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The House passed two bills on Tuesday to assert congressional control over the District of Columbiaβs sentencing policies, the first portion of a slate of legislation coming to a vote this week aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system of Washington, D.C. The first bill is the D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:
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Sotomayor rebuffs calls to 'criminalize free speech' amid Bondi blowback
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday knocked public officials who have a background in law but still call to βcriminalize free speech,β according to multiple reports. βEvery time I listen to a lawyer-trained representative saying we should criminalize free speech in some way, I think to myself, that law school failed,β Sotomayor said on...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Industry trade groups slam proposed rail merger
Trade associations representing various industries issued a letter Tuesday expressing "serious concerns" about a proposed merger between major rail companies Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific. βWe write to express our serious concerns and reservations about the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern,β said the letter, which came from trade associations representing manufacturing, chemical,...
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world will close out the year’s celestial spectacles
Antarctica, New Zealand and a sliver of Australia are in prime position as the moon slips between the sun and Earth, obscuring a good portion of our star.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Utah officials announce charges, including murder, against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter
The aggravated murder charge means the 22-year-old suspect could face the death penalty if convicted.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet — but we’re not in the clear
Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though itβs the peak of hurricane season.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Spain joins group of countries threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain has joined the group of countries threatening not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy calls for European air defense system as Russia bombards southern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets. The attack wounded 20 people including four children.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:Denmark leads military exercise in Greenland amid wariness toward Russia and tensions with U.S.
Denmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Patel defends social media post about Kirk ‘subject’ during Senate hearing
Sen. Peter Welch, a Vermont Democrat, pushed back, saying it caused confusion by making it sound like authorities had caught the person suspected of killing Charlie Kirk.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH: House Republicans release short-term measure to avoid shutdown
The bill generally funds agencies at current levels, though there is an extra $88 million to boost security for lawmakers and members of the Supreme Court and the executive branch.
Published on: September 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Patel appears at Senate hearing amid criticism over Charlie Kirk killing
The hearings are expected to give a glimpse into the sustained tumult at the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Service academies to announce acceptance of CLT scores in admissions: Report
United States service academies are set to announce next month that they will start accepting scores on the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for the 2027 admissions cycle, as reported by Politico on Monday. The CLT, developed in 2015, assesses aptitude in reading, writing, grammar and mathematics, similar to the widely used SAT and ACT. Where...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Trump ramps up attacks on left, Democrats after Kirk assassination
President Trump is ramping up his attacks on the left in the wake of last weekβs killing of Charlie Kirk, providing fuel to the White Houseβs efforts to clamp down on left-leaning groups and institutions. Trump has at nearly every turn since Kirkβs assassinationargued the problem in the country stems from left-wing groups. The strategy...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Pentagon unveils new 'clean shaven' grooming standards
The Pentagon on Monday unveiled new grooming standards, which now require service members βto be clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance.β Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement Monday that following βa rapid force-wide review of military standardsβ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth βrecently directed the Services to implement...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Rubio affirms U.S. support for Israel’s vision of military victory in Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Doha to meet with Qatarβs leaders following unprecedented Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leaders last week. Earlier Monday, Rubio appeared with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as the two presented a unified front. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:House aims to kick shutdown deadline
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story House GOP eyes stopgap into November to avert shutdown House GOP leaders are aiming to pass a stopgap spending bill this week that funds the government through Nov. 20, GOP sources told The Hill, as lawmakers...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: U.S. military strikes 2nd boat Trump says was carrying drugs from Venezuela
In our news wrap Monday, President Trump said the U.S. military conducted a strike on a second boat he alleged was carrying drugs from Venezuela, FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators found DNA evidence near the Charlie Kirk shooting scene that matches that suspect Tyler Robinson and the U.S. said it reached a "framework" deal with China over ownership of TikTok.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Firings over callous remarks on Kirk’s killing spark debate on limits of free speech
