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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.

Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow residents to sue ICE agents for alleged constitutional violations as part of new guardrails for immigration enforcement.

The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever

House GOP's new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day

The House GOP's new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it's clear the trauma of that day still lingers

Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer says

The Liberian man arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home had been checking in regularly with federal authorities for years, his attorney said

Milk gets a perch on Trump's desk but takes a back seat at bill signing

An Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Federal court approves California House map that could boost Democrats in 2026 midterms, rejecting Republican GOP challenge to the redistricting process.

Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills

RYAN MANCINI

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. "Louisiana's request is denied," Newsom said in a statement. "My position on this has been clear since 2022: We will not allow extremist politicians from other states to reach into California...

Lindsey Graham calls for US to use 'any means necessary' to stop the people behind the killing of Iranians

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called for the U.S. to use "any means necessary" to stop the individuals behind the killing of Iranians.

Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz's vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was vetted by former Attorney General Eric Holder as then-Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate before fraud scandal came to light.