Interior Secretary Doug Burgum doubled down on claims that vandals were responsible for damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, rejecting the Justice Department’s assessment that faulty construction was to blame. The DOJ moved to dismiss its felony destruction-of-property charge against former Olympian David Hearn on Friday, after finding new evidence that the damage to the...
President Trump’s announcement of a “historic” deal reached with negotiators this week that includes disarming Hamas still faces hurdles, as skeptics wonder if it can move from paper to reality. The agreement is part of Trump’s 20-point plan to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and bring an end to the war between Israel...
President Trump on Friday slammed the European Union for fining Google over allegedly violating its digital competition law, stating the "illegal and highly discriminatory practice" will be probed in a trade investigation. "The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This...
President Trump said Friday it was “fine” that Canada excluded the U.S. from its ceremony marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after the Trump administration threatened a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is fine,...
I know the phrase "kill switch" immediately raises eyebrows. It sounds dystopian. It sounds like government overreach. But I think that framing misses the more important question. Why are lawmakers from both parties suddenly agreeing that something like this might be necessary?
Healey has moved from defense minister seeking an increase in his agency's budget to leading the ministry that traditionally pushes for reductions in defense spending.
Tech mogul Elon Musk reflected on his brief venture into politics in a new interview released Thursday, suggesting he "got carried away." "I think I got a little too involved in politics," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO told The Economist. "I got carried away frankly." Musk took an increased interest in politics amid the 2024...
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv. Loomer, who is a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine...
The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. “This Court should join the growing number of...
A new Emerson poll suggests Vice President Vance's once-dominant position in the Republican 2028 field may be weakening, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now running nearly even. Meanwhile, speculation is growing inside Republican circles and the Trump administration over who is best positioned to carry the MAGA mantle forward. Join The Hill’s senior vice...
