Federal customs revenues hit another new record in August, driven by sweeping tariffs on imports, one of the Trump administration’s signature economic policies. Customs duties — which are mostly tariff revenues — hit $30 billion in August, up almost 300 percent since last year, the Treasury Department reported Thursday. The August numbers are up from...
Toxic “forever chemicals” are altering human liver function at a fundamental level by triggering both fat accumulation and cancer-linked cell damage, a new study has found. Several of these compounds, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), interrupt liver cell signaling and immune functions but do so via unique mechanisms, scientists observed in the...
A Southwest Airlines flight departing Hollywood Burbank Airport suffered engine failure and safely diverted to Los Angeles International Airport, an airline spokesperson told The Hill. Flight 1394 was en route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before the crew reported the engine issue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told The Hill that the plane landed...
A bomb threat directed toward the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was found not to be credible, the national party and Capitol Police said Thursday — an incident that came less than 24 hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “This afternoon, there was a bomb threat to DNC HQ that...
The US military advantage is eroding as China catches up, and the US democratic advantage is also being eroded by polarization and political dysfunction, necessitating a recommitment to democracy and responsible governance.
Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha killed a Qatari security official and created diplomatic tensions between Washington and its key Middle East allies.
President Trump demanded a quick trial and death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr. after the suspect allegedly killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light-rail system.
The Secret Service is under pressure to strengthen security amid unprecedented political threats after the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk and attempts on President Donald Trump.
The rifle found in Charlie Kirk's assassination was a bolt-action weapon that requires manual operation between shots and often retains spent cartridges in the chamber.
Brilyn Hollyhand told Fox that Kirk has never "been afraid of one day" and wasn't afraid ahead of embarking on his American Comeback Tour, which kicked off on Wednesday.