Maher swipes at Trump over Iran war: ‘I don’t understand’ why US can’t control Strait of Hormuz

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 3:12 pm

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday swiped at President Trump for having no control over the Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which has led to oil and gas prices surging amid the Iran conflict. "Apparently, [the Iranians] have something left to bomb, which is the Strait of Hormuz," Maher told his "Real Time" panelists, former...

Mayors are geopolitical leaders now — we should treat them that way

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 3:00 pm

Mayors are increasingly taking on the role of geopolitical leaders, managing the consequences of immigration, climate disasters, and pandemics, while also leveraging their local knowledge and authority to build international partnerships and attract global talent.

What's the status of dividends, other funds for Americans proposed by Trump?

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 2:57 pm

Gone are the days of COVID stimulus checks, but other proposals could put money in your pocket.

Trump administration orders restart of California offshore oil operations

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 2:15 pm

The Trump administration on Friday directed Sable Offshore to restart its operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, which comes as oil and gas prices surge as a result of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's order for oil production, which...

Why you may be asked about your citizenship at these national parks

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 2:08 pm

It's part of new changes that took effect at the start of the year.

How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 2:00 pm

This student just won a major free speech victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Iran's exiled crown prince says he’s been in contact with Trump administration

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 1:35 pm

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday said he has been in contact with the Trump administration amid its conflict with Iran, which began with the killing of its former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah who was ousted from power in 1979 during the Iranian Revolution, has...

Why welfare work requirements work 

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 1:00 pm

We can either mimic a privatized version of failed handout welfare programs, or champion a return to the principles of charity that communicate a much-needed message: “You're not a charity case."

Is your state among the worst for student loan debt?

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 1:00 pm

(NEXSTAR) - It's a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025. According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently paying student loan debt. The average balance for...

Trump says Iran is 'totally defeated and wants a deal'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 12:36 pm

President Trump late on Friday declared that Iran is "totally defeated" and "wants a deal" with the U.S., two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched joint military operations on the Middle Eastern country. "The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated...

How bankruptcy reform can provide justice for child sexual abuse victims

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 12:00 pm

Many institutions responsible for child sexual abuse have learned how to weaponize these legal tools to shield themselves from responsibility.

Iran threatens UAE cities after US attacked Kharg Island

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 11:47 am

Iran's military on Saturday threatened to attack multiple cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that it claims the U.S. used in its attack on Kharg Island, a vital economic outpost. The claim made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters was that the U.S. launched its attack from "ports, docks...

Texas bans intoxicating hemp flower effective March 31

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 11:28 am

The Texas Department of State Health Services has finalized new rules that will ban intoxicating smokable hemp, increase licensing fees for hemp stores and manufacturers, and drastically disrupt the hemp industry in the state.

TSA problems loom for spring break

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 10:00 am

Long lines and flight delays are plaguing airports around the country as spring break ramps up, sparking concerns that the partial government shutdown could exacerbate problems during an already busy travel season. Industry leaders say this spring could bring record-breaking air traffic, with an estimated 171 million passengers expected to fly in March and April,...

Universities slow hiring, faculty navigate rocky future amid Trump attacks on higher education

By: The Hill

Published on: March 14, 2026, 10:00 am

The Trump administration’s attacks on universities have led to a slowdown in hiring, with international academics particularly caught in the crossfire. Colleges are being forced to navigate both threats to federal funding and immigration roadblocks, a landscape that many find increasingly untenable to navigate. The U.S. has a reputation for research that some say will survive the...