Greenland finds 'hope' despite US testing 'red lines' in talks

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 5:00 pm

U.S. and European officials are returning to diplomatic niceties after President Trump threatened to blow up the transatlantic alliance with his demands to take control of Greenland by any means necessary. Officials from the U.S., Denmark and Greenland expressed hope and optimism after the first meeting of a high-level working group on Thursday. But with...

Health care costs are cannibalizing the economy — consumers can fight back

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 5:00 pm

American health care costs are cannibalizing the economy, with 2024 national health expenditures reaching $5.3 trillion, double the developed-world average, and hidden prices being the main reason for the unaffordability of the system.

Blanche claims Lemon was 'part of the planning' of Minneapolis church protest

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 4:34 pm

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche alleged Sunday that journalist Don Lemon was included in the planning of a protest at a Minnesota church, days after the former CNN anchor was arrested and charged with conspiracy and interfering with a place of worship. Citing an unsealed grand jury indictment, Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s...

Blanche claims detained 5-year-old Minnesota boy, father have not applied for asylum

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 4:20 pm

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the 5-year-old detained in Minnesota alongside his father did not apply for asylum, bucking their attorney’s claims of legal residency in the United States. When asked if the two had a pending asylum case, Blanche said, “That is not true. There's a very meaningful dispute about whether...

Live updates: House tasked with ending partial shutdown as ICE fight looms

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 4:18 pm

Another government shutdown began over the weekend, as pressure shifts to the House to get a partial funding measure across the finish line. The House will return to Washington on Monday, when GOP leadership will face an uphill battle to reopen the government after House Democrats indicated Saturday that they will not help pass any...

We need some 'forever chemicals' for medical care — don't ban them all

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 4:00 pm

More than 3 million Americans with pacemakers depend on these chemicals to live.

New study finds the "100 Most Romantic Restaurants" across the country

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 4:00 pm

It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine's Day. Luckily, OpenTable has found the answers for you, having officially named the 100 most romantic restaurants across the U.S.

Blanche says DOJ unable to investigate tips about Trump's involvement with Epstein

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 3:45 pm

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that federal investigators are unable to investigate various tips the FBI received about President Trump’s alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” that some tips were anonymous and relied on second-hand information, which he said is “not something that...

Venezuela’s Machado: ‘I will be president when the time comes’

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 3:29 pm

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Sunday said she will become the president of the Latin American nation “when the time comes.” Her comments follow the January capture of regime leader Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration and weeks of uncertainty regarding Caracas' political future.  “I will be president when the time comes. But...

There's a psychological explanation for people who are late all the time

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 3:28 pm

We all know somebody who is always running behind, who leaves you waiting alone at a restaurant or shows up to the party last. Maybe you're that somebody.

Daylight saving time: These states are already considering bills to lock the clocks

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 3:00 pm

We're barely a month into 2026 and some states are looking to make big changes.

Iran’s space program is a problem and an opportunity 

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 3:00 pm

A post-theocratic Iran could have a future literally among the stars.

Why the Super Bowl always seems to be played in the same cities

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 2:47 pm

Only 14 cities have hosted the Super Bowl in the last two decades.

Italians protest ICE’s presence at 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan 

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 2:43 pm

Hundreds of Italians took to the street to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) presence in the country ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.  ICE officers are expected to help with security at this month's Milano Cortina Winter Games, which has sparked harsh backlash from residents and officials. On Saturday, protesters gathered at the historic...

Government shutdown poised to last to at least Tuesday as Democrats resist fast-tracking

By: The Hill

Published on: February 1, 2026, 2:43 pm

The partial government shutdown is poised to last through at least Tuesday as House Democrats decline to commit to providing the votes needed to fast-track approval of a funding package to reopen the government. The House Rules Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday at 4 p.m. to consider the funding package and other legislation...