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Hochul’s gigawatt-sized gaslighting on AI data centers

Every press conference and X video treating data centers as the boogeyman distracts from the far more complicated, but fixable, problems that are driving state electricity costs into the...

Who radicalized the Mississippi synagogue arsonist?

Hate found its way to Mississippi’s largest Jewish house of worship, Congregation Beth Israel, when an arsonist intentionally set fire to the synagogue at about 3 a.m. Saturday, damaging the only synagogue in Jackson. The alleged suspect’s name, Stephen Spencer Pittman, was released late Monday. According to the FBI, he faces charges of maliciously damaging […]

The prime of tough-guy progressivism

THE PRIME OF TOUGH-GUY PROGRESSIVISM. On Saturday, Larry Krasner, the elected Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia, posted a photo of himself on social media. It was a black-and-white picture of a stern-looking Krasner in a dark suit, one hand to his sunglasses. At the bottom of the photo, in all caps, was “FAFO,” which of course […]

House Democrat says Fetterman’s Iran remark ‘pisses me off’

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Monday took a swing at his Democratic congressional colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) over Iran. In an earlier interview on “CNN News Central,” the network’s Kate Bolduan pressed Fetterman about possible American military action in Iran. “The president’s saying he's now considering taking military action inside Iran, do you want...

Australian ambassador announced to be leaving role weeks after Trump’s public jab

The Australian ambassador to the U.S. will be leaving his role in March -- an announcement made a few weeks after President Trump slammed him. “It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we today announce the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC...

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.

Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: ‘S— is too expensive’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration's handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that "s--- is too expensive." The two spoke at the DNC's annual winter meeting in Los Angeles. Martin, who spoke first, told party members...

DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country. DHS sources told NewsNation's Ali Bradley that U.S. Border Patrol teams under Commander Gregory Bovino will narrow their focus to specific targets, such as...

A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open Ukraine included the establishment of a demilitarized zone in the Donbas region as part of its latest proposal to end its war with Russia. © Ukrainian Presidential Press...

Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections

Two lawsuits urging Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps that currently favor the GOP may not be resolved until after the 2026 midterm elections, which could help President Trump's push for red state redistricting in order for Republicans to keep control of the House of Representatives. Julie Zuckerbrod, an attorney representing Democrats in one of...

GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies Republican House leadership is pushing ahead with a bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party. They...

Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows ‘people engaged in sexual acts’

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) on Friday said some of the photos found in the home of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein depict "people engaged in sexual acts." The Virginia Democrat made the confirmation when asked on "The Arena with Kasie Hunt" on CNN. When Hunt asked if there were men other than Epstein engaged in...

Trump AI order inflames GOP battle

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump AI order fuels GOP divide over state laws Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the industry. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press The president signed Thursdayan executive order that seeks to institute a...

Democrats call for full boat strike video to be released in letter to Hegseth

Congressional Democrats on Friday sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the full, unedited video taken of U.S. strikes on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, with the second strike killing survivors clinging to their vessel. The letter was written "to stress our grave concerns surrounding their circumstances" and...

As states sue Roblox, kids online safety advocate calls on more lawmakers to act

ATLANTA — Roblox, the blockbuster gaming and social platform with more than 110 million daily users, is facing mounting legal challenges across the United States that accuse it of not protecting kids from predators. At least four states have sued the platform. Nearly 40 million of its daily users are children under the age of 13 —...

House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension

House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to the pharmacy benefit manager industry, but will exclude extension of expiring enhanced ObamaCare subsidies. The process will allow for an amendment on extending...

Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Park gift shops directed to review merch for DEI The Trump administration’s efforts to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from the federal government is hitting gift shops at national parks. © AP Photo/J. Pat Carter In a memo last month, acting National Park...

Two baby products sold on Amazon recalled over ‘risk of serious injury or death’

Two products designed for infants are being recalled over their potential to cause serious harm, and even death, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch

Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the "first rule of politics." "First of all, she seems like she's well-educated," Carville told his "Politics War Room" podcast co-host Al Hunt. "Seems like she's got a...

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