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Pete Hegseth’s Unanswerable Disgrace

The Secretary of War’s alleged command to offer no quarter in Venezuelan narcotrafficking strikes shames the name and reputation of the U.S. Armed Services.

Trump makes case for tariffs

Trump on Saturday once again made his plea for the Supreme Court to rule in favor of his sweeping tariffs.

German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest

A confident far-right Alternative for Germany set up its new youth organization on Saturday even as thousands of protesters converged on the western city of Giessen, where the party held its meeting, some of them clashing with police.

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace and surrounding area closed ‘in its entirety’

Trump said Saturday the airspace surrounding Venezuela needs to be considered closed.

An insane anti-Trump conspiracy theory goes viral

“Women with advanced degrees should leave the United States immediately.” That’s how one left-wing TikTok influencer responded to a recent minor change in education policy from the Trump administration in a video that has since received more than 370,000 views. It’s not just her; all across social media, progressive voices with millions of followers are […]

Trump administration halts immigration from Afghanistan after DC shooting

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it was placing an indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan in response to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. The suspected shooter, an Afghan national, immigrated to the U.S. in 2021, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Effective immediately, processing of all immigration...

The nuclear arms race is back, and it’s testing US power

The geopolitical environment that once helped manage nuclear risks has eroded.

Stop trying to win Thanksgiving 

Americans are heading home for the holidays with the intent to convince others of their views, but in order to save democracy, they must instead focus on learning from each other and trusting one another.

Dmitriev’s Thanksgiving surprise

The leaked peace plan has Team Trump struggling to get its story straight.

Stocks whipsaw as AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty rattle Wall Street

Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision.  The AI trade has been booming for nearly three years since the release of ChatGPT, but some are beginning to wonder how long this can last before shareholders get antsy for returns on firms’ massive multibillion-dollar investments. Meanwhile, investors are searching for clues about whether the Fed will...

What’s on the GOP menu for ObamaCare reform, subsidy extensions

Twenty-four million Americans are facing spiking health insurance prices because of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that Republicans have so far refused to extend.  Lawmakers are divided on the way ahead, with the deadline to sign up for 2026 coverage on Dec. 15. GOP leaders are faced with competing proposals across the House...

Political consultant who sent AI robocalls says he won’t pay voters, as ordered

A Democratic political consultant on Tuesday said he will not pay a court-ordered $22,500 to three voters after he admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated robocalls replicating former President Biden's voice during the 2024 primaries. Steve Kramer told The Associated Press he was already acquitted and would not respond to the court order on Friday....

Trump directs review of Afghans who entered US under Biden after National Guard shooting

President Trump said Wednesday his administration would review the cases of individuals from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Trump's announcement came hours after two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C. Trump said the suspected shooter is an Afghan national who entered the country during the Biden administration. "We must...

Here’s what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC 

Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in what officials called a "targeted attack" on Wednesday, with one injured suspect and in custody. Both Guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition, FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference. He added that the shooting was being investigated by the FBI...

Judge: Immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those likely to flee

A federal judge in Colorado ruled on Tuesday that immigration officers, without a warrant but with probable cause, can arrest people whom they deem likely to flee from custody. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado and other lawyers that alleges four migrants,...

Judges allow North Carolina to use redrawn GOP-friendly map

A panel of federal judges in North Carolina said Wednesday they will allow the state to use its redrawn congressional map, which could allow for one more Republican seat in the House of Representatives. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina unanimously allowed the map in a 57-page ruling. Any appeals...

A ‘targeted shooting’ that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, prompting the Trump administration to authorize 500 more National Guard troops...

Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA proposes delaying coal ash rule retirements The Trump administration is proposing to extend the life of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed Tuesday to allow as many as 11 coal...

Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. © Richard Drew, Associated Press The AI trade has been booming...

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