The mask is finally off. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) are no longer just advocating democratic socialism — they are attempting to legislate it through a massive $4.4 trillion wealth tax. By targeting the nation’s wealthiest individuals for an annual 5% confiscation of their assets, they are signaling a radical new […]

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story House GOP tanks effort to limit Trump’s assault on Iran House Republicans on Thursday beat back legislation designed to rein in U.S. military operations in Iran, marking a victory for President Trump and a blow for...

President Trump praised interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez amid reports that his administration was threatening to indict her if she did not continue to cooperate with the U.S. “Delcy Rodríguez who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginning to flow, and...

A spike in energy prices due to the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran has put the Trump administration on the defensive. Low oil and gasoline prices have long been part of the White House’s pitch to voters. Now that they’re on the rise, key officials have argued they are doing their best to bring them down,...

The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the measure — fewer than those who voted for...

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy’s new MAHA partnership with medical schools Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced a partnership with several dozen medical schools to require nutrition education as a condition of graduating. © AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr. “Fifty-three medical schools across...

Illegal migrant allegedly created fake DHS branch, sold fraudulent FBI and immigration immunity cards for $400 each in elaborate government scam operation.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., faces Senate confirmation battle to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary amid Democratic opposition and agency shutdown.

House Democrats largely voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security, despite the heightened threat situation amid the U.S. military operation in Iran.