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Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect left behind anti-Trump manifesto

The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect reportedly wrote a chilling anti-Trump manifesto in which he assails the president as a "traitor" and "pedophile" and details his desire to kill administration officials.

RNC chairman blames ‘radicalized left’ for White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters on Sunday blamed the political left for the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, calling the attack "the inevitable result of a radicalized left that has normalized political violence."

Acting AG Todd Blanche cites DHS funding fight to criticize Congress’ ‘games’ after shooting

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cited the chaos of Saturday night's shooting in a blunt message to Congress: Stop "playing games" with funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Chief Justice Roberts gets DACA do-over as Supreme Court ponders migrant deportation protections

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. rode to the rescue of illegal immigrant Dreamers six years ago, ruling that President Trump's attempt to roll back the Obama-era DACA program broke the rules.

Rep. Ro Khanna calls for bipartisan committee on political violence after dinner shooting

Rep. Ro Khanna on Sunday called for a bipartisan commission to address political violence in the United States after gunfire broke out Saturday night at White House correspondents' dinner.

New Jersey governor signs restrictions on immigration enforcement participation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed several laws into effect Wednesday that limit the scope of federal immigration enforcement operations in the state.  The three bills include a mask ban for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in the state, reducing cooperation between New Jersey and federal officials on immigration enforcement operations and...

Luna hosts Russian lawmakers to mixed GOP reactions, outrage from others

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) hosted a delegation of sanctioned Russian officials in Washington, D.C., Thursday, drawing mixed reactions from GOP colleagues and condemnation from Ukraine advocacy groups and the Russian opposition in exile.  Luna is putting herself forward as a facilitator of dialogue between the U.S. and Russia in pursuit of peace in Ukraine....

Trump slams ‘terrible’ Fox News polls

President Trump took a swipe at Fox News and its polls while speaking on the network's “The Five” on Thursday, saying he “hates” them. “I hate Fox polls,” he said on the show. “Honestly, whoever does your polls are terrible.” The latest Fox News poll shows Trump with a 41 percent approval rating and a...

Trump to sign executive order to fund TSA agents amid DHS shutdown

President Trump announced on Thursday he will sign an executive order to “immediately” pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid the ongoing shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin,to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this...

Treasury Department to add Trump’s signature to US currency

The Treasury Department announced Thursday that it will add President Trump’s signature to paper currency to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S., marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on currency.  “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump...

One type of alcoholic drink linked to lower death risk, study finds

While experts advise avoiding alcohol altogether, a new study says that, among those who imbibe a low or moderate amount, there is a decrease in serious health risks and one type of alcoholic drink.

Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure President Trump extended the halt of U.S. military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure to April 6 as Washington continues talks with Tehran to end the war in...

Los Angeles County sees population decline, South sees growth and other Census takeaways

The population of some of the largest U.S. metro areas is falling amid a decline in immigration, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The data found that most U.S. metropolitan areas saw slower growth between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, than during the previous year. Metro areas...

Pentagon mulling diverting Ukraine defense aid to the Middle East: Report

The Pentagon is contemplating diverting weapons meant for Ukraine to the Middle East as the U.S. military has blown through critical munitions in its war against Iran, The Washington Post reported Thursday. The lethal aid could include air defense interceptor missiles ordered through a new NATO program, the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, through which partner...

‘Medicare by Choice’ floated an alternative to Medicare for All

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research {beacon}   Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story ‘Medicare by Choice’ floated an alternative to Medicare for All While Medicare for All remains a popular policy goal among progressives, one group is putting forward its own proposal, “Medicare by Choice,” that it sees as a...

Trump reveals Iran’s oil ‘present’

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump says Iran's 'gift' was allowing oil ships through President Trump said Thursday that Iran’s “present” to the U.S. he mentioned two days earlier was the passage of 10 oil-carrying ships through the Strait of Hormuz. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump told reporters at the White...

March Madness fuels debate on legal sports gambling

ATLANTA – March Madness is shining a spotlight on sports betting across the United States. The practice is already legal in a majority of states and Washington, D.C., leaving about a dozen, including California, Texas, Utah and Hawaii, where bets on sports are illegal. Americans will legally wager $3.3 billion on the NCAA men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments this year, the American Gaming Association...

Spy powers skeptics in Congress discussing new language after White House meeting

Skeptics of a clean reauthorization of the nation’s warrantless spy powers are working on new language with the White House after a meeting with top Trump administration officials, lawmakers said. “I can tell you that we're working on fresh language right now, and I'm involved in that. And it's based upon an understanding and respect...

Utah GOP redistricting push fails to make ballot

A GOP-led redistricting push in Utah failed to make the ballot after opposition groups campaigned for voters to remove their signatures from a petition required to ensure the measure was included in the general election later this year. The Beehive State requires support for legislation with 141,000 signatures from 8 percent of registered voters in...

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