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DOJ ends Jerome Powell probe, easing Senate Fed standoff

🪖 Plus: Iran war depletes U.S. weapon stockpile {beacon} Happy Friday!! The White House posted a hilarious photo of a little boy in the Oval...

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Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. after fiery Netflix battle

🚢 Plus: Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ mine-laying boats {beacon} Happy Thursday. Did you miss the first drop of Olympic tickets? Well,...

23.04.2026 3

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Iran provokes US hours after Trump extends truce

📉 Plus: Trump’s approval rating sinks to record lows {beacon} It’s Wednesday. FIFA just put more World Cup tickets on sale for every game! They...

22.04.2026 3

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US-Iran peace talks uncertain as end to ceasefire looms

📦 Plus: How Trump boxed himself in with Jerome Powell {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Hey, there’s a meteor shower happening today! Here’s how and...

21.04.2026 2

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Will Iran meet Vance for next round of peace talks?

It’s Monday. A new TMZ producer in Washington started fired up DC residents over the weekend with a post about where to find a good bagel in DC. He...

20.04.2026 3

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Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Trump has a catch

📉 Plus: Oil prices dramatically fall, stock market jumps {beacon} Happy Friday! The National Zoo’s new baby elephant made her big debut. She made...

17.04.2026 6

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Pope Leo needles Trump in clash over Iran

👑 Plus: Itinerary revealed for King Charles, Queen Camilla’s US visit {beacon} Happy Thursday. My social media feeds are all talking about the...

16.04.2026 6

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Trump refuels AI controversy with new Jesus image

⛪ Plus: Vance advises the pope to ‘be careful’ in discussing theology {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Let’s all channel “DoorDash Grandma”...

15.04.2026 8

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Rubio steers Israel-Lebanon talks as Iran tensions persist

🐝 Plus: TMZ comes to DC to cover Congress {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s!! 🍦 This is another great excuse for...

14.04.2026 4

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Trump picks fight with the pope, then posts AI photo depicting himself as Jesus

It’s Monday. You have two more days to file your taxes if you haven’t done so already! In today’s issue: ⛪ IN THE WHITE HOUSE President Trump...

13.04.2026 4

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Inflation climbs to 4-year high as Iran war drives up energy prices

🎤 Plus: Melania Trump denies Epstein ties in surprise statement {beacon} Happy Friday! The Artemis II astronauts are set to splash down to Earth...

10.04.2026 8

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Fears mount as US, Iran ceasefire appears to crumble

🪖 Plus: US to automatically register young men for military draft {beacon} Happy Thursday. Master’s weekend has begun! Pull out your green...

09.04.2026 3

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Trump, Iran claim victory under shaky ceasefire deal

🗞️ Plus: 70 Democrats call for Trump’s removal over Iran threat {beacon} It’s Wednesday. I can’t get over how stunning the photos have been...

08.04.2026 7

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Trump’s ominous warning to Iran: Deal or ‘civilization dies tonight’

🌒 Plus: Artemis II crew captures never-before-seen moon views {beacon} It’s Tuesday. How did you place in your March Madness brackets?! I’ve...

07.04.2026 4

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Trump’s Iran ultimatum nears

It’s Monday. It’s happening today! Four astronauts will fly around the moon for the first time in roughly 50 years. And the best part: you can...

06.04.2026 5

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Airport wait time chaos eases; Trump threatens major Iran escalation

Plus: US prepping for ground troops in Iran, report says

30.03.2026 3

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Airport wait times spiral as Trump claims Iran 'begging' for deal

🥇 Plus: Trans women banned from women’s events in Olympics under new IOC policy {beacon} Happy Thursday. What do you think of the new Harry...

26.03.2026 5

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Iran, US swap ceasefire demands while Trump deploys more troops

🧳 Plus: TSA reports highest wait times in history {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Happy Opening Day!! ⚾🌭 Have you seen the 🎥 clips of a robot...

25.03.2026 8

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Trump, Iran give contradictory reasons for pause in strikes

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: ✈️ Plus: ICE agents deploy to airports {beacon} It’s Monday....

23.03.2026 6

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Senate gears up for marathon weekend of Trump priorities

🌹 Plus: Why ABC suddenly yanked ‘Bachelorette’ season 3 days before premiere {beacon} Happy Friday! Drop everything at 1:35 p.m. for the battle...

20.03.2026 9

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Video game memes, smack talk: Inside the White House's war rhetoric

🥏 Plus: Drones over base housing Rubio, Hegseth raise security concerns {beacon} Happy Thursday. Let the madness begin! 🏀 We’re in the...

