DOJ: Noem made final call on deportation flights after judge’s order
New filings by the Justice Department say it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to rebuff a court order by transferring more than 100 Venezuelan men to Salvadoran custody to be imprisoned. The disclosure is the latest detail to emerge in an ongoing review of whether to hold in contempt any…
HuffPost Headlines 11-24
The Pentagon investigates a sitting senator, an envoy to Russia plays favorites, and the son of a beloved icon gets a big win – just some of the stories HuffPost is following today.
Erika Kirk says Turning Point USA’s plans to support Vance in 2028 ‘are in the works’
Charlie Kirk was an early advocate for JD Vance’s selection as vice president, and the two remained close until Kirk’s death.
Politics and pumpkin pie: Experts offer tips on navigating table talk at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for families to come together, but with tensions boiling across red and blue states in a deeply divided country, the risk of this year’s holiday meal turning into a political food fight could be higher than ever. So ITK decided to turn to two professionals when it comes to across-the-aisle…
Cory Booker: ‘The Democratic Party has failed in my generation’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) says “the Democratic Party has failed in my generation” and needs to have a “very tough conversation” about how to increase its appeal to voters. Booker, a potential candidate for president in 2028, argued in a long interview with The New York Times’ David Leonhardt that the Democratic Party needs to…
House Republican on reported Witkoff conversation with Putin aide: ‘Major problem’
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) expressed concern Tuesday over reports that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff advised an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the best approach to sell President Trump on a deal to end the war with Ukraine. “This is a major problem. And one of the many reasons why these ridiculous side…
Mark Kelly calls Hegseth ‘totally unqualified’: ‘It is so ridiculous’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday denounced Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a “totally unqualified” Cabinet member after he launched an investigation into the lawmaker for directing service members not to follow illegal orders in a video that featured five other members of Congress. “I don’t know Pete Hegseth well. I sit on the committee…
Trump is totally checked out — here’s why that’s so dangerous
Trump’s overwhelming apathy has created power vacuums across every part of our government, and his band of grifting loyalists are rushing in to steal what they can while the boss is clocked out.
Interior rolls out 2026 nonresident fees at national parks, some $100 per person
The Interior Department on Tuesday shared plans to increase national park entry fees for non-residents. The new policy will be applied at 11 of the most visited national parks in the U.S., where non-residents without an annual pass will pay an additional $100 per person to enter. Annual passes will cost $80 for U.S. citizens…
Mike Johnson Reveals Why He Keeps Mimicking Donald Trump To Fellow Republicans
It’s a “great tool,” said the House speaker.
Live updates: Witkoff under fire as Ukraine peace talks progress
President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is under fire after he reportedly instructed a Russian official on how to coach Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to approach Trump as the U.S. seeks to broker an end to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Trump defended Witkoff, calling the interaction about a proposed peace plan “a standard thing.” “That’s…
Trump on report Witkoff told Putin aide how to sell him on Ukraine deal: ‘A standard thing’
President Trump on Tuesday defended special envoy Steve Witkoff’s call with Russian aide Yuri Ushakov to coach the Kremlin foreign policy adviser on how to approach President Vladimir Putin on a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. “That’s a standard thing. He’s gotta sell this to Ukraine, he’s gotta sell Ukraine to Russia,”…
Trump rips NY Times aging in office report: ‘The Creeps … are at it again’
President Trump blasted the New York Times over an article it published on Tuesday drawing attention to his age and suggesting he is losing stamina while in office. “The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” Trump wrote on Truth Social of the article before mentioning his 2024 electoral victory, which…
Trump Absolutely Loses It Over NYT Story On His Energy, Calls Female Reporter ‘Ugly’
The president flipped out at “the Creeps” at the newspaper, calling them an “enemy of the people.”
Trump: No plans to replace Patel
President Trump said late Tuesday he does not plan to replace FBI Director Kash Patel, who has drawn scrutiny in recent weeks. “No, he’s doing a good job. Kash Patel? No, he’s doing a great job, I think,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if he planned to replace Patel. White House…
EPA approves pesticide made with a ‘forever chemical’
The new pesticide would be sprayed on crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat.
A Fed nominee for Christmas?
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Bowser tees up D.C. mayor’s race ▪ Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of deal ▪ Hegseth’s latest target: the Scouts ▪ MTG’s resignation and ‘America First’ President Trump’spick for the next Federal Reserve chief could be revealed just in time for Christmas, with National…
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Small Retailers Warn How Trump Tariffs Have Triggered Holiday Supply Chaos
The president’s flip-flop on goods from China has forced small firms to make very difficult choices.
Mother Of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Is Detained By ICE
The Brazilian overstayed a tourist visa and is in “removal proceedings,” Homeland Security told CNN.
Mark Kelly Flags ‘Wild’ Part Of Trump’s Move Against Him: ‘Can’t Make This S**t Up’
The Democratic Arizona senator issued a defiant response to attacks from the president and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Stephen Miller’s Thanksgiving Thanks Has Critics Scratching Their Heads
“What a miracle,” mocked one social media user.
Ex-GOP Rep. Dishes On Current Lawmakers’ Private Confessions: ‘Miserable’
Dave Trott revealed how “members I have kept in touch with” are really feeling right now.
Republican Senator Slams ‘Frivolous’ Investigation Into Democratic Veteran
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is one of the few Republicans to condemn the Trump administration’s response to a recent video.
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Over His Latest, Outrageous Threat
The late-night host also showed how Trump’s buddy did “everything he could” to get the president to walk back his suggestion.
Zohran Mamdani Names The Weirdest Thing He Spotted In Trump’s White House
New York City’s mayor-elect said he had “no idea” about the plans until he saw the coffee table book.