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Russian researcher’s mystery death could be ‘far worse’ than the plague, former senior Trump official warns

Marshall Billingslea warns the Irkutsk researcher's death could involve antibiotic-resistant plague engineered under the Soviet bioweapons program.

Liberal justices look for ‘escape hatch’ as high-stakes climate case lands at Supreme Court, experts say

Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor repeatedly questioned Supreme Court jurisdiction in Suncor v. Boulder, signaling a possible off-ramp.

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Tariffs on Canada Failed to Boost U.S. Manufacturing, Cost Billions

A new AAF report found that the U.S. replaced Canadian imports with imports from...

Biden DOJ secretly monitored Melania, Barron Trump ahead of Mar-a-Lago raid

In the weeks leading up to the FBI's unprecedented 2022 raid of then-former President Trump's Palm Beach home, federal agents secretly spied on the movements of Melania Trump and her son, Barron.

What to know about Trump’s MAHA-backed push for psychedelic research

The Trump administration, under the influence of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, is exploring the potential use of psychedelic substances in medicine — once a fringe topic that is now being heavily researched and invested in.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing in September in which over 200 people requested...

Cornell rape accusation renews reputation trouble for frats

The Cornell University gang rape allegation is the latest in a series of black marks for fraternities, leading critics to question why universities continue to support them. Fraternities, almost as old as the country itself, have been a staple at colleges for young men to come together with the stated goals of teaching leadership,...

Rove says if Paxton doesn’t debate Talarico, ‘he loses’

Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico. “If he doesn’t debate, I think he loses,” Rove said in a Wednesday appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago...

Blue Dog Democrat drops ‘Zyn’ from campaign nicotine pouch can

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) dropped the word "Zyn" from a piece of campaign merchandise inspired by the popular nicotine pouch brand's packaging after its parent company reportedly asked her to stop. In early September, the Democrat added a puck-shaped storage tin, labeled “GLUE-ZYN-KAMP," to her campaign’s storefront. Gluesenkamp Perez announced Thursday she had replaced...

Trump says he will attend Georgia-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa

President Trump announced Friday that he will be returning to Alabama next week for the University of Georgia vs. University of Alabama college football game.  He made the announcement while in Mobile, Ala. for a rally as part of his travels to several different states to rally Republicans ahead of the midterms.  The game is...

Alito: ‘I thought about’ retiring at end of last term

Justice Samuel Alito said he “thought about” retiring from the Supreme Court at the end of his last term following speculation about his potential retirement this year. In an interview with CBS News, chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford asked Alito if he considered retiring in the face of “some pretty intense pressure from Republicans” who...

How did the beltway take Trump’s AI accord?

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story How did the beltway take Trump's AI accord? In a deep dive, The Hill's Julia Shapero and Mallory Wilson examine how Trump's "self-policing" AI accord is landing in Washington as concerns mount over the tech's safety. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press While Trump says industry officials can self-police,...

Alito: Overturning Roe v. Wade took ‘courage’ from Supreme Court justices

Justice Samuel Alito said his vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 alongside the Supreme Court’s six conservative justices took “courage.” In a preview for his interview with CBS News, Alito was asked if there was a particular decision that took courage. “Well, the leading example is Dobbs [v. Jackson Women's Health Organization]. I...

Big economies to release 100M barrels of fuel

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Big economies to release 100M barrels of fuel Major economies will release fuel, including diesel, from their stockpiles as prices have skyrocketed in recent weeks. © George Walker IV, Associated Press The Group of Seven (G7), which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the...

Kushner pushes back on CNN report about Israeli investments tied to military

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and U.S. special envoy, is pushing back on a CNN report alleging his private equity firm had ties to a company heavily involved in Israel’s military.  “CNN published a deeply misleading story and headline suggesting that my diplomatic work in the Middle East somehow benefited investments in Israeli defense companies,”...

Marines exceed 2026 recruiting goals 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Marines exceed 2026 recruiting goals The U.S. Marines said they exceeded their fiscal year 2026 recruiting goals across every component and category, enlisting over 31,000 new recruits. U.S. Central Command via AP The Marines brought in 31,250...

Watch live: Trump rallies Alabama voters amid GOP midterm crunch

President Trump will hit his next stop on the red-state campaign blitz Friday, rallying voters in Alabama as Republicans face a difficult final month before the midterms. Trump is expected to stump alongside Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who is running for governor, and other GOP candidates as the party looks to boost enthusiasm in its...

Families sue to stop Trump’s ban on medical care for trans youth

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Families sue to stop Trump's ban on medical care for trans youth A group of four New Hampshire families are suing the Trump administration to block the implementation of a rule barring federal Medicaid dollars for gender-affirming healthcare for minors....

September jobs report misses expectations

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story September jobs report misses expectations The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, falling short of economists' expectations. © Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press The unemployment rate also ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent, according to...

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