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Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industry
The Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations. It did not release a specific proposal but said it would make
Attorneys describe Christa Pike's emotional reaction after waking up
On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.
Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election
President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,” the president said in the Oval Office, when the Independent’s Andrew Feinberg
HBCU students sue Missouri for $549M, citing underfunding
Current and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state has underfunded the institution for decades. The students want the state to pay almost $549 million to a fund that would go toward campus repairs and other university needs. The case centers around a law that requires certain state money to go
FBI foils alleged terrorist attack at Minneapolis's Mall of America
Per an FBI source, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an attack to kill non-Muslims
Hegseth unveils Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln crew after lengthy deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the highest unit award, the Presidential Unit Citation, to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group crew Wednesday upon the aircraft carrier’s return to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Hegseth praised the crew for supporting the U.S. military’s operations against Iran and helping enforce the
Rubio calls for new era of power between US, Europe, with ancient Greece as backdrop
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for a new era of U.S. and European power on the global stage in a major speech delivered in Athens, Greece, with a dramatic background provided by the ancient Acropolis and the setting Mediterranean sun. He said the U.S. and its allies stand at a crossroads of
Trump predicts 'Trump Accounts' will limit spread of socialism, communism
President Trump said Wednesday his administration’s new investment accounts for children will have a “huge effect” in reducing positive views of socialism and communism among young Americans. During an event in the Oval Office promoting the “Trump Accounts,” the president said children will be “watching their accounts” grow until gaining control over them upon turning
Cantwell unveils new AI framework
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unveiled a framework Wednesday for regulating artificial intelligence amid growing pressure on lawmakers to address the technology's risks. Cantwell laid out a set of principles for how Congress and the executive branch should approach AI, arguing that to "manage risks
Lawmakers demand answers on Amateur Athletic Union sex abuse scandal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking for answers from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) over its handling of sex abuse allegations within its ranks. In a letter to AAU leadership, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and ranking member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) called it "unacceptable that AAU is failing to
House Republican defends GOP ahead of midterms: 'We did our job'
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter (R) defended the Republican Party’s strategy ahead of the midterm elections, as President Trump urges Americans to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.” CNN’s Jake Tapper questioned Carter on Tuesday about the effectiveness of the president’s message this election cycle, in which his party is fighting to
Trump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon
President Trump said Wednesday that he does not think the suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon. "We don't think so," the president said in the Oval Office. He said Russia has said they "have it under control." "They're sharing it a little bit with our people. I expect them to share it a lot
Fetterman more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than Democrats: poll
A new poll found Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) is more popular among Pennsylvania Republicans over Democrats following his virtual appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention in September. The Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, found 72 percent of Pennsylvania Republicans held a favorable opinion on Fetterman, 19 percent viewed the senator negatively and 7 percent said
Tillis says McConnell's brain is 'as sharp as it ever was'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) brain “is as sharp as it ever was” following the Kentucky Republican’s recent months-long absence from the upper chamber after a fall. “The difference between the [former President] Biden situation and the Mitch situation is I’ve had conversations with Mitch,” Tillis told MS NOW’s
Super Bowl LXI to stream on Disney+
Disney is betting big on streaming as the company gets set to air Super Bowl LXI next year in Los Angeles. The NFL's championship game will air on Disney+, the media conglomerate's flagship digital subscription platform, as its main television network ABC and sports arm ESPN broadcast the game on linear channels. This year will
Trump: I could have done 'bad things' to Hillary Clinton, Biden, Obama
President Trump said he could have done “bad things” to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with former Presidents Obama and Biden, when asked about potential Democratic efforts to impeach him. “I could have done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could have done very, very bad things to Joe Biden,” Trump said
81 US military aircraft, drones damaged during Iran war: Report
At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the war against Iran began early this year, according to a new report prepared for members of Congress. The Monday report, produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), showed the military has sustained losses of uncrewed platforms, including 45 MQ-9 Reaper
US shelves Sudan arms embargo proposal amid UN Security Council divisions
The Trump administation is shelving its proposal for an arms embargo on Sudan amid divisions on the United Nations Security Council, which will instead vote Thursday on a short-term extension of a more regional arms embargo that would just impact Darfur. The vote on UNSC Resolution 1591 would extend the Darfur arms embargo until December
Trump adds Tennessee to red state midterm tour
President Trump will bring his red state campaign tour to Tennessee on Saturday to headline a rally in Clarksville. The Republican National Committee announced Trump’s stop in Tennessee, which comes just weeks after he attended the Texas-Tennessee college football game in Knoxville. Tennessee is home to solidly Republican gubernatorial and Senate races. Earlier this week,
Hillary Clinton unveils first endorsement in House, Senate midterm races
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) in her bid for the Senate, marking the former first lady's first endorsement of a House or Senate candidate in 2026. Flanagan wrote on social media that she was honored to have Clinton's support, saying that she "has spent five
Watch live: Hegseth delivers remarks as USS Abraham Lincoln returns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will welcome home sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday afternoon in San Diego, following the aircraft carrier’s extended deployment to the Middle East. Hegseth is set to address the crew as aircraft carrier returns to the U.S. after more than 280 days without a port call, including military operations
Supreme Court weighs case over Air Force detonating munitions in Guam
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with a case about whether the Air Force needs to conduct environmental review before its munitions detonations in Guam. An environmental group, Prutehi Guåhan, has sued, saying that the decision to file a permit renewal application with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) constitutes an agency action that triggered
Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped off the campaign trail following a flu diagnosis as his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, launches new attack ads focusing on the Democrat’s absence. Talarico disclosed his illness at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum which he joined virtually, saying, “I was ready to eat my
Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier excited for far-left power grab
A do-something Congress is about to be elected. They will not use their newfound power to curb government excesses so that no one abuses the office. They will go all out to enact their far-left agenda.
Ex-Trump personal attorney adds Dem operative as client, says DOJ treating him unfairly
An ex-personal attorney to President Trump is taking on a Democratic political operative as a client, accusing the Justice Department of not treating him fairly after he took a plea deal. Kendra Wharton will represent Colin Strother as he prepares for his Nov. 17 sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and agreeing
Here’s why to vote in midterms to give Democrats congressional majorities
Attorney A. Scott Bolden urged American voters to elect Democratic majorities in the House and Senate to counter President Trump's policies and protect the constitutional system of government.
Trump says he'll terminate LaCivita, Blair if they have consulting conflicts
President Trump on Wednesday said he would terminate outside consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair if their work conflicted with the White House, following a report that the two were in the Balkans advising a pro-Russian political party and made hundreds of thousands of dollars. Trump appeared to distance himself from the work LaCivita and
What is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?
Kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties sold over the counter, has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill as some states seek to ban the product or its synthetic derivatives. Calls for a federal response, including Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) request that the Trump administration act, come after compounds of kratom were found in
Tillis backs Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is backing Republican candidate Michael Whatley for the Senate seat he’s leaving behind — his first public declaration of who he will support. Whatley is in a tight race against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D), who is currently favored to win. Tillis told NewsNation, the Hill’s sister network, on Tuesday that
Hegseth greets ship returning from troubled waters
Plus: 🏒Ovechkin’s final home opener in DC {beacon} It’s Wednesday, and there is no shortage of news coming to us today... In today's issue: Hegseth greets crew from USS Abraham Lincoln Hinson and Turek debate in Iowa Vance comments on Iran nuclear negotiations Ovechkin's final home opener in D.C. Programming note: We're Joshua Feldstein and Abigail
Boosting public safety starts with fully funding federal prisons
Advocacy leader Scott Peyton argues that Congress must provide the Federal Bureau of Prisons with necessary funding to address critical staffing shortages, maintain facility safety, and support successful reentry programs for incarcerated individuals.
10- and 30-year bond yields trading at 24-year highs
The 10- and 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields hit 24-year highs during Wednesday morning trading, as the market sell-off persists. The 10-year note topped 5.36 percent earlier in the day, the highest mark since April 2002. That month, the 10-year bond yield reached a closing peak of 5.48 percent. The 30-year bond yield, meanwhile, exceeded
Most say Trump, Congress not taking AI risk seriously: Survey
Most U.S. voters want more safeguards on artificial intelligence and think the federal government has fallen short in confronting the powerful technology’s risks, according to a new poll. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Wednesday, 57 percent of voters said they believe the Trump administration is not taking the risks posed by AI seriously enough, while
Supreme Court wrestles with Boulder’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
The Supreme Court started its new term with a bang this week: Can Boulder, Colo., sue fossil fuel producers for billions in state court over climate change? But the oral arguments left the justices tussling with no clear resolution. Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Legal Affairs Reporter Sophie Brams chatted with Boulder's lawyer and
Watch live: Trump to unveil auto-enrollment for children’s savings accounts
President Trump is set to announce Wednesday that automatic enrollment is live for his signature Trump Accounts initiative, expanding access to the savings accounts for children across the country. The White House says nearly 70 million accounts have already been created, with the majority opened via the automatic feature. Parents and guardians must claim the
Sand holds 12-point lead over Lahn for Iowa governor while Hinson trails Turek in Senate race: Poll
Both Democratic candidates for Senate and governor in Iowa are leading in their races, according to a new poll. In the Suffolk University poll, 48 percent of respondents said that Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek was their “first choice” if the election occurred that day, with 44 percent saying the same of Rep. Ashley Hinson
Ben Affleck slams 'snarky,' 'depressing' political climate: 'I think it would be an awful job'
Ben Affleck says running for public office "has no appeal" to him because he finds the political world "very depressing." The "Gone Girl" star, who plays a Los Angeles mayoral candidate in his new movie "Animals," shot down talk of making a real-life jump from Hollywood to the campaign trail in an interview with Variety
Here are the Republicans backing Democratic candidates in the midterms
Several Republicans have come out in support of Democratic candidates ahead of the November elections, as control of both chambers of Congress is up for grabs. A former governor, a GOP election official and a former Senate candidate are among the small but growing list of Republicans who have crossed the aisle to endorse their
30 days and 5 takeaways on the midterms
As the midterm elections approach, analysts suggest that Democrats are well-positioned to flip the House due to shifting voter trends and enthusiasm despite significant Republican spending.
US formally requests more information on death at Russia plague lab
The U.S. has sent a formal diplomatic complaint to the Russian government demanding more information regarding the death of a woman working at an antiplague research facility in Siberia and following reports of quarantine procedures, a source familiar told NewsNation, The Hill's sister network. The Trump administration’s request came in the form of a demarche,
GOP Michigan Senate candidate Rogers calls for trade war with Canada to end 'now'
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) on Wednesday called for an end to the U.S.-Canada trade war fostered by the Trump administration, a sign of how the battle may be hurting his campaign against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. “Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff
Democrat launches ad featuring Moreno ripping GOP's Miller over daughter's blue bunny
Democrat Brian Poindexter’s campaign is launching an ad Wednesday featuring Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) criticizing his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), over an incident involving Moreno's granddaughter's stuffed blue bunny. The ad, first shared with The Hill, comes as Miller has faced intense scrutiny amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. She has
Truck stops warned against red dye diesel sales: 'Limited upside'
Truck stops were warned by industry groups against selling red-dyed diesel, saying there is “limited upside” to its sale following reported record-high diesel prices across the U.S. “The White House appears to be trying to encourage the supply chain to move toward selling dyed fuel in non-traditional ways,” the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of
AI safety group outlines demands for legislation, warns lawmakers
Guardrails Action, a nonprofit pushing for safeguards on artificial intelligence, led a coalition of nearly 40 organizations to outline a series of key principles for AI legislation, warning that they will oppose anything less. In a Wednesday letter to lawmakers, the coalition argued legislation must feature enforceable and transparent government oversight that is not designed
AI-generated child sexual abuse images cause real-life harm
We should not wait for an AI-generated fantasy to become a real child’s nightmare to act.
Trump pushing to turn one of his golf courses into presidential retreat
President Trump wants to add a Camp David-type presidential retreat at his West Palm Beach golf club, according to several reports. A letter sent to Palm Beach County commissioners by the golf course’s attorney Harvey Oyer said Trump is offering to “designate” his golf course as a U.S. Presidential Golf Course and be "utilized by
Paxton: Iran war a drag on Texas Senate campaign
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, said in a leaked audio recording that the war in Iran and high prices at home are a drag on his midterm campaign. “It's not tariffs. ... It's the war, it's gas prices, it's diesel,” Paxton told donors and lobbyists
Former Trump adviser: Remarks about LA, San Diego 'clumsy, sloppy'
David Urban, a former adviser to President Trump, panned the president's recent comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego if the regime successfully builds a nuclear weapon. “I do think that was a clumsy, sloppy kind of statement," Urban told CNN's Anderson Cooper in an interview Tuesday. "Obviously, he's riffing there. I
Watch live: Rubio makes case for Western democracy in Athens speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major address from Greece on Wednesday, urging Western nations to return to their “civilizational roots” as the Trump administration seeks to reassure uneasy European allies. Speaking near the Acropolis, Rubio is expected to argue that the U.S. and Europe are at a “crossroads” and must embrace the
The Catholic Church is benefiting from the Leo effect
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have reported record numbers of conversions.
University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities in wake of misconduct reports
The University of Arizona suspended most fraternity activities this week due to several misconduct reports against chapters on campus. Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman issued a letter to the fraternity and sorority community on Monday that said almost half of the 21 Interfraternity Council chapters on campus have multiple reports of misconduct. She said the "number of cases
Rand Paul concerned Russian plague could be ‘weaponized’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) raised concerns that Russia could potentially be conducting biological weapons research involving the plague as global health officials seek more information about the mysterious death of a worker at a Siberian lab. The 28-year-old worker died on Oct. 2 after being hospitalized from a severe case of pneumonia, prompting the World
Vance: Iran must make 'meaningful' enrichment reduction to end war
Iran must do something “meaningful” related to their stockpile of enriched uranium to make progress in nuclear negotiations with the U.S., Vice President Vance said in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday. Iran’s claim of a right to enrichment is a key sticking point in negotiations over its nuclear program. While Iran says it does
OpenAI releases new batch of math breakthroughs
OpenAI released a new batch of mathematics breakthroughs on Tuesday following calls from AI researchers and developers to slow the growth of the technology. The company released 377 results that cover different physics, mathematical and other scientific problems solved by an OpenAI internal frontier model not yet available to the public. “Towards acceleration of scientific
Tillis defends insulting Trump officials: 'I stand by all that'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday defended insults from his new political memoir thrown at Trump administration officials, saying that he stands "by all that." CNN's Kaitlan Collins read off Tillis's "unsparing" remarks from "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," starting with the North Carolina Republican saying his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete
When will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced?
It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.
What should teachers teach about the October 7 attacks?
After three years of listening to how we should teach October 7, what always strikes me is critics’ utter inability to accommodate the complexity of the conflict.
3 years after Oct. 7, the world still thinks terrorism is someone else's problem
On the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Sarri Singer argues that the global community must confront the universal threat of terrorism by calling it what it is, cutting off enemy funding, and treating survivor recovery as a matter of national security.
