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SF arrests show glaring need for spending controls

This case, along with a trail of others, points to a glaring need for (strong and systematic) controls on public spending –– regardless of how sympathetic certain causes, people or...

Trump loses lawsuit against Colorado’s sanctuary policy

A federal judge on Tuesday shot down the administration's lawsuit seeking to puncture sanctuary policies in Colorado and Denver that protect illegal immigrants, saying the feds were trying to commandeer state authorities to do their bidding.

Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories on Tuesday, a day after Israel's parliament passed a measure establishing the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

Judge throws out U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver

A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing Colorado and Denver of interfering with the enforcement of immigration laws.

Inflation rises

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Inflation hits 3 percent as food, energy prices rise Prices rose slightly less than Wall Street expected, but are still putting pressure on households with economic fears rising. © AP Annual inflation rose to 3 percent...

About 4 in 10 worried about environmental impacts of AI: Survey

A new poll shows growing concerns among citizens over the potential environmental effects caused by artificial intelligence.  The Associated Press-NORC Center poll, released Thursday, found about 4 in 10 U.S. adults said they are either “extremely” or “very” concerned about AI’s environmental impact. Comparatively, 30 percent said they are “somewhat” concerned and 27 percent were...

Trump’s approval on immigration, economy declines among Hispanic voters: Poll

President Trump’s favorability among Hispanic voters has dropped by 19 percentage points over the past 10 months as the White House charts an aggressive approach to immigration enforcement and economic reform, according to a poll.  Twenty-seven percent of Hispanic voters said they approve of the way Trump is handling his job while 73 percent disapproved,...

House Republican slams Trump’s Argentina beef imports plan

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) criticized the Trump administration’s recent plan to quadruple the tariff-rate quota for imported beef from Argentina, saying the country's beef wasn’t “that great.” “I stand behind our beef producers here,” Alford told anchor Oscar Jimenez in a Friday appearance on CNN. “We do not need more imports from Argentina.” “By the...

Mystery donor gives Pentagon $130 million to help pay troops

The Department of Defense (DOD) received an anonymous $130 million donation Thursday that the Pentagon will use to help pay troops as the federal government shutdown drags on.  “On October 23, 2025, the Department of War accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the...

Planned Parenthood moves to block Medicaid termination in Ohio

Two Planned Parenthood affiliates have moved to challenge the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) from prohibiting their participation in Medicaid. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region requested an administrative hearing to challenge the state agency’s decision to block them from participating in the federal health insurance program.  According to a...

NRCC campaign ad trolls Mamdani as Democrats’ ‘socialist boss’

A new ad from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) paints New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “socialist boss” of the Democratic Party, releasing the 30-second spot the same day House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) endorsed his home city nominee. “Together, we can raise taxes, defund the police, and build...

Reagan ad that infuriated Trump set to run during World Series

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, will air during the World Series before being paused Monday. The ad led to Trump calling off trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. "Our intention was always to initiate a conversation about the kind of economy that...

Trump hits Colombian President Petro with sanctions

The Trump administration leveled sanctions directly on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family members, escalating his feud with the South American leader. The Treasury Department sanctions accused Petro of failing to stem cocaine production in the country, a claim that comes as the Department of Defense has been striking ships that they’ve accused without...

Senior advocacy group wants to establish a ‘minimum’ annual COLA increase: How would it work?

Would you support the "CPI Best" system proposed by The Senior Citizens League?

White House sideswiped by ballroom demolition controversy

President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing to make way for a new ballroom this week built into a full-blown controversy for the White House. Images of the East Wing abruptly being turned into a pile of rubble caused a visceral reaction for Trump critics, who saw it as a symbol of the ways the president has...

Health activists ramp up war on processed foods amid MAHA movement

Vani Hari, author of "The Food Babe" vlog, has a powerful voice inside the MAHA movement and believes "bottom-up change" is coming.

Bill to fund SNAP in shutdown introduced in House

Rep. Marionette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Friday introduced a bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government shutdown threatens payments of the food aid in some states. The “Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025” would keep the food aid program funded during the government lapse until the Department of Agriculture is funded through regular...

Jeffries endorses Mamdani in New York City mayor’s race

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Friday endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, throwing his weight behind a Democratic nominee who has divided the party for his far-left views. Jeffries, who represents parts of Brooklyn, had declined to weigh in on the race for months, since Mamdani won a surprise victory over...

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