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Walz says he'd 'rather eat glass' than fill Klobuchar's Senate seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that he would “rather eat glass” than replace gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) in her U.S. Senate seat if she is elected. The lighthearted moment occurred when the governor took a question on the way to the podium at a press conference on Tuesday. “The context was……
Read MoreTalarico says CBS decision to not air ‘Late Show’ interview ‘should be alarming to all of us’
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico addressed the controversy over his “Late Show” interview on Tuesday. CBS has denied accusations from the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that they barred an interview with the political candidate scheduled for Monday’s show. The interview, which did not air, was posted on the show’s YouTube channel. During a press……
Read MoreHegseth forces out top Driscoll adviser
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth forces out top Driscoll adviser Hegseth orders the ouster of top adviser to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who was in line for a promotion held up by the Pentagon chief. Alex Brandon, Associated Press Defense……
Read MoreHegseth touts Presidents Day strike on boat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commended the Trump administration’s recent boat strikes in the Caribbean in a Tuesday social media post. “Turns out President’s Day — under President Trump — is not a good day to run drugs,” Hegseth wrote on the social platform X. The secretary was replying to a mission report from the U.S….…
Read MoreMegyn Kelly accuses GOP Rep. Randy Fine of going 'full bigot' with post about Muslims
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly accused Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) of going “full bigot” on Tuesday following the congressman’s weekend social media post that compared Muslim people to dogs. “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” Fine wrote Sunday in a post on the social platform……
Read MoreWho is responsible for the Potomac sewage spill?
After more than 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River following a pipe bursting last month, politicians are both launching cleanups and playing the blame game. The pipe in question, known as the Potomac Interceptor, is a sewer line for DC Water, a water and wastewater utility that serves Washington, D.C., as well……
Read MoreTrump to DC, Maryland, Virginia: 'I am awaiting your call' on spill
Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump to DC, MD, VA: ‘I am awaiting your call’ on spill President Trump pressured Washington-area officials to get to work on fixing the Potomac sewage spill, saying the federal government would also be able to assist in the process. © Cliff……
Read MoreTrump’s immigration crackdown is affecting politics in Maine
President Trump’s immigration crackdown is complicating Republicans’ attempts to maintain control of Congress in this year’s midterm elections. That dynamic is evident especially in Maine. Source link
Read MoreTop DHS spokesperson who became a face of Trump immigration policy is leaving
Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in May 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, is…
Read MoreTexas attorney general investigating student immigration protests
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Monday he is investigating three school districts after students there participated in the nationwide walkouts against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Paxton’s office said the Dallas Independent School District, Manor Independent School District and North East Independent School District in San Antonio did not keep students safe and even facilitated the protests. “I will not allow Texas……
Read MoreLive updates: Democrats make new offer in DHS fight; US takes part in talks with Iran
Democrats have made a new offer to the White House in negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which shut down on Saturday over a fight centered in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrats initially sent a 10-point plan featuring their wishlist on Feb. 4, headlined by calls to tighten warrant requirements, unmask agents……
Read MoreThe record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout
A Colombian Army soldier stands next to packages of seized cocaine during a press conference at a Military Base in Bahia Solano, department of Choco, Colombia, on March 14, 2015. LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images A few weeks ago, a police officer made a routine traffic…
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