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution set for December
The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is set for December, according to the U.S. Army. The Tuesday memo, obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation, lists Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. CDT. It will be carried out at the Fort Hood
Live updates: Candidates tangle in midterm debates; Trump heads back to Texas
With less than a month until the midterms, there are a slew of debates this week in several high-profile races across the country. On Tuesday night, Maine Senate candidates Sen. Susan Collins (R) clashed with Democrat Troy Jackson. Read takeaways from that debate here. Iowa's gubernatorial candidates, Zach Lahn (R) and Rob Sand (D), tangled,
'Moral majority’ no more: The Republican Party's criminal desperation
So much effort has been dedicated to protecting politicians like Max Miller and Donald Trump that it appears Republicans ran out of time to do anything else.
California Democrats demand Trump apology for rally remarks
California Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. "As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the
Listen live: Supreme Court takes up Guam WWII munitions dispute
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday about which environmental requirements the government must follow when handling unexploded WWII-era munitions in Guam. For decades, the government has brought the munitions to Anderson Air Force Base. It agrees it must follow the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which lays out procedures specifically for hazardous waste. But
WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death
The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute — and a potential second incident. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement Tuesday that the agency has asked Russian authorities to clarify what caused the severe case of pneumonia
Trump is on the cusp of toppling Brazil's leftist giant
Trump has brought down the giant of the Latin American Left, and "21st-century socialism" is in intensive care.
Red states exude confidence after Supreme Court climate arguments
Two Republican-led states say their massive lawsuits against social media and drug companies are no permission slip for the blockbuster fossil fuel industry lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court this week. “When you look at our opioid cases, they went directly at the problem,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) told The Gavel. “If you
Bass 'horrified' by Trump remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said she was “horrified” by President Trump’s remark at a recent campaign rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, saying a president should not speak of major U.S. cities as a potential cost of war. Trump defended the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict
Congress is trading on your dime
Congress is the trustee of a government that just crossed $40 trillion in debt in August. It should live under the same rules we do, with no carve-outs and no riders.
Trump's onslaught tests Talarico’s momentum in Texas
In today's issue: ▪ Debate night in key races ▪ Backlash to Trump’s California comment ▪ Cornell faculty raise no-confidence vote ▪ Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary President Trump is returning to Texas today for the third time in less than a month, as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico maintains his edge in the race
Florida's 25-year record on school choice is a huge success, not a cautionary tale
School choice does not deserve all the credit for all of these successes, but plainly it did not prevent the rise of our schools to be among the nation's best.
Americans spend most on groceries in these 15 cities, study finds
Inflation has backed off from the eye-watering double digit numbers after the pandemic, but unfortunately for Americans grocery store prices haven't gone down – an especially painful trend for residents of some U.S. cities, according to a new study.
GOP senators warn that Trump has fumbled immigration issue
Republican senators say President Trump has fumbled the issue of immigration, something that was an advantage for GOP candidates in 2024 but is now a growing political liability for their party. Several GOP senators told The Hill that Trump's deportation policy has gone too far and warn that it's hurting Republican candidates with suburban and
Why Trump chose these leaders to head his 'Super Intelligence Force'
President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. The group of government leaders each reflect different priorities of the Trump administration after months of mixed messaging on the
Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways
Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month. Lahn and Sand participated in an hour-long debate hosted by KWQC and held at St. Ambrose
Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeaways
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine State’s next governor. During the debate, which Nexstar’s WOOD-TV hosted, the candidates touched on issues specific to the state — such
Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times she’s bucked her party, from her pro-choice position to her vote against President Trump’s signature
Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know
The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged last week that a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East had died shortly after being hospitalized. The news
Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, Michigan
Planned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.).
Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs are near complete, refill to come 'this week'
President Trump said Tuesday repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are close to complete and should be refilled with water "this week," but still touted unfounded claims of vandalism. "I think they're going to fill it up this week," Trump said in a video shared by the Rapid Respond 47 account on the social
US tries new Sudan strategy as war fueled by 'external actors' drags on
The Trump administration is signaling a change in course on Sudan, facing months of failed diplomacy to achieve a ceasefire in the more than three-year conflict, a fight largely between two main warring factions but supported by a constellation of international backers. The U.S. is pushing at the United Nations Security Council a proposal to
Archdiocese of St. Louis sues ICE officials over blocked religious services
The lawsuit argues that the jail's visitation policy prevents Catholic detainees from practicing important parts of their faith.
US trade deficit passes $100B for first time since March 2025
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 17-month high in August, topping $100 billion for the first time since March 2025. U.S. imports of goods and services that month were worth $105.6 billion more than the value of exports, according to data the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis released Tuesday. That marked an
Trump admin revamps price transparency
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story HHS revamps price transparency rules The Trump administration is revamping its transparency rules, trying to make health insurers clearly publish the prices they negotiate with doctors and hospitals. © iStock The rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human
Trump: Government will take massive stake in 'next generation' submarine shipyard
President Trump said Tuesday that American taxpayers will get a 40 percent stake in the planned shipyard in Sparrows Point, Md., an unincorporated industrial area in Baltimore County, which he visited Tuesday. “In the ultimate proof of our commitment to ensuring shipyards enduring success American taxpayers will receive 40 percent stake in the new shipyard,”
US reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over 'suspected pneumonic plague'
The U.S. is refreshing its call for Americans not to travel to Russia in the wake of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia. In a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, the State Department said, “The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague
Appeals panel wrestles with block of RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel appointments
The Trump administration told a federal appeals panel Tuesday that a lower court erred in blocking Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked appointees from serving on a key vaccine advisory panel. Justice Department attorney Matthew Zorn told the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that a district court judge did not have the authority to
Trump boosts dyed diesel availability amid high prices
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump seeks to make more diesel available President Trump on Monday night moved to make more diesel available in a bid to lower fuel prices. © AP Photo/Nick Ingram “I’m going to sign a historic executive order to officially waive the off-road requirement and
Watch live: Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Benson, James go head-to-head in debate
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) will face off Tuesday night in the first gubernatorial debate of the general election. Benson and James are battling to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as Michigan’s next governor, with Election Day just weeks away. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report
President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet meeting that signs "emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety," Reuters reported. Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan
'Medically unprecedented': Christa Pike alive, speaking days after failed execution
Christa Pike is alive and speaking nearly a week after she was given to two lethal injection doses during a failed execution attempt, her attorneys confirmed Tuesday.
The Memo: Trump changes course on controversial ads, underscoring midterm dangers
President Trump did something rare on Monday evening: he climbed down. Trump announced on social media that a series of TV ads extolling his supposed strengths would no longer be paid for by the government but would instead be funded by him and his main super-PAC. To be sure, Trump admitted no wrongdoing and complained
How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard
Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard Rising mortgage rates are lowering the odds of prospective homebuyers entering the market and adding to the tough economic slate for President Trump and the GOP ahead of the midterms. © Seth
Trump's 'Super Intelligence Force' takes shape
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's 'Super Intelligence Force' gives glimpse into AI approach President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Wes Moore dodges commitment to full second term if reelected: Report
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) did not give a clear answer during a Tuesday debate on if he would serve his full term if he were to be reelected in November, according to multiple reports. The Baltimore Banner reported that the governor dodged a question on whether he would see through the entire duration of
White House, DOJ pushed FBI to investigate protesters, violating rights: Whistleblower
A new whistleblower complaint accuses the White House as well as top leadership at the Justice Department and the FBI of directing agents to open investigations into Los Angeles protestors, violating the Constitution and bureau policy by targeting them for First Amendment activity. The complaint from former FBI intelligence analyst Jill Fields relays that she
Trump blames French student protests on Islam, 'out of control mass migration'
President Trump blamed the widespread student-led protests in France on Islam and "out of control mass migration" on Tuesday. “What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country,” he wrote in a Truth Social post.
Emmy Awards exit broadcast TV, ink six-year Prime Video streaming deal
The Emmy Awards is going streaming — after more than 75 years on broadcast TV, the ceremony is making the move to Amazon Prime Video. The Television Academy, which holds the annual awards gala, and Prime Video announced Tuesday that they inked a "historic, multiyear deal" that will make the streaming giant the new home
Johnson predicts a Democratic majority will impeach Trump immediately
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is predicting that Democrats will waste no time impeaching President Trump if they win control of the lower chamber in the midterm elections. “It’s guaranteed, probably on the first day — first or second day,” Johnson said Tuesday in an interview with Scott Jennings, a pro-Trump pundit. “Remember, they’ve already
Cook Political Report moves three Senate races in Democrats’ favor
The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, is shifting its odds for Senate races in Kansas, North Carolina and New Hampshire toward Democrats. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for Republican candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. These races being more competitive could spell
Medicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF poll
Support for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results published Tuesday. Health research group KFF found that 32 percent of those surveyed strongly favored “having a national health plan … in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan,"
Lawyers urge watchdogs to examine Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian
Lawyers for a former U.S. Olympian cleared of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are asking federal watchdogs to investigate how the Justice Department built a felony case against him before prosecutors concluded he was not responsible. Attorneys for David Hearn on Tuesday sent a letter to the inspectors general at the DOJ and Interior
Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to new polling released Tuesday. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, found the Democrat holds a 7-point advantage over his Republican opponent among likely voters in the state.
Cornell retains former acting attorney general to lead investigation
Sally Yates is a former acting U.S. attorney general and deputy attorney general and a longtime federal prosecutor.
Hegseth to welcome USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego after lengthy deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday and will welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew home on Wednesday after the aircraft carrier extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will speak with the ship’s crew, participate in physical training and eat lunch with the service members
Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's where
Earlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.
2028 Democratic contenders set to meet at post-midterm conference on party's future
Potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are expected to meet at the party's post-midterm conference next month, with a focus on how to navigate through the next election and beyond. The conference, titled "What's Next," will be held Nov. 12-14 in Denver. It is not an official Democratic Party event, and instead will be presented by
Democratic senator says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar 'to hide the costs' of Iran war
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), says the Pentagon blocked him from a key U.S. military base in Qatar while he traveling in the Middle East, accusing the Trump administration of trying to hide damage caused by the Iran war. Murphy, who traveled to Doha, Qatar, and later Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a congressional delegation,
Watch live: Trump to unveil major investment in Baltimore submarine shipyard
President Trump will give remarks Tuesday afternoon in Baltimore to unveil a multibillion-dollar investment aimed at boosting U.S. submarine production. Defense technology company Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, while the Navy could spend up to another $2.9 billion purchasing production from the facility.
Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump's remarks on California
President Trump is stoking outrage among California Democrats and at least one House GOP candidate after he suggested at a midterm rally that he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom led the charge, telling The Hill on Tuesday that Trump is “mentally ill.” “TIME FOR THE
Noem refutes report her DHS bought planes at inflated prices from donor
The five planes were purchased the morning before Noem left her role.
White House: Maryland governor 'throwing a tantrum' over submarine event
The White House accused Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) of “throwing a tantrum” over a Tuesday event announcing an investment in a Baltimore shipyard after a source familiar said the governor was blocked from speaking at the event. “President Trump is willing to work with anyone to revitalize our manufacturing sector, which is why the
Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will not appear alongside President Trump at an upcoming political rally in San Antonio as the Republican incumbent fights for reelection less than a month out from November's midterms. Trump is traveling to Texas Wednesday to stump for the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton (R), who is locked in a
Judge skeptical of FCC's move to scrutinize ABC station licenses
A federal judge in D.C. on Tuesday declined to immediately rule on whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should be stopped from conducting an early review of broadcast licenses belonging to a handful of local ABC stations across the country. But U.S. District Judge Loren Alikhan appeared skeptical from the bench of the administration's justification for initiating the process. “What is it that made this so different that
Schumer alleges illegal coordination between Trump, PAC on ads
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is moving to investigate President Trump for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars to pay for government-sponsored campaign ads. Schumer announced Tuesday that he is demanding that two government watchdog agencies investigate and preserve records related to the administration’s effort to make PSA television ads that portray Trump in a favorable
Trump blasts Fox News for interviews with El-Sayed, Osborne
President Trump on Tuesday blasted Fox News over its recent interviews with Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D) of Michigan and Dan Osborn (I) of Nebraska. Trump questioned on Truth Social why the network would interview the "sleazebag, Dan Osborn right now, who is running against our GREAT Republican Senator Pete Ricketts." He then referred to
Support for small businesses suggests socialism's shine is overstated
In an op-ed, Elaine Parker argues that rising costs in healthcare, childcare, and housing stem from government regulation and deficit spending rather than capitalism, suggesting that increased free-market principles could alleviate both inflation and growing support for socialism.
Sam Altman admits we should accept 'some bad things' for sake of AI supremacy
As AI gets better and better, we’re going to have to learn to stomach some negative outcomes in exchange for vast prosperity and improvements in our overall health, wealth and life expectancy.
Scarborough says GOP closing message 'out of touch,' slams Trump's California comments
MS NOW host Joe Scarborough on Monday slammed Republicans’ closing message for the midterms. “I've got to say, across the country, you've got gas prices at record highs, you've got diesel prices at record highs. Just telling people, ‘Hey, don't worry about it. This is just short-term pain. Don't worry about it. It's worth it,
Trump won’t reimburse government for controversial ads
The White House clarified Tuesday that President Trump will not pay back the federal government for money already spent on controversial political TV ads after he said he would start paying for the ads himself. Trump said Monday he would pay for the controversial “Patriotic Ads” himself after receiving backlash for using taxpayer money to
With SAVE Act fail, Republicans snatch failure from the jaws of success
Republican leadership never identified what sort of compromise could earn 60 votes
Over 347M children under threat due to El Niño, UNICEF says
In previous years, millions were forced to leave their homes searching for food, water and work.
Newsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump's Iran nuclear comments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday said he directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for any possible threats to the Golden State after President Trump's "invitation" for Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous — if not treasonous — putting a target on two of
Trump’s California quip blows up
Plus: 🌮First Tuesday of October means National Taco Day! {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Looking for something good to watch tonight? There are plenty of midterm debates to tune into. We'll fill you in. In today's issue: Trump's California comments Collins and Jackson debate in Maine Firing squad for convicted terrorist WHO update on Russia plague
Congress has never passed a real budget
Author Kurt Couchman argues that Congress must move beyond temporary funding extensions and implement a comprehensive annual budget process that integrates both spending and revenue to regain fiscal control and restore public trust.
Sununu rattles off disagreements with Trump at New Hampshire town hall
Former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.) rattled off his many disagreements with President Trump at a New Hampshire town hall ahead of the November midterm elections, when he'll face Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.). In particular, Sununu criticized the president's war in Iran and trade conflict with Canada. When asked if he would be a Republican dissenter
UN food agency official fired after highlighting Gaza hunger
Former United Nations food agency official Benjamin Davis said he was fired after his work, including briefs and seminars, highlighted the hunger crisis in Gaza, The Guardian reported Tuesday. The outlet wrote that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director's seminar led the Israeli mission to file a complaint with the FAO. The mission also
Red-dyed diesel: What is it, and can you use the tax-free fuel?
