U.S. Considers Sending Israel 24,000 Assault Rifles Held Back Under Biden
Democratic lawmakers had expressed concerns to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the rifles possibly going to settler militias or being misused by the police.
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This Intriguing New Horror Game Is Only Held Back By Your Sub-Tortoise Speeds
Fans of psychological horror are in for a paranoia-inducing treat this year. Karma: The Dark World seems to be a gripping, deeply unsettling first-person cinematic horror game set to release for ...GameSpot - 1d -
Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.BBC News - 2d -
Trump says US will send some immigrants to Guantánamo
President says prison used for ‘war on terror’ in Cuba can be used to detain 30,000 peopleFinancial Times - 2d -
DeepSeek’s Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China
Amid ongoing fears over TikTok, Chinese generative AI platform DeepSeek says it’s sending heaps of US user data straight to its home country, potentially setting the stage for greater scrutiny.Wired - 4d -
Migrants allowed in temporarily under Biden programs can be removed: DHS memo
Migrants who used Biden Admin parole policies could be removed from country: memoABC News - Jan. 24 -
Manchester United consider £33m move for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu
United keen on 20-year-old Danish international Antony set to join Real Betis on loan for season Manchester United are targeting Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, with the Italian club’s asking price for ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Vietor: Biden pardons send 'terrible message to the world'
Tommy Vietor, a former Obama administration spokesperson, said Wednesday former President Biden’s decision to pardon members of his family sent “a terrible message to the world.” “I also think it ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head
Chinese hacks, rampant ransomware, and Donald Trump’s budget cuts all threaten US security. In an exit interview with WIRED, former CISA head Jen Easterly argues for her agency’s survival.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Yemen's Houthis free crew of ship held for more than a year over Israel-Hamas war
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader more than a year after they seized their Bahamas-flagged vessel off the Yemeni Red Sea coast.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump’s First Term
A record number of border crossers and the continuation of a Trump-era policy were factors.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to secure US-Mexico border
The Pentagon is sending up to 1,500 troops to help secure the southern border as President Trump pushes to stem the tide of migrants entering the country. Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
US police union that backed Trump says January 6 pardons send ‘dangerous message’
Fraternal Order of Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police criticize blanket clemency to 1,500. The largest police union in the US, which endorsed Donald Trump during his ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok is back after shutdown. Under Trump, here’s what comes next.
The app still likely needs to find a buyer for its It’s been an eventful weekend for U.S. TikTok users, as the app went dark late on Saturday and is now back online as of midday Sunday.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
A final look at how the U.S. stock market performed under Joe Biden
U.S. stocks closed out the Biden era on a high note as the president bids farewell to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 19 -
These notable inaugurations weren't held at the US Capitol. Here's why
For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, with some noteworthy exceptions.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Biden ‘seriously’ considering pre-emptive pardons before leaving office on Inauguration Day
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins the Meet the Press roundtable to report on President Biden’s legacy as he departs the White House.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Europe 'under assault from Russia,' Polish foreign minister warns
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American accused of assaulting a Pa. student being extradited to US, prosecutors say
French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United StatesABC News - Jan. 16 -
Messi, Miami back in training under Mascherano
Inter Miami on Monday completed the second training session of the 2025 campaign under new head coach Javier Mascherano on Monday in Ft. Lauderdale, giving players a taste of what's to come under ...ESPN - Jan. 14 -
US oil group under pressure to exit Russia after Biden widens sanctions
Lawmakers tell SLB, better known as Schlumberger, to quit country or risk penaltyFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar in sign of progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in GazaABC News - Jan. 11 -
Israel sends Mossad intelligence agency director to Gaza ceasefire talks
Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Musk and Ramaswamy sending agents across US government to seek cuts
So-called department of government efficiency charged by Trump to help effect radical government shake-up. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dispatched emissaries across the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets
The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher
Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figuresFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimismFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
RadioShack comes back to CES 2025 under new ownership
RadioShack, the iconic American chain of consumer electronics stores, went bankrupt in 2017. But it's back at CES 2025.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US
A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden
Democratic leaders and lawmakers are coming under growing scrutiny for not blowing the whistle sooner on what is widely perceived to be President Biden’s decline during the final two years of his ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region
A renegade part of Moldova once boasted it would become a Russian-speaking Switzerland. Now without gas, its leader assured residents, “We will not allow a societal collapse.”The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in officeFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden blocks US Steel sale
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...The Hill - Jan. 3
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Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico
Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.The New York Times - 6h -
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid
Lifesaving treatment and prevention programs for tuberculosis, malaria, H.I.V. and other diseases cannot access funds to continue work.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump Administration Fires Consumer Bureau Chief Rohit Chopra
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N.Y. Hospital Stops Treating 2 Children After Trump’s Trans Care Order
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Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism
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