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Trump says ‘hatred’ between Putin, Zelenskyy blocking Ukraine peace deal

President Donald Trump said Saturday that "the hatred is so great" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump touts US has ‘tremendous’ amount of Venezuelan oil, vows to ‘take care’ of Cuba after Iran focus

President Donald Trump declared Saturday that the U.S. is extracting "tremendous amounts of oil" from Venezuela and vowed to "take care" of Cuba's regime.

GOP senators says Trump’s strikes ‘significantly degraded’ Iran but emphasize attacks not ‘forever wars’

Republican senators say U.S. and Israeli strikes have reportedly degraded Iran's military capabilities but won't lead to "forever wars" in the Middle East.

NY Dems went too far in racial redistricting this time — and the left’s bigotry is clear

A not insubstantial number of black and Latino voters in the city vote Republican,...

Why every candidate for Congress should take a public stand on voter-ID

By blocking a Senate vote that would let the SAVE Act become law, Democrats...

My testimony on campus antisemitism was derailed by someone’s Israel obsession

Commissioner Prejean Boller went back and forth from texting on her phone to diverting the conversation toward Israel wherever possible.

State Department receives hundreds of calls on 24/7 crisis hotline for US citizens in Mexico

The State Department said it received hundreds of calls from U.S. citizens in Mexico to its 24/7 crisis hotline after the government killed a cartel leader known as “El Mencho,” CNN reported Monday. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed on Sunday by Mexican authorities. Violent clashes erupted in...

Jillian Michaels on Trump, RFK Jr. defense of pesticide: ‘Devastating’

Health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels on Monday rebuked President Trump’s executive order approving the use of a controversial pesticide, describing the move as "devastating." "This is actually devastating; it is not a conspiracy theory that glyphosate is linked to cancer. There are hundreds of studies that have illustrated now it increases risk significantly for...

Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks President Trump is pushing back at reports that his top military officer advised that strikes on Iran could pose substantial risks and leave the...

Coast Guard investigating swastika discovered in New Jersey recruit center

The U.S. Coast Guard launched an internal investigation after a swastika was found on a bathroom wall at a primary recruit training center in New Jersey. The swastika— widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party and linked to the killing of millions of Jews — was found in the bathroom of the...

Maher on Trump’s account of dinner together: ‘Bulls—‘

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday responded to a post from President Trump criticizing him after their dinner in the Oval Office last year. Trump diagnosed Maher with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and described the comedian as someone who was “extremely nervous" and "had ZERO confidence” in himself in a Truth Social post. The president added that...

Park ranger fired for hanging trans pride flag sues Interior Department

A former National Park Service (NPS) ranger who was fired last year for hanging a transgender pride flag in Yosemite National Park sued multiple federal agencies Monday over their termination, arguing it violated their First Amendment rights.  The lawsuit, filed by Dr. Shannon “SJ” Joslin in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,...

Pentagon raises concerns about ROTOR Act implementing DC crash reforms

The Pentagon on Monday raised what it said were “significant” concerns over an aviation safety bill set to be taken up by the House this week, an about-face from its support of the legislation when the Senate passed it unanimously in December. The Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act — meant to address...

Trump puts Iran’s leader in double bind: Capitulation or risk of war

Iran's supreme leader is facing one of the most consequential decisions of his more than 30 years in power this week: strike a deal with President Trump to severely limit the country's nuclear program or risk an all-out war with the United States and Israel. Isolated and informed by decades of experience in waiting out...

Trump changes to Black history exhibits spark fears of self-censorship, loss of information

The Trump administration is looking to change how Black history is presented at the park sites and museums under its influence. President Trump, who has eyes on the nation's 250th birthday this summer, says historical sites focus too much on the issue of slavery instead of the “success” of the country. His administration has been accused of whitewashing...

DHS leans into tech

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story DHS tech buildout sparks backlash from Democrats The Trump administration’s deployment of a wide range of technologies to support its sweeping deportation push and respond to those protesting immigration raids is sparking pushback among Democrats and civil liberties advocates, who fear it may be abusing its power as...

SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit 

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit The Supreme Court will consider a bid from oil companies to toss out a locality’s climate change lawsuit against the companies. © Greg Nash The justices decided to take up a request from ExxonMobil and Suncor to toss...

Peter Attia departs CBS News after communications with Epstein surface

Wellness and anti-aging doctor Peter Attia is leaving CBS News after communications he had with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were brought to light, The Hill confirmed on Monday. Attia, who built a brand and made a name for himself in media working on longevity medicine, was announced as a contributor for CBS in...

Trump refutes reports that top general Dan Caine warned of Iran strike risks

President Trump refuted reports on Monday that Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has advised the president and other top officials that a military action versus Iran could pose substantial risks and leave the U.S. entwined in a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.  “Numerous stories from the Fake News...

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