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New York GOP Lawmakers Make ‘Friendship Trip’ to China with Group That ‘Malignly’ Influences Officials

Their travels are being funded by a man who has participated in pro-Beijing demonstrations in the U.S.

What to Make of the Supreme Court’s Refusal to Expedite Consideration of Trump’s Immunity Claim

The immunity issue has been superseded in importance by the obstruction issue. What’s interesting is what the Court’s denial signals about its view of...

Biden signs $886 billion Pentagon budget with pay raise for troops, extension of FISA spy program

President Biden on Friday signed the $886 billion defense policy bill into law, securing the largest raise in military basic pay in decades but also extending the government's authority to spy on the phone and internet activity of foreigners living abroad, which opponents fear could be used against Americans.

Migrant encounters at southern border near quarter of a million in November: CBP

Migrant encounters at the southern border neared a quarter of a million in November, according to data released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Friday.  The agency reported 242,418 migrant encounters in November, up from October’s 240,986 recorded encounters, but down from September’s record of 269,735 encounters.  “CBP continues to execute its important...

Trump says he would peacefully transfer power at end of his term if reelected

Former President Trump said he would allow for a peaceful transfer of power at the end of his second term if he is reelected. In a Friday interview with Trump, conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt asked the former president if he would “peacefully surrender” power at the end of another term if he is reelected....

Biden mourns presumed death of American killed by Hamas

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Friday mourned the presumed death of an American-Israeli man believed to have been killed during militant group Hamas's initial attack on Israel, which sparked the ongoing war in the region. "Jill and I are heartbroken by the news that American Gad Haggai is now believed to have been killed by...

Graham declares ‘war’ against NY to protect Chick-fil-A’s Sundays off

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) declared “war” Friday over a New York state bill that would require some Chick-fil-A restaurants to operate on Sundays. “This is war,” the Graham wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. He continued in a second post, threatening to introduce legislation that would withhold federal funds from cities that...

Stunning image shows cosmic ‘Christmas tree’ glowing in space

A space phenomenon is spreading some holiday cheer with what looks like a Christmas tree in the stars.

Seattle Hospital sues after Texas Attorney General asks for handover of patient records

The Seattle Children's Hospital filed a lawsuit in Travis County District Court on Dec. 7 against the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG), after that agency requested documents related to gender transition policies and any such care provided to Texas children.

United Nations calls for more Gaza aid

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story UN Security Council backs more aid to Gaza The UN council resolution also calls to create the conditions for a "cessations of hostilities" down the line. © AP The U.S. abstained from the vote Friday —...

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