Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine strikes into Russia with US weapons for first time Ukraine has struck inside of Russia with U.S. weapons for the first time since permission was granted by the Biden administration last week, according to a...
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) to apologize to Black Americans for his recent comments that insinuated they were better off under Jim Crow laws. Speaking at a campaign stop meant to build support for Republicans among Black men, Donalds — a potential vice presidential pick for former President...
All Kentucky children 5 years old and under are now eligible to receive free books though Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced Wednesday. The program has operated in parts of the state for the past decade and is now available statewide due to dollar-match funding by Kentucky lawmakers and local community...
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, said in his first speech since the assassination attempt that he forgives the would-be assassin and that he “feels no hatred” toward the person. “It’s time for me to make the first move," Fico said in a 14-minute speech posted Wednesday on Facebook. “And that is forgiveness. I feel...
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story UAW chief defends Bowman in contentious New York primary United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) while pushing back against candidates who "are too scared to stand up to the billionaires."...
Republicans on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees voted to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for his refusal to release audio recordings of an interview with President Biden.