Cindy McCain among 28K Americans who fled Middle East as conflict intensifies

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 7:07 pm

Cindy McCain, the widow of the late Arizona Sen. John McCain (R), said she was one of the thousands of Americans fleeing Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. “I want to thank all who were involved in getting me and my party out of Dubai,” McCain wrote on the social...

Will Congress get kids online safety right? Let’s hope so.

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 7:00 pm

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a package of kids online safety legislation to the House floor, and the Senate unanimously passed the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), which would strengthen parents' abilities to protect their kids online and hold commercial entities accountable for failing to protect children.

Iran's foreign minister: If Trump 'seeks escalation' that's 'what he will get' 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 6:57 pm

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday reupped his warning about retaliation against the U.S. as conflict in the Middle East persists after last week's strikes. “If [President Trump] seeks escalation, it is precisely what our Powerful Armed Forces have long been prepared for, and what he will get,” Aragchi said in a statement shared...

Nancy Guthrie search highlights trauma of missing persons cases

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 6:24 pm

Mental health experts say uncertainty in missing persons cases can deepen trauma and hinder grieving.

Dedication ceremony for Obama presidential library set for June

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 6:02 pm

The dedication ceremony for the Obama presidential library will be held in June, former President Obama announced on Saturday. Obama thanked residents in the south side of Chicago, the project’s building site, for their support throughout the lengthy construction process in a video message. “Thank you for raising [former first lady] Michelle [Obama], for welcoming...

EPA’s actions on forever chemicals will leave Americans sicker, not safer

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 6:00 pm

Despite its rhetoric, the agency is not making America healthy again; it is making preventable harm inevitable.

Tapper blasts Trump administration for depicting Iran conflict 'like a game'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:56 pm

CNN anchor Jake Tapper blasted the Trump administration on Friday for depicting the ongoing conflict in Iran “like a game” after the White House released clips on social media mixing footage of what appeared to be U.S. military strikes with clips from video games and Hollywood productions. “Well, the last day or so, the White...

Maher on support for Iran strikes: 'I just don’t get what liberals don’t get about liberation'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:26 pm

Late-night comedian Bill Maher said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about President Trump’s ongoing military operation against Iran, “unless he puts boots on the ground.” “I just don’t get what liberals don’t get about liberation,” he said during Friday's episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," adding that he sees “so much happiness” from the Iranian people....

How Trump can make a deal to save the Great Salt Lake

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

The crisis warrants presidential attention: the lake affects air quality for millions of Americans, sustains major Western industries, and supports a multibillion-dollar regional economy. 

No, Trump is not going to cancel the midterms

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

Greene has had to deal with some truly vile death threats of her own in recent years — surely she knows better. Irresponsible words and conjecture, most especially in the “Age of Trump,” can go sideways in an instant.  

Daines's last-minute retirement maneuver leaves Capitol Hill stunned — and some frustrated

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 5:00 pm

Sen. Steve Daines’s (R-Mont.) decision not to seek reelection — and last-minute switcheroo for his preferred candidate — caught the political world off-guard this week as it slammed the door on a competitive election process in polarizing fashion. Daines, a two-term senator, sent shockwaves across Washington and Montana with a maneuver that saw Kurt Alme,...

Trump chides Supreme Court, says it hasn’t had ‘guts to do what’s right’

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:51 pm

President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court again on Friday, voicing deep frustration with “a number” of recent decisions that have included the rejection of his signature tariff policy and his attempts to federalize the National Guard, among other setbacks. “I think the Supreme Court ought to be ashamed of itself for a lot...

Trump revamps war on drugs with ‘Shield of the Americas’ endeavor

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:26 pm

President Trump on Saturday announced a new coalition to counter drug trafficking and cartels during the inaugural “Shield of the Americas" summit in Miami. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand-new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels plaguing our region,” Trump said during the event, which convened a range of...

New York’s big bet on congestion relief is paying off

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 4:00 pm

The results are transformative and undeniable.

United CEO: Airfare likely to rise as jet fuel prices surge

By: The Hill

Published on: March 7, 2026, 3:50 pm

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned this week that soaring jet fuel prices tied to conflict in the Middle East could soon push airline ticket prices higher. Kirby, following an event at Harvard University, noted that while the demand for air travel was still strong, the carrier would likely feel a “meaningful” impact on its...