David Hickey

In today’s newsletter: The U.S. seizes an Iranian ship as the two sides remain at odds on when to resume peace talks.

In today’s newsletter: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deflects senators’ questions about the threat posed by Iran.

In today’s newsletter: The Illinois primaries are putting Democratic divides on display.

In today’s newsletter: Hillary Clinton faces Oversight Committee questioning as part of their Jeffrey Epstein probe.

Minnesotans feel more strongly about Trump's immigration policies, poll show. A new sport debuts at the Winter Olympics. And the first “Board of Peace” meeting.

In today’s newsletter: Venezuela’s acting president tells NBC News that Nicolás Maduro is the country’s legitimate leader.

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Senate Democrats reach a shutdown agreement with the president. Tulsi Gabbard's presence at an FBI raid of an election hub baffles national security experts. And Melania Trump's new film.

Taylor Swift enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vice President JD Vance makes a major life announcement, and Indiana completes its transformation from basketball school to football powerhouse.

Swiss officials investigate a bar fire that killed dozens. Weight loss drugs may become cheaper and more affordable. And Will Smith is sued by a former employee.

2025 was a consequential year in U.S. politics and world events, including the selection of a new pope and the growing impact of artificial intelligence.