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Trump turns over new leaf in GOP drug policy with marijuana, psychedelics orders

By: The Hill

Published on: April 25, 2026, 10:00 am

The Trump administration's moves on marijuana and psychedelics signal the start of a new era in Republican drug policy. The orders to fast-track reviews of psychedelic drugs and reschedule medical marijuana are a far cry from the party of “just say no” and former Republican President Richard Nixon's war on drugs. “Regardless of what one...

Why Iran’s grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break 

By: The Hill

Published on: April 25, 2026, 10:00 am

A giant banner hangs on the side of a building in Tehran’s central Enqelab Square declaring, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground.” It’s a blaring reminder of Iran’s key point of leverage in its war against the United States and Israel; and it's a signal of...

Pakistan's rapid turn from pariah to linchpin in Iran peace talks

By: The Hill

Published on: April 25, 2026, 10:00 am

Pakistan has emerged as a key player in the U.S.-Iran peace talks, marking a remarkable turn of fortunes for its top general, who during President Trump's second term has transformed from a global pariah to a diplomatic heavyweight.  Trump on Tuesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying it would be in place...

US military kills 2 'narco-terrorists' in Eastern Pacific strike

By: The Hill

Published on: April 25, 2026, 2:29 am

The U.S. military killed two “narco-terrorists” in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). The military unit announced the strike by posting a video of the boat exploding on the social platform X on Friday evening. Southcom commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan...

Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision

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Published on: April 25, 2026, 1:50 am

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced on Friday that he will call a special session to consider new voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a landmark redistricting case.   Reeves said state legislators will return to Jackson, Miss., 21 days to redraw electoral maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Louisiana v....

World Cup: Some restaurants plan automatic 20 percent tips

By: The Hill

Published on: April 25, 2026, 12:15 am

Tipping norms vary worldwide, so some U.S. restaurants are planning automatic gratuities for the World Cup this summer.

Iran says no meeting planned with US; indicates indirect talks through Pakistan

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 11:10 pm

Iran said it will not meet directly with the U.S. in upcoming talks mediated by Pakistan, despite a contrary statement from the White House earlier Friday. “No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S. Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan,” Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, said in...

DOJ drops Powell probe

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:54 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story DOJ ends Fed renovations, Powell investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday it was dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his handling of renovations at the central bank. © AP The announcement...

Texas tells Camp Mystic, where 27 died in floods, to revise safety plans

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:50 pm

Camp Mystic, where 27 people died during a flash flood last summer, submitted an inadequate emergency plan proposal, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) informed directors Thursday. The Texas summer camp is facing several legal challenges and investigations but said it intended to reopen in May. In a letter first reported by Quorum...

Soldier’s arrest in alleged Polymarket bet spotlights risks for military

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:39 pm

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Soldier’s arrest in alleged prediction market bet spotlights risks for military The arrest of a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information to place a bet on Polymarket on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is stoking new fears over how betting markets could threaten national security in...

Jones Act waiver extended in bid to lower fuel prices​

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:31 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Jones Act waiver extended in bid to lower fuel prices The Trump administration announced on Friday it was issuing a 90-day extension to its waiver of the Jones Act, which requires shipping between U.S. ports to be conducted by American ships, in an effort to...

Insurers step up prior authorization reforms 

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:29 pm

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Insurers step up prior authorization reforms Major health insurance companies on Friday said they were accelerating efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and reduce administrative burdens for providers. © Getty Images The commitment was signed by about 50 companies,...

Burgum previews Reflecting Pool's new 'American flag blue' floor

By: The Hill

Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:13 pm

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shared an update Friday of the ongoing installation of an “American flag blue” floor in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Renovations are underway!” Burgum wrote in a post on the social platform X, alongside a picture of workers applying the new blue base to the pool. The secretary thanked President Trump...

Florida Democrat 'appalled' by report 31 sloths died in storage warehouse 

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Published on: April 24, 2026, 10:02 pm

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Thursday that he was appalled by a report about the death of 31 sloths that died under the care of Sloth World, a tourist attraction in Orlando, Fla., that wasn’t yet opened to the public. The sloths were from South American rainforests and perished in storage warehouses between December 2024...