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Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for disgraced former NJ Senator Bob Menendez after bribery conviction

Prosecutors are seeking at 15-year sentence for disgraced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who was convicted in a bribery case after a nine-week-long trial.

The return of Demi Moore is proof that women over 50 can still triumph

Demi Moore's success confirms the endurance of talent and patience.

Seattle’s record-breaking minimum wage and more: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 11, 2025

Emerald pay day As usual, Seattle’s Democratic leaders have outdone themselves in mandating the...

Redacted Russiagate docs show the feds are STILL lying about Trump and their putsch attempt

A recently released doc has everything relating to the real cause of Russiagate redacted....

Another parting Biden blow to American families: A war on water heaters

In a final (we hope) slam of regular Americans, Team Biden's green crusaders just...

Most planning to ring in new year at home: Survey

Almost 3 in 4 Americans plan to celebrate New Year's Eve at home instead of going out, according to a new poll. The survey, published Tuesday by The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, revealed that 72 percent of those planning to ring in the New Year will do so from their own home. Another 21 percent...

Social Security: When are benefits being sent out in 2025?

Benefits are disbursed Wednesdays with the specific payment day depending on the recipient's birth date.

New York City prepares for New Year’s Eve ball drop amid heightened security

There are no specific credible threats against the event.

Jimmy Carter had a UFO encounter. What to know

In 1973, then-Governor Carter filed an official report with the International UFO Bureau.

Jimmy Carter was the Christian the most politicians pretend to be

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is remembered for his strong Christian faith, his commitment to peace and social justice, and his refusal to enrich himself after leaving office.

Migrant crisis added to record-level US homelessness: HUD

Sanctuary cities saw homelessness rates jump thanks in part to a surge of migrants being sent from the southern border.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has ‘great meeting’ with Trump

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she had a “great meeting” with President-elect Trump. “Today, President Trump and I had a great meeting to discuss our shared priorities for the President’s second term,” Bowser said in a statement on X. “President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most...

House Republican says he’s still not a firm yes on Johnson for Speaker

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said he will likely back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the leadership vote this week, but he’s still not a firm yes. McCormick joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” on Monday, where he was asked if he’d vote for Johnson on Friday. “Most likely,” he replied. “We have decisions to be making and...

Ford’s X account calls Israel a ‘terrorist state’ in apparent hack incident

The official account for Ford Motor Company on X was apparently compromised in a hacking incident behind a viral post calling Israel a “terrorist state.” In a statement posted Monday evening, Ford said its X account was “briefly compromised” and several unauthorized posts were shared. “They do not represent the views of Ford Motor Company,”...

Tom Homan rips Jasmine Crockett for saying he is in over his head

Tom Homan, who has been tapped to be President-elect Trump’s border czar, criticized Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) after she said he is in over his head. On Saturday, Crockett joined MSNBC, where she chastised the Trump administration for its mass deportation plans, and she argued they would separate families and put people in immigration encampments....

Burchett on Trump backing Johnson: ‘The die has been cast’

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) argued that the “die has been cast” in the Speakership vote after President-elect Trump gave an endorsement of sitting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Burchett joined Fox News on Monday, saying he believes Johnson will have enough votes to remain Speaker. “I think he ultimately will,” he said. “I think the die...

Carter expected to lie in state at Capitol next week

Former President Carter is expected to lie in state at the Capitol next week after congressional leaders announced Monday they intend to ask the House and Senate to pass resolutions allowing it. Such resolutions are generally a formality, and the Carter Center accepted the invitation Monday, following Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100....

People to watch on energy, environmental issues in 2025

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story People to watch on energy, environmental issues in 2025 Energy and climate are expected to be divisive issues in 2025 as President-elect Trump, backed by GOP majorities in both the House and Senate, looks to expand U.S. energy...

Musk backs Johnson for Speaker after funding scuffle

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Musk backs Johnson for Speaker after funding scuffle Elon Musk threw his weight behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the top Republican in the House seeks to shore up support ahead of Friday's Speaker vote. © Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press The...

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