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Iran poses a far more dangerous military test for the US than Venezuela, experts warn

U.S. weighs military options against Iran after Venezuela success, but experts warn Tehran's defenses and retaliation capabilities make it riskier.

DHS at center of progressive revolt as House advances $80B spending package

The House passed an $80 billion spending package with bipartisan support, moving closer to preventing a government shutdown.

YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation

House hearing to examine Minnesota fraud scandals including alleged $250 million COVID relief scheme. YouTuber Nick Shirley, who helped uncover fraud, will testify Jan. 21.

Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'

A viral Senate hearing exchange between Republican senators and an Atlanta OB-GYN over the question 'can men get pregnant' sparked a social media debate Wednesday.

Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disputed casualty figures from recent protests and alleged Israel was to blame during a wide ranging interview on Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret Baier.'

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.

22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat

Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election

A panel of federal judges has sided with California in the fight over a new U.S. House map approved by voters

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore pushes the case for redrawing the state's congressional map

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he wants to move forward with redrawing the state's congressional map

New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations

The Department of Homeland Security is making it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve U.S. congregations with less disruption

Live updates: Senate Republicans, in victory for Trump, block Venezuela war powers resolution

THE HILL STAFF

Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening narrowly blocked a final vote on a war powers resolution, which would have prevented President Trump from taking any further military action in Venezuela. Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, 51-50. Last week, five Senate Republicans voted to advance the measure — a sharp rebuke of the president. But...

DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest

Following outrage from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the arrest of a city council employee, DHS shared that the individual arrested is an illegal immigrant with a previous arrest for assault.

Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe

Minnesota federal prosecutor Joseph Thompson and four others gave notice of their resignations after disagreements about the ICE-involved shooting.

No deal on Greenland for Trump

ELLEN MITCHELL

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story No deal on Greenland for Trump President Trump is not giving up in his pursuit of the U.S. owning Greenland, despite the complete rejection of such a move by officials from Copenhagen and Nuuk. © Associated...

Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance

NYC's new tenant protection chief Cea Weaver previously called "White, middle-class homeowners' a 'huge problem' for renters and urged undermining homeownership in 2021 remarks.