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What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center

Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center since late May have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Trump's immigration crackdown.

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics.

No bags will be allowed at NBA Finals Game 3 with President Trump in attendance, reports say

Fans will not be allowed to bring bags to Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday as part of security measures for President Trump.

Federal agencies made $186 billion in improper payments last year, watchdog finds

Federal agencies made an estimated $186 billion in improper payments in the 2026 fiscal year, totaling about $3 trillion in payment errors since 2003, according to a new report.

Sunday shows preview: Trump faces GOP headwinds as midterms near

President Trump is sitting down for an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following a turbulent week marked by new lows in his approval ratings and growing tensions with Senate Republicans that have spilled into public view. As midterm elections loom, the president has faced mounting political pressure on key issues including the economy...

Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water on the prospect of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person, arguing there is no reason to have diplomatic talks to...

DC, Silicon Valley brace for AI job losses

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Washington, Silicon Valley brace for AI job losses Washington and Silicon Valley are bracing for the fallout from AI’s potential displacement of workers, floating everything from transition assistance to universal basic income as Americans express growing discontent with the technology. © AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana AI leaders have...

Strong jobs report fuels inflation fears

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump responds to hot jobs report, inflation concerns President Trump on Friday pushed back on inflation concerns driven by a strong jobs report, arguing robust growth should be viewed as a positive for markets. © The...

’60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’ll stick with show

Three top correspondents at "60 Minutes" say they will stay with the program amid speculation about their futures as CBS News implements sweeping changes across the show and the network more broadly. In a letter to colleagues, which was obtained by The Hill on Friday, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim wrote they are...

Top Democrats urge Treasury Department to halt production of gold coins with Trump image

Two Senate Democrats on Thursday called on the Trump administration to stop the production of a 24-karat gold coin bearing President Trump’s image to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, with the lawmakers expressing concerns that some of the gold used by U.S. Mint could be traced to foreign cartels. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Ron Wyden...

Putin shoots down Zelensky’s request for face-to-face meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water Friday on the idea of a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly saying he does not see a reason to hold direct talks regarding an end to the ongoing war between the two nations. "I don't see any point for now," Putin said during Russia's annual...

Subaru recall: Moonroof glass may detach while driving

Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 of its popular SUVs over a defect that could cause the glass moonroof to detach while the vehicle is moving, according to a filing with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

GOP squeezes Hegseth, but backs Pentagon rebranding: 4 NDAA takeaways

The House Armed Services Committee early Friday advanced a historically large defense policy bill that would authorize some $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon, giving service members a pay bump and supporting U.S. allies and acquisition reforms. The legislation also included measures that require more accountability from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid some bipartisan frustration over...

Trump says people who can’t afford NBA Finals ticket can watch on TV: ‘That’s the way life goes’

President Trump shrugged off frustration among New Yorkers that tickets to see the New York Knicks play in the NBA Finals in person are so expensive. The cheapest tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which will be played Monday at Madison Square Garden, are going for more than $8,000 on secondary ticket markets....

The most important election Washington isn’t talking about

Armenia's parliamentary election on June 7 will test whether the small democracy can chart its own future and how much the United States is willing to help it do so, as it attempts to loosen its dependence on Russia and reorient itself toward the West.

Trump: Reflecting Pool work wasn’t simply ‘paint job’

President Trump dismissed criticism of the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations on Friday, rejecting claims the project amounted to merely a "paint job." “The Great Reflecting Pool, that stretches between The Lincoln Memorial and The Washington Monument, just opened to ‘rave reviews’ but, maliciously or not, some say, like The Washington Post, it was...

Low utilization is closing rural hospitals

Rural hospital closures are the result of failed policies that ignored economic realities, and regulatory relief is the solution to make rural healthcare more sustainable.

Sexual misconduct reform in Congress requires more than resignations

Two members of Congress resigned on April 13, 2026, after being accused of abusing their power to prey on women staff, prompting a bipartisan effort to improve the reporting process for sexual misconduct in Congress.

Chicago Bears vote to advance stadium project in Indiana

The Chicago Bears appear to be headed to Northwest Indiana after the board of directors voted to advance its stadium project.

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