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Republicans grill Army leaders on pulling Poland troops: 'We're not happy'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 5:36 pm

Republican lawmakers on Friday grilled Army leaders over the Pentagon’s seemingly last-minute decision to cancel the temporary deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, with House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) saying the panel is “not happy.” “We don’t know what’s going on here, but I just tell you we’re not happy with what’s...

America's mineral dependence is dangerous and unnecessary

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 5:30 pm

America is heavily reliant on imported minerals, but its own resources remain undeveloped due to complex and lengthy permitting processes, making the country vulnerable to global shocks and price increases.

Hispanic Main Street needs opportunity, not political pandering

By: The Hill

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

Hispanic entrepreneurs are focused on growing their businesses, hiring workers, and creating opportunity in their communities, and Republicans have acted to protect them from tax increases and strengthen policies that help them succeed.

Texas Children's Hospital must create country's first 'detransition clinic' under settlement with Paxton

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:59 pm

Texas Children's Hospital will create the nation’s first “detransition clinic,” fire five physicians and pay the state $10 million under an unusual settlement announced Friday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R).  The clinic would focus on providing medical care to patients who had undergone gender-affirming healthcare and work toward reversing its effects, Paxton said. For the first five...

Trump wants China, Taiwan to 'cool down'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:55 pm

President Trump in an interview that aired Friday said he wants China and Taiwan to “cool down,” while saying Taiwan should feel neither more nor less secure following his visit to China. Trump suggested nothing fundamental has changed in the U.S. relationship with Taiwan or with its security in the interview with Fox News's Bret...

Trump leaves Beijing with two major sticking points and cloudy deals

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:39 pm

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Mamdani closes budget gap, invests $122 million in public schools! 

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:39 pm

You can debate ideology all day long. But if critics think there’s a better way to make life more affordable, strengthen public services, and deliver measurable results, spare us all the constant criticism of Mamdani and offer up your own solutions.

Taiwan releases statement in response to Trump comments

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:35 pm

Taiwan responded to President Trump’s hesitation Friday to back a U.S. arms sale to the island following two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.  The island’s foreign affairs ministry emphasized the U.S.’s “long-standing and consistent policy toward Taiwan” in a statement released Friday morning.  “Regarding arms sales to Taiwan, this is not only...

What deals did Trump make on China trip?

By: The Hill

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

President Trump touted new business deals with Beijing as he departed a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. "I think a lot of good has come from [this visit]. We've made some fantastic trade deals, good for both countries," he told a reporter during a Friday meeting with Xi. While the president...

Propaganda wars: Turning the tables on Russia

By: The Hill

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

Someone is using Russia’s own propaganda tactics to counter the Kremlin in Africa.

Arizona Sheriff Chris Nanos: ‘Getting closer,’ in Nancy Guthrie investigation

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 3:57 pm

The search for Nancy Guthrie hit the 100-day mark Tuesday.

Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire after GOP targets him with redistricting

By: The Hill

Published on: May 15, 2026, 3:54 pm

Rep. Steve Cohen (Tenn.), a liberal Democrat in his 20th year on Capitol Hill, announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the term, becoming the earliest casualty of the Republicans’ redistricting campaign ahead of November’s midterms. Cohen, who will turn 77 later this month, hammered the Republicans for orchestrating what he called a power...