Rep. Lauren Boebert highlighted the impacts of Republican border security policies implemented during President Trump's second term, noting significant decreases in illegal crossings and increased funding for enforcement.
The Hill•Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), opinion contributor15 Sept
The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon that is now in space or when…
The Hill•Ellen Mitchell15 Sept
The Pentagon told Congress last month that the cost of the war against Iran has now climbed over $42 billion, a $4.5 billion increase on the most recent public estimate from the Department of Defense more than six months into the conflict. Defense officials provided the updated cost estimate on Aug. 13 to congressional defense…
The Hill•Filip Timotija15 Sept
Now that the “warning shot” has occurred — OpenAI’s term for the Hugging Face incident — what can be done? Can we learn from history?
The Hill•Lisa H. Sideris, opinion contributor15 Sept
Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) on Monday said that the U.S. needs “a safety stand-down” regarding AI amid growing calls for regulation coming from both the tech industry and members of Congress. “I’m setting out a vision for how we need to develop AI,” Whitesides told NewsNation’s Blake Burman on “The Hill.” “I think we need,…
The Hill•Ryan Mancini15 Sept
For decades one of Russia’s closest allies in the former Soviet Union, the country is preparing to apply for membership in the European Union.
The Hill•Grigor Hovhannissian, opinion contributor15 Sept
New reports of Russia-tied financial backing for the after-party events at the May wedding of President Trump’s eldest son have sparked concerns about potential influences from foreign adversaries in the U.S. government ahead of the midterm elections. Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded lavish wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson in the…
The Hill•Sarah Davis15 Sept
First lady Melania Trump will give remarks from an elementary school in North Carolina on Tuesday, as the Trump administration promotes AI and technology in the education system. Trump is also expected to tout the state’s resilience as it continues to recover Hurricane Helene, after the 2024 storm left lasting damage. Her trip comes a…
The Hill•The Hill Staff15 Sept
It’s not a topic often discussed in the halls of Congress, but Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel as he said he was just “trying to understand” a recent change in policy regarding bestiality. The line of questioning on Tuesday was sparked by a shift in FBI hiring practices which lifted longtime…
The Hill•Rebecca Beitsch15 Sept
Heads up, SNAP recipients: Your monthly benefit allotment is about to change.
The Hill•Alix Martichoux15 Sept
Former California Democratic Party chair Bill Press criticized Donald Trump's proposal to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen following Republican victories in the House and Senate, noting its massive $1.3 trillion cost and previous unfulfilled promises.
The Hill•Bill Press, opinion contributor15 Sept
President Trump blasted Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday, calling former President George W. Bush’s White House adviser “so bad for the Republican Party.” Rove received Trump’s ire after he said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal to serve on the Texas Railroad Commission after GOP candidate Bo French wrote a post about University…
The Hill•Ryan Mancini15 Sept
President Trump shared a picture Monday of the renovated White House helipad, calling it “a work of art” following months of construction over the summer. “It is magnificently made of carved granite in shades of Black and White. It is truly a work of art and, even the Trump Haters are saying, ‘Wow, that’s really…
The Hill•Mira Bhakta15 Sept
In order to make the list, you have to be worth at least $4.4 billion.
The Hill•Addy Bink15 Sept
President Trump’s approval rating has risen slightly after hitting a record low last month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released weeks before the midterm elections. Thirty-five percent of Americans approved of Trump’s job performance as the deeply unpopular Iran war reached its sixth month, up from 33 percent in a late August poll revealing…
The Hill•Finya Swai15 Sept
President Trump on Tuesday slammed the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the block on his mail-in voting plan, singling out the conservative justices who ruled with the majority. Trump referred to the ruling, which upheld a judge’s block finding the plan unlawful, as “a bad decision” in a lengthy Truth Social post. The president praised…
The Hill•Julia Manchester15 Sept
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as Democrats pressure the Trump administration for more regulations on artificial intelligence and experts warn of increasing risks. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has emerged as one of the loudest critics of the rapidly evolving technology, calling on his colleagues to pass legislation enacting new…
The Hill•The Hill Staff15 Sept
In Dallas, Donald Trump told voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” OK. Let’s do exactly that.
The Hill•Aron Solomon, opinion contributor15 Sept
Researchers found kids aged 4-5 who had a cat were more likely to show signs of anxiety, withdrawal or emotional struggles.
The Hill•Josie Fischels15 Sept
The new measures come after an intruder allegedly breached security in July and confronted a co-host outside the studio.
The Hill•Taylor Delandro15 Sept