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New survey finds rising pessimism among U.S. Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year's election.

Dan Driscoll’s profile grows as Trump administration’s ‘serious guy’

As part of a Trump diplomatic team that features heavyweights like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, it's easy to overlook Dan Driscoll, who at 38 is the youngest secretary of the Army in the nation's history.

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The barn in Mississippi where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open to the public as a "sacred" memorial site by 2030, the new owner announced.

Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says

The Trump administration plans a review of all refugees admitted to the U.S. during the Biden administration, according to a memo obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix

The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years, as millions of Americans face spiking health care costs when the current tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year.

Trump announces Uzbekistan trade deal after hosting Central Asian leaders

President Trump late Thursday announced a new trade deal across several sectors between Uzbekistan and the United States. "Over the next three years, Uzbekistan will be purchasing and investing almost $35 Billion Dollars and, in the next 10 years, over $100 Billion Dollars, in key American Sectors, including Critical Minerals, Aviation, Automotive Parts, Infrastructure, Agriculture,...

Hegseth says military struck alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3 ‘narco-terrorists’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said late Thursday that the U.S. military took out another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three “narco-terrorists.”  Hegseth said the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization and was blown up in international waters. It is unclear which terrorist group the Defense secretary was referring to. No U.S. troops...

Newsom holding a rally in Texas after redistricting win in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will hold a rally in Texas on Saturday opposing the state's redistricting efforts alongside local Democratic lawmakers, days after Golden State voters backed a measure to redraw their own congressional districts. Texas was the first of several red states that followed President Trump's directive to change their congressional maps ahead...

How reduced air traffic may lead to flight cancellations and delays  

Starting Friday, airports will follow the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) directive to reduce flights as a result of the government shutdown, impacting air travel for millions of Americans. The FAA is reducing flight capacity at 40 “high-traffic” airports, FAA administrator Bryan Bedford said Wednesday. This includes John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City,...

Vance calls court order to fully fund SNAP ‘absurd ruling’

Vice President Vance on Thursday pushed back on a federal court ruling that directed the Trump administration to make full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for November, arguing the court should not be telling the president how to spend money during a government shutdown. "It’s an absurd ruling because you have a federal judge...

GOP sinks Senate resolution to block potential strikes on Venezuela

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story GOP sinks Senate resolution to block potential strikes on Venezuela Republican senators on Thursday sunk a war powers resolution that would have blocked President Trump's administration from potentially conducting military strikes inside Venezuela without the authorization...

Nancy Pelosi leaves a long legacy: 5 takeaways

The decision by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to leave Congress after almost four decades marks the end of an era for both the powerhouse Democrat and her party at large. The former Speaker not only wrote herself into the history books as the first woman to hold the gavel, but also muscled into law some...

Couric on Trump autopen display: ‘I’ve kind of gone beyond trying to be impartial’

Journalist Katie Couric went after President Trump for a recent display at the White House that targeted former President Biden. “That is so creepy. And I mean, I'm sorry, I've kind of gone beyond trying to be impartial here, Jonathan, because his behavior is so beyond the pale,” Couric said while talking with ABC News’s...

Trump admin brings international drug pricing to Medicaid 

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare — State Medicaid programs that choose to participate in the model will be able to purchase drugs included in the pilot at prices aligned with those paid in select other countries. {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Trump admin brings international drug pricing to Medicaid A new payment model from the Centers for...

Denver wants to pay airport staff to avoid FAA flight cuts

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) on Thursday proposed that the city pay air traffic controllers as they go without paychecks because of the government shutdown. Johnston's proposal would need to be permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Politico reported. The city requested a waiver to pay air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport but...

GOP senators sink resolution to block potential strikes on Venezuela

Republican senators sunk a war powers resolution Thursday that would have blocked President Trump’s administration from potentially conducting military strikes inside Venezuela without the authorization of Congress, as the White House’s campaign against alleged drug-trafficking boats on both sides of South America persists.  The joint resolution, which was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) last...

State senator invites some Maryland and Virginia counties to join West Virginia

West Virginia state Sen. Chris Rose (R) introduced a resolution Thursday inviting 30 counties in Virginia and Maryland to join his state. In a release Rose posted on Facebook, he called on 27 counties in Virginia and three in Maryland to join West Virginia to “strengthen regional ties and promote shared Appalachian values.” The release...

Watch live: Trump hosts White House summit with Central Asian leaders

President Trump is hosting the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the president seeks to deepen economic and security ties in the region while developing a rare earth metal supply chain. The metals are needed to develop high-tech devices such as smartphones and electric vehicles, as Trump pushes...

Who is Lina Khan, co-chair of Mamdani’s mayoral transition team?

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) announced Wednesday that former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan will co-chair his transition team.  Khan will lead the transition team alongside former New York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer (D), former New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Melanie Hartzog, United Way...

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