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Democrats demand answers over book removals at military service academies
Two House Democrats sent letters to the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force on Monday demanding answers over the recent removal of books at service academies. Reps. Adam Smith (Wash.), ...The Hill - 11h -
'No good answer' on next Democratic leader: Schoen
Democratic strategist Doug Schoen said Monday there’s “no good answer” on who will be the next leader of the Democratic Party after former Vice President Kamala Harris lost in November to President ...The Hill - 14h -
Democrats demand Senate GOP chair hold hearing on Trump tariff 'chaos'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are demanding that the panel’s chair, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), hold a hearing on President Trump’s authority to ...The Hill - 17h -
How Advancements in AI Have Shaped U.S. Military Strategy
A new book analyzes America’s autonomous military arsenal.Inc. - 3d -
Democrats question VA secretary on return-to-office 'disruptions'
A group of 20 House Democrats want answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on how President Trump's return-to-office mandate for federal workers is being carried out, citing "deep ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump axes senior U.S. military official at NATO
President Trump has fired a top U.S. military officer at NATO headquarters in Brussels, drawing ire from Democrat lawmakers. Trump relieved of duty without explanation Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana ...The Hill - 5h -
Harriet Tubman reference removed from National Parks' Underground Railroad web page
The National Parks Service (NPS) has removed a reference to abolitionist Harriet Tubman from its webpage dedicated to the Underground Railroad. For years, the Parks’ page on the Underground ...The Hill - 16h -
Democrat running for competitive Colorado House seat raises over $1M
Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel, who’s running for a competitive House seat in Colorado, has raised more than $1.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising of this year. Rutinel, a state ...The Hill - 18h -
The Stunning Dune Deluxe Edition Book Box Set Is On Sale For Over 50% Off At Amazon
Dune fans can save big on a beautiful hardcover collection featuring the first three books in Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi series. Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Box Set is on sale for only ...GameSpot - 3d -
Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel’s military
Microsoft terminated the employment of two software engineers who protested at company events on Friday over the Israeli military’s use of the company’s artificial intelligence products, according ...NBC News - 8h -
Trump Treats European Allies as a Cash Cow
President Trump has shown a willingness to fracture the trans-Atlantic alliance with his tariffs and demands for higher military spending.The New York Times - 2d -
How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours
As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?The New York Times - 2h -
Justice Department Lawyers Are Struggling to Defend Trump’s Policies in Court
Inside the department’s civil division, litigators are squeezed between judges demanding answers and bosses’ instructions to protect the Trump agenda at all costs.The New York Times - 10h -
Red Rising Book Box Set And Official Board Game Are Super Cheap At Amazon
Pierce Brown's dystopian sci-fi series Red Rising has become one of the most popular ongoing book series in its genre over the past decade. Six novels in the Red Rising series have been published ...GameSpot - 10h -
New Jersey Democrat hospitalized but stable after 'emergency medical event'
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) was hospitalized but stable after an “emergency medical event,” according to a Monday press release from his office. “Congressman Donald Norcross was traveling over ...The Hill - 5h -
UK loses bid to keep Apple appeal against demand for iPhone 'backdoor' a secret
Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep secret details of its appeal against an order to create a "backdoor" to iPhone users' data.CNBC - 16h -
Stocks, tariffs and pensions - your questions answered
Experts answer your questions on how the stock market index works, whether the markets will recover and more.BBC News - 15h -
Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024ABC News - 13h -
DOJ planned to send US marshals to ex-employee's home over Mel Gibson discussion
The Department of Justice (DOJ) was preparing to send U.S. marshals to a former employee's home ahead of an appearance she is set to make with two high-profile Democrats over restoring actor Mel ...The Hill - 12h -
Judicial blocks on Trump spark battle over nationwide injunctions
The Trump administration’s repeated losses in courts have sparked Republican efforts to limit the reach of the judiciary, something Democrats argue is designed to hamstring reviews of lawless ...The Hill - 21h -
I can’t delete WhatsApp’s new AI tool. But I’ll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson
The blue-and-purple hoop is supposedly there to answer questions that arise in chats, but it’s a slippery slope from providing bus times to annihilating the human race. There are five stages of ...The Guardian - 1d -
State Democrats launch 7-figure investment in Virginia
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced on Monday it is investing seven figures in the battle to keep the Democratic majority in Virginia’s House of Delegates. The committee ...The Hill - 16h -
Jackson Academy four-star WR O'Mari Johnson commits to UNC football, Bill Belichick
O'Mari Johnson, a 4-star wide receiver out of Jackson Academy, said he has committed to North Carolina football and first-year coach Bill Belichick.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Airlines expected to cut 2025 outlooks as travel demand falters
Wall Street analysts have slashed their price targets for U.S. airlines and downgraded ratings as concerns about travel demand grow.CNBC - 17h -
Windhorst criticizes Mavs for not demanding rising Lakers star be included in Doncic deal
People are still wondering why the Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic to the Lakers and why they didn't demand a king's ransom for him.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
PSA announces increased turnaround times for popular service levels
The grader also announced a price increase for one of its most popular servicesYahoo Sports - 17h -
Northern Ireland’s public services ‘at risk of collapse’
Hospital waiting lists among worst in UK and children with special needs waiting a year for support, report finds. Northern Ireland’s public services, including hospitals, schools and police, are ...The Guardian - 1d -
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapseABC News - 8h -
Democrats launching 'war room' to push back against Trump
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday it’s launching a “war room” in an effort to streamline party messaging and expand its rapid response operation, as Democrats search for ...The Hill - 18h -
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a ...ABC News - 10h -
Israeli military says it has only one division left inside Gaza
The Israeli military said Sunday that it has only one division of troops left inside the Gaza Strip. An Israeli military spokesperson told Holly Williams that this is an "evolution" of the war ...CBS News - 17h -
Celebrate Florida basketball's NCAA championship with collector's book, page prints, gear
Celebrate Florida basketball's epic run to winning the 2025 NCAA championship with commemorative book and page prints from The Gainesville Sun.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO
U.S. officials say Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO’s military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administrationABC News - 6h -
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving ...NBC News - 8h -
Booker: Biggest mistake Democratic Party has made is ‘not centering people enough’
The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday on ABC News' "This Week."ABC News - 1d -
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research
More than 70 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from organized groups and government officials, according to the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report by the American Library Association ...The Hill - 17h -
Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack
Phone footage contradicts IDF claims vehicles were not using emergency lights when troops opened fire. Israel’s military has backtracked on its account of the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump planning military parade through DC for 79th birthday
The Trump administration is planning a June 14 military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., to mark the president's 79th birthday. It will also mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. A ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump to get his military parade in second go around
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump to get his military parade in second go around The Trump ...The Hill - 6h -
Democrats reject Johnson-Luna deal to kill proxy voting
The Democratic sponsors of legislation empowering new parents to vote remotely are rejecting a recent alternative from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) designed to block the proxy vote legislation from ...The Hill - 10h
