Walz says he'd 'rather eat glass' than fill Klobuchar's Senate seat

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……

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Talarico says CBS decision to not air ‘Late Show’ interview ‘should be alarming to all of us’

Talarico 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……

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Hegseth forces out top Driscoll adviser

Hegseth 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……

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Hegseth touts Presidents Day strike on boat

Hegseth 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….…

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Who is responsible for the Potomac sewage spill?

Who 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……

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Trump to DC, Maryland, Virginia: 'I am awaiting your call' on spill

Trump 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……

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Top DHS spokesperson who became a face of Trump immigration policy is leaving

Top 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…

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Texas attorney general investigating student immigration protests

Texas 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……

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The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout

The 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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