In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump and his allies have promised consequences for people who speak callously about his killing. Inside and outside of Trump's government, it's led to people being fired, suspended or reprimanded. It also sparked an open debate about the limits of free speech. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Will Creeley and Jamelle Bouie.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:What’s caused reading scores to drop to worst point in decades? Education expert weighs in
Math and reading scores dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades among high school seniors. That's according to the Nationβs Report Card put out by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. It shows that student achievement has continued to decline since the pandemic. There are many theories about whatβs going on, and William Brangham explored some of that with Thomas Kane.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Why critics are alarmed about the influence of PragerU’s educational videos
The rise of edutainment, the integration of entertainment with educational content, has become a billion-dollar industry. The conservative PragerU has positioned itself as a major player in this space by producing videos on a range of topics that are now showing up in more classrooms. Stephanie Sy examines what it could mean for school districts going forward and why critics are alarmed.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:ACA tax credits at center of shutdown fightΒ
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA tax credits at center of shutdown fight The imminent deadline for government funding has put enhanced Obamacare tax credits in the limelight as Democrats seek to pressure Republicans into extending subsidies that have helped expand health insurance...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political response to Charlie Kirk’s killing
NPRβs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and the political firestorm it ignited, President Trump decides to send the National Guard into Memphis and a potential government shutdown is looming.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in ‘Thrive’
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping Americaβs youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children."
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:US has 'framework' for TikTok deal
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story US has 'framework' for TikTok deal Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. has a βframeworkβ for a TikTok deal, after President Trump hinted that his administration had reached an agreement to keep the app available in the U.S. Greg Nash βWe have a framework for a...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:US, UK eye nuclear energy deal
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US, UK expected to ink nuclear power agreement The U.S. and U.K. are expected to sign a deal to bolster nuclear energy as President Trump travels to Britain. The Hill A press release from the British embassy says the new arrangements will βturbochargeβ...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Wall Street rises to more records as Tesla vrooms higher
Wall Street rose to more records on Monday at the start of a week that could show whether the U.S. stock marketβs big recent rally has been overdone or prescient.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:More African nations are receiving third-country immigrants deported by the U.S. Here are 5 things to know
Ghana has become the latest African country to accept third-country nationals deported by the U.S. This controversial practice has raised legal concerns. Other African nations like Eswatini, Rwanda, and South Sudan have also received deportees.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Speaker Johnson says member security funding talks delaying CR rollout
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters on Capitol Hill on Monday that the text of the continuing resolution (CR) is being delayed because of ongoing talks on increased security for members of Congress. The current CR includes an additional $58 million for the protection of executive and judicial branch officials, which the White House...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Liberals more likely to say political violence sometimes justified: Poll
Americans largely agree political violence is never justified, but a new poll shows liberals are more likely than conservatives to say violence can be warranted in order to achieve political goals. In the YouGov survey conducted in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 72 percent of Americans said violence...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Cruz says he is 'erasing evil' by painting over anti-Charlie Kirk graffiti on Texas highway
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Sunday he was βerasing evilβ by painting over anti-Charlie Kirk graffiti on a highway in his state. βSome deranged bastard put this graffiti on the 59 freeway in Houston. TXDOT has been notified & Iβm sure sure they will remove it expeditiously,β Cruz said in a post on the social...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. taps new vaccine panel members: Here's who he picked
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tapped five new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionβs (CDC) outside vaccine advisory panel, just days ahead of its next meeting. Kennedy in May fired every member of the panel and handpicked their replacements, most of whom have criticized coronavirus vaccines and...
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington
President Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Pakistan says it killed 31 militants in the northwest as insurgents offer talks
The Pakistani Taliban, under the group TTP, on Monday offered to hold direct talks with the government to address the conflict's root causes. There was no immediate response from Pakistan.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Trump creates Memphis Safe Task Force to combat crime
President Trump on Monday established the Memphis Safe Task Force in order to replicate in the Tennessee city the recent federal law enforcement crackdown in Washington, D.C. βThis task force will be a replica of our extraordinary successful efforts here and youβll see itβs a lot of the same thing,β Trump said about D.C., flanked...
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