19.03.2026 9

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Mullin breaks with Noem, signals changes at DHS

🥊 Plus: Today’s messy Senate floor debate over Trump’s No. 1 priority {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Have you made your March Madness brackets yet?...

18.03.2026 6

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Trump rejects counterterrorism official's Iran claims

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🍀 Plus: St. Patrick’s Day food specials {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Happy St....

17.03.2026 10

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Trump pleads for global help to avert oil crisis

⛈️ Plus: East Coast braces for severe storms.

16.03.2026 10

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Trump, Hegseth raise questions over well-being of Iran leader

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🦞 Plus: Pentagon spent millions on lobster, luxury food in September {beacon} Happy...

13.03.2026 10

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White House defends oil price whiplash

🚢 Plus: Iran’s new leader vows to fight US, Israel

12.03.2026 10

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Lindsey Graham draws GOP fire over Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🛢️ Plus: Strait of Hormuz threatens global emergency {beacon} It’s Wednesday....

11.03.2026 8

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White House sends mixed signals on Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Plus: Pentagon burns through $5.6B of munitions in 2 days {beacon} It’s Tuesday....

10.03.2026 10

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Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel; Stock market tumbles

⚽ Plus: Will Iran compete in the World Cup? {beacon} 12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT {date('EEEE, MMMM d',time("now"))} | By Cate Martel Today in DC:...

09.03.2026 7

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Trump clarifies his goals for Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🔎 Plus: DOJ releases more Epstein files related to Trump allegations {beacon} Happy...

06.03.2026 30

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Iran seeks revenge against Trump's military operation

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🍩 Plus: RFK Jr.’s war on Dunkin’, Starbucks {beacon} It’s Thursday. Have you...

05.03.2026 10

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Hegseth teases next phase of Iran war

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🌊 Plus: Dems rally around Talarico, hoping to flip Texas {beacon} It’s Wednesday. A...

04.03.2026 9

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US citizens scramble to evacuate Middle East amid air chaos

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🗳️ Plus: Cornyn in the political fight of his life today {beacon} It’s Tuesday....

03.03.2026 30

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Trump leaves door open for boots on the ground in Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🪖 Plus: Hegseth’s fiery press conference on Iran {beacon} It’s Monday. Welcome...

02.03.2026 10

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Lawmakers press for missing Trump material in Epstein files to be released

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🤖 Plus: Today’s big Pentagon, Anthropic deadline over AI rules {beacon} Happy...

27.02.2026 10

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US, Iran negotiate on the brink of war

U.S. and Iranian officials are in Geneva for high-stakes talks about Iran's nuclear program, while the Clintons are being deposed in the Epstein case.

26.02.2026 10

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What did Americans think of Trump’s address?

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🩺 Plus: Trump’s surgeon general pick grilled by senators {beacon} It’s Wednesday....

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Trump's tricky balance for State of the Union

Plus: Savannah Guthrie ups reward to $1 million for information leading to the location of her mother.

24.02.2026 10

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Kash Patel's Olympic outing sparks scrutiny

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🚨Plus: Americans in Mexico urged to shelter in place {beacon} It’s Monday. I have...

23.02.2026 20

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Supreme Court deals a major blow to Trump on tariffs

12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🌍 Plus: Trump considers limited strike on Iran {beacon} Happy Friday! The U.S....

20.02.2026 10

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Epstein fallout intensifies with former Prince Andrew's arrest

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Thursday! It’s remarkable how warm 43 degrees and cloudy can feel after the...

19.02.2026 10

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Inside the reported 'constant chaos' at DHS

✈️ Plus: TSA, FEMA lose funding at midnight.

13.02.2026 30

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Minneapolis immigration crackdown is ending, Trump administration says

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12.02.2026 10

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Epstein files scrutiny rises as DOJ unredacts more names

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10.02.2026 6

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Trump uses prayer breakfast to bash rivals

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05.02.2026 10

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White House pulls back Minnesota immigration crackdown

In today's newsletter: Trump pulls 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists, and the search for...

04.02.2026 10

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Gun groups, GOP question Minneapolis shooting

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: It’s Monday. Washington is essentially shut down today because...

26.01.2026 10

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12:30 Report: More than half of US brace for heavy snow and ‘crippling ice’ 

Happy Friday! I made the mistake of going to Costco yesterday and it was a madhouse. Everyone in the DMV seemed to be there stocking up for the winter...

23.01.2026 10

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US allies scoff at Trump’s Board of Peace

22.01.2026 20

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Trump aims to melt Greenland opposition

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below. It’s Wednesday. This winter storm could be a whopper this...

21.01.2026 10

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