House Ethics panel scrutinizes Cherfilus-McCormick in rare public hearing 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 27, 2026, 3:12 am

The House Ethics Committee held a rare public hearing on Thursday to examine a swath of allegations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), centering on charges that she used millions in improperly paid federal disaster funds to finance her campaign. The core of the alleged violations is that $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Antony Blinken pushes back against Trump comments suggesting he supported Iran attack

By: The Hill

Published on: March 27, 2026, 3:10 am

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected President Trump’s characterization this week that the Biden administration official had wanted to launch military operations on Iran during his time in the White House. “I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he should have done it,” Trump said during a speech to Republican members of...

Walz to attend 'No Kings' rally in Twin Cities: 'We will never forget what happened here'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 27, 2026, 2:28 am

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Thursday that he will attend a “No Kings” rally in Minneapolis this weekend after the Trump administration’s massive immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year. “We will never forget what happened here and we're taking action against it,” Walz told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes on Thursday....

Newsom signs bill renaming California's Cesar Chavez Day 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 27, 2026, 1:26 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill to rename the state’s holiday honoring disgraced Civil Rights leader Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day” on Thursday.  Several states have taken similar steps to remove Chavez's name from official charters and celebrations following accusations that the late union leader sexually abused young girls.  Two women accused...

Montana Senate candidate says he will introduce bill to draft Graham if elected

By: The Hill

Published on: March 27, 2026, 12:36 am

A long-shot Libertarian candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Montana pledged to introduce legislation to draft Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) if elected.  “I'm running for US Senate. If elected, the first bill I introduce will draft Lindsey Graham into any conflict he publicly supports while in office,” Tom Jandron wrote in a post on...

Democrats block Homeland Security funding just before Easter recess

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 11:52 pm

Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block a House-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), setting the stage for President Trump to declare a “true National Crisis” and issue an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. The motion to advance the bill failed by a vote of 53 to 47. It needed...

Judge blocks Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation for Anthropic

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 11:41 pm

A federal judge sided with Anthropic in its fight with the Pentagon on Thursday, blocking its designation of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk, for now. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin also blocked President Trump’s order that the government cut all contracts with Anthropic, describing it as “classic” First Amendment retaliation. She...

New Jersey governor signs restrictions on immigration enforcement participation

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 11:20 pm

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed several laws into effect Wednesday that limit the scope of federal immigration enforcement operations in the state.  The three bills include a mask ban for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in the state, reducing cooperation between New Jersey and federal officials on immigration enforcement operations and...

Luna hosts Russian lawmakers to mixed GOP reactions, outrage from others

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 11:07 pm

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) hosted a delegation of sanctioned Russian officials in Washington, D.C., Thursday, drawing mixed reactions from GOP colleagues and condemnation from Ukraine advocacy groups and the Russian opposition in exile. Luna is putting herself forward as a facilitator of dialogue between the U.S. and Russia in pursuit of peace in Ukraine....

Trump slams 'terrible' Fox News polls

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 11:00 pm

President Trump took a swipe at Fox News and its polls while speaking on the network's “The Five” on Thursday, saying he “hates” them. “I hate Fox polls,” he said on the show. “Honestly, whoever does your polls are terrible.” The latest Fox News poll shows Trump with a 41 percent approval rating and a...

Trump to sign executive order to fund TSA agents amid DHS shutdown

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 10:59 pm

President Trump announced on Thursday he will sign an executive order to “immediately” pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid the ongoing shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin,to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this...

Treasury Department to add Trump’s signature to US currency

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 10:52 pm

The Treasury Department announced Thursday that it will add President Trump’s signature to paper currency to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S., marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on currency.  “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump...

One type of alcoholic drink linked to lower death risk, study finds

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 10:39 pm

While experts advise avoiding alcohol altogether, a new study says that, among those who imbibe a low or moderate amount, there is a decrease in serious health risks and one type of alcoholic drink.

Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 10:33 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump extends pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure President Trump extended the halt of U.S. military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure to April 6 as Washington continues talks with Tehran to end the war in...

Trump praises JFK Jr., says he could have been president

By: The Hill

Published on: March 26, 2026, 10:27 pm

President Trump said on Thursday that he believes John F. Kennedy Jr. would have gone on to be president and recounted knowing the famed Kennedy in the 1990s.  “I think he would have gone on, perhaps, to be the president,” Trump said when asked by host Dana Perino in an interview on “The Five” on...