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24 states back challenge to transgender inmate surgery ruling with nationwide stakes

Idaho and Indiana AGs argue the Eighth Amendment doesn't require states to fund gender reassignment surgery for prison inmates in a Ninth Circuit brief.

GOP lawmaker aims radical new transparency measures ahead of 2026 election

A new GOP bill would cut federal funding to states that refuse to disclose private election vendor contracts and foreign ties in a major transparency effort ahead of the 2026 elections.

How Ukraine’s defense helps the United States all around the globe

Vladimir Putin keeps insisting his eventual victory in the Ukraine war is “inevitable,” but...

TSA airport chaos should be illegal — because flyers already pay for security

This is no longer about ICE enforcement, or immigration policy in general, or the...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—March 26

1997—After two decades of school-desegregation litigation in Jenkins v. Missouri, federal district judge Russell G....

Unproven Trump autism claim affected care: Research

President Trump's urging of pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol last year on the unfounded claim that it could be linked to autism in children resulted in a notable drop in orders for the common over-the-counter medication among pregnancy-related emergency department visits, according to an analysis published this week. The study, published in The Lancet...

House Democrat seeks to bar Trump from closing Kennedy Center for renovations

Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) on Friday filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to block President Trump from closing the Kennedy Center after he announced last month that it would shut down to allow for renovations. Beatty argues the judge should block Trump from closing the Kennedy Center because he could "demolish" the building while...

Daryl Hannah denounces her ‘appalling’ and ‘false’ depiction in JFK Jr. ‘Love Story’ series

Actor Daryl Hannah sharply condemned her depiction in the John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-centered “Love Story” TV series, calling it "false" and "textbook misogyny" in a New York Times opinion piece published Friday.  “It’s appalling to me that I even have to defend myself against a television show,” Hannah wrote in her op-ed....

El Mencho’s fall is good news for the US

The death of El Mencho has created an opportunity to disrupt the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and reduce the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., but only if sustained pressure is applied quickly.

BP foreign staff evacuate from Iraq oil field due to drones: Report

"We are taking all necessary steps to ⁠support our partners and ensure the safety ​of our people," a BP spokesperson told Reuters.

UK deputy prime minister says there could be ‘legal basis’ for British jets striking Iranian missile sites

David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s deputy prime minister, raised eyebrows among British politicians on Friday after suggesting there was a “legal basis” for the Royal Air Force to participate in strikes on Iranian missile sites. Lammy argued during an appearance on "BBC Breakfast" that the U.K. may have justification to take defensive action against military...

Restore the shah — and finally free Iran

The Iranian theocratic regime is cracking, and a transition to a constitutional monarchy could provide the Iranian people with freedom and dignity, while also reducing violence in the Middle East.

Wall Street Journal cheers Noem ouster, calls for changes to immigration enforcement

The Wall Street Journal editorial board praised President Trump’s decision to “finally” replace Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and called for more changes to immigration enforcement.  “While Mr. Trump praised Ms. Noem’s “spectacular results,” there’s no mistaking this move as anything other than a fed-up President cutting loose an aide who made...

Alan Greenspan at 100: The ‘quiet God in the machine?’

Alan Greenspan served as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve for 18 and a half years, during which time the US experienced the Great Moderation of stability, relatively low inflation, and rising prosperity, though his policies were also blamed for the dot-com bubble and the global financial crisis of 2007-08.

Donald Trump Jr. boosts Paxton’s SAVE America Act push

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump, celebrated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act on Friday.  Paxton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for the GOP nod in the 2026 Texas Senate race, said he would consider “dropping out” if the...

With media distrust at an all-time high, journalists must do some soul-searching

According to Gallup, only 28 percent of Americans trust the media to report the news accurately and fairly, and until the press is willing to apply the same scrutiny to itself that it applies to everyone else, that number is unlikely to increase.

Trump clarifies his goals for Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🔎 Plus: DOJ releases more Epstein files related to Trump allegations {beacon} Happy Friday! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend! I hope you enjoy it more than the CEO of McDonald’s enjoyed eating the new Big Arch burger.   In today's issue: Trump calls for...

NC Republicans welcome Noem’s firing if it brings FEMA changes

Two North Carolina Republicans signaled support Thursday for a change in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if it meant disaster aid would start flowing more quickly to areas in their state hit hard by recent storms. President Trump announced Thursday that he was replacing Kristi Noem as DHS secretary with Sen. Markwayne...

Tax reformists shouldn’t urge even more tax overreach

Believing in limited government means defending its limits, even when they frustrate our policy preferences.

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