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Judge won’t order Texas to turn ICE officer over to Minnesota for prosecution

A federal judge declined Wednesday to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota to face charges of assaulting a migrant, siding with Gov. Greg Abbott, who says he needs more time to decide whether to comply.

Hasan Piker blames AIPAC as Democrats condemn his remarks on Jews

Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has blamed AIPAC for a wave of Democratic condemnations touched off by his comments suggesting that American Jews' support for Israel invites violence against them.

Accused 9/11 ‘mastermind’ to stand trial in 2028

The self-proclaimed and accused "mastermind" of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center is scheduled to stand trial in 2028, according to an order issued Wednesday.

Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions

Two Phoenix, Ariz. suburbs became the latest municipalities Wednesday to terminate their contracts with Flock Safety, cancelling their use of the company’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that have drawn widespread privacy concerns. The city of Tempe, which had an $80,000 contract with the company, said it would turn off all of its Flock cameras...

Do Iran’s latest threats to Europe have teeth?

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Do Iran's latest threats to Europe have teeth? Iran’s recent saber-rattling against Bulgaria has renewed questions over how much it’s willing to directly attack Europe in an effort to deter U.S. allies from aiding war efforts....

Dingell: November election isn’t about Hasan Piker

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Wednesday expressed her frustration with media coverage surrounding left-wing streamer Hasan Piker and the upcoming Senate race in Michigan. “But I want to tell you: this is just the opportunity to say something to you, I'm done. This election is about what's going to happen when we elect Abdul [El-Sayed]...

Hegseth upgrades medals of three Marines who survived Afghanistan attack five years ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday upgraded the valor awards of three Marines who guarded the Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport when a bomb went off as U.S. service members were evacuating from Afghanistan five years ago. The Marines — Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Eby, Cpl. Michael Gretzon, Lance Cpl. Jordan Houston —were...

Hegseth considering Pentagon chief spokesperson to replace Army secretary 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is eyeing an exit from the Pentagon in the coming months, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that Parnell, who is also one of Hegseth’s senior advisers, has privately expressed...

Meta gets out of legal fight

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Meta settles with states over social media addiction claims Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. © AP Photo/Ryan Sun The proposed settlement, later announced by California...

Could Canada cut power to the US?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story What would losing Canada's electricity mean for the U.S.? Ontario Premier Doug Ford has floated cutting off Canadian power to the U.S. in retaliation for President Trump’s trade war. © Sammy Kogan, The Canadian Press via Associated Press; and Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press...

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