Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks. © Getty Putin’s demands on...

President Trump said Monday that he will travel to the Middle East in the coming weeks for what is slated to be the first foreign trip of his second term. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a possible stop in the United Arab Emirates....

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President Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed to crack down on ticket scalping and resale practices, alongside rock star Kid Rock. The order will direct the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to enforce laws, in collaboration with state attorneys general, to prevent entertainers and fans from being overcharged and price...

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A federal judge ordered to postpone DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's order to terminate the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants.

The Department of Homeland Security won't participate in naturalization ceremonies held in sanctuary jurisdictions moving forward, it said Monday.

President Donald Trump said that although there has been “virtually no sign" of Tice, his administration would continue to secure Tice’s release.

Hawley said he was delighted that Dr. Oz responded to his inquiry and walked back previous promotion of transgender and abortion isses.

The Department of Education announced a "comprehensive review" of federal contracts and grants for Harvard University as part of an effort to combat antisemitism on campuses.