President Trump on Monday signed an order to extend the use of red-dyed diesel, but what is it?
Saudi-Israel normalization may come, but don't expect a warm peace
While President Trump seeks to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia through civilian nuclear cooperation, significant social opposition and regional complexities suggest such an agreement may result in a cold peace rather than true reconciliation.
FBI, Georgia officials arrest suspect in New York for death threat against Collins, son-in-law
The FBI and Georgia law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect in New York who allegedly threatened Georgia Senate GOP candidate Mike Collins and his son-in-law, they announced Monday. The FBI said on X that the agency, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Butts County Sheriff's Office had arrested a suspect in Buffalo, N.Y.,
El-Sayed asks Trump to come to Michigan: ‘Your candidate can't speak for himself’
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenged President Trump on Monday to campaign in the Wolverine State. “Please, I'm asking you, ‘Come to Michigan.’ Alright, your — clearly — your candidate can't speak for himself. He doesn't have anything to say. Clearly, you are the answer, and you should tell everybody why they should imagine
Forget Buc-ee’s, this is the US’s favorite convenience store
Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.
Aviation security has an over-screening problem
The 25th anniversary of 9/11 is now behind us. Though the effects continue, recent proposals by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), described in its Horizon 25 Strategy, suggest that more changes are coming. What remains to be seen is whether such changes will keep the nation’s air space safe.
Bill Clinton plays saxophone for musical birthday tribute to Václav Havel
More than three decades after picking up a saxophone for a famous musical moment in the Czech Republic, former President Clinton is dusting off the instrument once again as part of a tuneful tribute. "I'm really honored to join with people all across the Czech Republic and all around the world in observing the 90th birthday
Judge blocks Trump administration move to fine migrants
A federal judge in Boston on Monday blocked the Trump administration's effort to fine migrants up to $1.8 million for failing to leave the U.S. after receiving their final order to deport. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole ruled that the administration unlawfully imposed the fines and wrote that migrants in the "economically precarious position" of
Cotton's opponent: 'Not once' has daylight savings come up on campaign trail
Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) Democratic opponent Hallie Shoffner said on Tuesday that “not once” has daylight savings come up on the campaign trail, after President Trump aired his frustration over stalled legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent. In an interview on MS NOW, Shoffner stated that, “I'll tell you, over the 450 days
Racist policy caused climate vulnerability. Restorative policy is the remedy
Climate adaptation must become a civil rights project.
Anduril to invest $3.7B in new Baltimore shipyard to build Virginia-class submarine parts
Defense contractor Anduril is planning to invest $3.7 billion into a new shipyard in Sparrows Point, Baltimore, to manufacture parts for Virginia-class submarines. The company secured up to a $2.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to help establish the 2 million square-foot facility, dubbed Arsenal-2, that will create more than 3,000 jobs in Maryland.
Rubio calls on Russia to provide more information about plague lab death
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called on Russia to provide more information surrounding a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in the country after a woman working at a laboratory handling the deadly pathogens died. While the World Health Organization said Tuesday the risk of spread in Russia and to Europe is generally low, it
Sabato’s Crystal Ball moves Alaska Senate race to ‘leans Democrat’
Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an election handicapper based at the University of Virginia, has shifted its race rating for the Alaska Senate race to be more optimistic for Democrats. The outlet moved the race to “Leans Democrat” from “Toss-up,” showing that polling data and other indicators are increasingly suggesting former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) could topple
White House pushes back on characterization of Trump’s Iran comments on LA, San Diego
The White House pushed back on critics’ characterization of President Trump’s comments at a rally on Monday evening suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. “The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. “He
Canada has a plan to rebuild its army — Washington should hope it works
Ottawa has laid out a plan to convert the Canadian Army from a hollow force into one that is adapted to the contemporary battle space.
Trump creates California controversy; Vance, Cruz get personal: Live discussion
The gloves are coming off in the fight for 2028 as President Trump courts controversy with comments that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego if it obtains nuclear weapons. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential presidential candidate, led the charge against Trump. Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Vice President Vance took
86 percent think taxpayer-funded, campaign-style Trump ads inappropriate: Survey
An overwhelming majority of Americans in a new poll released Monday said the Trump administration’s use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaign-style TV advertisements was inappropriate. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults disapproved of the use of taxpayer money for the $20 million ad campaign, with only 9 percent in support
DOJ files record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship, the department said Monday. In a Monday press release, the department said it unveiled on Monday the filing of denaturalization actions targeting 40 people “accused of serious offenses.” The filings occurred in a number of U.S. district courts,
Tillis: 'Almost statistically impossible' for Republicans to win House in midterms
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Monday it is “almost statistically impossible” for the Republican Party to retain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on MS NOW’s “The Beat,” host Ari Melber asked the senator about divisions within the GOP driven by President Trump. “I'm supporting the president because he's the head
AI may come for your job. It's not the end of the world — it's the start of a new one
Workers are terrified that new machines will put them out of work. And they're right — technology will replace jobs. But it's an insult to humanity to assume that people will just roll over and play dead.
Cornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote against administration
Cornell faculty has prepared a no-confidence vote against the university administration amid criticism over the school's handling of the alleged gang rape in 2024. The no-confidence resolution is led by Paul Ortiz, a professor of labor history at Cornell, and will be reviewed by members of the Cornell University Faculty Senate on October 14. "The
Phil Collins says Trump 'sees everything as a deal': 'Very scary time'
Phil Collins is knocking President Trump as "nasty," saying that the commander in chief "plays politics like a businessman," even though handling U.S. and international relations isn't "really a business at all." "It's diplomacy," Collins said in a recent interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." "Sometimes you can lose, but still come out winning," the "In
Paramount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world. The deal hands control of WBD's sprawling movie and television studios, as well as its cable channels and news outlet CNN to billionaire media mogul
WHO: No further signs of infections at Russian plague lab
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday there were no further signs of infections at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, following one researcher at the facility reportedly dying from the pneumonic plague. "No case of this dangerous disease has been recorded in the city of Irkutsk, Russian Federation," Russian authorities said in an
Privatized gains, socialized losses: Congress must forcefully say no to Big AI
You cannot privatize gains, socialize losses and ask for a permission slip for everything that could go wrong in between.
New York declares measles disaster emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. 3, according to state officials, with most cases occurring outside New York City. Seven cases occurred in the
Tills on possibility Trump doxes him: 'I got his number too'
After President Trump leaked a Republican lawmaker’s phone number on social media this past weekend, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warned he would not withstand the same treatment. “With all due respect, I got his number too,” Tillis told the hosts of ABC's “The View” on Monday. The Republican, who has repeatedly clashed with the president
Live updates: California officials fume as Trump says Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego
President Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Trump on Tuesday is set to visit Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore to speak at an
Thune: ‘No clear path forward’ on permanent daylight savings time legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says there is “no clear path forward” to pass legislation to make daylight saving time year-round despite the strong support the legislation has from President Trump, who has stepped up pressure on GOP senators to move it. “The president feels strongly on it like he does a lot of
Remote employees need better management, not more surveillance
Slack lights up at 9:07 a.m. with a two-line message from a manager: “Let’s tighten the plan. Circle back today.” In a home office, that can read like a fire drill.
Newsom rips Trump for saying Iran can ‘take out’ LA and San Diego
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President Trump as “deranged and dangerous” after he suggested Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities located in the Golden State if the country developed a nuclear weapon. Trump made the comment during remarks at a political rally in Grand Island, Neb., on Monday, in which he defended
Jack Smith did not deserve the Senate trashing
Smith’s questioning before the Senate was a monument to unfairness.
Are 'tradwives' relevant now in conservative movement?
Two years ago, the conservative movement seemed captivated by the ideal of the "tradwife" — a rejection of modern feminist thinking and an embrace of traditional roles for men and women, where the woman stays at home taking care of the children, cooking and managing the house while her husband works. This new standard showed
Return of split-ticket voting could hurt Republicans
A resurgence of split-ticket voting may occur in upcoming midterm elections due to Donald Trump's popularity among certain GOP voters and specific local race dynamics in states like Texas and Iowa.
Trump approval rating mired at record low: Poll
President Trump maintained his record low approval rating in a new survey released Monday, as Republicans push to ramp up support for their party’s candidates with around four weeks until the midterms. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found the president's approval held steady at the 32 percent rating from the polling center’s survey last month. Trump’s waning
Provide time, order and mercy for Salvadoran TPS holders
I understand that Temporary Protected Status was never intended as a permanent immigration status. But I ask that the administration extend it for Salvadorans so they have sufficient time to pursue other lawful alternatives and prepare responsibly for what may come.
Iran is losing — that's why we should expect and prepare for more terrorist attacks
Two recent terrorist incidents, both fortunately unsuccessful, may provide a partial insight into a larger, longer-term Iranian strategy.
Let the debates begin: 5 to watch this week
In today's issue: ▪ Supreme Court back in session ▪ Trump touts diesel executive order ▪ Politico blocked from Air Force One ▪ Russia outbreak fuels concern General election debate season kicks into high gear this week with candidates meeting on stages throughout the country in races up and down the ticket. Today marks exactly
Trump's Golden Dome faces headwinds with funding uncertain
Golden Dome, President Trump’s lofty plan for a national ballistic missile defense shield, is facing heavy headwinds with project funding still uncertain. The missile defense program, estimated to cost some $1.2 trillion over 20 years of development and operation, needs a significant influx of funding to get it off the ground this fiscal year. But
Alito’s first book pushes conservative justice into spotlight
Two decades after joining the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito joins the ranks of justices as authors. Alito's first book, “So Ordered,” set for release Tuesday, is an adapted collection of speeches he’s given over the years commenting on abortion, originalism, threats to the judiciary and more. It doesn’t break much new ground for those
Poll: Democrats hold major advantage on health care costs
Health care costs remain a top affordability concern for voters, who trust Democrats over Republicans on the issue by a nearly two-to-one margin, according to a new poll from health research group KFF. Six in 10 voters said they are worried about being able to afford their health care, including the cost of health insurance
Tillis says Trump impeachment over Jan 6 was 'weighty,' a 'vote of no confidence'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Monday said President Trump's impeachment in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill attack was "weighty" and his impeachment trial was a "vote of no confidence." MS NOW's Ari Melber spoke with Tillis on "The Beat," where the two talked about Tillis's upcoming book "How to Lose Friends and
Trump says he will pay for 'Patriotic Ads' himself after facing backlash from Democrats
President Trump on Monday said he will pay for the controversial "Patriotic Ads" after backlash mounted in response to the ads being funded by taxpayers. "The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with
Trump approves death by firing squad for convicted terrorist
Nidal Malik Hasan, a convicted terrorist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Ft. Hood in 2009, has been sentenced to death by firing squad, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Monday on the social platform X. Parnell said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “recommended” it, and President Trump “approved” it. Hasan killed 13 people
Trump announces steps to lower high cost of diesel
President Trump announced on Monday that his administration will take a series of steps aimed at lowering high diesel costs. The president had been expected to announce a directive aiming to increase the availability of red-dyed diesel. This diesel simply has red dye added to it to signal that it is tax exempt and is
Tillis calls Hegseth vote his 'biggest regret'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret of my career." Tillis's upcoming memoir "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," out Tuesday, breaks down how he was skeptical of allegations made about Hegseth's treatment of women, style of
Appeals court to hear lawsuit against RFK Jr. vaccine moves
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Appeals court to hear lawsuit against RFK Jr. vaccine moves A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by medical groups against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, seeking to block his overhaul of the childhood
Trump hurls anti-trans slurs at Graham's opponent as South Carolina race tightens
President Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur several times against Sen. Darline Graham's (R-S.C.) Democratic opponent Dr. Annie Andrews, as the race for the Senate seat tightens. "Annie 'T------' Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president evoked Graham's late brother
The Memo: Experts seek to calm panic over mysterious Russia ‘plague’ case
A new cloud of anxiety is hovering over the public amid reports of an infectious disease, a laboratory accident and a death. The fact that the story comes out of Russia heightens American concerns rather than assuages them, raising dark talk of bioweapons, artificial intelligence and Kremlin secrecy. Even President Trump has weighed in. “I
Crockett says she supports 'all Democrats:' 'Yes, that includes James Talarico'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she supports all Democrats on the ballot in Texas, adding that this includes the Democratic Senate nominee who defeated her in the primary, James Talarico. "I support all Democrats. Yes, that includes James Talarico, who I endorsed the day after the election, OK?" she said in a livestream on social
GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth Senior Republican senators say they were blindsided by a plan to reduce by 20 percent the U.S. military’s general and admirals, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. ©
Watch live: Trump rallies Nebraska voters with GOP on defense
President Trump will rally voters in Nebraska Monday evening, as Republicans look to shore up support in a state where an unexpectedly competitive Senate race has put the GOP on defense. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is facing independent Dan Osborn, who came within 7 points of Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in 2024 and is now
Reflection AI releases first open model to rival China
The open source startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model on Monday, stating it rivals leading open technologies made in the U.S. and China. Reflection AI, which has the backing of tech giant Nvidia, said in a blog post Monday its Beam model is on par with some leading open-source models made in China,
Trump's deportation agenda haunts him in two high-profile House races
President Trump’s deportation agenda is haunting him in two key House races as polls show Latino voters turning on the president and Republicans a month out from the midterm elections. The issue is acutely playing out in Florida’s 27th and Texas’s 15th congressional districts, where incumbent Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Monica De La
Supreme Court hears major climate case
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Justices appear unconvinced by oil arguments Several Supreme Court Justices appeared skeptical Monday of a request from oil companies to preemptively block a climate change lawsuit that could hold them liable for climate damages. © Greg Nash Many of the justices raised questions about
Vance-Cruz battle suggests GOP gloves coming off in presidential fight
When Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) traded increasingly personal barbs over the last few days, one thing was clear: Not only is the 2028 Republican primary officially underway but the gloves are already coming off. The tiff began when Vance swiped at Cruz last week, saying it was “really obvious” that
Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes 'stronger and smarter'
President Trump said Monday he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it very strongly.” The State Department said Monday it was monitoring the suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. “I hate to see them having it,” Trump told reporters before departing the White
Trump says he 'will certainly look at' establishing US military base in Lithuania
President Trump said on Monday that he will “certainly look at” establishing a U.S. military base in Lithuania a week after the country’s prime minister said he would welcome U.S. service members into the Baltic state. “They’re friends of mine, they're great people, so we'll certainly look at it. They are great people,” the president
Pennsylvania measles cases pass 1K mark amid outbreak
Pennsylvania has now recorded more than 1,000 measles cases as of the state's most recent update, exceeding the other state outbreaks by hundreds. The Pennsylvania Department of Health's updated dashboard on Monday recorded 1,004 total measles cases in the state so far this year, including 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. About a third of cases
Trump administration proposes new crypto rules
Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump admin proposes new crypto rules The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unveiled new proposals Monday for regulating cryptocurrency markets, after an effort to pass digital asset legislation through Congress came up short last month. © Greg Nash The Commodity
Democratic Super PAC pulls down ads in North Carolina as Roy Cooper dominates Senate race polling
A super PAC linked to Senate Democratic leadership is pulling down ads this week in North Carolina, including about $500,000 in TV advertising and roughly $50,000 in digital amid polls showing Senate candidate Roy Cooper (D) with a healthy lead over Republican Michael Whatley, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. WinSenate, a super PAC
Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage
President Trump said Monday that reporters from the New York Times and other media outlets should be “arrested” over their coverage of his Saturday rally in Ohio. “The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, sharing a video
Trump: Refinery disruptions, not Hormuz, are driving gas prices
President Trump on Monday claimed that disruptions to oil refineries are driving up the soaring cost of gas, not Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with its regime. "What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out
Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support
Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.
