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We must put the power of international law to work in Ukraine

As the world contemplates accountability for Vladimir Putin’s international crimes and the Russian Federation’s atrocities against the citizens of Ukraine, we should remember that just 20 years ago, the United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) showed the world the true power of the rule of law. On March 10, 2003, the Office of...

The Hill’s Morning Report — Battle over US debt, fiscal 2024 spending begins

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. The big question after President Biden unveiled his new budget on Thursday is not what’s in the blueprint, or how he described his investment wish list or his values,...

Ukrainian activist behind Russian oil embargo blocked from attending top climate conference

An award-winning Ukrainian climate activist was barred from a major energy conference the day before it began — after flying to Houston to attend. Svitlana Romanko, an environmental lawyer, said she had planned to lobby delegates at CERAWeek, — a world-leading energy conference with deep roots in the fossil fuel oil and gas industry hosted...

Concerns rise over suicide rates of Black transgender and nonbinary youth

LGBTQ activists and leaders are sounding alarm bells over a recent report on rising suicide rates among Black nonbinary and transgender youth, which many attribute to the spread of laws that target transgender identities. A quarter of Black transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide last year, according to a report last month from the Trevor Project, a...

NYC mayor floats plan to send migrants to college for free, courtesy of taxpayers footing potential $1.2M bill

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is hoping to send illegal migrants to college for free, with taxpayers footing the bill that is expected to cost around $1.2 million in the first year.

Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty rips alleged Pentagon leaker who covered for Biden with Trump spy balloon report

Tennessee Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty blasted a top Pentagon official who was accused by two other Republican senators of leaking classified information to deflect criticism from President Biden.

Steve Forbes assaulted by protesters at conservative book launch party

Steve Forbes, CEO of Forbes Media, said he was assaulted by protesters Wednesday evening at a launch even for a new conservative book in New York City.

House Freedom Caucus members unveil plan to address debt ceiling crisis amid battle with Biden, Democrats

The House Freedom Caucus (HFC) will release its list of demands Thursday for voting to raise the debt ceiling amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats.

Oregon Democrats approve bill allowing criminals to vote

A bill expanding inmate voting rights was approved by a judiciary committee in Oregon. While Democrats want to expand voter access, Republicans are voting against it.

Democrats in Washington House approve ban on assault weapons

Democrats in the Washington House have approved an assault-weapons ban. The state Senate, where Democrats also hold the majority, will vote on the measure next.

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