Trump donor John Phelan confirmed as Navy Secretary

10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.

The New York Times - Mar. 27

For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill

After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention

Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China

The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.

The New York Times - 5d

Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...

NBC News - 5d

What to Know About Adderall, Ritalin and Other Prescription Stimulants

The health secretary said the drugs have “damaged” children, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.

The New York Times - 4d

China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war

The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.

CNBC - 4d

Pentagon offering new round of voluntary resignations, retirements

The Defense Department plans to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and early retirements to the civilian workforce, but how it will go about this is unclear. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...

The Hill - 3d

Goods imported from China now face a 54% tariff rate — and possibly higher

Goods imported from China will now face a combined total tariff rate of 54%, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.

NBC News - 2d

Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal

The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...

The Hill - 1d

Democratic group focused on downballot races hauls in $600K in first quarter

A Democratic group focused on downballot races said Thursday that it hauled more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2025. In a Thursday press release, the Democratic Association of Secretaries ...

The Hill - 1d

Pentagon inspector general to investigate Pete Hegseth's role in Signal chat leak

The Pentagon's internal watchdog notified the defense secretary of a probe into whether he shared classified information last month in a Signal group chat that included a journalist.

NBC News - 1d

FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say

Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.

CBS News - 1d

NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."

CBS News - 17h

A Miracle Underground: Sean Duffy Rides the Subway. (He Survived.)

Mr. Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary who has characterized the New York City subway as dirty and dangerous, rode a train with Mayor Eric Adams on Friday.

The New York Times - 16h

Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks

President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks and set back Trump's ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump sparks debate with third-term talk

President Trump can’t stop talking about the prospect of a third term. Trump over the weekend spoke at length in an interview with NBC News about the idea of pursuing a third term in office, saying ...

The Hill - 4d

Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...

The Hill - 3d

The Memo: Inside Trump’s big gamble on tariffs

President Trump is set to take the biggest gamble of his second term on Wednesday, when he will announce a fresh round of tariffs. Trump has dubbed Wednesday “Liberation Day,” suggesting that it ...

The Hill - 3d

5 questions about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations Wednesday at a White House event. Trump has deemed April 2 “Liberation Day” because of the tariffs, and the White House ...

The Hill - 3d

GOP braces for potential defeat on Trump tariff bill

Senate Republicans are bracing for the passage of a bipartisan bill to undo President Trump’s 25-percent tariff against Canada, which would deal Trump an embarrassing setback on “Liberation Day,” ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump tariff global reaction – country by country

The US president’s new tariff regime on every country threatens to unleash a global trade war. Here we explore how the world is responding. Trump tariff reaction – live updates Analysis: ...

The Guardian - 2d

Threats, calls for negotiations in wake of Trump tariffs

Countries around globe have responded to President Trump's latest tariffs with either threats of retaliation or calls for negotiation. Trump on Wednesday imposed a 10-percent base tax on all goods ...

The Hill - 2d

Former Trump economic adviser calls tariffs a ‘sledgehammer’

President Trump’s former economic adviser Stephen Moore likened the administration’s newly announced tariffs to a “sledgehammer.” Moore joined CNN on Thursday, just a day after Trump announced a 10 ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump, Powell at odds over tariff fallout

Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Trump pressures Powell; Dow drops 2k points President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared vastly different views Friday on the ...

The Hill - 15h

TikTok deal pulled after Trump tariff announcement

A finalized TikTok deal was pulled Thursday after President Trump announced massive new tariffs against China, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Hill. Trump was poised to sign an ...

The Hill - 15h

Trump purges natsec staff after Loomer meting

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Laura Loomer and Trump’s natsec purge: What to know President Trump ...

The Hill - 13h

Trump drops Medicare obesity drug proposal

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials reject Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs The Trump administration says it will not move ...

The Hill - 13h