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Blue state governor demands private airlines stop providing ICE flights after deadly Minneapolis shooting

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey demanded private airlines stop ICE deportation flights, citing the recent Minneapolis shooting and due process concerns.

Clinton amplifies left-wing ‘murder’ claims in Minneapolis ICE shooting with sharp Trump rebuke

Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton call Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good murder while Trump administration defends agent's actions as justified.

Bessent says Minnesota fraud recovery could help fund Trump’s $1.5T defense plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's proposed defense spending boost could be funded by recovering money from welfare fraud investigations.

Experts warn of biggest ‘scandal in litigation system’ if SCOTUS doesn’t nix landmark energy pollution case

Richard Epstein says Supreme Court must intervene in case that could reshape where massive pollution suits are heard

National security experts sound alarm over CCP-linked land ownership near US military bases: ‘Unthinkable’

Security experts are speaking out over an Chinese intelligence officer allegedly owning golf courses next to a Louisiana military base controlling nuclear assets.

Eric Adams says he plans to attend Mamdani inauguration 

New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would attend the inauguration of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) despite a disparaging campaign season. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to swear in Mamdani, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also set to introduce the newly elected mayor. “We communicated this afternoon, and he made it clear that...

Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hardman, the West Des Moines mayor pro tempore, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to fill the seat that has been vacant since state Sen. Claire Celsi (D) died in...

Trump’s CIA strike on Venezuela keeps options open, but carries risks

The CIA's recent drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility keeps President Trump’s options open in the country as he intensifies his pressure campaign, effectively expanding U.S. attacks onto land without committing the U.S. to an invasion of Venezuela. However, the commander in chief’s disclosure of the covert operations during a radio interview last week...

What action has Trump administration taken in Minnesota since viral fraud video?

The Trump administration has ramped up scrutiny of Minnesota’s social services programs amid allegations of fraud.  Independent journalist Nick Shirley released a video detailing his investigation into the issue on Friday, sparking a renewed interest into the allegations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged 98 people in connection with its sweeping probe into the...

Who is Nick Shirley, YouTuber who made viral Minnesota fraud video?

YouTuber Nick Shirley became a viral sensation overnight after posting a 42-minute video documenting his hunt for fraudulent child care programs in Minnesota.  Shirley’s video has been viewed more than 100 million times on the social platform X and shows him visiting day care centers receiving public funds. The 23-year-old alleged that multiple local centers...

Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack Russia declared it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its nearly four-year war in Ukraine after it claimed Kyiv attacked a Russian...

Trump renews Powell threats

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump threatens to fight Powell as end of term nears President Trump told reporters he was considering bringing a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for “gross incompetence” as he complained about renovations to the...

Judge links push for Abrego Garcia prosecution to top DOJ officials

Top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials may have been involved in the government's push to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia, which only came after his wrongful deportation, a federal judge overseeing the Salvadoran migrant's criminal case revealed in an order unsealed Tuesday. Though the government has previously said Robert McGuire, the acting U.S. attorney for the...

HHS freezes child care payments to Minnesota, requires photo evidence across country

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pausing all child care payments to Minnesota, amid a sweeping federal probe into allegations of fraud within the state’s social services programs. Citing a video released Friday by independent journalist Nick Shirley detailing his investigation into day care centers and other businesses, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim...

New ad attacks GOP over ACA enhanced subsidy lapse 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story New ad attacks GOP for ACA enhanced subsidy lapse Expect to see a lot more of these: a new digital ad from Democratic-aligned health advocacy group Protect Our Care is attacking frontline House Republicans for letting the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies...

Dr. Oz calls flu vaccine ‘controversial of late’

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Tuesday called the seasonal flu vaccine "controversial of late" and advised various Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives as ways to "overcome" the virus. Appearing on Newsmax, Oz spoke on this year's flu season, which has been marked by a more severe strain...

AI fights to watch next year

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story AI fights to watch in 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly contentious policy issue over the past year, as lawmakers have grappled with the impact of the rapidly developing technology that has moved markets, influenced geopolitics and become largely unavoidable in daily life. © Adobe Stock...

ICE accuses Politico reporter of ‘inciting violence against federal agents’

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claimed Tuesday that Politico reporter Josh Gerstein was “inciting violence against federal agents.” Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter at the outlet, said Monday on the social platform X, “At some point, the amateur effort to knock on doors of home daycares intersects with robust stand-your-ground laws.” The post referred...

Luntz: Second shutdown over health care would be ‘very painful’ for Republicans

Pollster Frank Luntz on Tuesday said Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January due to health care deficiencies.  “The shutdown that we experienced, the longest ever in American history, started off hurting Democrats more than Republicans; ended up hurting President Trump more than anybody else,” Luntz said...

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