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California’s record rainfall leads to mudslides, sewage spills

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability   The Big Story California's record rainfall leads to mudslides, sewage spills Californians welcomed a brief respite from a three-day deluge of record-breaking rains Wednesday — even as another influx of wet weather may be on the way. © AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Despite the...

A father’s plea: Please let Taylor Swift date in peace

So let go of Taylor Swift's coattails, conspiracy-mongers. Take comfort instead in life's simple delights that remain untouched by backroom dealing or staff machinations. The soaring bridge of Taylor Swift's "Lover." The thrill of a touchdown. The joy of seeing your daughter's eyes light up watching her favorite musician perform. Not everything needs to be a partisan battle. Allow yourself those small refuges of innocence.

Taco Bell, KFC parent company blames poor sales on Middle East conflict

The parent company of multiple fast-food brands including Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut says its sales took a hit in the fourth quarter amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said during a call with investors Wednesday that "top-line sales were impacted by the conflict in the Middle East...

Trump ally mulls primary against Republican who opposed Mayorkas impeachment

Trump-aligned GOP consultant Alex Bruesewitz is weighing a primary bid against Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) over his decision to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a person close to Bruesewitz first shared with The Hill. Bruesewitz weighed running for Gallagher’s seat last year amid speculation that the congressman would mount a Senate challenge...

Blinken said Hamas sent ‘non-starters’ on hostage deal, negotiations to continue

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said Hamas’s response included “clear non-starters” to a proposal for a pause in fighting in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages, but he said there’s an opening for ongoing negotiations.  Blinken was speaking from Tel Aviv, Israel, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who...

You love NY parks!

With help from Shawn NessFrom pristine beaches to awe-inspiring waterfalls, New York’s parks have been getting major love — and they’re now in store...

Maryland Democrat Gov. Moore says state is “leaving too much potential on the table” in address

Democrat Governor Wes Moore delivered his State of the State address in Annapolis Wednesday after his first year in the office. He is the first Black chief executive of the Old Line State.

Jefferies defend surprise appearance by Texas Democrat in failed Mayorkas impeachment vote

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, D-New York, on Wednesday defended a surprise vote by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Tuesday that led to the failure of a GOP effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL says ‘soft-on-crime DAs’ more focused on Trump than violent migrants

U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy blasted "unconscionable" soft-on-crime policies across the country after the shocking release of an illegal immigrant accused of assaulting police officers.

Sen. Hawley claps back as ‘pro-terrorist’ activist shouts ‘Hamas will never be eliminated’

Code Pink activists confront Sen. Hawley ahead of vote on aid package, arguing over Israel's defense rights.

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