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The Left’s silence on the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria speaks volumes

Far more innocent people have been slaughtered with far greater brutality in Nigeria than in Gaza. But because the victims in Nigeria are Christian and their murderers are predominantly Muslim, the Left and its media allies have shown little concern. Much of the recent media attention to the plight of Christians in Nigeria surfaced only […]

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on transforming the armed forces

Dan Driscoll made history earlier this year when, at 38, he was sworn in...

Muslim civil rights group CAIR sues Texas over Abbott’s ‘terrorist’ designation

CAIR filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's designation of the group as a "foreign terrorist organization" and "transnational criminal organization."

Democrat calls on Senate to remove Russell’s name from Senate Office Building

Democratic Rep. Al Green (Texas) called on the Senate to remove the late Sen. Richard Russell’s (D-Ga.) name from one of its office buildings, citing the latter’s segregationist views.  Green, in a letter to every senator, said the name “sends a powerful signal about the kind of leadership and principles our country holds in high...

Ingrassia withdraws from Trump counselor consideration amid controversy

Paul Ingrassia on Tuesday withdrew his nomination to be the head of the Office of Special Counsel after he reportedly referred to himself as having a "Nazi streak," among other racist comments. "I will be withdrawing myself from Thursday’s [Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee] hearing to lead the Office of Special Counsel because unfortunately I...

Rollins touts ‘big announcement’ as USDA readies to unfreeze $3B for farmers

The Trump administration is expected to release $3 billion in aid to help struggling farmers, money that has been frozen during the shutdown. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed the upcoming development Tuesday on "The Hill" on NewsNation. "We've got a big announcement coming tomorrow," she told host Blake Burman, who replied "Make it here." "I...

Jordan calls for criminal charges against former CIA Director John Brennan

Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of a criminal referral to the Justice Department, with House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) writing to the agency Tuesday to argue Brennan should face charges for lying to Congress. The criminal referral centers on testimony Brennan gave to Congress in 2023, and argues that Brennan's comments about...

Senate stalls bipartisan talks on crypto regulations

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Crypto market bill hits Senate roadblock Legislation to create clear rules for the cryptocurrency industry has hit a roadblock in the Senate after bipartisan negotiations broke down, leaving the bill’s path forward increasingly uncertain. © Greg Nash Crypto market structure legislation, which aims to establish which financial regulator...

Shutdown poses flight risks

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Lawmakers feel heat as shutdown snarls airports Alarm bells are going off for lawmakers after some of the nation’s busiest airports experienced scores of delays over the weekend due to air traffic control staffing shortages as...

Police officer fatally struck after stopping at crash scene in San Diego

Four other victims involved required medical treatment, and three had been released as of early Tuesday afternoon.

Interior details staff cut plans for NPS and more

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes staff cuts at NPS, FWS, USGS, BLM Cuts to the federal agencies that manage national parks, science and public lands are expected to result in firings across the West, Southeast and Great Lakes, among other places, Trump administration plans reveal. © Getty...

GOP leaders eye new stopgap spending measure to end shutdown

Republican leaders are making plans for a new, longer continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government at current levels as the government shutdown drags into its fourth week. Consensus is growing that the GOP-crafted “clean” CR to fund the government through Nov. 21 — which passed the House in September but has been voted down...

Vulnerable House Republicans urge Johnson to address ObamaCare subsidies

A group of frontline House Republicans on Tuesday called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “immediately” address the expiring enhanced ObamaCare tax credits once the government shutdown ends. Led by Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), 13 lawmakers told Johnson that millions of their constituents would face a massive spike in health premiums without an extension of the subsidies before their expiration at the...

Planned Trump staffing cuts loom over National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife, Land Management

Cuts to the federal agencies that manage national parks, science and public lands are expected to result in firings across the West, Southeast and Great Lakes, among other places, Trump administration plans reveal. In a court filing this week, the Interior Department said it plans to fire some 2,050 employees, including 272 at the National...

Hunter Biden: Obama leading father off stage ‘really pissed me off’

Hunter Biden was furious when former President Obama led then-President Joe Biden off a stage during a fundraising event last year, according to an upcoming book by ABC News's Jonathan Karl. The 44th and 46th presidents were at a June 2024 fundraiser held at the Peacock Theater in Hollywood, raising money for Biden's reelection campaign...

Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement over Prime subscriptions: When will payments be sent out?

The FTC accused Amazon of using "deceptive methods" to register millions of customers for paid Prime subscriptions.

Schumer backs Mills in Maine Senate race, pitting him against Sanders

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday endorsed Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the state’s 2026 Senate race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins. “We think that Janet Mills is the best candidate to retire Susan Collins,” Schumer said Tuesday at a press conference. “She’s a tested two-term governor and the people of Maine...

Trump taps Hegseth’s top military aide for Army vice chief post

President Trump tapped Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's top military aide, Army Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, to be the next Army vice chief of staff, replacing Gen. James Mingus, who has been in the post for less than two years. The Senate received LaNeve’s nomination to be the No. 2 Army officer post Monday, according to...

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