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Snap out of your crisis of confidence, America — your country depends on it

Our crisis of collective self-doubt has reached unprecedented levels. The number of Democrats who declared themselves “extremely” or “very” proud to be American was a whopping 88% in 2004,...

Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives government time to appeal

A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Donald Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.

Trump touts his affordability policies at McDonald’s summit

Recalling one of the most memorable moments of his 2024 campaign for an audience of McDonald's Restaurant owners, operators and suppliers, President Trump touted his administration's success with bringing down prices.

Trump admin sues over California law banning ICE from wearing face masks to shield identities

The Trump administration sued California over new law banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks, claiming the restrictions violate constitutional authority.

Trump on UN approving US plan for the future of Gaza: ‘Congratulations to the World’

President Trump praised the United Nations (UN) Security Council for approving a U.S.-based plan to rebuild Gaza on Monday. The 15-member council voted 13-0 in favor of the resolution, with Russia and China abstaining. “Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform...

Meta, TikTok hit with EU complaint

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story EU finds Meta, TikTok breached tech rules The European Union (EU) found that both Meta and TikTok ran afoul of transparency rules in the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA). © iStock / Getty Images Plus The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, preliminarily found that Meta and TikTok...

Intel Democrats press Gabbard on Trump administration boat strikes

Leading Intelligence Committee Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of leaving them in the dark on strikes in the Caribbean that have killed more than 40 people, demanding information about the intelligence community’s role. The letter requests the legal justifications for the strikes, which has targeted a series of boats the Trump administration has claimed...

Wright wants to get data centers on the grid faster

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Wright pushes FERC to expedite data centers The Trump administration issued a proposal late Thursday would aim to help artificial intelligence (AI) data centers get connected to the electric grid more quickly. © AP Energy Secretary Chris Wright sent the proposal to the Federal...

Liberal Supreme Court justices decry nitrogen hypoxia executions: ‘Excruciating suffocation’

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor led the court’s other two liberal justices in penning a dissent that condemned the use of nitrogen hypoxia in executions.  Sotomayor — joined by Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan — wrote the dissent in response to the conservative majority’s Thursday decision to decline a stay of execution for...

Inflation rises

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Inflation hits 3 percent as food, energy prices rise Prices rose slightly less than Wall Street expected, but are still putting pressure on households with economic fears rising. © AP Annual inflation rose to 3 percent...

About 4 in 10 worried about environmental impacts of AI: Survey

A new poll shows growing concerns among citizens over the potential environmental effects caused by artificial intelligence.  The Associated Press-NORC Center poll, released Thursday, found about 4 in 10 U.S. adults said they are either “extremely” or “very” concerned about AI’s environmental impact. Comparatively, 30 percent said they are “somewhat” concerned and 27 percent were...

Trump’s approval on immigration, economy declines among Hispanic voters: Poll

President Trump’s favorability among Hispanic voters has dropped by 19 percentage points over the past 10 months as the White House charts an aggressive approach to immigration enforcement and economic reform, according to a poll.  Twenty-seven percent of Hispanic voters said they approve of the way Trump is handling his job while 73 percent disapproved,...

House Republican slams Trump’s Argentina beef imports plan

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) criticized the Trump administration’s recent plan to quadruple the tariff-rate quota for imported beef from Argentina, saying the country's beef wasn’t “that great.” “I stand behind our beef producers here,” Alford told anchor Oscar Jimenez in a Friday appearance on CNN. “We do not need more imports from Argentina.” “By the...

Mystery donor gives Pentagon $130 million to help pay troops

The Department of Defense (DOD) received an anonymous $130 million donation Thursday that the Pentagon will use to help pay troops as the federal government shutdown drags on.  “On October 23, 2025, the Department of War accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the...

Planned Parenthood moves to block Medicaid termination in Ohio

Two Planned Parenthood affiliates have moved to challenge the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) from prohibiting their participation in Medicaid. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region requested an administrative hearing to challenge the state agency’s decision to block them from participating in the federal health insurance program.  According to a...

NRCC campaign ad trolls Mamdani as Democrats’ ‘socialist boss’

A new ad from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) paints New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “socialist boss” of the Democratic Party, releasing the 30-second spot the same day House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) endorsed his home city nominee. “Together, we can raise taxes, defund the police, and build...

Reagan ad that infuriated Trump set to run during World Series

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, will air during the World Series before being paused Monday. The ad led to Trump calling off trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. "Our intention was always to initiate a conversation about the kind of economy that...

Trump hits Colombian President Petro with sanctions

The Trump administration leveled sanctions directly on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family members, escalating his feud with the South American leader. The Treasury Department sanctions accused Petro of failing to stem cocaine production in the country, a claim that comes as the Department of Defense has been striking ships that they’ve accused without...

Senior advocacy group wants to establish a ‘minimum’ annual COLA increase: How would it work?

Would you support the "CPI Best" system proposed by The Senior Citizens League?

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