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Schumer accuses Trump of pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela

Schumer warns Trump's Venezuela actions push U.S. toward war without congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns over military force and oversight.

Most Americans don’t see value of 4-year college degree: Survey

Most Americans don’t see the value in a four-year degree in higher education, according to a new poll. An NBC News survey found 63 percent of people saying a bachelor’s degree is “not worth the cost because people often graduate without specific job skills and with a large amount of debt to pay off,” while...

State of Texas: Gov. Abbott talks redistricting, border security at campaign tailgate

Since Governor Greg Abbott launched his campaign for re-election, he's been highlighting policies that could have wide-ranging effects on Texans. He's highlighted a new plan to provide property tax relief, and his words are a key part of the court battle over the state's congressional maps.

House committee seeks ‘full accounting’ of boat strike after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ report

The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee said late Saturday they are seeking “full accounting” of an early September U.S. military attack against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean after a report alleged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. troops to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel.  “This committee is committed to providing...

Russia kills at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of diplomatic talks in US 

A Russian drone strike killed at least three people in Ukraine’s capital early Saturday morning while wounding at least 29 others, according to The Associated Press. Two individuals were killed in Kyiv, while the other death occurred in the broader region, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced.  The Kremlin strikes consisted of both missiles and...

Why a handful of Democratic senators decided to end the shutdown

Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.), who nearly a decade ago served as Hillary Clinton’s running mate when she lost the presidency to Donald Trump, was the eighth Democratic senator to back a centrist deal the Senate is set to approve Monday that is likely to soon end the longest shutdown in American history. Kaine’s top priority was to...

Trump keeps historic meeting with Syria’s leader behind closed doors

President Trump on Monday kept a historic meeting with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa behind closed doors, an unusual move for a president who frequently opens up the Oval Office to cameras and reporters when meeting with foreign leaders. It was the first visit by a Syrian leader to the White House, but al-Sharaa did not...

Stefany Shaheen blasts shutdown deal backed by her mother

Thanksgiving dinner in the Shaheen household might be a little awkward. Stefany Shaheen, a Democratic candidate for Congress from New Hampshire, said she “cannot support” a deal to end the government shutdown on which the Senate is voting Monday evening. Complicating things is the fact that her mother, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), supports the...

Trump meets Syria’s leader at White House in historic visit

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump meets Syria’s leader at White House in historic visit President Trump welcomed Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa for a historic visit to the White House on Monday. © Photo Credit The visit, a powerful symbol of the country’s...

No clear link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, autism: Review

Researchers say evidence linking Tylenol to autism is "critically low."

Senate clears key hurdle in march to final vote on ending shutdown

The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward greenlighting a package to reopen the government, the first of a series of planned back-to-back votes. Senators voted 60-40 to grease the skids toward final passage of the funding bill Monday night. The eight senators who crossed party lines to vote to advance the funding...

Trump floats tariff rebate checks

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  What to know about Trump’s $2K tariff check proposal President Trump announced on Sunday that most Americans will receive “at least” $2,000 from the tariff revenue collected by the Trump administration. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; Greg...

New York approves controversial pipeline

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story NY OKs pipeline project The state of New York has approved a contentious natural gas pipeline that is expected to bring fuel to New York City residents but is drawing fire from some Democrats. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press file On Friday, New...

Senate on cusp of ending shutdown, without extending ACA credits

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care   The Big Story Senate on the cusp of ending shutdown The Senate is on the verge of ending the longest government shutdown in history, but without giving Democrats an extension of ObamaCare’s premium subsidies. © Photo credit A handful of moderate Senate Democrats, as well...

2025 election results reveal choice for Democrats in 2026, 2028

The 2025 election results provide an opportunity for Democrats to choose between relying on an anti-Trump message or inspiring voters with a bold economic vision, and the choice will decide the future direction of the nation.

In Evanston, whistles and watchful eyes are holding ICE accountable

Evanstonians have drawn national attention for vigorously, but peacefully, confronting the militarized border patrol troopers.

Nurse allegedly strangled by patient at Ohio hospital

Ohio's top nursing union is demanding action after a nurse was allegedly strangled by a patient at the Ohio State University Hospital.

Health care premiums are rising — but we’re missing the real problem

The U.S. health care system needs to prioritize integrated care, which treats mental and physical health together, in order to reduce costs and improve outcomes for the millions of Americans living with mental illness.

Trump bashes air traffic controllers who didn’t work during shutdown

President Trump on Monday criticized air traffic controllers who did not work without pay during the government shutdown and threatened that those who did not return to work immediately would be "docked." "All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially 'docked,'" Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump...

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