care

Jackson was admitted to the hospital for observation on Nov. 12.

Jim Justice agrees to pay $5M in back taxes after DOJ files suit

Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) on Monday agreed to pay more than $5 million in back taxes to settle a Department of Justice lawsuit stemming from nearly two decades ago. The Justice Department filed suit against Justice early on Monday, saying that the West Virginia Republican has “neglected or refused to make full payment” of $5.16...

Hegseth: ‘Seditious Six’ video was ‘politically-motivated influence operation’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the recent video in which six Democratic lawmakers called on U.S. troops to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration was a “politically-motivated influence operation” that injected doubt into the armed forces. “The despicable video urging @DeptofWar troops to ‘refuse illegal orders’ may seem harmless to civilians — but it carries...

Teachers want to help English learners. We owe them the right tools.

States must invest not just in literacy laws, but in the networks and training that bring those policies to life. 

Live updates: Trump peace plan picks up steam as Ukraine backs ‘core terms’

Ukraine has agreed to the core components of a U.S.-backed peace plan, as efforts to end Russia's more than three-years-long war gain momentum. Rustem Umerev, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, also signaled that President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to visit the White House before the end of the month to hammer out the...

The global movement to save the life of Jimmy Lai 

It’s now in America’s interest to rescue Lai.

Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of peace deal

Ukraine has agreed to the core elements of a peace proposal brokered by the Trump administration, with some details still to be worked out, a U.S. official confirmed to NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer. Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, confirmed in a social media post that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations agreed on...

The Movement: Why Speaker Johnson told Tucker Carlson his Nick Fuentes interview was a ‘big mistake’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had a conversation with Tucker Carlson about the former Fox News host’s interview with antisemitic commentator Nick Fuentes, saying it was a “big mistake.” “I spoke briefly with Tucker about that, and I think it's a responsibility. He has a lot of listeners, and I think giving Nick Fuentes that platform is a big mistake,” Johnson told...

A Republican pan for affordable health care

Republicans have successfully blocked Democrats' efforts to reauthorize the Affordable Care Act's enhanced subsidies, and are now looking to introduce their own health care reforms, such as large HSAs, health insurance deregulation, and allowing ObamaCare to become a high-risk pool.

Ty Cobb: ‘Silly’ to say Halligan ‘should be an assistant US attorney’

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb said Lindsey Halligan should have never served in an assistant U.S. attorney position, a day after her appointment was ruled unlawful by a federal judge. In an interview on “CNN’s OutFront,” host Erin Burnett asked Cobb “what happens” to Halligan, — who was selected by Trump to prosecute former FBI...

To reform and protect Social Security, let’s start by appointing public trustees

As former Public Trustees for Social Security and Medicare, we are very concerned with the failure for more than ten years to fill the two public trustee positions for Social Security and Medicare, and the lack of progress regarding the need for Social Security and Medicare reforms. The public trustee positions are designed to protect...

Another medication abortion false promise 

Misoprostol-only abortion is an inferior protocol that fails in nearly one-fourth of cases.

Why Comey, James might not be out of the woods yet 

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Comey, James cases dismissed  ▪ Mike Johnson facing internal divisions  ▪ Trump delays health care proposal  ▪ Stephen A. Smith discusses presidential speculation Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) scored big victories Monday when a federal judge dismissed...

Princess Diana faced alleged ‘betrayal’ by BBC, new book says

Andy Webb says Martin Bashir manipulated Charles Spencer as part of a scheme to gain access to Princess Diana.

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