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If a judge orders Google to sell Chrome, it could dramatically upend the multi-billion-dollar online search business.

Adani, an Indian business magnate and one of the richest men in Asia, faces new allegations of fraud to secure solar energy supply contracts.

If a judge orders Google to sell Chrome, it could dramatically upend the multibillion-dollar online search business.

Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at New York art auction

The panel's ranking Democrat, Rep. Susan Wild, said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.

Four of Donald Trump's nominees to high-profile jobs have faced allegations of sexual misconduct, complicating their pathway to government service.

The outgoing administration intends to launch an ICE Portal app starting in early December in New York City that will allow migrants to bypass in-person check-ins to their local ICE office.

Daria Dawson was raised in Florida by two educators. From a young age, they made sure she and her brother understood that voting was their voice — and their voice had power. “My parents were taking us with them when we were children to watch them vote,” Dawson, executive director of the progressive nonprofit America...

A document from federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s attorney general pick, hired them for sex. He denies wrongdoing.

In today’s issue: As President-elect Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, two factors have defined the proceedings: controversy and loyalty. From nominating Cabinet picks that will face steep hurdles in their Senate confirmation processes to installing loyalists in top White House posts, the past few weeks have given a window into a presidential transition without precedent. A...

Trump's presidency will be judged on whether or not he wins World War III, and his key advisors are in denial about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which is the Kremlin's bet to win.

If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wouldn't have the authority to ban vaccines — but health experts warn there are other ways he could exert influence over them. Kennedy's position would give him significant power over the agencies that regulate vaccines,...

A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to a newly released police report.

The court issued the warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former defense minister “for crimes against humanity and war crimes” over the war in Gaza.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with a goal of slashing the federal workforce by 75 percent and cutting $2 trillion from the $6.75 trillion budget.

Bill O'Reilly tells NewsNation's "CUOMO" that Trump just wants people in his Cabinet that will do exactly as he tells them to do.

The first reported use of an ICBM in the conflict comes amid reports that Ukraine is using British and U.S.-supplied missiles against targets in Russia.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over actions taken during their 13-month war in Gaza and the October 2023 attack on Isra

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant for supposed war crimes committed in Gaza.

Former surgeon-turned-TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz has expressed support for an option that could lead to more Medicare privatization.

In Finland, a coalition of conservative and far-right parties is slashing social spending and squashing unions. It’s an authoritarian brand of neoliberalism that is undoing welfare while giving tax cuts to high earners.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced Wednesday she will depart the regulatory agency on Inauguration Day when President-elect Trump returns to the White House. Her departure from the post and the FCC was largely expected, with the announcement coming just days after Trump revealed he tapped Commissioner Brendan Carr as the agency's next...

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is briefing the press Thursday morning — a week before Thanksgiving Day — on what's expected to be a record holiday travel season. Buttigieg will be joined by Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Whitaker and Transportation Security Administration head David Pekoske. His comments come just days after AAA said in a release that...

The two Georgia election workers who won a $146 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani over his baseless claims of mass election fraud in 2020 are accusing him of defaming them again on two of his recent nightly shows.  Attorneys for Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the election workers, asked the judge who oversaw last...

Russia has threatened to attack a new US defense base in Poland with “advanced weapons” — just hours after reportedly launching an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday.

President-elect Trump is aiming to strike a chord with consumers with his latest business venture — selling signed "Make America Great Again" guitars for as much as $11,000. In a photo posted Wednesday on Truth Social, Trump hawked a "limited edition '45' guitar" sold on the website GetTrumpGuitars.com. "Only 1,300 each Acoustic and Electric Guitars MADE — Some...

Former President Clinton said that President-elect Trump has done “everything he could” to “destroy” confidence in government. “He believes that his supporters have no confidence whatever in the federal government, and Lord knows, he's done everything he could to destroy that confidence,” Clinton told MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart in a Wednesday interview broadcasted on Chris Hayes’s...

In 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus he will got a majority of the popular vote.

Police released more details from a 2017 investigation into sexual assault allegations tied to Pete Hegseth, tapped to lead the Defense Department.

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Liberal pundits have puzzled over increasing support for Trump by immigrants and people of color. To understand the trend, we should look to economic issues and the way institutions like unions and churches affect political socialization.

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Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.

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Former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa.), who led the House Ethics Committee, said he “wouldn’t be at all shocked” if the report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) misconduct was released, even after the panel decided Wednesday to keep it confidential. Dent joined CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Thursday morning to discuss the ongoing dilemma about...

The launch appeared to be a signal directed at the West after Ukrainian strikes using Western missiles this week.

