Noem agrees to testify before Senate Judiciary in March

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in early March, a spokesperson for committee chairman Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) confirmed to The Hill on Monday. According to Grassley’s office, Noem is expected to testify for a round of questioning on March 3, and each senator will be allocated… Source…

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Top tech execs silent after latest ICE action

Demonstrators gather on Michigan Avenue during a heavy snowstorm to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Chicago, US on January 25, 2026. Jacek Boczarski | Anadolu | Getty Images Some tech leaders are beginning to speak out after the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in…

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WWE ‘Raw’: Live results and analysis

WWE returns to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for the final episode of “Raw” before the first premium live event of 2026. With the Royal Rumble fast approaching, it looks like tonight’s installment will be all about answering several burning questions. So far, only one match has been announced – a Fatal 4-Way to determine the No….

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Shooting backlash raises shutdown risks

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Shutdown prospects rise amid response to shootings A second high-profile killing by a federal agent in Minneapolis jeopardizes Congress’ chances of averting a partial government shutdown as Democrats come out en masse against funding… Source link

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Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant illegally spied on users to, among other things, deliver advertisements. Reuters report. Google did not admit wrongdoing in settlement of the class-action case, which accused the company “Unlawfully and knowingly intercepting and recording confidential communications of persons without their consent and subsequently…

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Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump

The Hills Defense & NetSec Newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security Welcome to The Big Story. The Venezuelan leader signaled frustration with Trump. In a speech to a group of oil workers broadcast on Venezuela’s state television network on Sunday, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said he had received enough orders…

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