The U.S. launching strikes within Venezuela is looking increasingly likely as the Trump administration continues to bolster the buildup of military assets in the region, turning up the pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom U.S. officials have characterized as an "illegitimate leader.”  The administration has identified military facilities in Venezuela used to smuggle narcotics...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story US strikes within Venezuela coming? Trump denies it. President Trump on Friday claimed he was not considering strikes within Venezuela following reports his administration had identified potential military targets within the country. © Manuel Balce Ceneta,...

President Trump indicated Friday he would fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if given "the appropriate legal direction" after a federal judge ordered officials to spend an emergency fund for the program. SNAP benefits are set to lapse Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown, and Trump administration officials have been adamant that they would...

States are resorting to last-ditch efforts to preserve access to groceries for their residents as the federal government was ready up until its Oct. 31 deadline to stop sending out food benefits while the government shutdown drags on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it would not be delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning...

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Open enrollment day arrives with no subsidies in place Saturday marks the first day people who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace can sign up for coverage, and they are going to be...

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story US won't send high level officials to COP30 The U.S. won’t be sending any “high level” representatives to this year’s United Nations climate summit, a White House official told The Hill on Friday. © Peter Dejong, Associated Press file The summit, known as COP30,...

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Judge orders Trump to pay SNAP with emergency funds A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning this weekend because of the government shutdown, ordering...

Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

President shares before-and-after photos of renovated Lincoln Bedroom bathroom on Truth Social, featuring polished statuary marble and gold fixtures.

Trump tariff case before Supreme Court could reshape presidential power. Global trade uncertainty grows as justices weigh emergency authority limits this Wednesday.