US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 11:44 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story  US, Ukraine disagree on whether Russia following ceasefire President Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt attacks on Ukraine for seven days. © Photo Credit However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Young Americans more likely to say economy is most pressing concern: Gallup

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 11:13 pm

Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing currently," while 21 percent of Americans aged 35...

Crockett chastises Nicki Minaj for 'selling out' to Trump

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 11:04 pm

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday criticized rapper Nicki Minaj’s recent dabble in conservative politics, accusing the singer of “selling out” to President Trump and his administration. “I just don’t do sellouts, especially in this moment,” Crockett told TMZ. “Things are too serious. There are too many people that are being harmed.” “And especially with...

GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk becomes 29th House Republican to not seek reelection

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 11:01 pm

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term. “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated then, representing the people in Congress is a...

Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants 

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 11:00 pm

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Leading OB/GYN organization recommends clinicians protect immigrants The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations this week opposing immigration policies that separate families, advising that obstetrician–gynecologists make care settings protective spaces for all patients. © AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis...

Cornyn campaign makes divorce swipe at rival Ken Paxton in nasty Texas primary

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 10:54 pm

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign team fired back at an inflammatory post from GOP primary opponent Ken Paxton, taking aim at the Texas attorney general's recent divorce in strikingly personal terms. “Ken, when this over, you will have nothing. Which turns out to be the same thing you offered to give Angela in divorce proceedings. This...

States race forward on education AI regulations

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 10:42 pm

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story States race forward on education AI regulations State lawmakers gave AI in education a lot of attention in last year’s legislative session with more than 50 bills proposed, and schools have wasted no time in trying to teach students about the latest updates and protect their privacy. © Chip...

Vance announces price floor effort for minerals

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 10:09 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Vance announces price floor effort for minerals The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for an international trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives from multiple nations. © AP Photo/Kevin Wolf Vice President J.D. Vance announced the price floor initiative...

Live updates: Trump softens tone on immigration amid federal drawdown in Minnesota

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:54 pm

President Trump on Thursday tempered his tone on his sweeping immigration agenda, telling NBC News that his administration could use “a softer touch.”  “I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough,” Trump said in an excerpt from a sit-down interview with anchor...

Man charged with assault after fight with students during anti-ICE protest in Texas

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:51 pm

The incident remains under investigation.

76 percent in Greenland oppose becoming part of US: Survey

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:47 pm

Few Greenlanders believe it would be advantageous for the territory to become part of the U.S., according to a new poll released after President Trump's threats to acquire the island roiled the U.S.'s relationship with its European allies. The poll, published by the Copenhagen Post in Denmark, found that 76 percent of Greenlanders do not...

Sanders on past praise for Gabbard: 'That was way back when'

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:29 pm

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday dismissed his previous praise for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, saying that was "way back when." CNN's Kaitlan Collins spoke with Sanders and mentioned that the senator once called Gabbard, a former Democratic House representative from Hawaii, "a courageous leader, a great friend." "That was way back when,...

58 percent say Noem should be removed: Poll

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:22 pm

More than half of respondents in a new poll said they support the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.  The Quinnipiac Poll comes as Democrats in Congress have called for Noem’s ouster after federal immigration agents shot and killed two people in Minneapolis last month. Noem is overseeing the largest immigration...

Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother captivates an alarmed nation

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 9:11 pm

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has left much of the country on edge as the search stretches into its fourth day with no known suspects and few promising leads. The story has resonated far beyond a typical missing-person investigation, fueled in large part by Guthrie’s long-standing relationship with...

Labor Department announces jobs report release date after shutdown delay

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Published on: February 4, 2026, 8:50 pm

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced new dates for several reports, including the January jobs report, pushing back their publication after a partial government shutdown temporarily paused the agency’s operations this week. The jobs report was initially supposed to be released this Friday, but the agency’s findings will now be made public next...