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Immigration judge blocks deportation of Columbia anti-Israel agitator

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting pro-Palestinian Columbia University protest leader due to a procedural error.

Sanders-endorsed Senate candidate knocked for alleged flip-flop to ‘have it both ways’ on key issue

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is being slammed for allegedly flip-flopping on Medicare for All.

Vance, Harris, Obama issue tributes to Rev Jesse Jackson

JD Vance, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama were among the prominent figures who issued remarks pertaining to Reverend Jesse Jackson following his death on Tuesday.

US moves to expand missiles in Philippines, putting China within range

U.S. expands advanced missile deployments in northern Philippines, positioning Tomahawk-capable systems within 1,000+ miles of Chinese military assets.

Why DOJ is caught up in two dozen court fights over voter rolls

Federal courts throw out Trump DOJ lawsuits seeking voter registration data from blue states, as Congress advances SAVE Act with national photo ID requirements.

Ocasio-Cortez says she went to Munich ‘not because I’m running for president’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Monday said she went to the annual Munich Security Conference "not because I'm running for president," amid speculation that she could pursue the 2028 Democratic nomination. Ocasio-Cortez, while speaking on the phone with The New York Times, recalled a reporter asking her if Munich is "'the new New Hampshire?’ And...

Anderson Cooper leaving ’60 Minutes,’ staying with CNN

Anderson Cooper on Monday said he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS's "60 Minutes" after 20 years, amid massive changes at the network's news division. Cooper, however, will remain in his role as a CNN anchor. "Being a correspondent at ‘60 Minutes’ has been one of the great honors of my career,"...

More and more ham sandwiches aren’t getting indicted nowadays

Grand juries have frequently refused to indict when they don’t believe a crime has been committed.

Georgia teacher killed in crash involving migrant chased by feds

Oscar Vasquez Lopez was pulled over by federal immigration officers but ran a red light and made a "reckless" U-Turn.

The Movement: Allure of tax cuts fades on right, challenging GOP midterm message

The conservative activist class has grown disenchanted with tax cuts, putting them at odds with Republicans who are still trying to make the cuts in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” the cornerstone of their midterm messaging campaign. Scott Pressler, a conservative organizer with millions of followers, delivered that message bluntly in comments to GOP...

3 cheers for the anti-tariff House Republicans

Six House Republicans voted with Democrats to repeal President Trump's tariffs against Canada, reasserting the Constitution's provision that the power to impose taxes belongs to Congress and challenging Trump's false claim that foreign countries pay the tariffs.

Kate had ‘less interest’ than William in keeping Harry a working royal: Book

Prince William took Harry leaving very hard and was “intensely saddened” by his brother’s decision.

Average tax refund up nearly 11 percent so far this filing season

The average tax refund was $2,290 through Feb. 6 — up 10.9% from $2,065 a year ago, according to the IRS.

We never stopped foreign aid, but now we are doing more with less

Congress, in a rare bipartisan effort, has reaffirmed America’s commitment as a generous donor abroad. The recently passed National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 allocates roughly $50 billion in base funding. That’s less than prior levels but far exceeds the deepest cuts proposed by the White House. The result underscores that...

Trump’s new framework will help curb welfare fraud in the states

The Trump administration and its One Big Beautiful Bill Act could hold states accountable.

US meets Iran in search of historic deal

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Jesse Jackson dies at 84 ▪ Next round of Iran nuclear talks ▪ FBI won’t share evidence in Pretti investigation ▪ AOC stumbles on foreign policy U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet for a second round of talks on Iran’s...

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

Celebrated civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson died early Tuesday, his family said in a statement, after battling the neurodegenerative disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was 84 years old.   "Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the...

Moore’s office fires back at Trump after blaming Potomac sewage spill on local Democrats

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Monday said President Trump was at fault for the Potomac waste spill, which now appears to be the largest in U.S. history, following scrutiny from the White House leader.  "The President has his facts wrong—again. Since the last century, the federal government has been responsible for the Potomac Interceptor,...

Trump says US, Cuba are talking in midst of oil blockade

President Trump on Monday said the United States and Cuba are talking as the island faces crippling circumstances in the midst of a White House-imposed oil blockade. “Cuba is right now a failed nation, and they don't even have jet fuel to get for airplanes to take off. They're clogging up their runway,” Trump told...

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