Tech watchdog urges Democrats to hit GOP over high data center costs
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech watchdog urges Democrats to hit GOP over high data center costs The Tech Oversight Project is laying out a closing message for Democrats on data centers as candidates head into the final stretch ahead of the midterm elections. © Jenny Kane, Associated Press file In a memo
Woman sues Trump administration after being shot five times by immigration agent
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman who was shot five times by an immigration agent, sued the federal government Monday for damages, with her attorneys saying new analysis of the scene will prove the officer shot her as she was turning her car away from him. Martinez was initially charged in the wake of her shooting
Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
French student protests leave hundreds injured, thousands arrested: What to know
Student protests in France have shut down hundreds of schools after demonstrations against teacher shortages and rundown buildings turned violent. Since late last month, protests have spread across the country, and clashes with police and school officials have resulted in hundreds injured. Despite meetings with top country officials, students are not looking to slow the demonstrations
School book bans hit record high with nearly 12,000 removals, study finds
School book bans have hit a record high at almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization. The group found 11,982 books banned in the 2025-26 school year, a big jump from the 6,870 the previous year. Among those almost 12,000 books were 7,370 unique titles taken out of classrooms,
Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing
The value of the Euro slid on Monday to a 17-month low amid mounting government debt across Europe. As of mid-afternoon on the East Coast, one Euro is worth roughly $1.12, after sinking below that threshold earlier in the day. The European currency hit its lowest point since May 2025, when it was roughly equivalent
Vanity Fair's 'new establishment' list names Vance as Trump 'heir' and Rubio as 'spare'
Vanity Fair on Monday released its "New Establishment 2026" list and included several Trump administration officials, referring to Vice President Vance as the "MAGA heir" but naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the "MAGA spare." The outlet wrote that Vance "had reason for optimism" following President Trump's return to the White House in January
Paxton raises $18M in third quarter
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) raised $18 million in the third quarter as he trails Democrat James Talarico in polls on the contentious Texas Senate race. Paxton’s July-to-September haul is double the $9 million he raised in the second quarter of the year, adding to what’s already the most expensive Senate race of the
Kelly: Hegseth's firings of top generals, admirals damage 'our readiness'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster of top generals and admirals from the U.S. military are “damaging our readiness,” according to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired astronaut and Navy captain. A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Kelly said Hegseth’s intended 20 percent reduction of the top of the ranks, announced last week, would
Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races
A major cryptocurrency super PAC is backing candidates in 32 House races with one month to go until the midterm elections. Fairshake is throwing its weight behind 13 Democrats and 19 Republicans, spokesperson Geoff Vetter confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The super PAC is spending $1 million each on six candidates — Reps. Janelle
Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulations
The Trump administration on Monday announced new amendments to the hospital price transparency rules enacted during President Trump's first term, aimed at making pricing data more accessible and understandable for patients. The rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Employee Benefits Security Administration (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Trump on protesters at site of proposed arch: 'Do these people not have jobs?'
President Trump on Sunday criticized protestors who gathered in Washington last week to oppose his triumphal arch project. "Do these people not have jobs?” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The president also shared images of the demonstrators — including one photo with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), who have pushed back against the construction
Justices appear skeptical of oil companies’ bid to quash climate suits
Several Supreme Court Justices appeared skeptical Monday of a request from oil companies to preemptively block a climate change lawsuit that could hold them liable for climate damages. Many of the justices raised questions about the court’s ability to even take up the case at this time. "A number of the discussions that you've had
Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Jack Smith seen sporting 'No Kings' t-shirt at Power to the People festival
Jack Smith is apparently swapping the suit and tie he wears when testifying at the Capitol for a "No Kings" t-shirt. The former special counsel was eyed over the weekend sporting a tee from a Bruce Springsteen concert tour bearing the pointed message while attending a music festival featuring some of President Trump's most vocal
Democrats add 6 more House races to 'Red to Blue' seat flipping list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced Monday it is adding six candidates to its list of potential flips. The DCCC added the candidates to its “Red to Blue” program, less than a month before the midterm elections. Via their inclusion on the list, which now includes 46 Democrats seeking to flip GOP-favored seats, the
Obama to rally for El-Sayed in Michigan
Former President Obama is set to rally later this month in Michigan for Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, who’s in a must-win battleground race against Republican Mike Rogers. “It is my honor and privilege to announce that President @BarackObama is joining us on the trail in Detroit on Saturday, October 24,” El-Sayed announced on the social
CFTC proposes new rules for crypto industry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unveiled new proposals Monday for regulating cryptocurrency markets, after an effort to pass digital asset legislation through Congress came up short last month. The agency, one of two main financial regulators expected to oversee the industry, gave notice of its plans to move forward with rulemaking on both crypto
Teach our sons that the only cause of rape is a rapist
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph argues against the prevalence of victim-blaming culture following the Cornell rape investigation, asserting that accountability must lie solely with perpetrators.
Supreme Court steps on the gas with new term
Plus: 📱 Cotton leaves Trump on read {beacon} It’s Monday. And your 12:30 Report authors ask that you please refrain from searching for us on Venmo. In today's issue: Supreme Court term begins with a bang Trump-Cotton feud escalates Midterms just 30 days away Plague fears mount Programming note: Hello! We are Elliott
Appeals court pauses fired federal prosecutor's reinstatement
An appeals court panel on Sunday paused a lower judge’s ruling that ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate Roger Rogoff as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle. President Trump ousted Rogoff in July from the U.S. attorney’s office in the Western District of Washington, less than an hour after he was sworn in following
What Hegseth needs is a new 'Project Solarium'
What might be done to ensure Project Meridian succeeds?
Latino voters favor Democratic control of Congress by 24-point margin: Survey
Latino voters’ prefer Democrats take control of Congress after the midterms and their opinions of President Trump’s performance remain poor, according to a new poll by NBC News and Telemundo. While the Latino vote was key to Trump’s win in 2024 as many Latino voters swung to the right, that trend may be reversing. Among
Repealing the roadless rule ignores public approval
New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich urged the public to voice their opposition to the administration's efforts to repeal the roadless rule, which protects critical habitats and recreational areas from development.
Election alarm bells rise for GOP amid dismal polls
Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about their midterm prospects as a series of new polls suggest Democratic chances of winning the House and Senate majorities are growing. The data is especially alarming when it comes to the Senate, as Democratic candidates in Alaska, Texas, North Carolina and Ohio continue to show strength. Join The Hill's
Senate GOP PAC set to invest $14M in tight Kansas Senate race
Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a political action committee aligned with Republican Senate leadership, is upping its spending in Kansas as the race for Senate heats up. The group plans to invest $14 million to support incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), according to a source familiar with SLF’s plans. Much of that will go toward ads
Maher predicts GOP will get 'historical ass whooping' in midterms
Bill Maher says that Republicans should be prepared to receive a "historical ass whooping" in the midterm elections. "They're going to get their ass kicked. It's going to be brutal," Maher said of the GOP in a Sunday interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN's "GPS." "He's lost even a lot of his own people," the
Death of researcher at Russian plague laboratory 'particularly concerning': Birx
Dr. Deborah Birx, the former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said the death of a researcher working at a Russian lab studying the pneumonic plague was “concerning” to her. “This is particularly concerning and I know why the White House, State Department and CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] are very much aware and
Who qualifies for the Trump administration's $90 payments for seniors?
These payments, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund, are arriving as one-time deposits or checks.
Don’t fear the digital price tag
Just as the notion of manually counting sales and inventory seems antiquated for supermarkets today, the time will come when paper price tags and shelf stickers will seem outdated and unnecessarily costly and wasteful.
Trump uses taxpayer money for propaganda ads
People For the American Way president Svante Myrick criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly using $20 million in taxpayer funds designated for border security to run political advertisements.
4 killed in military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking go-fast boat in the Caribbean on Sunday, killing four “narco-terrorists,” the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) announced. Southcom said the vessel was operating along "established narco-trafficking routes” in the Caribbean and confirmed intelligence “revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking.” This is the military’s first boat strike this
Alito says he has hunch who leaked Dobbs decision
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said in an interview that he has an “opinion” on who leaked the draft opinion of justices overturning Roe vs. Wade in 2022. During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Alito said he “anticipated” the conservative majority’s ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health would “anger a great many people
Jones Act waiver period disproves China fearmongering, shows benefits of reform
The results of the waiver period so far show clearly that U.S. companies would buy more domestic products if Jones Act supply restrictions weren’t in the way.
De Niro calls Trump a 'coward,' 'piece of s---'
Robert De Niro is slamming President Trump, calling the commander in chief a "coward" and "piece of s---" in expletive-laden remarks and urging voters to "take back the power" in next month's elections. "Power to the people isn't just a slogan — it's the founding principle of our nation, guaranteed by the Constitution," the "Irishman"
Supreme Court won't hear Roy Moore’s appeal over $8.2 million jury verdict in campaign ad dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge from Roy Moore, the former Alabama Supreme Court justice, to an appeals court ruling that wiped out a multi-million defamation verdict over a 2017 campaign ad that recounted allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The decision effectively ends Moore’s long-running legal battle against Senate Majority
Supreme Court ends Charleston church shooter’s bid to disqualify trial judge
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Charleston church massacre shooter’s attempt to disqualify his trial judge from further proceedings over claims that he failed to remain impartial. The high court’s decision leaves intact an appeals court ruling that found no basis to remove U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel from the death-penalty
Supreme Court declines to hear convicted sex cult leader Keith Rainere’s appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from Keith Raniere challenging his conviction on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges in connection with his leadership of the NXIVM sex cult. The decision leaves in place an October ruling from a federal appeals court panel that upheld the verdict and a decades-long prison sentence
Supreme Court declines to take up school ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ shirts
The Supreme Court will not hear a dispute over whether a Michigan public school district can bar students from wearing clothing emblazoned with “Let’s Go Brandon," a popular conservative slogan used to mock former President Biden. The justices declined on Monday to take up a request from two brothers who claim their First Amendment rights
Supreme Court won’t reinstate Pennsylvania judge suspended for partisan Facebook posts
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a former Pennsylvania judge’s challenge to his suspension for making partisan Facebook posts, a dispute that touches on issues of free speech and judicial ethics. Pennsylvania’s judicial discipline board suspended then-Judge Mark Cohen in 2024 over dozens of posts praising Democrats, including former President Biden and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), and his advocacy
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News
Karoline Leavitt, President Trump's former White House press secretary is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor. Leavitt, the only person to serve as the president's top spokesperson during his second term, will join a number of other former Trump administration officials and allies at the network, according to The New York
Tillis warns of ‘risk’ Trump will lash out if Republicans have bad night in midterms
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says there’s a “risk” that President Trump will lash out if Republicans lose control of the House and possibly the Senate as well in next month’s election. Asked by Ross Douthat during an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” whether he had concerns about Trump’s reaction if Republicans have a “bad night”
Worries grow about suspected plague outbreak in Russia
Russian authorities and Trump administration officials are monitoring a possible pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia, after a laboratory worker died of an undisclosed illness. The woman, in her late 20s, reportedly worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Institute of Siberia and the Far East and died of pneumonia of unknown origin, according to Rospotrebnadzor, a Russian health
Tech watchdog outlines closing midterms message for Democrats on data centers
The Tech Oversight Project is laying out a closing message for Democrats on data centers as candidates head into the final stretch ahead of the midterm elections. In a memo shared first with The Hill, the tech watchdog group outlined the costs to voters from the server warehouses powering the AI boom, arguing that Americans
Listen live: Supreme Court kicks off new term with major climate case
The Supreme Court kicks off its new term Monday with a major climate case that could shape efforts by state and local governments to seek damages from fossil fuel companies over global warming. The justices will hear Suncor v. Boulder, an appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling allowing the city and county of Boulder,
Watch live: RFK Jr., Trump officials unveil health care price transparency push
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz will announce new efforts Monday aimed at strengthening health care price transparency. The health officials will be joined by newly confirmed Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, Deputy Treasury Secretary Francis Brooke and Federal Trade Commission Chair
Senate Republican on Trump posting Cotton's number: 'From zero to a--hole in about 3 seconds'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) weighed in Sunday after President Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) phone number online amid a dispute over permanent daylight saving time, quipping that the president "can go from zero to a--hole in about three seconds." “Every now and then, there are disputes in Congress that have existential significance for the
Senators demand answers from RFK Jr on task force overhaul
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and a group of 16 other Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr about his recent overhaul of an influential panel of experts who determine which preventive services insurers must cover. In a letter sent to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Midterm temperature check 30 days out, with DDHQ
In today's issue: ▪ 30 days away from midterms ▪ Hassett’s hot take on polling ▪ Oil companies v. localities ▪ Moscow ramps up strikes Sunday marked 30 days until Election Day. Democrats are favored to win the House and have a slight edge in the Senate, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ
Search suspended for 6 aboard medical flight that went missing near Nantucket: Coast Guard
“Suspending a search is not an easy decision,” Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.
