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Appeals court says Texas can enforce drag show ban, suggests not all drag shows violate state law

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can enforce drag show restrictions targeting performances on public property or when children are present.

Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland

A federal judge in Oregon ruled Friday that President Trump's administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland after the city and state sued in September to block the deployment.

Justice Jackson gives Trump short-term win on food stamp payments during shutdown

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave the Trump administration a short reprieve late Friday, putting on hold a lower court ruling that had ordered the government to pay full food stamp benefits, despite the government shutdown.

Trump says U.S. won’t attend G20 in South Africa, cites treatment of White farmers

President Trump said the U.S. will not have representation at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this year, citing the country's treatment of White farmers.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him block some food stamp payments

The Trump administration rushed to the Supreme Court Friday night asking the justices to put on hold lower court action that ordered the government to pay out full food stamp benefits amid the government shutdown.

Marc Short: Trump’s response to Reagan ad shows ‘upside-down world’

Marc Short, who served as chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, said Sunday that President Trump’s response to a Canadian advertisement featuring former President Reagan shows an “upside-down world." “What exactly is the national emergency for Ontario running ads of Ronald Reagan?” Short asked on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “What is the...

Jacqueline Kennedy Garden removed for Trump’s White House ballroom: What was it used for?

The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden appears to be the latest victim of President Trump’s plans for a White House ballroom where the East Wing once was.

Live updates: SNAP fears add to shutdown pressures for lawmakers

Funding for food stamps has moved to the center of the shutdown fight as strains deepen across the country. More than 40 million low-income food stamp beneficiaries are expected to receive less help with grocery bills — or no help at all — as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is threatening to withhold billions...

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him refire Copyright Office director

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let President Trump refire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, after a divided federal appeals court panel allowed her to remain in her post. The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the high court Monday asking the justices to pause the U.S. Court of...

Federal SNAP benefits won’t be paid in November: What happens next?

"The well has run dry," a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reads, warning the federal government will not be sending out November food assistance as the government shutdown continues.

Wall Street Journal editorial board: Trump ‘wrong’ on Reagan, tariffs

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is criticizing President Trump over his reaction to a advertisement commissioned by the Canadian government knocking him on trade policies that invoked former President Ronald Reagan. "Mr. Trump is wrong about the Reagan speech, and he was wrong when he said on social media that 'Ronald Reagan...

Rand Paul slams Caribbean boat strikes as Trump bypasses Congress 

America was built on checks and balances. We’re supposed to be the country that demands proof before punishment, not one that bombs suspects at sea without due process.  

Melania Trump privately raised concerns about tearing down East Wing: Report

First lady Melania Trump privately raised concerns about demolishing the East Wing for President Trump's new ballroom, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The outlet also reported, citing administration officials, that the first lady distanced herself from the move, telling associates it was not her project.  The Hill has reached out to the White House and the...

New York voters file lawsuit to scrap House map over GOP seat

A handful of New York voters filed a lawsuit on Monday in an effort to scrap the Empire State’s congressional map over a House district represented by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, as Democrats look to counter Republican redistricting efforts ahead of 2026. The lawsuit, which was filed by Democratic law firm Elias Law Group, alleged that “Black...

Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential run, devastating Dems’ chances 

The best thing for the Democratic Party would be if someone could persuade Harris to sit this one out.

Americans divided on Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance, new poll shows

Less than half of Americans approve of Latin pop star Bad Bunny serving as the entertainer during next year's Super Bowl halftime show, while the rest either disprove or are agnostic about his selection. A new Quinnipiac poll released on Monday found 48 percent of respondents expressed support of Bad Bunny, while while 29 percent...

Shutdowns, sanctions and saving Argentina: What could possibly go wrong?

Trump's optimism is commendable — his sense of realism may not be.

DoorDash offers emergency response to SNAP crisis

With food assistance benefits set to run out starting Saturday, DoorDash has launched what it calls an “emergency food response” to help people in need. In a Sunday release, the food delivery service said it would waive merchant fees for food banks, food pantries and community organizations with whom it partners, impacting an estimated 1...

Democrats are entirely to blame for the coming food stamp cuts

Democrats are blocking the reopening of the federal government, which would fully fund food stamps, in order to get their own demands met, putting millions of vulnerable Americans at risk.

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