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ICE officers face criminal probe for alleged ‘untruthful statements’ under oath about Minneapolis shooting

Two ICE officers face a criminal investigation after allegedly making "untruthful statement" under oath about a Minneapolis shooting involving Venezuelans.

Trump trounces Biden energy records in just months as admin celebrates 1 year of ‘historic gains’: data

White House marks National Energy Dominance Council anniversary with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touting energy production gains and lower gas prices under Trump administration.

Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster

While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, supports the SAVE America Act, she won't buck the Senate filibuster, which will prove a key barrier in the legislation's survival in the Senate.

The Stonewall flag fix and more: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 15, 2026

While federal property properly prioritizes the US flag, seriousness requires proportionality, not overcorrection.

Vladimir Putin’s finally starting to sweat — so it’s time for Trump to turn up the heat

With Vladimir Putin's war machine sputtering, it's time to push the Kremlin even harder...

Texas Democrat: Trump ‘demanding’ allies ‘rig’ midterms for him

Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said during a recent interview that President Trump is “demanding” allies to “rig” the 2026 midterms for him and argued that by redrawing the Congressional district in Austin, lawmakers are violating the Voting Rights Act.  “This is a five-alarm fire for our democracy. Donald Trump is the most corrupt president in...

Live updates: Texas GOP issues arrest warrants in redistricting showdown with Democrats

Texas Democrats who have taken refuge in blue states to protest GOP-led redistricting in the Lone Star State face civil arrest warrants after missing a legislative session on Monday. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) signed the warrants, which allow for the Democrats' arrests, as Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called their protest "crazy bluster"...

US economy on ‘precipice of recession,’ Moody’s chief economist warns

Zandi blamed the economic struggles on increasing "U.S. tariffs and restrictive immigration policies."

Sydney Sweeney isn’t dangerous — and that has academia in a panic

Sweeney’s image didn’t threaten academia because it was political. It threatened academia because it wasn’t political at all.

Texas governor says Dems can’t do ‘anything about’ GOP plans

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that Democrats cannot do “anything about” Republican redistricting plans amid tension between the two parties over the plans. “What is your response to Kathy Hochul, who says that ‘We are at war over Texas and the redistricting push that's going on in Texas,’” Fox News’s Sean Hannity asked...

Nebraska Republican booed over Medicaid cuts during town hall

Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was interrupted by boos and chants of "tax the rich" while defending the GOP's “big, beautiful bill” and its impact on Medicaid during his Monday town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska. As Flood discussed the bill's changes to Medicaid — which includes the largest cuts to the program since it began in the 1960s...

Greene urges Trump to commute George Santos’ sentence: ‘It’s time to correct this injustice’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is urging the Trump administration to commute the sentence of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was sentenced to seven years in prison earlier this year to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Greene shared a letter on Monday in a post on X that she said she had sent to the Office of...

As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber rattling 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber rattling President Trump is rattling the U.S.’s formidable nuclear saber amid his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to halt the war in Ukraine. © AP Trump last...

Texas Dems vow to continue battle after Abbott orders their arrests

Members of the Texas state House vowed to continue their fight against Republicans’ efforts to redraw the congressional district map after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered their arrests for leaving the state to deny the chamber quorum. A group of state House members and Texas Democrats in the U.S. House gathered for a press conference...

DOJ to launch grand jury probe over Russia allegations against Obama officials

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday directed Justice Department officials to open a grand jury investigation over how Obama administration officials handled intelligence about Russian interference in the 2016 election. The grand jury probe marks another escalation of the Trump administration's focus on allegations of wrongdoing by Obama officials, including the former president. Director of...

Colorado first blue state to have SNAP waiver approved limiting soda

Colorado is the first blue state to have a waiver approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that limits the ability to buy soda and other sugary beverages, set to go into effect in March 2026. “Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation and has the lowest obesity rate of any...

Proposed rule bans nearly all abortions at VA hospitals 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Proposed rule bans nearly all abortions at VA hospitals Pregnant veterans would no longer be able to receive an abortion in a hospital operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including in cases of rape or incest or when...

GOP senators place holds over tax credit guidance

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story GOP senators place holds over tax credit guidance Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are placing holds on three of President Trump’s nominees to the Treasury Department over forthcoming administration rules expected to hamper tax credits for wind and solar...

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