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To the Left, the ‘Blue State Model’ Is About Much More Than Economics

There is something revealing about a discourse in which anything short of toleration for the incontinent unhoused is tantamount to fascism.

Will the French Prescribe Death?

An aid-in-dying law, rejected by the French Senate, returns to the National Assembly.

FedEx sues for refund after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs

FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking a full refund of the money it paid to satisfy President Trump's tariffs, making it the first major company to seek redress after the Supreme Court struck down certain levies.

Tebow’s journey: From football glitz, glory to advocacy for victims of human trafficking

Tim Tebow doesn't want to be defined by his football career. Or his baseball career. Or his broadcasting career. The now-retired athlete aims to leave a lasting legacy as an advocate for the victims of human trafficking, rallying for legislation such as the recently introduced Renewed Hope Act.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Congress’ attempt to override city’s tax law came too late

The District of Columbia can reject President Trump's tax cut because Congress missed the deadline for disapproving the law, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said Tuesday.

F-35s caught in trade crossfire between US and Canada

Canada is reevaluating its planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets over the escalating trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa in what has become a flash point in bilateral relations between the two allies.  Canada has committed to buying at least 16 F-35A Lightning II, a fifth-generation aircraft, produced by Lockheed Martin. Canadian Prime Minister...

Trump endorses Clay Fuller to succeed Greene

President Trump said Wednesday that he is endorsing Clay Fuller in a special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. “As District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, and Air National Guard Officer, Clay knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Brave...

6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn’t given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey

A poll released Thursday found that public support for Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration’s immigration policies eroded following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month, with a majority of voters expressing skepticism about the administration’s account of the incident. Roughly six in 10 voters...

Trump says ‘it bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton’

President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that he is bothered by the investigation into former President Bill Clinton as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe into files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It bothers me that somebody’s going after Bill Clinton,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas on NBC Nightly News....

Trump says he does not believe his team is good at public relations on immigration

President Trump said in an interview on Thursday that he does not believe his administration is good at public relations when asked about criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're good at public relations,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas...

Trump says Good, Pretti were ‘not angels’ but their actions didn’t justify fatal shootings

President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti "were not angels" but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers.  “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump told anchor Tom Llamas on "NBC Nightly News."  “He was not an angel,...

Senators introduce bill targeting social media scam ads

Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent or deceptive advertisements from reaching consumers. The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act seeks to crack down on “predatory online scam advertisements” that lawmakers say are costing...

Musk says SAVE Act requiring ID to vote ‘must be done or democracy is dead’

Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Wednesday weighed in on legislation that would require ID and proof of citizenship to register to vote, warning that democracy could be at risk if the legislation isn't enacted. "It must be done or democracy is dead," Musk said on the social platform X, which...

Senate talks to revive ACA tax credits appear to be fizzling out

Talks to revive enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of last year appeared to be fizzling out Tuesday, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) that he described as the “best and final” offer his party would make.  Lawmakers had been negotiating over a proposal from...

US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story  US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt attacks on Ukraine for seven days. © Photo Credit However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Young Americans more likely to say economy is most pressing concern: Gallup

Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing currently," while 21 percent of Americans aged 35...

Crockett chastises Nicki Minaj for ‘selling out’ to Trump

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabbling in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things are too serious. There are too many people that are being harmed.” “And especially with...

Cornyn campaign makes divorce swipe at rival Ken Paxton in nasty Texas primary

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team on Wednesday fired back at a spicy post from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has primaries the incumbent, taking aim at his recent divorce in strikingly personal terms. “Ken, when this over, you will have nothing. Which turns out to be the same thing you offered to give Angela in...

States race forward on education AI regulations

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach students about the latest updates and protect their privacy. © Chip...

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