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Navy loses another aircraft to Red Sea

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 2nd F/A-18 falls into Red Sea as Houthis agree to ceasefire The Navy lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on a mission to target Houthi rebels...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Greene bangs gavel almost 50 times to quiet Democrat in House hearing

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) banged her gavel almost 50 times in an effort to silence Ranking Democratic member Melanie Stansbury (N.M.) during a House subcommittee hearing Wednesday afternoon. The hearing, which focused on trans women in sports, devolved into heated crossfire between Democrats and Republicans on multiple occasions. However, the hearing got especially intense when Stansbury...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Rep. Chip Roy says GOP leaders need to ‘show us the math’ in tax cut, Medicaid talks

President Trump’s agenda is facing a major test in Congress. To help fund tax cuts, some Republicans support significant cuts to Medicaid. A Congressional Budget Office analysis found the proposal would mean 5.5 million fewer people on Medicaid and about 2.5 million without insurance. The cuts would save $700 billion. Lisa Desjardins discussed the GOP plans with Texas Rep. Chip Roy.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, wellness influencer close to RFK Jr., for surgeon general

President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

AppLovin shares pop on earnings beat as it announces sale of mobile gaming business

AppLovin shares soared in extended trading after the company beat first-quarter expectations and announced the sale of its mobile gaming business.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How a social network is bringing people together in increasingly divisive times

Large social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok have billions of users across the globe. The decisions they make about privacy, content moderation and misinformation can impact people’s social lives and mental health. A different kind of social network, one grown locally, might hold lessons for another way forward. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hong Kong: 87 Groups Condemn Arrests of Activist’s Relatives

Click to expand Image Anna Kwok, executive director of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council, at a rally in support of Hong Kong 47, Washington DC, November 19, 2024. 2024 May Yeung / SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo May 7, 2025 Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Government’s Targeting of Exiled Activists’ Families (New York) – Hong Kong authorities’ unjust arrests of the father and...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

5 things to know as India-Pakistan conflict risks erupting

Tensions are rapidly escalating between nuclear powers India and Pakistan after India on Tuesday struck what it says were terrorist targets deep inside Pakistan, which says its military shot down five Indian fighter jets. India on Tuesday launched what it said were retaliatory strikes against Pakistan, the most significant attack in decades, coming two weeks...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

British chip designer Arm latest to be hit by Trump tariff uncertainty

SoftBank-owned company reported its fourth-quarter results and issued a conservative sales outlook

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change

Key datasets used to monitor the impacts of climate change in the Arctic have emerged as the latest victim of cost-cutting by the Trump administration at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), based at the University of Colorado Boulder, announced Tuesday that NOAA was ending its support […]

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Natural resources reconciliation bill advances

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story GOP approves bill to undercut reviews, drill more House Republicans early Wednesday morning advanced a portion of their budget reconciliation bill that seeks to bolster fossil fuel production and mining on public lands while undercutting environmental reviews. Greg Nash The legislation passed through...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Nvidia shares climb as Trump administration prepares to end chip export restrictions

AMD CEO Lisa Su and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have both opposed the semiconductor export controls.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump's crypto problem

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump crypto ventures loom over Senate stablecoin vote President Trump’s recent cryptocurrency dealings are casting a shadow on the industry at a key moment, as the Senate prepares to vote on a stablecoin bill Thursday. Associated Press pool Senate leadership is preparing to hold a vote on...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Heartbreak for Arsenal as PSG claims Champions League final spot

Arsenal loses to Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the Champions League semifinal.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Acting FEMA chief: Scrapping agency not β€˜in the best interest of the American people’

Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), told lawmakers Wednesday that he does not believe the agency should be eliminated β€” breaking with musings from the president and a recent declaration from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. β€œAs the senior adviser to the president on disasters and emergency management … I...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pelosi warns the US needs NATO too

The former House speaker also said that the relationship between the U.S. and NATO can still be repaired.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

DV victim's mother meets NSW premier over killer's sentence

A vigil for domestic violence murder victims in Newcastle has paid tribute to Mackenzie Anderson on the day her mother met Chris Minns over her killer's sentence.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors

NYC mayor sets police on Columbia pro-Palestinian protestors Eric Adams has just dispatched the New York Police Department to Columbia University after more than 100 students occupied the university library, according to reports.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why China may find it hard to play peacemaker in India-Pakistan conflict

Analysts say Beijing isn’t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its β€˜very good relations’ with Islamabad.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Generations of women show motherhood isn't a barrier to composing music

100 years ago, women composers were expected to give up their career to raise a family. Composing mums today are still advocating to get the support they need to thrive.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

2025 Papal Conclave Begins with Black Smoke – No Pope Elected on First Day

The 2025 papal conclave’s first day ended with black smoke, signaling no new pope has been elected. 133 cardinals will resume voting Thursday as 45,000 faithful await white smoke in St. Peter’s Square. Related: Solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica: The Conclave to Elect the New Pope Begins Opening Day of 2025 Conclave Ends with […]

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US House approves restrictions on partnerships between US and Chinese universities

Separately, appropriation panel hears Agriculture Department is developing federal plan to limit Chinese ownership of US farmland.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What do the robe colors mean at the Vatican conclave?

The wardrobe choices weren't a matter of taste – each robe symbolizes something different.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Noem calls for death penalty after human smuggling boat capsizes

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is calling for the death penalty against two Mexican nationals charged with human smuggling after a boat capsized near San Diego, killing three people and leaving seven others missing. β€œYesterday, off the coast of southern California, a panga-style boat capsized that was operated by Mexican nationals attempting...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

More than 90 killed in Gaza strikes including journalist who just became dad

Journalist Yahya Sobeih had just posted a photo of his newborn daughter when he was killed by Israeli strikes on a crowded market.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Mandate' for offshore wind as voters rebuke plan to scrap zones

Supporters of large-scale renewable energy projects are urging Labor to get on with the job of assessing offshore wind options in New South Wales after the weekend's landslide election victory.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Montana Republican opposes including public land sales in Trump agenda bill

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said Wednesday he opposes the sale of public land as outlined in the budget reconciliation package. The House Natural Resources Committee passed its portion of the massive spending bill, which included an amendment to put federal acreage up for sale in Utah and Nevada. "It's a no now. It will be a no later....

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Judge rules Delta must face lawsuit over massive computer outage

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Delta Air Lines must face a class action lawsuit over flights delayed or canceled last July due to computer outages. U.S. District Judge Mark Cohen approved five plaintiffs to pursue breach of contract claims based on Delta's failure to refund. Nine plaintiffs attempted civil action against the company, which...

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

PSG defeat Arsenal to set up Champions League final with Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 at home to take their Champions League semifinal 3-1 on aggregate.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump digs in on high China tariffs ahead of trade talks

China said earlier it will enter upcoming talks in Switzerland with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent β€œfirmly” opposed to Trump's tariff hikes.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What to know about Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. about taking in third-country deportees

Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain's rejected asylum-seekers ina plan that collapsedlast year. Now Rwanda says it istalking with the Trump administrationabout a similar idea – and it might find more success.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

California sues Trump administration over blocked funds for EV charging

Lawsuit with other Democrat-led states is the latest in a series of legal actions opposing US president’s executive orders

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump's ambassador to China sworn in ahead of high-stakes talks in Switzerland

Former Sen. David Perdue assumes his posting ahead of a weekend of talks aimed at de-escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland espionage report

Incident is latest spat between Nato allies since Donald Trump outlined ambitions to take over Arctic island

Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World