GOP senators, blindsided by Hegseth, demand notice, transparency
Key Republican senators say they were blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announced 20 percent reduction of the U.S. military’s general and admirals, and they're voicing concerns about the lack of consultation with Congress and the possibility that qualified senior officers were sacked for political or ideological reasons. Senior Republicans on Capitol Hill are questioning
Inside the Democratic effort to fight any Trump disruption of midterms
House Democrats are preparing legal strategies to challenge any efforts by the Trump administration to disrupt midterm voting or otherwise corrupt the election results. Heading into November, President Trump has sought a greater federal role — and new federal limits — over the election process, which is typically controlled by states, raising concerns in the
Congressional acuity test? Some lawmakers want to talk about age, absences
Calls for congressional reform have bubbled up on both sides of the aisle after two lawmakers' months-long absences fueled debate over what to do when lawmakers go missing. With regular reminders that this is one of the oldest Congresses in U.S. history — Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (Iowa), 93, contended with his own
Democrat drops 7-figure ad buy in Texas AG race
The Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General launched a seven-figure television ad buy on Monday amid signs of the party’s momentum in the red Lone Star State. Nathan Johnson, a Democratic state senator, argues in the ad that “Texas could use a good lawyer” to replace current Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), the scandal-clad prosecutor
Sanders backs Pope Leo’s call to protect human art from AI
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday backed Pope Lepo XIV’s call to prioritize art made by humans over that made by artificial intelligence (AI). “Pope Leo is right. Art is not some kind of superfluous luxury that can be eliminated from our lives. It is a crucial part of the human experience,” the Vermont
Mark Ruffalo says he’ll ‘Hulk out’ over voting rights
Actor Mark Ruffalo on Sunday blasted President Trump’s attempts to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, saying he was ready to “Hulk out” to stop it. During a “Hands Off Our Vote” event in New York City, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) actor said Republicans will “try and stop us from taking our country
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues police over Epstein-related arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly sued Thames Valley Police over his February arrest related to his alleged providing of confidential information to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The man formerly known as Prince Andrew asked a U.K. judge to determine whether officers acted lawfully toward him when they took him into custody nearly eight months ago,
Pentagon pulls B-1 bombers from UK base following alleged terror threat
The Pentagon pulled all 12 B-1 bombers this weekend from the U.K.’s RAF Fairford air base to their home stations in the U.S. weeks after an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated post in England. “While operational security precluded us from confirming the movement of our assets and forces in real-time, we can acknowledge now
Large oil exporters agree to continue consistent production in November
Seven of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to maintain their baseline production levels for November, as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran war. The “OPEC+” group, which includes Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and Saudi Arabia, decided to “maintain” oil production levels they agreed to in September, the Organization of the
Russia threatens more strikes after Zelensky vows to hit oil refineries
The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday threatened to hit Ukrainian military and industrial facilities, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his military would target Russia’s oil refineries. “Strikes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation against military and military-industrial facilities, as well as related infrastructure in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, will be
Democratic rep says administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain to the American people what the goals are in trying to prevent, and we have to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, but
Kennedy says 'telling' Americans 'not to believe their own lying checkbooks is not going to work'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday said Republicans “have to tell the American people the truth” about the cost of living as his party heads into the midterms. “As I've said before, Kristen, here's my prediction about the elections. I will bet you a soda and a nice hat that the experts are wrong. I
Trump shares meme labeling Obama, not Nixon, as 'most corrupt president'
President Trump on Sunday continued his pattern of blasting former President Obama, sharing a meme stating that he, not former President Nixon, was the country’s “most corrupt” president. Trump posted a split screen of Obama and Nixon’s presidential portraits to Truth Social, with the photo including the caption, “One of these men is the most
Emanuel urges Democrats to prioritize ethics reform over potential third Trump impeachment
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) on Sunday pushed Democrats to focus on ethics reform instead of a third impeachment of President Trump if they win back power in Congress after the midterm elections. “I'm for the investigations. Hold this administration accountable, which is what the Republican Congress and Senate has refused to do, which
Borg use at US colleges can be 'particularly harmful' to drinkers, study suggests
The idea of a borg gained popularity in the earlier half of the 2020s, and spread largely through social media.
Lawyer for Cornell Jane Doe says he believes ‘there were more’ who participated in alleged gang rape
A lawyer for a woman who alleges she was gang raped at Cornell University in 2024 said he thinks there were more than seven men involved in the incident. “I'm not even sure we have everybody who participated in this assault because my client was blacked out during periods of time, and that's reported in
The door to asylum is closing in rural America — AI can help keep it open
In rural America, the need for immigration representation is especially dire. It is in these legal deserts that AI can have an outsized impact.
Hassett says on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don't buy it’
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday that he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there's, you know, possibly partisan pollsters telling us that the people are really really depressed, it's a classic Democrat move, and I
Cornell president promises reforms after alleged gang rape
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff on Saturday promised reforms at his school in the wake of allegations of a gang rape that put the university in the national spotlight. “I believe we, as an administration, and we as a community, must do better. We must do everything we can to prevent what happened to Jane
Live updates: Trump set for Nebraska trip after Ohio rally; Alito, Cornell victim's attorney to appear on Sunday shows
President Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio-area suburb on Saturday night, where he promised a GOP win in the midterm elections. The rally was part of a red state swing for the president with just a month to go before the midterms, as recent polling shows promising signs for Democrats in their quest
Trump vows GOP midterm victory: 'We're going to shove it up their a--'
President Trump on Saturday pressed his supporters to go to the polls for next month’s midterms, promising a “big” GOP victory if they do so. “You got to get out and vote. You got to get out. You got to vote for these guys,” Trump told a crowd of supporters at a rally in Ohio
Congressional hearings are no longer a check on power — they're now a circus
Unfortunately, despite a vast expansion of executive branch authority, Congress seems prepared to let partisan advantage trump comity, cooperation and the public’s right to know. And with Republicans now controlling Congress and the White House, reform seems out of reach.
Trump's nominee for Hostage Affairs envoy faces scrutiny on controversial Russia plan
President Trump is tapping his charismatic, straight-talking former lawyer, who has helped free hundreds of political prisoners from Belarus, to serve as the U.S. official charged with bringing home unjustly detained Americans abroad. John Coale, who serves as special envoy to Belarus, has detailed “vodka infused” negotiations with that country’s authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, to
Trump funnels millions from massive war chest into key House, Senate races: Here's where
President Trump’s super PAC and affiliates have injected tens of millions of dollars into pivotal Senate and House races just one month from Election Day as the GOP looks to keep control of Congress. Trump’s MAGA Inc. and several affiliated groups — No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. — have reported some of their
Trump backs data centers in Ohio amid tight Senate race
President Trump defended data centers at a midterm campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio Saturday, arguing that the U.S. will risk losing ground in the global artificial intelligence race against China without the massive facilities that have come under heightened scrutiny in recent years. “There’s so much money to be made for Ohio. You can't just
Hegseth indicates some US troops could be redeployed from Europe to Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated on Saturday that some U.S. service members could be redeployed from Europe to the Western Hemisphere as the Trump administration ramps up its deadly campaign against drug cartels in South America. “Well, we're definitely expanding our presence and our footprint in Central and South America with partners, and because of
Head Start fight reaches tipping point as advocates push back against proposed Trump changes
The Trump administration is moving ahead with big changes to Head Start, the federal early childhood education program that serves low-income families, to the outcry of advocates who say the proposals will limit access to the program, currently serving 700,000 students. Interested parties have until Tuesday to submit their thoughts to the federal government on
Trump, Cotton tussle over daylight savings after cell phone number leak
President Trump repeatedly berated Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Saturday over his stance on a daylight savings bill after posting the Republican Congress member's cell phone number on social media. In a morning Truth Social post, the president encouraged his supporters to call the senator and urge him to back legislation that would make daylight
White House defends media outlet bans, now citing 'professionalism' standards
Trump administration lawyers are fighting back against CNN, MS NOW and Politico's attempt to prevent the White House from enforcing futures bans against them — with the Justice Department (DOJ) now arguing the three outlets failed to meet “professional" standards. “The President concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum ‘standards of professionalism and
The next crash could be an economic bloodbath
The author warns that the massive capital investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure creates a systemic economic risk that could trigger widespread financial instability if projected productivity gains fail to materialize.
Breaking the tyranny of extremists
Political scientist Lawrence R. Jacobs argues that urgent reforms to the presidential nomination process are required to prevent the rise of populism and protect the rule of law.
Tennessee corrections commissioner to resign after botched Christa Pike execution
The head of Tennessee’s corrections department will step down following the state’s botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike this week. Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada submitted his resignation on Saturday, Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) announced. “Commissioner Strada has served with integrity, and I appreciate his willingness to put the interests of
Ted Cruz slams Tucker Carlson for World War II comments
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for a recent podcast appearance during which the former Fox News host questioned whether the United Kingdom "benefited" from its involvement in the second World War. “Yes, Tucker, the UK is better off for winning WWII,” Cruz responded to the clip in a Friday night post
Trump posts GOP senator's cell phone number over daylight savings act stall
President Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) cell phone number on Truth Social Saturday, lashing out at Senate Republicans to move forward with legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent. “Tom Cotton, a friend of mine, is holding up a very important Bill,” Trump wrote, describing the Sunshine Protection Act. “For some reason, Tom
Pennsylvania nears 1,000 measles cases, state health department reports
Pennsylvania's reported measles cases are almost at 1,000 for 2026, days after its health department confirmed the figure had passed 900. “977 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026,” Pennsylvania’s Department of Health wrote in a statement Friday. The agency highlighted that 34 new Pennsylvania measles cases had
Pike's botched execution renews death penalty scrutiny
Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike is renewing scrutiny over how states carry out the death penalty and raising questions about what legal recourse exists when that protocol goes awry. The attempt mirrors recent failures in other states, where inmates and their lawyers have argued in court that such errors amount to cruel and
Democrats edge out, neck and neck with Republicans in 5 key Senate races: Polls
Senate Democratic candidates are edging out or polling neck and neck with their GOP counterparts in five competitive Senate races this cycle — the latest indicator that Republicans are facing a tough midterm environment in even more traditionally redder areas, according to new surveys of the races. Polling released by The New York Times and
Man arrested for alleged terror threat on US airbase RAF Fairford released on bail
The U.K.-Iranian dual national who was arrested in connection with an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated military base in England was released on bail, British authorities confirmed Saturday. The 25-year-old man was taken into custody in the City of Westminster, London, earlier this week on “suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts" targeting RAF Fairford
Trump thanks man who helped save Flydubai flight: 'What a job he did, he's a hero'
President Trump on Friday morning thanked the Israeli plumber, Yaniv Hayoun, who intervened after a pilot stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight this week. In a video message shared on Truth Social, the president praised Hayoun, saying he “did an amazing job.” “He’s my kind of guy,” he continued. “He can
SCOTUS must show oil companies they aren’t above local accountability
If you think people should be able to hold corporations accountable in court, you should pay attention.
Trump announces US will send $90 checks to 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare
President Trump announced Friday his administration will pay out a total of around $2 billion in checks to over 20 million seniors to offset Medicare Part B premium costs. In an evening Truth Social post, the president said this money would be sourced from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which he called a “pointless ‘Slush Fund.’”
We see East Africa's food crisis coming — why are we waiting to act?
A food security crisis is building across East Africa, and children will pay the highest price if we fail to act.
GOP walks tightrope on immigration ahead of midterms
Republicans are struggling with how to thread the needle on immigration ahead of what is expected to be a bruising midterm season in which many voters have soured on the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement. But the party has spent two years championing policies that resulted from President Trump running on “securing” the border, including a
What to know about Trump's MAHA-backed push for psychedelic research
The Trump administration, under the influence of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, is exploring the potential use of psychedelic substances in medicine — once a fringe topic that is now being heavily researched and invested in. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing in September in which over 200 people requested
Trump says he will attend Georgia-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa
President Trump announced Friday that he will be returning to Alabama next week for the University of Georgia vs. University of Alabama college football game. He made the announcement while in Mobile, Ala. for a rally as part of his travels to several different states to rally Republicans ahead of the midterms. The game is
How did the beltway take Trump's AI accord?
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How did the beltway take Trump's AI accord? In a deep dive, The Hill's Julia Shapero and Mallory Wilson examine how Trump's "self-policing" AI accord is landing in Washington as concerns mount over the tech's safety. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press While Trump says industry officials can self-police,
Big economies to release 100M barrels of fuel
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big economies to release 100M barrels of fuel Major economies will release fuel, including diesel, from their stockpiles as prices have skyrocketed in recent weeks. © George Walker IV, Associated Press The Group of Seven (G7), which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the
Kushner pushes back on CNN report about Israeli investments tied to military
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and U.S. special envoy, is pushing back on a CNN report alleging his private equity firm had ties to a company heavily involved in Israel’s military. “CNN published a deeply misleading story and headline suggesting that my diplomatic work in the Middle East somehow benefited investments in Israeli defense companies,”
Marines exceed 2026 recruiting goals
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Marines exceed 2026 recruiting goals The U.S. Marines said they exceeded their fiscal year 2026 recruiting goals across every component and category, enlisting over 31,000 new recruits. U.S. Central Command via AP The Marines brought in 31,250
Families sue to stop Trump's ban on medical care for trans youth
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Families sue to stop Trump's ban on medical care for trans youth A group of four New Hampshire families are suing the Trump administration to block the implementation of a rule barring federal Medicaid dollars for gender-affirming healthcare for minors.
September jobs report misses expectations
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story September jobs report misses expectations The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, falling short of economists' expectations. © Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press The unemployment rate also ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent, according to
Ex-GOP lawmaker sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former Florida Rep. David Rivera (R) was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Friday for his undisclosed role in a multimillion-dollar lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government under the first Trump administration. Rivera, a longtime friend and former roommate of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been in federal custody without bond
Trump shrugs off South Korea's uncertainty on $54B Alaska energy investment
President Trump brushed off questions Friday over whether he jumped the gun in announcing that South Korea would fund a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, which South Korean officials have said is still under discussion. "Well, I didn't jump the gun. I mean, they were there and they were represented," Trump told reporters before departing
Trump says he's 'worried' about Whatley in North Carolina
President Trump said he was worried about North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s election chances as the Senate Republican super PAC began canceling reservations in the state on Friday. “I think he’s a great man and I am worried about him,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn en route to a campaign rally
Trump says US won't ban diesel exports
President Trump said Friday that he will not ban exports of diesel after the Group of Seven (G7) major economies announced that they would release fuel from their stocks. “Europe has a lot of diesel, and they're going to be making a major world contribution, and so are we, and we're not going to be
Kansas Democratic Senate nominee says 'please, no' to Harris campaigning for him
Kansas Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton said “please, no” on Thursday to the possibility of former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning with him ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on Politico’s “The Conversation,” Hamilton discussed which national Democrats he would be willing to campaign with. “It wasn't like I was a huge champion for
LePage breaks with Trump on Iran, Canada tariffs, immigration in Maine House debate
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) split with the Trump administration on key issues — including the Iran war, tariffs and immigration — during a Thursday debate in the open U.S. House race in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. LePage, the GOP nominee, who is running against Matt Dunlap (D), the state auditor, previously criticized
Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name
Once the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is finalized, the resulting media empire will fall under a new name.
Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom 'NOW'
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the counter. "All Kratom is deadly it should NOT be sold at gas stations/vape stores/ANYWHERE Admin needs 2 put out final 7OH rule NOW
Another former GOP governor backs Hamilton over Marshall for Kansas Senate
Former Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden (R) became the second former GOP governor to support Democrat Adam Hamilton over Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in November's Kansas Senate race. Hayden, who served from 1987 to 1991, published an op-ed in The Wichita Eagle on Friday endorsing Hamilton for a seat that has not been held by a
Vance set to rally in Alaska as battleground Senate race tightens
Vice President Vance is headed to Alaska for a midterm rally against the backdrop of the red state’s highly competitive Senate race. The Trump 47 Committee, a joint fundraising group connected to President Trump’s Save America PAC and the Republican National Committee (RNC), will host the Monday rally in Fairbanks, the RNC announced Friday. With
President Trump has his camera off for G7 leader zoom
President Trump participated in a video-call meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday, but his camera was off while other leaders appeared on camera. Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, said in a post on the social platform X that leaders met to
Hochul, James raise heat on Cornell as rape investigation widens
Plus: 👟Trump chases GOP midterm momentum {beacon} It’s Friday. Daylight saving time ends in less than a month unless Congress acts on pending legislation. Tell us, are you pro-daylight or standard time? 🕒 In today's issue: Cornell rape case now active criminal probe Trump takes midterm push to Alabama, Ohio Jobs stumble as
Wall Street Journal editorial board knocks Hegseth's 'weirdos' line in speech
The Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial board on Friday criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s fiery comment during a Wednesday speech to active-duty officers that he wants “warriors” not “weirdos” in the military. While the opinion piece praised new initiatives introduced by the secretary during this address, including the development of autonomous warfare technology and partnering
Trump's motorcade neared 100 mph en route to Oklahoma after helicopter, airplane ruled out
President Trump’s motorcade put the pedal to the metal Thursday as stormy weather in the South spurred the president to drive from rallies in Texas to Oklahoma rather than fly. Trump took the motorcade from his event at the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, to his second event in Durant, Okla. The locations
Amazon investing $1B in data center communities
Amazon plans to invest $1 billion in communities where it builds data centers over the next five years, the company announced Friday. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant will put the funds toward free community college and workforce training for residents, as well as energy efficiency upgrades. "We understand why there is apprehension in some
Republican super PAC shifts money from North Carolina to Kansas
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a Republican PAC that raises money and spends on ads supporting GOP Senate candidates, is moving money out of North Carolina and into Kansas, according to a source familiar with SLF’s plans. The move is a sign that the Kansas race is growing more competitive for Democrats, as polls suggest
Hegseth announces all US troops will get one day off to vote in October
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that all U.S. troops will get one day off in October to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Hegseth said the stand-down order will be executed by Oct. 15 and will continue in even-numbered election years as part of a new and “apolitical” Pentagon “with all the right
Talarico leads Paxton by 2 points in tightening Texas Senate race: Survey
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas) is leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas) by just two points among likely voters, according to a new Fox News poll. The Democrat’s lead is within the poll’s 3 percent margin of error and shows a tight race in the Lone Star State. 51 percent of likely voters support
My drones save lives — but the FCC wants to take them away
Drones have been a game-changer for my team at Weber County Search and Rescue here in Utah, but unfortunately, a proposal under consideration in Washington, D.C., could cut off our ability to buy them, and hurt search and rescue teams like mine all across the country.
GOP senator says midterms could be like 2006: 'And 2006 was really bad for Republicans'
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is warning that Republicans could get drubbed in this year’s midterm election, much like what happened to Republicans 20 years ago during former President George W. Bush’s second midterm elections, when the GOP lost control of both the House and Senate. Daines, who headed the Senate Republican campaign arm in the
Pentagon clears way for anti-drone tech: Hegseth memo
The memo instructs the department to treat delays in the employment of anti-drone technology as an "operational risk."
Putin won't likely use nukes, but Kyiv still needs US assistance
There is reason to believe Putin would hesitate to approve a nuclear strike on Ukraine, no matter the situation on the battlefield.
Vance: 'Really obvious' Cruz is running for president
Vice President Vance said it was “really obvious” that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is planning to launch a bid for the White House in 2028 as Vance himself weighs a run as well. “It is really obvious to me that, at this very moment, Ted Cruz is running for president,” Vance said in an interview
Forget Trump Derangement Syndrome: Trump Fatigue is real, and I've got it
Journalist Bernard Goldberg argues that many Americans are experiencing exhaustion from the constant controversies and provocations defining Donald Trump's second term.
Fauci is back, and this time his assistants need to dish
America’s former pandemic darling Tony Fauci has crashed back into American politics—dragging several of his former top aides with him, along with the Democrat Party. This time, the issue is not masks, mandates, lockdowns, or six-foot distancing. It is a far more fundamental question: Did SARS-CoV-2 emerge from laboratory research in Wuhan involving gain-of-function techniques,
Trump's taxpayer-funded propaganda is blatantly illegal
Trump has already spent $2.5 million running these ads, of your taxpayer dollars. Before he’s done, he’s planning to spend at least 20 million on them.
Man charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller
A Massachusetts man was arrested Thursday and charged with cyberstalking conservative podcaster Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, after prosecutors alleged that he repeatedly called and texted her for weeks. John Anthony Proia III, 41, was indicted on one count of cyberstalking over what prosecutors described as a
FlyDubai pilot on cockpit attack: 'I was fighting for my life'
The Indian pilot stabbed by his copilot in an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai aircraft recounted how he fought to save the 182 people on board. Airline Capt. Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a video call released by the prime minister’s office on Friday that he was “fighting for my
US economy added 29,000 jobs in September: BLS
The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate also ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent, the BLS reported. The economy added 162,000 jobs in August, after employers added 31,000 and 21,000 jobs in June and July, respectively. But BLS
Watch live: New York officials address Cornell rape allegations as furor grows
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and state Attorney General Letitia James (D) will give remarks Friday morning on the investigation into allegations that a woman was raped by several men at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. The governor, who called the case "horrifying," appointed James as special prosecutor late Thursday, saying she
MAGA betrayed rural America
Democratic candidate Sharice Davids argues that current Republican policies on healthcare and agriculture have betrayed rural communities, prompting new Democratic leadership bids in states like Iowa and North Carolina.
Is Trump too focused on political content creators as midterms approach?
With Republicans deeply worried about the looming midterms, is President Trump focusing too much on politically obsessed content creators and consumers instead of ordinary voters? Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics." The discussion is
Trump pushes Senate Republicans on 'No More Changing of Clocks Act'
President Trump is ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to move forward with legislation making daylight saving time permanent, blaming Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) for holding up the bipartisan effort to end the twice-a-year changing of clocks. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which Trump has dubbed the “No More Changing of Clocks Act,”
Whole Hog Politics: Audience capture and the GOP’s #content trap
[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. EDT as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions to Bill and Chris. Tune in!] You did not, I hope, have to take any
Virginia should not make students choose between faith and financial aid
Religious college students in Virginia should not have to choose between following their religious calling and receiving the same educational assistance available to other students. That is the central issue in Hall v. Fleming, a case that presents the Supreme Court of the United States with an opportunity to correct a troubling anomaly in its
Why Trump might invoke the Insurrection Act before, during, or after the midterms
As midterm elections approach, concerns are growing that President Trump may attempt to nationalize voting or invoke the Insurrection Act to maintain power if Republicans face significant losses.
Furor grows over Cornell rape allegations
In today's issue: ▪ Backlash to Cornell controversy grows ▪ FCC OK with Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads ▪ CNN blocked from White House press pool ▪ Fallout from a botched execution Outrage over the handling of an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 has reached a fever pitch this week, with Democrats calling
Cornell under a microscope over handling of frat house rape investigation
Cornell University is facing angry calls from politicians, activists and the general public demanding more transparency over how it handled the investigation into a former student's alleged gang rape. Cornell is under a microscope after a lawsuit was filed in September alleging the 20-year-old student was raped by seven men at a fraternity house
Pelosi cancels Cornell University event amid frat house rape investigation
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) canceled an upcoming event affiliated with Cornell University amid fresh scrutiny of how the Ivy League institution handled a 2024 allegation of gang rape on its campus. A source close to the Democratic lawmaker told The Hill that the Oct. 15 event in New York City with the Cornell
Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Medicare de-fangs new drug pricing model The Trump administration rolled out the final version of a new Medicare payment model aimed at lowering the prices of drugs administered in doctors’ offices to match those paid in countries overseas. © Nam
Few Americans associate their elected leaders with the term 'courage': Gallup
When asked to select which category of people they most associated with courage, 4 percent of Americans selected elected officials — tying with social media influencers, according to newly-published Gallup survey results. In the new poll, released Wednesday, respondents were given a list of 16 different groups of people — such as first responders, scientists,
What's in the permitting reform bill?
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What's in the permitting reform bill? This week, a set of bipartisan senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the buildout of the nation's infrastructure, especially energy projects, here's what the bill, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs
What would the new bipartisan permitting reform bill actually do?
This week, a bipartisan group of senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the buildout of the nation's infrastructure, especially energy projects. While it’s not clear if the bill will become law, it appears to have the backing of a significant number of legislators, as well as leaders in both parties.
Judge rejects Trump administration arguments for withholding boat strike justification memo
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the Trump administration must turn over a Department of Justice (DOJ) memo that legally authorizes the Pentagon’s lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer rejected two of the administration’s three arguments to keep the document secret in a 66-page opinion, requiring that the
Pentagon increases pay for troops in hostile fire for first time in over 20 years
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon increases pay for troops in hostile fire for first time in over 20 years The Pentagon increased the pay for U.S. troops in hostile fire and imminent danger, marking the first rate adjustment for those
FBI arrests Energy Department employee accused of attempting to support Houthis
The FBI on Thursday arrested a Department of Energy (DOE) employee at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site under suspicion of trying to aid the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, according to the Justice Department. Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Wash., was charged with “attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis”
GOP lawmaker: Richard Nixon was 'couped out of office,' 'framed' during Watergate
Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.V.) said on Thursday that former President Richard Nixon was “absolutely couped out of office” and added that he was “framed” during the infamous Watergate scandal. “We now know more about the deep state and its power and ability to literally change things at the top,” the lawmaker said during his remarks
The Memo: Tennessee debacle revives bitter debate over death penalty
The death penalty is back center stage in national politics in the most macabre of circumstances. Christa Pike, 50, who admits to the gruesome 1995 murder of classmate Colleen Slemmer, is in critical condition in the hospital after Tennessee’s attempt to execute her Wednesday evening failed. The attempted execution had only proceeded at the last
Republicans hit crunch time on data centers
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP wrestles with data center backlash weeks ahead of midterms Republicans are growing increasingly worried that data centers are a liability in the midterms, as concerns over higher power bills tied to the facilities turn into a pocketbook issue for voters. © Greg Nash The debate over the
Mortgage rates surge once again
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates spike again to 7.28 percent The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.28 percent this week, worsening conditions for prospective homebuyers. © Keith Srakocic, Associated Press The average 30-year mortgage rate increased by
Senators give cold shoulder to Hegseth plan to cut admirals, generals
Defense-focused senators are giving a cool reception to Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s proposal to cut by 20 percent the nation’s admirals and generals. Several lawmakers said they had not seen the rationale for Hegseth’s argument, while others clearly wanted to talk about other things. “No, I certainly want to see his rationale in detail,
Trump meme coin invites top buyers to 'exclusive' gala with the president
The firm managing President Trump’s “$Trump” coin announced it would be hosting an “exclusive” gala for the top 185 holders of the coin, featuring the president as a speaker. “An evening with 3 Legends and President Donald J. Trump — plus a private meet & greet with a legend to be announced,” the description of
Smith’s game-day texts reviewed by Schmitt never referenced basketball team names
Text messages obtained by The Hill show former special counsel Jack Smith’s staff didn’t reference any basketball team names, adding to the confusion around why Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) errantly accused the prosecutor of attending a game in Atlanta in an effort to tie him to a Georgia prosecution of President Trump. It’s a remarkable
Federal Reserve vice chair says it ‘may take more time’ before hiking rates again
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Thursday the central bank will wait to evaluate incoming economic data before deciding whether to hike interest rates again. “As we look ahead, my view is that any future adjustments in policy should be determined by carefully examining trends in the data, the evolving outlook, and the balance
GOP senators call for DOJ to investigate Chinese role in hemp, cannabis markets
Four GOP senators who opposed the delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products are calling on the Justice Department to investigate the role of Chinese criminal networks in America’s cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets. In a Wednesday letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, the senators said Chinese criminal networks “are exploiting vulnerabilities in federal
Blackburn calls on TN to 'bring back' electric chair after botched Christa Pike execution
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Thursday called on Tennessee to reintroduce the electric chair for executions after death-row prisoner Christa Pike survived two lethal injections the day before. Blachburn, who is the GOP nominee in the Volunteer State's gubernatorial race, called the botched execution “tragic” and said it prolonged the grief process for victims in
Watch live: Trump kicks off red-state campaign swing at Texas truck plant
President Trump will kick off his red-state campaign swing on Thursday afternoon with a visit to a manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas. Trump is likely to use the stop to highlight his trade and tariff agenda, as well as the Trump administration's efforts to boost domestic production. The visit comes as the president faces persistent
Treasury targets Iranian auto, rail sectors in latest round of sanctions
The Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian auto and rail industries on Thursday, the latest salvo in its economic campaign against the Islamic Republic. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the entirety of those industries — going after automobile, train and manufacturing companies — which the administration views as critical sources of funding for
Judge rules officers have no standing to sue over Capitol Jan. 6 plaque
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have no standing to sue over their names — and those of other first responders — not appearing on a plaque commemorating law enforcement's response to the attack. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich said she would grant
The flying public needs a 21st century aviation system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has requested $30 billion from Congress to complete essential upgrades to the nation's aging air traffic control infrastructure following recent travel disruptions in the Northeast.
Capitol Hill is a ghost town until November
Plus: 💉The failed execution of Christa Pike {beacon} It’s Thursday, and National Pumpkin Spice Day. This is maybe the fifth time we’ve written about pumpkin spice, but we thought you should know. In today's issue: Senate goes on midterm recess Trump’s Supreme Court regrets FCC OKs taxpayer-funded ads Christa Pike’s execution snafu Programming
A new Medicare program opened the door to obesity treatment — keep it open
More than 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries have enrolled in the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program since its launch on July 1, 2026, providing eligible seniors with expanded access to obesity medications.
Renee Good's family, partner sue for damages
The family and partner of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, filed lawsuits Wednesday against the federal government and President Trump for damages following the shooting. Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7 during the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) immigration crackdown in Minnesota called
Fed's Kashkari says inflation 'still too high' despite lower PCE data than expected
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday inflation remains “too high,” after the the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released data showing that annual inflation remained above the central bank’s 2 percent target in August. “Inflation is still too high,” Kashkari told CNBC’s Steve Liesman at a Council of Foreign Relations event
Judge bars future Reflecting Pool charges against former Olympian
The federal case against a former Olympian accused by the Trump administration of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is officially dead after a Washington, D.C., judge ruled Thursday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) cannot try to charge him again in the future. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the case against David Hearn
Mountain-sized makeover: Hart Senate Building's Calder sculpture getting newly restored mobile
A mountain-sized sculpture inside the Hart Senate Office Building is getting a major — and moving — cutting-edge upgrade. Mountains and Clouds, the massive installation by Alexander Calder that fills much of the building's atrium, is undergoing a restoration effort that will include, for the first time, a mobile that will finally move in the
Trump refuses to rule out demolishing Kennedy Center
President Trump is refusing to commit to not demolishing the Kennedy Center amid the legal battle over the performing arts center's name and renovation. Trump, in a new interview with Time magazine, was asked if he would commit to not bringing in wrecking balls to take down the center without congressional consent. “I'm not committing
Van Orden hit with cease and desist letter from Democratic opponent over AI deepfake ads
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) was hit with a cease and desist letter from his Democratic opponent, Rebecca Cooke, after the lawmaker aired AI deepfake campaign advertisements about her. “Not only are these ads beneath the dignity of your office, but Wisconsin’s common law of defamation fills the gaps yet remaining in Wisconsin's statutory protections
Permanent daylight saving time bill's future uncertain after Senate adjourns
If you were hoping to skip resetting your clocks next month, it seems you're out of luck.
