Politics
Political Turmoil and Apology Demands
Republican Senator Rand Paul criticized climate change activists for fearmongering, arguing that their rhetoric negatively impacted young people. Meanwhile, President Trump faced multiple self-inflicted challenges, including a compensation fund controversy. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at West Point, denouncing identity politics.
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The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the pouring rain on Saturday morning, in which he accused former “foolish and feckless leaders” of pushing identity politics on the military institution. “The battlefield does not grade on
2026-05-23 15:59 UTC
The Hill
I have yet to speak with a person — Republican, Democrat or independent — who believed those “end of the world” predictions even remotely plausible. That is not to say, however, that those non-stop scare tactics did not negatively impact the minds and lives of millions across the globe. Most especia
2026-05-23 16:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is beset by troubles as he heads into Memorial Day weekend — and, to the frustration of his party colleagues, several of them are of his own making. The setting up of a roughly $1.8 billion compensation fund, purportedly to provide restitution for victims of “weaponization” of the ju
2026-05-23 16:00 UTC