President-elect Trump's NATO and European foreign policy will focus on modernizing the alliance, increasing defense spending, and strengthening partnerships with non-NATO partners, while navigating the political landscape of Congress and the transatlantic security cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a Russian attack using a “new” model of missile but said he was not sure if it was an ICBM.

Disgraced actor Jussie Smollett has had his conviction for lying about a fake racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago thrown out by the Illinois Supreme Court.

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the actor's conviction in connection with a 2019 hate crime he was found to have staged against himself.

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned disgraced “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax on Thursday, ruling that he cannot be tried again.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske said earlier this week that he would like to continue serving under President-elect Trump. CBS’s Tony Dokoupil asked Pekoske if he anticipates staying in the role when Trump returns to the White House. “Yeah, I hope to stay,” he replied in the interview Tuesday on "CBS Mornings." “I...

Direct attacks between the two adversaries have been precise and calculated. Whether that lasts is another question.

The court issued warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former defense minister “for crimes against humanity and war crimes.” It also issued a warrant for a Hamas military leader.

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President-elect Donald Trump has promised a crackdown on fentanyl dealers that could include military strikes against cartels in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn his nomination to be Attorney General for President-elect Trump.

Representative Matt Gaetz has announced that will be withdrawing his name from Attorney General nomination.

Gaetz said the controversy over his nomination was distracting to the work of the Trump transition.

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The controversial nominee has been the center of conversation on Capitol Hill for more than a week.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) formally withdrew his name for consideration for the Attorney General position in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration, asserting Thursday there is “no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.”

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) formally withdrew his name for consideration for the Attorney General position in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, asserting Thursday there is “no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.”

American Airlines is bolstering its technology to ensure that passengers board only when their assigned group is called as airports prepare for holiday travel, the airline announced in a release Wednesday. “We’ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important to them because it’s a benefit associated with...

Trump posted on Truth Social that he “has much respect” for Gaetz and his decision.

President-elect Donald Trump responded to the news of Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from becoming the next Attorney General.

Senate Republicans were breathing a deep sigh of relief Thursday afternoon after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced he would withdraw his bid to serve as attorney general, acknowledging that allegations of sexual misconduct against him have become “a distraction.” Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the incoming chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed Gaetz’s...

It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.

A bill to significantly restrict the North Carolina governor’s office could further reduce the power of the incoming Democrats, including Gov.-elect Josh Stein, before they even take office. The legislation, which has passed the state legislature, would direct some funding to disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene but also limit the authority...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) released an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, Israel's former defense minister, for “crimes against humanity and war crimes.”

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The court alleged they committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, and issued an arrest warrant for top Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif.

An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown compound that is prevalent in U.S. drinking water, sparking concern about potential public health risks. The mystery compound is called "chloronitramide anion," which forms from the decomposition of inorganic chloramines — disinfectants used to safeguard people from diseases like typhoid and cholera, the researchers found...

Trump posted on Truth Social that he “has much respect” for Gaetz and his decision.

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Hours after purportedly firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday, Russia is now threatening to use "advanced weapons" to attack a U.S. defense station in Poland.

The Senate ultimately voted down the measure, brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic allies, to block the sale of some U.S.-made weapons to Israel.

Beginning next fall semester, students accepted into any of the nine institutions for an undergrad program within the University of Texas (UT) system will receive free tuition and have all fees waived.

Trump posted on Truth Social that he “has much respect” for Gaetz and his decision.

Colin Gray, the father of the accused Georgia school shooter, Colt Gray, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a slew of charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) gave a sarcastic response to the withdrawal of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) from consideration as President-elect Trump’s selection for the role of attorney general. “Holy s—, I didn’t see that coming,” Fetterman said mockingly when asked about the withdrawal by a reporter in a clip captured by Scripps News posted...

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a transition to a Trump administration and full GOP control of Congress. If passed into law, the Stand With Ukraine Act would compel the...

The missile appeared to have greater range and speed than previous weapons Russia has used in the war, weapons experts said.

Republican strategist Karl Rove said President-elect Trump will pay a price over the “chaos” he’s caused by picking controversial Cabinet members. In a Wednesday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Rove said Trump’s nominations started “so quickly and so promisingly,” by picking the first woman White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles. As the other...

Justice Department Orders DEA to Halt Airport Searches Because of 'Significant Issues' With Cash Seizures

President Biden will host the 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics, at the White House Tuesday afternoon. The Celtics, who beat the Dallas Mavericks in the last game with a score of 106-88, secured their 18th championship win in June. With the latest win, Boston overtook the Los Angeles Lakers as the team with the...

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced Wednesday it would be waiving tuition for students from families that make less than $200,000 a year. The waived tuition will begin fall 2025, and families making less than $100,000 will have all costs waived, including housing, dining and textbook fees. “MIT’s distinctive model of education —...

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) used a meme including a well-known foe of Matt Gaetz to respond to the former Florida lawmakers's withdrawal from consideration as attorney general in the next administration. “Justice has been served,” Lawler said in a post on the social platform X also featuring a photo of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) with...

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling more than 50 million transactions a year under its supervision. This will include Apple, Google, Amazon, PayPal, Block, Venmo and Zelle, according to CNBC. "Digital...

Prosecutors accuse billionaire Gautam Adani and advisers of paying $250 million in bribes.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (R) officially launched his bid in the state’s 2026 governor’s race on Thursday. “As a proven conservative, building on the legacy of Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal and Sonny Perdue, I’m running to create jobs for hardworking Georgians, keep our families and our neighborhoods safe, and vigorously defend our constitution and...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Police report details alleged sexual assault involving Hegseth Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to be the next secretary of Defense, has denied that he sexually assaulted the woman, identified in the police report only as Jane Doe....

Rudy Giuliani on Thursday appealed a judge’s decision last month ordering him to turn over most of his assets to two Georgia election workers to satisfy their $146 million defamation judgment. After months of collection efforts, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman on Oct. 22 ordered Giuliani to hand over his New York apartment, Mercedes-Benz, luxury...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced plans to shift into two key roles in the next Congress as he prepares to hand over the torch as the upper chamber’s top Republican. McConnell, who first announced he was stepping down from his leadership post in February, said Thursday that he will be heading...

In recent days, Trump has tapped nearly a half-dozen Project 2025 authors and contributors for roles in his administration.

"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition, former Rep. Matt Gaetz said.

Florida Senator Rick Scott stated that he believes Governor Ron DeSantis will choose Lara Trump to replace Senator Marco Rubio, whom President-elect Donald Trump tapped to serve as secretary of state.

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Justice Department seeks to split Google from Chrome The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal judge to order Google to sell off its Chrome browser after the court found the tech giant maintained an illegal monopoly over online search. ©...

President-elect Donald Trump has tried to act with impunity while staffing his new administration, choosing loyalists who often lack expertise or sometimes face sexual misconduct allegations.

"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition, former Rep. Matt Gaetz said.

Mr. Gaetz made the decision to pull out after concluding that he would not have the votes in the Senate for confirmation, people close to the matter said.

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President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition, former Rep. Matt Gaetz said.

Jeep prices have gone through the roof. Buyers are bailing and dealers are furious

Donald Trump chose former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to become top-law enforcement officer hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit against the City of Dallas on Thursday over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana as probable cause for search or seizure. Paxton argued the...

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.

Trump plans to sign up to five orders on immigration alone — the same number he signed in total in his first week last time.

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said Elon Musk may get “frustrated” while working through the ranks to cut unnecessary government spending. “I think Elon may get frustrated fairly quickly,” Khanna said on Thursday’s POLITICO Tech podcast. “I mean, let’s see if he can get defense cuts. My guess is that there are going to be...

Democrat officials are denouncing House Republicans' efforts to ban Congressional members from using restrooms on Capitol Hill that don’t correspond to their biological sex, arguing that Republicans are targeting Representative-elect Sarah McBride, a biological man who identifies as a trans woman.

Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) weighed in on fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey’s (D) concession in the contentious lower chamber race on Thursday, hailing him as "Pennsylvania’s best senator.”  Fetterman’s reaction came just minutes after Casey, a three-term senator, conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s Senate race that went to a recount. “This hit...

Roughly 167,000 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over concerns of possible E. coli contamination, the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.

The court issued warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former defense minister “for crimes against humanity and war crimes.” It also issued a warrant for a Hamas military leader.

Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.

Before managing the campaign of President-elect Trump, Susie Wiles represented a tobacco company and a mining project, among others.

Shohei Ohtani caps off a historic season by winning his third MVP award, joining Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win an MVP in both leagues.

You may not know much about bond markets — but you should, especially under Trump 2.0. Bond investors could make Trump's life much more difficult.

President-elect Trump announced his new choice hours after Matt Gaetz backed out. Ms. Bondi served on Mr. Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment.

Vice President Harris and her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), will address her campaign’s top donors over a call next week, a source familiar with the planning told The Hill. The meeting comes weeks after Harris lost to President-elect Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Trump won all seven battleground states, secured...

President-elect Trump announced his new choice hours after Matt Gaetz backed out. Ms. Bondi served on Mr. Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment.

A clampdown on global corporate tax dodging turned Ireland into the nouveau riche man of Europe.

NBC host Chuck Scarborough announced his plans to retire from the network during a Thursday evening broadcast after over five decades in journalism according to NBC News. "The time has come to pass the torch," he told viewers. "Fifty years, eight months and 17 days after I walked into the door here at the headquarters...