10-year Treasury yields hit 24-year high
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond hit a 24-year high during Thursday trading, forecasting higher borrowing costs for Americans. The 10-year bond yield topped 5.34 percent early Thursday morning, the note’s highest mark since April 2002. That month, the yield reached a closing peak of 5.48 percent. The note has since decreased to
Trump not ruling out invoking Insurrection Act around midterms
President Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act or declaring a national emergency around the midterm elections in November. "I'm not committing to anything," Trump said in an interview with Time when asked about the limits of his presidential power. "We're going to see how
House Democrats call for GAO to investigate government-funded Trump ads
A pair of House Democrats called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate government-funded ads featuring President Trump that aired last month. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and George Whitesides (D-Calif.) sent a letter to the GAO leadership, asking for an investigation as to why “the American
Democrats call for Pulte resignation over FHFA watchdog budget cuts
Top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to resign after the agency cut funding for its inspector general, a move they say could effectively shut down the independent watchdog. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), along with several top Democrats including
This year's El Niño looks a lot like 1997. What happened then?
Columbia University climate scientist Azhar Ehsan said in a September media briefing that this year's atmospheric evolution looks similar to that of 1997, when one of the strongest-ever El Niños formed.
The unifying pro-family policy hiding in plain sight
In a new national survey, 86 percent of Americans said mothers in the U.S. should not be dying from preventable causes in childbirth — a tragic reality that has worsened in recent years.
Record low say college education 'very important': Gallup
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of individuals who say college education is “very important” as higher education continues to lose the trust of the public. Only 31 percent of Americans think a college education is “very important,” according to the Gallup survey released Thursday, down four percentage points from last
Supreme Court takes up Trump’s mandatory detention policy
The Supreme Court announced on Thursday it will decide the legality of President Trump’s mandatory detention policy, putting one of his banner immigration programs on the justices’ docket for their upcoming term. The Trump administration argues it can detain people without bond if they’re found to be in the country unlawfully, even if they have been living
FCC chief: Taxpayer-funded ads touting Trump 'don't raise any red flags'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head Brendan Carr swatted away concerns about a pro-Trump TV advertisement billed as a public service announcement that sparked outrage from Democrats and government watchdogs this week. The ad, paid for by the U.S. government, blasts communism, socialism and Marxism in the U.S. and casts the president in a positive light
Latest taxpayer-funded ad promotes Trump war with Iran
The Trump administration is airing another taxpayer-funded ad, this time touting the seven-month-long Iran war. In the commercial, which ad-tracking firm Medium Buying shared Wednesday on social media, audio of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plays in the background, as U.S. military footage — including unclassified strikes — is displayed. “This regime will
Christa Pike's failed execution follows another in Tennessee this year
In May, officials called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, after failing to place an IV.
Trump economic approval hits new low: Survey
Many Americans share a negative view of President Trump's handle on the economy, with the numbers hitting a new low this week, according to a recent poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, published Thursday, found 65 percent of U.S. adults blame Trump's policies for high prices more than other economic drivers. The
Schumer: ‘We’re on the edge of taking back the Senate’
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says that his party is “on the edge of taking back the Senate” after two turbulent years of President Trump’s leadership, which has coincided with rising prices across the nation and partisan warfare in Washington. “We Dems have the wind in our sails heading into October and the final
Live updates: Senate heads out for midterm recess; Trump off to Texas, Oklahoma
Senators began to file out of Washington Thursday for a multiweek recess while sitting on a collection of outstanding legislation — including the unfinished farm bill, FISA authorization, annual defense authorization bill and 12 appropriations bills. Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is leaving it all for the lame-duck Congress after November's midterms. The Senate formally
Cornell will not release report from alleged gang rape investigation
The university declined to release a six-page report from the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity party.
A warning to blue-state governors from the Florida voucher wreckage
Before you accept a single federal voucher dollar, look at what's happened in my state.
Netanyahu: Copilot tried to crash plane after cockpit stabbing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday the Omani copilot who allegedly stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel was trying to crash the plane. During an appearance on CNN’s “The Brief,” Netanyahu praised the Indian pilot for displaying “incredible heroism” as he “somehow managed to unlock the door” to the cockpit after being
Mississippi police link kratom products near dead students to nearby bust
Police announced a link between kratom-related packages found alongside two students and a local business in Oxford.
GOP's historic inroads with key voting blocs evaporate ahead of midterms
President Trump’s gains amongst Hispanic/Latino voters, Black voters and young men dominated headlines after his successful reelection in 2024 – offering a bright red warning sign for Democrats about some of the voting blocs they needed to gain ground with heading into 2026 and 2028. Trump’s historic inroads with these historically blue-leaning constituencies helped propel
What to know about Trump’s deep red campaign blitz
In today's issue: ▪ Trump kicks off trip in Texas ▪ Senate leaves town ahead of midterms ▪ Fed’s internal review clears Powell ▪ U.S. withdraws fully from Iraq President Trump is set to embark on a five-state swing through traditionally friendly Republican territory starting today, kicking off a midterm campaign push with Election Day
GOP wrestles with rising data center backlash weeks before midterms
Republicans are growing increasingly worried that data centers are a liability in the midterms, as concerns over higher power bills tied to the facilities turn into a pocketbook issue for voters. The debate over the issue was on full display Wednesday, after Senate Democrats blocked legislation championed by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) — who is
Senate adjourns until November with Republicans fearful of losing majority
The Senate adjourned for the midterm election on Wednesday night despite having a big pile of unfinished business on its plate, as vulnerable Republicans were ready to get back to their home states to campaign amid growing fears that they may lose their majority in the upper chamber. Senators adjourned after voting to confirm Keith
Trump’s red-state tour raises eyebrows and anxiety among Republicans
President Trump’s upcoming campaign stops in a number of red states are raising eyebrows as Democrats seek to expand the midterm map ahead of November’s midterm elections. This week, Trump is slated to visit Oklahoma and Alabama, in addition to making stops in the swing states of Ohio and Texas. The president is also set
Indiana governor extends gas tax suspension
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) said Wednesday he is extending his state’s gas tax suspension as fuel prices elevate due to the ongoing war in Iran “Today I announced another gas tax extension with additional relief for farmers,” Braun said in a post to social platform X. “Our farmers have the hardest job in America.”
Senate confirms insider Keith Sonderling to lead Department of Labor
The Senate voted 47-41 Wednesday night to confirm Keith Sonderling, acting Secretary of Labor, to the post permanently — filling a seat in President Trump’s cabinet that has been officially empty since April. All Republicans present voted for Sonderling’s nomination, and all Democrats voted against it, but the nomination only needed a majority to succeed.
Tennessee inmate Christa Pike still alive after lethal injection dose, lawyers say
Lawyers for Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike said she was still alive Wednesday night after being administered two syringes of lethal injection drugs. Pike's federal public defenders wrote in a motion to the Tennessee Supreme Court that she survived after being given doses of pentobarbital at 8:26 p.m. local time, citing witnesses. They asked
Man arrested after making 'credible threat' toward Texas Capitol
A man was arrested after making "verbal threats" toward the Texas State Capitol, the Lone Star State's governor, Greg Abbott (R), confirmed Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that authorities had stopped a plot on the state's capitol building in Austin. Per the outlet, DPS said
Slotkin on alleged rape at her alma mater, Cornell: 'We've lost our way'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) criticized Cornell University, where she earned her undergraduate degree, for its handling of 2024 gang rape allegations against seven fraternity members. A lawsuit filed earlier this month against Cornell brought the case into the national spotlight, prompting several lawmakers to denounce the school. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, accused the men
The 6 new initiatives in Hegseth's Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story The 6 new initiatives in Hegseth's Pentagon Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday gave a wide-ranging speech to active-duty officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., unveiling six new efforts. © Alex Wong/Pool Photo via AP
Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go forward
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Tennessee can put Christa Pike to death, lifting an eleventh-hour appeals court ruling that had paused the execution. The court's decision clears the way for the state's first execution of a woman in more than 200 years. It came over the dissent of the three liberal justices. Pike,
Permitting text has landed
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Bipartisan senators reach permitting reform deal Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday announced a long-sought deal on permitting reform that they say will speed the construction of the nation’s energy and infrastructure projects while reining in costs from data centers. © Greg Nash After
Physicians urge Senate to reject Overton
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Physicians urge Senate to reject FDA nominee Thousands of physicians are urging the Senate to reject Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration. © AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib Thousands of physicians are urging the Senate to reject
Mamdani gets federal security clearance after 9 months as NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received federal security clearance on Wednesday, nine months after he entered office. "I have my security clearance now," Mamdani told reporters in a Wednesday press conference. With the new clearance, Mamdani is able to review classified documents. A spokesperson for Mamdani said before he was issued the credentials, Mamdani
Hegseth announces five new non-Ivy university partnerships
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new Pentagon partnerships with five non-Ivy League colleges and universities on Wednesday amid his ongoing efforts to distance the military from America's most prestigious higher education institutions. “We're partnering with a new crop of premier higher ed institutions, including Louisiana State University (LSU), Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University
Pennsylvania records fifth measles-related death this year
Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday amid a rapidly growing outbreak that’s the worst the commonwealth has seen in over 35 years. The Pennsylvania health department said the person who died was unvaccinated and a resident of Lancaster County, but it did not release more information. Officials in a statement said the death
Trump defends government-funded ad campaigns: 'I'm not promoting a candidate'
President Trump defended his government-funded ad campaigns on Wednesday, arguing that he is not promoting a candidate in particular. “I’m not running for office first of all,” Trump told reporters. “When I’m talking about making America great, making our country great, that’s a countrywide ad. That’s an ad for the spirit of our country.” “Now,
South Korea to invest up to $200B in Alaska LNG pipeline, US power plants, Trump announces
South Korea’s government will invest up to $200 billion in U.S. energy infrastructure, including a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, President Trump announced Wednesday. The investment also includes a natural gas plant in Texas and eight new nuclear power plants across the country, Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump said the deal
Britt, Frost named among Time100 'Most Influential Rising Stars'
Multiple American political figures ended up on this year’s Time100 Next list, which the magazine brands as a collection of “The World's Most Influential Rising Stars.” The list includes Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) and former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair.
Powell cleared in handling of Fed renovations
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell cleared in handling of Fed renovations Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Fed officials did not violate criminal law during their handling of the central bank’s ongoing multimillion-dollar renovation project, the Fed’s internal watchdog
Schumer calls for review of 'horrifying' Cornell rape case: 'No stone unturned'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called for a review of the alleged assault of a Cornell University student during a 2024 fraternity party, saying the case was “horrifying.” “The allegations of sexual assault and rape at Cornell University are horrifying and deserve a thorough investigation that leaves no stone unturned,” Schumer wrote Wednesday on
Lawmakers press regulators to reject AES acquisition
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged federal regulators to block the multibillion-dollar sale of power company AES, warning the deal could raise electricity costs for utility customers to benefit data centers. In a Sept. 28 letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett, lawmakers argued the acquisition would not be in the public interest.
Hegseth invites governors to bid for 'next great American base'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited governors Wednesday to bid for the “next great American” base to be built inside the country. "We're calling on every governor in the country and adjutant general, every tag across this great republic, to step up to the plate and bring us their best sales pitch," Hegseth said during his
Trump admits struggling to find balance on immigration ahead of midterms
President Trump admitted that he struggles to strike the right balance on immigration during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the White House on Wednesday. “Frankly, it’s the hardest job that I’ve had,” Trump said. “They’ll say you’re too tough or you’re too soft. Get tougher, get softer. No matter what you do, it’s always
Red states challenge mail-order abortion shield laws for providers
Three attorneys general in anti-abortion states filed a lawsuit directly with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday challenging the abortion shield laws of three Democratic-led states that protect physicians who send medication for abortion through the mail. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R), along with her counterparts in Alabama and Arkansas, said the shield laws
Justice says he supports Trump, ICE: ‘Some are twisting my words’
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) backtracked on comments he made Tuesday about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), clarifying that he supports President Trump’s mass deportation effort. “Let me be crystal clear: I support President Trump’s immigration strategy, full stop. It’s not surprising that some are twisting my words to score political points, but there should be
Peggy Flanagan up 1 point in Minnesota Senate poll over Michele Tafoya
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is narrowly leading her Republican opponent, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, in a new poll in the state’s U.S. Senate race. The InsiderAdvantage survey found that 46 percent of likely voters in the state supported Flanagan, while Tafoya garnered 45 percent support. Matt Towery, a pollster with InsiderAdvantage,
Appeals court backs finding Trump colluded with IRS, Treasury
An appeals court Tuesday sided with a lower court judge who determined President Trump colluded with the Justice Department (DOJ) in bringing and later dismissing a case seeking $10 billion in damages from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Florida-based U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in July found that the lawsuit that served as the hook
Trump says US exit from Iraq a 'victory' for both countries
President Trump touted the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as a win for both countries more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq War. "It's a victory for the United States, it's a victory for Iraq and a decisive victory over ISIS, which has been completely decimated,” Trump said speaking at
Lara Trump says Iran war could cost Trump the midterms
President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump on Tuesday said the Iran war could cost him the midterm elections but insisted that losing both chambers of Congress would be worth the cost. British journalist Harry Cole spoke with Lara Trump, also a former Republican National Committee co-chair, on his YouTube show "Harry Cole Saves the West." He
Boeing's Starliner set for uncrewed test flight in December
Starliner's first crewed test flight left two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nine months.
UK believes Iran 'played a part' in foiled attack, Burnham says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday his government believes that Iran “played a part” in the alleged thwarted attack on a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom earlier this week. “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford,” Burnham told the BBC, referring
Fed watchdog finds no criminality in renovation probe
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Fed officials did not violate criminal law during their handling of the central bank’s ongoing multimillion-dollar renovation project, the Fed’s internal watchdog said in a Wednesday report. The office of Fed Inspector General Michael Horowitz acknowledged the central bank “has not effectively executed” the construction management risk contract
'Existential risks': Anthropic warns its investors about its own AI
This is not mass hysteria, and doesn’t need to be mocked and framed as a Hollywood-style robot takeover. There are much more practical issues with the rapid pace of AI growth and lack of regulation.
Cornell University frat house rape investigation reopened: What we know
Cornell University is facing a firestorm of controversy after a lawsuit filed this month alleges a student there was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The individual, identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, accuses seven men of raping her over several hours at Chi Phi fraternity house. The lawsuit also includes an
Sarah Huckabee Sanders bombs with anti-welfare ad starring young white man
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the Republican governor of Arkansas, and she’s currently running for a second term. As former press secretary to President Trump, she’s a popular figure within MAGA, and of course, Arkansas is a very red state. And yet she just put out an anti-welfare ad that’s bombing — with conservatives, because of
Watch live: Trump honors Hispanic Heritage Month as midterms loom
President Trump on Wednesday will host a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House, as both the GOP and Democrats seek to appeal to Hispanic voters with the midterms just over a month away. Democrats have shown signs of making gains with the voting bloc in key battleground districts during the primaries, after Trump
Leave your politics behind: Greenland is a historic US victory
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a permanent agreement granting the U.S. broad military access to Greenland to bolster North Atlantic security and counter influence from Russia and China.
