Obama praises Minnesota protesters, calls 'rogue behavior' of federal agents 'deeply concerning and dangerous'

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 7:49 pm

Former President Obama in an interview published Saturday criticized the actions of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis while praising those protesting their presence in the city. Obama told host Brian Tyler Cohen on his “No Lie” podcast that federal agents have acted in a “rogue” manner in Minneapolis, where immigration enforcement officers shot and killed...

Christie: Trump admin putting up 'a bunch of ham sandwiches' and grand juries not indicting them

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 6:44 pm

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) slammed the Department of Justice's efforts to prosecute President Trump's perceived political enemies, saying the common phrase that grand juries would indict a ham sandwich is being proven false by the administration. "They're putting a bunch of ham sandwiches up there and the grand juries are not indicting...

Trump announces Board of Peace members have pledged more than $5B toward Gaza

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 6:41 pm

President Trump on Sunday said members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward Gaza reconstruction efforts and will commit thousands of personnel to "maintain security and peace" in the territory. Trump plans to host the board's inaugural meeting on Feb. 19 at the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace” in Washington, D.C., where, he...

Transportation policy is incomplete without housing

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 6:00 pm

Congress has a rare opportunity to address both the housing and transportation crises by updating transportation funding formulas to reward housing growth, prioritizing projects that increase access to jobs and opportunities, and reducing infrastructure costs.

Beshear on tension between White House and governors: ‘It's just a lot of drama’

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 5:59 pm

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday decried the recent tension between governors and President Trump over invites and snubs to an annual White House meeting, calling it "unnecessary." “It's just a lot of drama, and it's unnecessary. You know, governors wake up every day focused on getting results, on creating better jobs, creating safer...

ICE raids can revive Democrats’ multiracial coalition

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Democrats must seize the opportunity to rebuild their multiracial coalition by highlighting the similarities that connect all people of color, and reminding Latinos of the shared discrimination they face with other racial minorities, in order to win in 2026 and beyond.

Grand juries take on growing importance amid Trump’s legal retribution campaign

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Grand juries are running interference with President Trump’s aggressive use of the Justice Department — including when it comes to going after his political foes. The common phrase that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich underscores the reputation of the panels as a rubber stamp of sorts for prosecutors. But they haven’t always worked...

MAP: Which states have the most measles cases in 2026?

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 5:00 pm

Measles outbreaks in close to half of U.S. states are responsible for over 900 confirmed cases in 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Exiled crown prince says US intervention in Iran would be 'humanitarian'

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:56 pm

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said Sunday that any U.S. intervention in Iran would be a "humanitarian" effort, pointing to the thousands of protesters killed under the country's regime since antigovernment demonstrations began in January. During an appearance on Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures," Pahlavi addressed President Trump's recent comments that regime change in...

Obama says aliens are 'real,' but aren't in Area 51 in new interview

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:56 pm

Obama even admitted that the first question he wanted answered after becoming president was "Where are the aliens?"

Homan says he doesn't 'know' meaning behind Noem's 'right leaders' comments

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:33 pm

White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday he didn’t “know” what Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent comments about ensuring “we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country” meant. “So, what does she mean when she says ‘electing the right leaders?’ That's not really immigration enforcement...

Massie: Bondi was 'afraid to' look at Epstein survivors at hearing

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:25 pm

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said Attorney General Pam Bondi did not look at the Jeffrey Epstein survivors during her testimony before a House panel because she was “afraid to.” Co-host Martha Raddatz asked Massie on ABC News's “This Week" if he was surprised that Bondi would not look at the Epstein survivors behind her. “I think...

Massie says Garland performed 'much better' than Bondi after fiery House hearing

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:02 pm

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said former Attorney General Merrick Garland “performed better” than Attorney General Pam Bondi did during her testimony before a House panel examining the Justice Department and its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. “I don’t think she did very well. She came with a book full of insults, one for each congressperson. She obviously...

There’s no such thing as a ‘good shoot’ — only credible investigations

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:00 pm

That is why the Department of Justice should issue a detailed public investigative report on the two recent shootings that occurred in Minneapolis.

Colorectal cancer is killing more young people: These are the signs you should get checked

By: The Hill

Published on: February 15, 2026, 4:00 pm

"It is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease."