Senators press DOJ on Boeing prosecution
1h By Ashleigh FieldsSens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote a Friday letter urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) not to drop its prosecution against Boeing, which the Trump administration did later in the day. Initial charges alleged that the…Booz Allen to cut 2.5K jobs amid federal spending crackdown
2h By Ashleigh FieldsBooz Allen Hamilton, a consulting firm, said Friday it is planning to cut 2,500 jobs as the Trump administration seeks to reduce government spending levels by discontinuing federal contracts. The federal shift is projected to decrease Booz Allen’s fiscal…Pentagon bans reporters from certain areas of building without escort
4h By Ellen MitchellThe Pentagon on Friday released new rules for reporters that cover the building, banning journalists from certain areas without an official escort or prior approval, heavily curtailing press access to military officials. Reporters can now only wander certain…Top Paul Weiss lawyers leave firm after Trump deal: Report
Fri 7:50pm By Ashleigh FieldsFour top lawyers at Paul Weiss said Friday they would depart from their roles as partners at the law firm to form their own practice. “We were disappointed not to be able to tell each of you personally and individually the news that we have decided to leave…Trump actions against Harvard 'over the top': Pat Toomey
Fri 7:35pm By Jordan PerkinsThe Trump administration previously attempted to block Harvard from enrolling international students.Trump seeks nuclear safety overhaul
Fri 7:08pm By Rachel Frazin{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signs orders looking to boost nuclear power President Trump on Friday signed executive orders that seek to quadruple the nation’s nuclear power, including by cutbacks to health and…Jussie Smollett donates to Chicago charity in city settlement
Fri 7:04pm By Ashleigh FieldsActor Jussie Smollett made a $50,000 payment to a local Chicago charity to settle the city’s lawsuit against him, according to a Friday statement. The legal battle stemmed from Smollett’s false police report in 2019 claiming he had been the victim of a…Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaid
Fri 6:55pm By Nathaniel WeixelPresented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Budget bill faces Senate opposition over Medicaid Just like the House, some of the biggest, and most contradictory, tension in the Senate…Senate plans changes to Trump bill
Fri 6:33pm By Aris FolleyWelcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How senators plan to change the Trump bill Senate Republicans say they’re going to rewrite the 1,000-plus page package the House narrowly…Trump, Apple at war
Fri 6:17pm By Julia Shapero{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, Apple relationship devolves into tariff threats President Trump’s relationship with Apple has devolved in recent weeks as the president has ramped up pressure on the iPhone maker over its overseas…Vance promises no more ‘open-ended' wars to Naval Academy
Fri 6:12pm By Ellen Mitchell{beacon} Presented by Boeing {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Vance promises no more ‘open-ended' wars to Naval Academy Vice President Vance on Friday promised U.S. Naval Academy graduates that President…David Hogg lauds Crockett as 'type of leader’ Democrats need
Fri 6:09pm By Ashleigh FieldsDemocratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg on Friday lauded Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for her fiery brand. His comments, made during an appearance on "The Breakfast Club" radio show, come after the two Democrats have faced backlash over…Trump administration approves first expedited uranium mining project
Fri 6:06pm By Sharon UdasinThe Trump administration on Friday authorized the relaunch of operations at a southeastern Utah uranium mine — marking its first use of a newly fast-tracked environmental review process. The Velvet-Wood mine, set to be reopened by Canadian company Anfield…Judge finds Trump order targeting law firm Jenner & Block unlawful
Fri 5:20pm By Ella LeeA federal judge on Friday ruled President Trump's order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block is unlawful, blocking it in full. U.S. District Judge John Bates, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said Trump took aim at the law firm because of the…Pentagon denies US considering withdrawing troops from South Korea
Fri 5:01pm By Ellen MitchellThe Pentagon pushed back Friday on a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing thousands of American troops from South Korea, calling the news “not true.” The Journal first reported Thursday that the Defense…
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