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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair by the Senate, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far

Trump arrives in Beijing with red carpet ceremony ahead of bilateral talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions and the ongoing war with Iran.

Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals

Gorka reveals Trump left a letter addressed to VP JD Vance in the Resolute Desk drawer with a plan should Vance ever need to succeed the president.

ICE drops ‘uncontrolled’ fraud bombshell involving thousands of foreign students, ‘phantom employees’

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says over 10,000 foreign students are connected to suspect employers in a massive STEM OPT visa fraud scheme.

Vance confronted over 2028 ambitions after Trump teases 'dream team' Rubio ticket

Vice President JD Vance responds to Trump's 2028 split ticket tease with Rubio, saying he least likes discussing future political ambitions.

Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging

Democrats accidentally revealed behind-the-scenes campaign coaching in an unclipped promo featuring Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania's Bob Brooks.

Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher

Capitol Hill lawmakers clash over Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension as gas prices hit $4.51 a gallon amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Beloved former mayor in Kansas fears he might be deported over voting controversy

The beloved former mayor of a conservative Kansas town has reported to an immigration office, a possible step toward deportation

Arrest of gang member convicted of murder puts Dem state's sanctuary policies on blast

CBP partnered with local law enforcement last Monday to detain a gang-affiliated Mexican national with a violent criminal history including second-degree murder.

Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown

VP JD Vance threatens to cut anti-fraud funding to states that don't prosecute Medicaid fraud, singling out California, New York, and Hawaii.

It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending

Republicans move to fund border security while Democrats object to added Trump security funds, prolonging DHS funding in Congress.

CDC not requiring hantavirus cruise passengers to isolate at home

JOSEPH CHOI

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the hantavirus remains a low public health risk and while the agency is "encouraging" American passengers of the infected cruise ship to isolate at home, the absence of a formal quarantine order means these individuals can go out in public if they choose....

Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran

FILIP TIMOTIJA

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on President Trump on Wednesday to deliver the “final blow” against Iran, writing that the U.S. military “is on the brink of...

China rolls out red carpet for Trump as Xi meeting tests trade, Taiwan tensions

President Donald Trump was greeted with an elaborate welcome ceremony outside Beijing’s Great Hall of the People before beginning high-stakes bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump’s upbeat China message collides with deepening Beijing rivalry

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping strike a warm tone in Beijing, emphasizing cooperation as trade and investment talks get underway.