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Zelensky expecting ‘big attacks’ from Russia soon

By: The Hill

Published on: May 31, 2026, 2:57 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is bracing for a major attack from Russia that he said he expects to occur within the next 48 hours, citing intelligence shared by the U.S. and European allies. “Today at night, or tomorrow at night, we will have, we think that we will have big attacks from Russian side using...

Justice Department asks for judge’s recusal from Georgia election case over Fani Willis event

By: The Hill

Published on: May 31, 2026, 2:49 am

The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday asked a federal judge to recuse herself from overseeing the department's lawsuit against Georgia election officials, arguing that her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis raises questions about her ability to remain impartial. In a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court for the...

UN adds Israeli and Russian forces to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict

By: The Hill

Published on: May 31, 2026, 1:44 am

The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian security forces for the first time to its annual blacklist documenting sexual violence during conflict, including allegations of rape against detained Palestinians. The report released Friday by the U.N. lists 77 government and non-government parties in countries “credibly suspected” of “patterns of rape or other forms of...

Trump calls out Pope Leo for meeting with ‘useless’ Chicago mayor

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 11:15 pm

President Trump swiped at Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) on Saturday after the two met in Rome, saying someone at the Vatican should have advised the pope not to meet Johnson because he is “useless.” “Someone should explain to the Pope that the Mayor of Chicago is useless, and that Iran...

Lead prosecutor steps away from Comey criminal case

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 10:21 pm

The federal prosecutor who secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening the life of President Trump in a since-deleted social media post of seashells has stepped down, according to a recent court filing. A “notice of substitution” filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina on Friday stated that Matthew...

Sherrill, Mullin find common ground on securing protests outside ICE facility in NJ

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 10:08 pm

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin found common ground on Saturday after the governor deployed state police to maintain order outside a Newark immigration detention center that has been the site of escalating protests. Sherrill said the New Jersey police officers have responded to protests taking...

Sunday shows preview: Will Trump greenlight a new Iran deal?

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 9:39 pm

All eyes are on an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran that would extend the current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains unclear when — or if — President Trump and Tehran will ultimately sign off. The two sides reached a tentative agreement this week that, if approved, would mark...

Reports: Platner's wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 9:19 pm

The wife of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) alerted campaign staff last year that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women, according to reports. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that his wife Amy Gertner told former senior campaign staffer Genevieve McDonald about sexually explicit messages...

Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 9:00 pm

Security preparations are underway across Washington ahead of a number of celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer as the threat of political violence looms. The first of the events, the UFC fight at the White House, will take place just weeks after a shooting outside of the complex and two months after the...

US military disables ship attempting to breach blockade of Iranian ports: Centcom

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 7:52 pm

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on Saturday that it had prevented another vessel from docking at an Iranian port amid a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.  The U.S. military “disabled” a ship flying under a Gambian flag on Friday after the vessel did not heed numerous warnings, according to a statement shared...

White House denies NYT report alleging Wiles urged Vance to take social media break

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 7:48 pm

The White House on Saturday denied a report by The New York Times alleging chief of staff Susie Wiles advised Vice President Vance to step back from social media, calling it “complete fake news.” “This isn’t true,” White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on the social platform X, in response to a post from...

Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 7:03 pm

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has brushed aside a possible endorsement from President Trump, saying national politics has no place in local elections. “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” the former reality star told NBC News on Thursday. “My race is a local race. I don’t care what’s...

Job training needs new financing, not new debt

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 7:00 pm

Outcomes-based repayment models can help address America's workforce financing problem by shifting some financing risk away from workers and toward funders or providers, while providing clear consumer protections and employer involvement.

Trump teases ‘major speech’ after entertainers pull out of America 250 celebration

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 6:54 pm

President Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary after several artists said they will no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall. “I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday, so I...

Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries

By: The Hill

Published on: May 30, 2026, 6:00 pm

Progressives in California face a challenge in the June 2 primaries due to fragmentation and the presence of multiple candidates, which could result in unfavorable outcomes for their preferred candidates.