First look at Trump's library: Miami skyscraper with ballroom, golden statue, even aircraft

By: The Hill

Published on: March 31, 2026, 2:59 am

Eric Trump, President Trump’s son, unveiled the first renderings of his father’s presidential library and museum on Monday, which will be built in downtown Miami. The younger Trump wrote on the social platform X that he has “poured my heart and soul into this project” with his team at the Trump Organization. “This landmark on...

Artemis II will fly astronauts around moon: What to know about launch

By: The Hill

Published on: March 31, 2026, 1:45 am

NASA’s Artemis II test flight is set for Wednesday, a trip that will mark the first crewed mission to head toward the moon in more than five decades. The launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Fla., is scheduled for 6:24 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The onsite countdown clock began ticking down at...

Why some tax refunds may actually be smaller than expected in 2026

By: The Hill

Published on: March 31, 2026, 12:20 am

The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back.

DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 11:11 pm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to “Donald J. Trump International Airport.” The bill, which Republicans in the Florida House and Senate passed last month via votes of 81-30 and 25-11, respectively, gives the state the authority to name “major commercial service airports.” It also renames...

Iran's foreign minister calls on Saudis to 'eject' US forces

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 10:35 pm

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that the Saudi Arabian government should “eject” U.S. troops from its country, three days after the Iranian military attacked a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia. “Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation,” Araghchi wrote on the social platform X. “Our operations...

Trump escalates threats on Iran's oil, infrastructure

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 10:31 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump may take Iran's oil, hit its infrastructure Over the weekend and Monday, President Trump made a series of statements indicating that he could take Iran's oil and target its infrastructure. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that his...

TLC singer says she 'made a mistake' with Trump donations: 'I am not MAGA'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 10:04 pm

TLC singer Chilli said Sunday she “made a mistake” by donating to President Trump and distanced herself from the MAGA movement.  “I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people. I made a mistake too many make:...

Raskin rips Patel over reported plan to release decade-old Swalwell files

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:56 pm

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Saturday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel for reportedly pushing to release files related to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy. “The FBI is attempting to smear a sitting U.S. Congressman, candidate for governor, and vocal opponent of the president,” Raskin, the ranking member of the House...

‘Do the math’: Trump hits critical timeline marker as Iran war wages on

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:55 pm

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran hit one month Monday, marking a critical mile marker for the Trump administration amid pressure to wrap the operation.  President Trump and his deputies initially suggested the conflict would last four to six weeks following the initial strikes on the country late last month.  However, despite saying the U.S. has...

Iran denies talks with US but confirms a 'negotiation request'

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:53 pm

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, the U.S. has submitted a “negotiation request.” “We have had no negotiations with America in these thirty-one days,” Baqaei said during a press briefing. “What...

Democrats press Trump admin on prediction markets

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:52 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Democrats press Trump on prediction market insider trades More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to provide guidance underscoring that federal employees cannot use nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets. © AP...

Trump lifts pause on asylum for some migrants

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:46 pm

The Trump administration said Monday it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but nonetheless scales back current restrictions. The administration further paused asylum processing by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the wake of a November shooting carried out by an Afghan man who...

What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:37 pm

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during the partial 44-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Republicans on Friday rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to reopen much of the DHS, including the TSA, leaving the department unfunded as lawmakers left...

Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in Iran operation

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:33 pm

Spain won’t allow American aircraft involved in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran to fly in its airspace, a move likely to further drive a wedge between the two NATO allies. Madrid said March 1 it would not allow Washington to use its air bases for military operations in Iran, deeming the attacks a violation of international law....

New York Times accuses Pentagon of defying press access policy order

By: The Hill

Published on: March 30, 2026, 9:31 pm

The Pentagon has spurned a federal court ruling that blocked its press policy meant to limit journalists’ access to the building, setting up new rules that are just as restrictive, an attorney for The New York Times asserted Monday. The Times claims the Department of Defense (DOD) isn't complying with a March 20 order from...