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Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’

A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.

House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines

Congress investigates hospitals accused of letting wealthy foreign patients bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists while more than 100,000 Americans wait.

Ilhan Omar hit with unknown spray and other highlights from chaotic Minneapolis town hall

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., held a town hall Tuesday evening in her home district amid recent shootings involving federal immigration agents and local agitators in Minneapolis.

Rubio scheduled to appear before Senate to outline Trump’s Venezuela policy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance before Senate Foreign Relations Committee comes as Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., vows to file more war powers resolutions against the president.

‘No Kings 3’ nationwide protest planned for March

The group behind the nationwide “No Kings” protests are planning their fourth demonstration of...

The videos don’t lie. End ICE’s presence in Minnesota.

The Trump administration's organized crackdown on illegal immigration has resulted in the deaths of two Americans in Minneapolis, prompting outrage and calls for accountability.

Media on right and left call for Trump to deescalate in Minneapolis

Public outrage escalated this weekend over the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ‘Never Again’ is being tested

The horrors of the Holocaust show us the cost of ignoring early warnings.

Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots

The American pontiff said “technology must serve the human person, not replace it.”

Warren calls for Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Congress should move to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if she does not resign from office. In a video posted Monday to the social platform X, the Democratic senator joined growing calls for Noem’s impeachment amid growing concern over her handling of the administration’s crackdown on immigration in Minnesota...

5 Takeaways from Illinois Senate Democratic debate for Durbin’s seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) and Reps. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) went toe-to-toe in an hour-long debate on Monday night as the three vie for the Democratic nod to succeed retiring Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in March. Stratton, Kelly and Krishnamoorthi participated in a debate hosted by The Chicago...

Cruz advises Trump officials to tone down rhetoric on Minnesota shootings

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged the Trump administration to embrace a more measured tone in response to the officer-involved shootings in Minnesota, saying officials undermine their credibility by escalating their rhetoric before an investigation has taken place. In the latest episode of his “Verdict” podcast, Cruz praised the Trump administration’s work to lower crime and...

Democrat Suozzi says he ‘failed’ with vote to pass DHS funding bill: ‘I must do a better job’

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) expressed regret on Monday for voting last week to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement on Facebook, the moderate Democrat said the backlash from his constituents — paired with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer — has compelled him...

Google settles for $68 million after lawsuit claimed it secretly recorded users

Users reportedly complained the were targeted with ads based on things they had said, even when they hadn't activated their smart devices.

Shooting backlash raises shutdown risks

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Shutdown odds rise amid shooting backlash A second high-profile killing by a federal agent in Minneapolis has jeopardized the chances of Congress averting a partial government shutdown as Democrats come out en masse against the funding...

Venezuela’s leader signals frustration with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said she has had enough of orders from Washington, in a speech to a group of oil workers broadcast on Venezuela’s state-run television network Sunday. ...

Noem agrees to testify before Senate Judiciary in March

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in early March, a spokesperson for the committee's chair, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), confirmed to The Hill on Monday. Noem is expected to testify on March 3, according to Grassley's office, for one round of questioning, and senators will each be allotted...

Appeals court declines to reimpose restrictions on agents at Minnesota protests  

A federal appeals court on Monday declined to reimpose restrictions on federal agents at protests in Minnesota, refusing the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) plea to do so following this weekend’s fatal shooting. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel sided with the Trump administration, ruling that limits imposed by a judge earlier this month were too broad and vague. “A wrong call could end in contempt, yet there is little in the order...

Social media addition trial kicks off

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Social media companies head to trial over addiction claims A historic lawsuit accusing several prominent social media companies of intentionally designing their platforms to addict children is set to head to trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday. © Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Images It marks the first in a series...

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