Live updates: Eyes turn to Texas Senate primary as polls close

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 1:24 am

The polls have officially closed in Texas with primary elections for several high-profile contests underway. All eyes are on the Senate race in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn (R) is fighting for his political life against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt. Across the aisle, Democrats will decide between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and...

Trump says 9k Americans have returned from Middle East since launch of Operation Epic Fury

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 1:20 am

Over 9,000 Americans have made a safe return back to the U.S. from the Middle East since the launch of strikes on Iran this past weekend, President Trump said on Tuesday. The U.S. and Israel launched attacks against the country as part of a joint operation, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," early Saturday morning, killing Iran’s...

Rubio grilled over why US started Iran attacks

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 1:11 am

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Rubio grilled over why US started Iran attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on a barrage of questions from reporters about conflicting statements with the president over the intent and timing of the joint...

Army identifies 4 of 6 killed in drone attack in Kuwait

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 12:25 am

The Army on Tuesday released the names of the four U.S. service members initially killed after an Iranian drone struck the tactical operations center they were working from in Kuwait. Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Fla.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Neb.; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor,...

Trump endorses candidate for Montana House seat following Zinke's retirement

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 12:18 am

President Trump on Tuesday endorsed a Montana radio host who launched his House campaign just more than an hour after Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) announced he was retiring from Congress. "It is my Great Honor to endorse Aaron Flint, who is running to represent the tremendous people of Montana’s 1st Congressional District," Trump wrote on...

Government maintains spot atop list of Americans' concerns: Gallup

By: The Hill

Published on: March 4, 2026, 12:06 am

The most pressing concern on Americans’ minds is still the government, according to results from a new survey released Tuesday. The Gallup poll found that 29 percent of U.S. adults ranked factors related to the government or politics as the most important problem in the country.  The survey was conducted prior to the joint U.S.-Israeli...

What to know about the deadly Austin bar shooting

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:50 pm

A fatal shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning has resulted in at least three deaths and 14 injuries, with an FBI agent saying Sunday there may be a connection to terrorism.  The gunman, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, opened fired at Buford’s on West Sixth Street in the Texas capital. The bar is...

Trump's insurance move for oil

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:41 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump moves to give oil ships financial cover President Trump took steps Tuesday to prevent a sharp decline in global oil supply and give maritime shipping companies financial protection amid the war in Iran. © AP...

Tuberville on US deaths in Iran operation: 'It's going to get worse before it gets better'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:40 pm

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Monday said that the war and number of deaths of U.S. service members following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran will "get worse before it gets better." He praised President Trump for "doing the right thing" in carrying out the strikes on Saturday, which killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...

Graham predicts Gulf states will join US-Israel assault on Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:37 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) predicted on Tuesday that Gulf states will join the United States and Israel in its assault against Iran in the coming days. "I've been on the phone all day with our Arab allies, and quite the opposite is unfolding. So I'm here to tell you the good news for me is...

Trump wants US to insure Mideast oil shippers

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:35 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump wants U.S. to insure Mideast oil shippers President Trump took steps Tuesday aimed at preventing a decline in global oil supply and giving shipping companies financial protection amid the war in Iran. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The president said Tuesday he was ordering...

Democrats whip against DHS funding bill despite GOP pressure on Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:25 pm

Top Democrats are whipping against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to come to the floor this week, even as Republicans press them to support it in the wake of the U.S. attacks on Iran. The White House and Democrats have been locked in an impasse over a deal to reopen DHS,...

Rubio fends off barrage of questions about why US started Iran attacks

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:07 pm

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on a barrage of questions from reporters about conflicting statements with the president over the intent and timing of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. President Trump on Tuesday said it was his opinion that Iran was going to strike against U.S. interests in the region...

Ted Cruz, Tim Scott asking Treasury to approve $200B tax cut without congressional approval

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 11:01 pm

GOP Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Tim Scott (S.C.) are asking the Treasury Department to approve a $200 billion tax cut without prior authorization from Congress. The two senators have asked the Trump administration to cut capital gains taxes on investors by adjusting the basis for inflation arguing it would boost savings, spur investment and...

OpenAI feels the heat

By: The Hill

Published on: March 3, 2026, 10:54 pm

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story OpenAI plays defense while Anthropic surges OpenAI is in the hot seat this week over the artificial intelligence company’s new deal with the Pentagon, struck just hours after the agency’s negotiations with competitor Anthropic over safety guardrails fell apart. © Greg Nash OpenAI is in the hot seat this...