North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole, coinciding with New Year’s Eve and his final day in office. “These reviews are among the most difficult decisions a Governor can make, and the death penalty is the most severe...

France’s President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to hold parliamentary elections early caused instability in New Year's Eve comments. “Lucidity and humility force [me] to recognize that at this stage, this decision has produced more instability than peace, and I fully own up to that,” Macron told the public in a televised address. “The...

{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription drugs, which are heavily imported into the U.S. © AP Trump has floated 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as expanded...

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump tariffs could upend pharma supply chain The hefty tariffs President-elect Trump has pledged to levy on U.S. imports could impact the price and availability of pharmaceutical drugs. © Greg Nash Trump has floated 25 percent...

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story AI set to hit its stride in schools in 2025 Experts predict that 2025 will be the year artificial intelligence (AI) truly gets off the ground in K-12 schools. © Adobe Stock 2024 laid the groundwork for AI to reach a level...

Plus: What to watch for in 2025 {beacon} Evening Report © AP Looking back: Biggest political moments of 2024 As 2024 comes to a close and we await the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, we can't help but reflect back on the biggest political moments of the year. From assassination...

Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting them in his year-end report Tuesday as part of what Roberts called “illegitimate activity” that threatens the rule of law. Roberts did not name any specific person, but he did note a federal district judge “whose decisions in a high-profile...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership.  “Texans expect a Republican-led majority to elect a Speaker by a majority of Republican state representatives. Take this as a warning. If you’re making deals with Democrats...

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order reinstating a federal anti-money laundering law as a legal battle plays out in a lower court. Passed in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) would require millions of business entities to disclose personal information about their owners by next month. The law is...

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the agency show a 4.5 percent drop in field operations and encounters at the southwest border. Single adults consistently ranked the highest for crossings...