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China is facing a demographic bomb— and it could handcuff Beijing’s ambitions

Births plummeted by 17% last year — and regime leaders don’t yet seem to understand it’s much easier for a police state to force birth rates down than to...

Obamas say most recent fatal ICE shooting in Trump immigration crackdown a ‘wake-up call’ for nation

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said the shooting of Alex Pretti should mark a turning point in the national debate over President Trump's immigration crackdown.

A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

A man was arrested Friday night at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for allegedly assaulting a Florida congressman.

Minneapolis police chief cites footage in challenging federal account of Alex Pretti killing by ICE

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is openly pushing back on Homeland Security's description of the shooting of Alex Pretti.

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.

GOP amps up shutdown pressure at 2-week mark

In today's newsletter: Shutdown enters third week, media outlets rebuff Hegseth policy, Obama steps up political fight, Rubio’s star rises

Vermont Gov. Scott calls on state senator to resign after report on GOP group chat

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) called on a state senator to resign after a Politico report on a Young Republican group chat. “The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable. The vile, racist, bigoted, and antisemitic dialogue that has been reported is deeply disturbing. There is simply no excuse for it,”...

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations after report on GOP group chat

The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations following a Politico report on a leaked group chat that featured racist, antisemitic and violent discussions. “We are appalled by the vile and inexcusable language revealed in the Politico article published today. Such behavior is disgraceful, unbecoming of any Republican, and stands in direct opposition to...

State Department revokes six visas over comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination

The Trump administration revoked six visas over comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to the State Department. “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the State Department said Tuesday in a thread on the social platform X. “The State Department continues to identify visa...

Poll finds more people are starting to blame Democrats for shutdown

Americans are more likely to blame Republicans than Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, but a new YouGov/The Economist poll shows that gap is beginning to narrow. Only 6 points separate the parties in this week’s poll, which shows 39 percent of surveyed Americans blame President Trump and the Republicans in Congress for the shutdown,...

The final tally on chaotic HHS layoffs

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story The final tally on chaotic HHS layoffs A new court filing Tuesday sheds some light on the damage from Friday’s purge of health agencies. © Associated Press According to Department of Health and Human Services...

Porter on viral videos: ‘I could have handled things better’

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter acknowledged in an interview on Tuesday that “I could have handled things better” after several videos published over the last week generated criticism around her behavior. “When I look at those videos, I want people to know that I understand that I could have handled things better. I think...

GOP seeks to ramp up political pain for Democrats on shutdown

Senate Republicans are ramping up pressure on Democrats over the shutdown, taking away a vote on a Democratic alternative to open the government and blaming the party for worsening hardships for military families. In a now familiar scene Tuesday night, the Senate rejected a House GOP measure to open the government by a 49-45 vote....

Trump admin warns of rising food prices

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story DOL: Trump immigration plan could raise food prices The Labor Department warned that the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts could cause an uptick in food prices amid a decrease in labor and an increase in demand...

The Pentagon press badge showdown

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story The Pentagon press badge showdown Starting on Wednesday, all but one media outlet that regularly covers the Department of Defense is set to lose access to the Pentagon for refusing to sign a restrictive new set...

Hegseth changes Pentagon press policy: 5 takeaways

Starting on Wednesday, all but one media outlet that regularly covers the Department of Defense is set to lose access to the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded that reporters agree by 5 p.m. Tuesday to a new policy, under which they would need to pledge to not obtain or use any unauthorized material, even...

Judge grants restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills after ex-girlfriend’s harassment allegations

A Florida county judge on Tuesday granted a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) requested by a woman who accused him of harassing and threatening her after their break-up earlier this year. Lindsey Langston, a Florida Republican state committeewoman who was crowned Miss United States 2024, filed the emergency petition for injunction in August...

Cheryl Hines, Sunny Hostin spar over RFK Jr’s qualifications to lead HHS

Actress Cheryl Hines defended her husband, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin challenged Kennedy's knowledge and qualifications on Tuesday. Hines appeared as a guest to discuss her memoir, "Cheryl Hines Unscripted," when Hostin referred to Kennedy as the "least qualified person" to lead HHS. She...

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