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Judge orders Kennedy Center to pay musician Chuck Redd $252,000 in fees

A D.C. judge has ordered the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay more than $252K in attorneys' fees to jazz musician Chuck Redd after his lawyers successfully argued that the center's breach-of-contract lawsuit targeted his protected speech over the venue's attempted name change.

Far-left momentum meets resistance as energized Democrats search for winning formula

Democratic voters are sending mixed signals about where they want the party to go next, but have made it clear they are energized and eager for change.

Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

It's been 20 years since a Republican won a statewide race in Minnesota, but some in the party think a fraud scandal that has engulfed state government will be their ticket back to relevance in the state.

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke retires, logging 549 days in space

Mike Fincke, the NASA astronaut with the fourth highest accumulated space time — at 549 days — has retired, the agency announced Wednesday. Fincke flew four missions with the agency and embarked on over 48 hours of space walks, according to NASA. Months before his retirement, he also became the first astronaut in NASA's history...

Emily Moreno sues Rep. Max Miller, alleging he posted nude photo of daughter

Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) ex-wife, Emily Moreno, on Wednesday sued the Ohio Republican, alleging he published a nude photo of their young daughter online. A copy of the federal lawsuit obtained by The Hill alleges that Miller "recklessly published and disclosed to the world a nude image” of the child. It says that Miller "recklessly...

Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues

Lawyers for the man accused of killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last year are now arguing the alleged shooter did not put any of the thousands of attendees in danger — a point they say prevents him from being eligible for the death penalty. In Tuesday court filings,...

DOJ slams DC City Council for requests to remove National Guard

The Justice Department on Wednesday slammed the Washington, D.C., City Council over councilors' requests to remove the National Guard from the city's streets. Members of the D.C. City Council sent letters to governors in 10 states asking them to withdraw their National Guard members from the city early last month. One letter to Michigan Gov....

New ICE controversy as officer filmed pointing gun at woman in Virginia

A federal immigration officer drew his gun on a Virginia woman during a tense confrontation in a Falls Church parking lot Monday after officers accused her of trying to hit them with her car. Videos of the encounter shared on social media show several masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers surrounding the vehicle of...

Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran President Trump is turning his focus on economic warfare, leaning on crippling sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade to force Iranians to the table in peace talks. ©...

Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out

President Trump’s efforts to bring the Iran war to an end have faltered several times. The U.S. military’s limited airstrike campaign did not move the needle. Trump’s threats to wipe Iran off the face of the earth didn’t either. Every time there appears to be a breakthrough in diplomatic talks, a wrench gets thrown in...

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