Day: January 13, 2026
Trump mulls military options for Iran
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump mulls military options for Iran President Trump’s top national security officials are set to brief him Tuesday with options for the U.S. to respond to the Iranian regime’s deadly use of force against…
Federal judge orders HHS to restore American Academy of Pediatrics funding
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Federal judge orders HHS to restore American Academy of Pediatrics funding Over the weekend, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that was…
Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela deal
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela deal President Trump said on Sunday that he is inclined to keep oil giant ExxonMobil out of deals regarding Venezuela following the CEO’s skeptical response to future investment in the South American country. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon “I’d…
Senate advances government funding measure as shutdown deadline looms
The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a minibus appropriations package, taking a step toward funding another swath of government before the Jan. 30 deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. The Senate voted 80 to 13 Monday evening to advance the package, which passed the House last week by an overwhelming margin of…
Mike Kafka to interview for Buccaneers coordinator job after surprising lack of head coach interest
Kafka has not interviewed for any of the other seven head coach vacancies, which is a strange twist after he was a candidate for head coach with eight franchises from 2023-25, including when he was a non-play-calling offensive coordinator.
Rangers follow up Bruins embarrassment by blowing early lead to Kraken for fourth straight loss
How would they respond to Saturday’s humiliating loss in Boston, when they became the first team to allow 10 goals in a game this season? Basically, just like they have all season: With a loss.
Nets’ patience with Michael Porter Jr. will have NBA trade deadline ripple effect no matter the outcome
Porter could well be the most desirable player available over the next month, with Trae Young already traded, Ja Morant a distressed asset and New Orleans holding onto Trey Murphy, according to Chris Haynes.
Peter Thiel donates $3 million to lobbying group fighting CA’s billionaire tax
Peter Thiel is putting his money where his mouth is — donating $3 million to a lobbying firm seeking to block the controversial wealth tax in California.
Missing Chicago special education teacher found dead in Lake Michigan
Linda Brown, 53, was found dead in Lake Michigan near the South Side of Chicago just before noon Monday, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Are American College Students Brilliantly Disabled?
More students are reporting disabilities — and getting A’s.