Medicare should help doctors prevent disease, not just pay for it
Rep. Gregory F. Murphy proposed that Medicare Advantage plans should be allowed to provide nutritious food as a targeted clinical intervention to help seniors manage chronic diseases and prevent costly hospitalizations.
Bessent is wrong: China armed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions
Secretary Bessent, it is China that has made Iran dangerous.
Senate Democrats rip DHS over diverted funding for campaign-style Trump ads
Two Democratic senators are demanding answers following reports that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds were used to run TV advertisements promoting President Trump. In a Tuesday letter addressed to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) asked him to address several questions regarding the use of the funds within
New University of Michigan grading plan halted after backlash
The president of the University of Michigan has halted a plan to forgo letter grades for some first-year students after receiving backlash over the proposed system. The university planned in fall 2027 for first-year students in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts to go without normal letter grades on their transcripts and instead
US ends military mission in Iraq
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Wednesday announced the departure of U.S. forces from Iraq, ending its 12-year military mission. Centcom stated that all U.S. forces and equipment departed Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq as part of a year-long wind-down of Operation Inherent Resolve and a transition "to a U.S.-Iraq bilateral defense relationship." This will
Head of Eiffel Tower to resign after controversial order to female staff
Female staff were instructed to remain out of sight during the visit of a Hindu religious group.
Senate panel advances Trump surgeon general nominee
President Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general advanced through a key Senate committee on Wednesday, setting up a glide path to a floor vote and confirmation. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Nicole Saphier along party lines, 12-11. But because this is the final week the Senate is in session
The affordability illusion
The annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent reported in August 2026 sounds manageable, especially compared to the pandemic-era peak of 9 percent. But a closer look reveals that the day-to-day cost of living is far more troubling.
Ken Griffin donating $3B to Carnegie Mellon
Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, according to an announcement from the institution on Wednesday. The donation is the largest individual gift in higher education history and the largest donation ever made by the hedge fund manager. “Carnegie Mellon University has made profound contributions to America’s preeminence
Trump's handling of Venezuela's oil money threatens a constitutional crisis
The problem here isn’t Venezuela. It is Trump.
Newsom bars ICE from using shock gloves, other 'Orwellian' tactics in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed into law a state ban on law enforcement use of electric shock gloves in the Democrat's latest push back against the Trump administration's "Orwellian immigration tactics." The ban, which takes effect next year and lasts through 2030, applies to local, state and federal law enforcement officers operating
Live updates: Senate sets up stock trading, data center votes; trade court hears Trump tariffs case
The Senate on Wednesday is expected to put lawmakers on record on bills that ban new stock trades by lawmakers and address the growth of data centers. It's part of an effort by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to throw a political lifeline to embattled Republican incumbent Sens. Jon Husted (Ohio), Pete Ricketts (Neb.)
Fed's preferred measure of inflation dips to 3.4 percent in August
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation dipped in August, as multiple central bank officials have said future interest rate hikes could be on the horizon. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3 percent from July to last month, and was up 3.4 percent year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau
America's balance between national security and press freedom depends on trust
People are drawing a line between restrictions tied to a concrete danger and those that look politically motivated.
What to watch in Supreme Court’s new term
Watch The Gavel Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 3 p.m. EDT as Zach and Sophie unpack the upcoming Supreme Court term. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions. Tune in! The Supreme Court’s term begins Monday, and it’s set to be another big one. President Trump’s agenda. Guns.
Schmitt on mix-up at Jack Smith hearing: 'My job is to ask questions'
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) on Tuesday reflected on his mix-up during former special counsel Jack Smith's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, saying his job "is to ask questions." Schmitt asked Smith if he attended a February 2024 NBC game in Atlanta between the Hawks and the Golden State Warriors. It quickly became clear that
Vance cozies up to MAHA movement
In today's issue: ▪ MAHA shines spotlight on Vance ▪ Hegseth’s State of the Force address ▪ AI leaders’ control pledge ▪ Schmitt’s basketball team flub For the second year running, Vice President Vance headlined the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s annual summit in Washington, D.C. At the end of a fireside chat on
NYC appeals Staten Island judge's ruling against Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office filed an appeal on Tuesday following a Staten Island judge’s ruling that barred notices from being sent to homeowners affected by the pied-à-terre tax. A city official told The Hill the appeal invoked the “auto stay,” which under New York law allows the city to continue with its
What products are part of US-China $60 billion tariff cuts deal
The U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled tariff cuts on Monday, affecting $60 billion worth of goods in varying markets. The list released by the White House spans the U.S. import of 77 categories of Chinese goods – including Christmas decorations, fireworks and children’s toys. The Chinese imports of U.S. goods, meanwhile, cover 1,619 categories of
Eric Cantor named new president of pharma trade group
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Eric Cantor named new president of pharma trade group PhRMA, the leading lobbying and trade organization for the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, announced Tuesday that former Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor will be taking over as its president. © Greg
Senate blocks Democratic effort to force report on West Bank violence
Republican senators blocked a Democratic attempt to bring up a resolution that would force the Trump administration to report on violence and human rights violations occurring in the West Bank. The measure would have required the State Department to report on violence against US citizens by Israel in the West Bank, or stop aid to
EPA to ‘reconsider’ air quality rules as Texas faces diesel price 'disaster'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday it would “reconsider” air-quality regulations amid Texas’s diesel price “disaster.” The letter sent by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) responded to concern from officials in the Lone Star State that rules from the Biden and Obama administrations are causing “significant economic harm.” “Texas
Treasury confirms plan to auto-enroll millions of children in Trump accounts
The Treasury Department will automatically enroll millions of children in Trump Accounts under new rules released Tuesday, eliminating the need for parents to sign up for the investment program. The auto enrollment will create accounts for more than 60 million additional children under 18, according to department guidance. The move is intended to provide more
Was Iran behind a ‘terror plot’ targeting US forces in Britain?
A transatlantic mystery is capturing attention in the U.S. and Britain. The central question is whether Iran was behind some kind of plot to target a British air base that is vital to the U.S. Air Force (USAF). Alternatively, was the initial speculation about an incident that has seen five men arrested, and then released
Trump, GOP leaders look to reclaim control over AI narrative
President Trump and Republicans are seeking to reclaim control of the narrative surrounding AI as Democrats use the issue to go on offense ahead of the midterms. Numerous tech leaders joined Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at a Tuesday luncheon on “superintelligence” — the president’s new term for AI — where they signed onto
Five things to know about Trump's new AI website
President Trump launched America.gov on Tuesday, a website that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help Americans find information across government websites with a single search. Trump said the website has been in the works since the early days of his second term and that it’s still a work in progress. The website's unveiling took place
AI firms agree to 'morally binding' self-policing at White House
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI firms agree to 'morally binding' self-policing at White House Key AI industry leaders signed onto a pledge Tuesday to self-police development, President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced following a meeting at the White House. © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin The agreement, called “The White House Accord
Schumer slams House-passed data center bill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Schumer slams House-passed data center bill Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers’ power price impacts as an “ineffectual participation trophy.” © Natasha Kaiser His comments signal that Democrats
Consumer confidence drops to 12-year low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2014 Consumer confidence dipped in September to its lowest level in a dozen years, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. © Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press The board’s Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in more than a decade
Consumer confidence dipped in September to its lowest level in a dozen years, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. The board’s consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 last month, down 6.7 points from August. That marked the lowest point for the metric since 2014, when consumer sentiment was rebounding from a low point of less than
Smith fields GOP insults, questions on lawmaker subpoenas at fiery Senate hearing: 5 takeaways
Former special counsel Jack Smith fielded insults from Republicans and questions about his prosecutorial decisions on Tuesday as he sat before lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has been a leading voice in scrutinizing Smith’s twin probes into President Trump, obtaining and releasing reams of documents about the investigations while criticizing
GAO reasserts pocket rescissions' illegality after Trump uses tactic to cancel nearly $1B
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reasserted on Tuesday that President Trump’s use of a “pocket rescission” to cancel $810 million in federal funding was unlawful. The letter by the government watchdog's lead attorney, Edda Emmanuelli Perez, outlined under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA), “the rescission proposals contained in the President’s September 25,
Klobuchar on Schmitt: Glad one of us knows difference between Hawks, Hawkeyes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) mocked GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) for appearing to confuse the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks while questioning former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday. “Before calling someone a ‘dirtbag,’ the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order,” Klobuchar wrote on
Media trust increase driven by Republicans: Gallup
Republicans drove an increase in Americans' trust in the media, which jumped by five percent this year after hitting an all-time low in 2025, according to survey results published Tuesday. In the new Gallup survey, 33 percent of respondents said they trusted mass media — including newspapers, television and radio — a “great deal” or
Trump's AI website confirms he lost 2020 election
President Trump's AI-powered website America.gov confirms that he lost the 2020 presidential election to former President Biden, contrary to the 47th president's false claim that he won. The website's homepage features a search bar allowing users to ask questions and provides answers from official government websites. Answers cite links to the original sources. When asked
Chuck Todd: Hawks, Hawkeyes gaffe 'Just an embarrassing moment for GOP Sen. Schmitt'
Former "Meet the Press" moderator and political pundit Chuck Todd mocked Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) over an apparent mix up relating to a basketball game former special counsel Jack Smith attended in 2024. "Just an embarrassing moment for GOP Sen. Schmitt. What a disaster," Todd wrote in a social media post on Tuesday after the
Top Senate Dems press HHS about delayed COVID shots for low-income children
Top Senate Democrats are pressing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about an apparent delay in making COVID-19 shots available through a federal program for low-income children. In a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Erica Schwartz and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
CDC updates measles count, now includes two deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its national measles tally late Monday to include an additional death in 2026, raising the total to two. The agency's numbers are still shy of Pennsylvania’s official report of four measles-associated deaths in an outbreak surpassed 900 cases this week. The CDC's database does not specify
A better path forward for Head Start
Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams argues that Head Start must pivot toward local operational flexibility to reverse declining enrollment and rising costs caused by overly prescriptive federal regulations.
Khanna: Epstein files should be one of Democrats 'highest priorities' if congressional control changes
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday said the government's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein should be one of the "highest priorities" for Democrats if they retake control of Congress after the November midterm elections. "This is not about politics," Khanna told CNN's Kasie Hunt on "The Arena." "This is about survivors who have
Trump, Republicans refuse to pull endorsement of Bo French — why?
If you are a person running for elected office in Texas, of all places, and you repeatedly use the language of hanging and public execution against political opponents, including a Black former president, that should be problematic for everyone.
Watters: Trump should just say 'half-off beer if you vote Republican'
Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday joked that President Trump should just say that he will cut the price of beer in half if Americans vote for Republicans in the upcoming midterms. During a discussion on Fox News between Watters and conservative commentator Benny Johnson about how politicians can draw larger crowds at public
Clueless 'SNL' mocks Tucker Carlson with outdated impression
I think it says something about the laziness of mainstream entertainment that even their parodies of conservatives can miss the mark so badly.
Cruz blocks push by Democrats to unanimously pass AI safety bill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked an effort by Democrats on Tuesday to pass legislation creating an AI safety panel tasked with evaluating and creating enforceable standards for frontier models. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, objected to an attempt by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) to pass the
The ‘swamp’s’ biggest growth industry is lobbying
Lobbying spending reached record levels during President Trump's second term due to his administration's expansive tariffs, industrial policies, and regulatory changes.
Jack Smith spars with GOP senators
Plus: ⚾The road to the World Series begins today {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Are the VMAs old news? Anyone else still seeing Yung Lean and GENER8ION’s performance on stage? Absolutely mesmerizing. In today's issue: RFK Jr., Vance at MAHA Summit Jack Smith faces questions Protect College Sports Act passes Senate MLB playoffs, NHL season
Beijing blackout: Why we may never know what happened between Trump and Xi
The recent summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping was a win-win for China — at least, as far as anyone can tell.
Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani Willis
Apparent confusion over team names derailed a line of questioning as Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) grilled former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday about his attendance at a basketball game, suggesting the prosecutor may have coordinated with others bringing charges about Trump. The exchange would later prompt Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to say the panel
Trump Accounts architect leaving Treasury for private sector: Report
Luke Pettit, the architect of the Trump administration’s new investment accounts for children, is reportedly departing the Treasury Department for the private sector. Pettit will leave the department in October, Axios reported Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the Treasury Department for comment. An assistant secretary overseeing financial institutions, Pettit has been with the
With Trump’s help, the Senate looks good for Democrats
Democrats are projected to regain control of the Senate during the Nov. 3 elections, potentially flipping multiple Republican seats in states such as North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina.
Schumer slams data center bill as 'ineffectual participation trophy'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers' power price impacts as an "ineffectual participation trophy." His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. "Americans are demanding real
US revokes Latin American officials' visas
The Trump administration revoked visas from 27 Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor, former officials and their family members over allegations of corruption and ties to drug trafficking. The visa revocations targeted officials and their family from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, the State Department announced Monday. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco
Trump says Canada is 'one of the worst countries in the entire world'
President Trump said Monday that Canada is “one of the worst countries in the entire world” in the wake of heightened tensions between Washington and its historically friendly northern neighbor. “The problem is that they've treated the United States very unfairly. They have been one of the worst countries in the entire world. You know,
A political veto over NIH grants could leave East Palestine in the dark
The research that serves us is exactly the kind of work that could land on a veto list.
New Mexico venture studio unveils quantum lab to boost US tech edge
The investment and incubation firm Roadrunner Venture Studios will unveil a new quantum lab Tuesday in Albuquerque as New Mexico looks to bolster the U.S.’s position in the global race for quantum computing. The Roadrunner Quantum Lab will open as part of the state's $450 million commitment to quantum development. Those behind the project say
Rubio says Cuba has 'already fallen': 'It is a failed state'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Cuba has "already fallen" and is a "failed state" as tensions rise between the U.S. and island nation. "Well, the truth is Cuba has already fallen," Rubio told Fox News's Sean Hannity. "It does not have a functional economy, and it is governed by people who continue
Can Ocasio-Cortez win in 2028? Will the country elect a Jewish president?
Join The Hill's Amie Parnes and Editor in Chief Ian Swanson for a live discussion on the latest in the looming 2028 presidential race. Democrats, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), have been divided on Israel. What does that mean for Jewish candidates who may run for the White House, including Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and
Big Oil can’t hide behind the Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act was designed to shield Americans from harmful pollution. It was not designed to shield fossil fuel companies from legal accountability or to eviscerate states’ authority to protect their citizens from conduct that brings harm to communities and costs the taxpayers billions.
OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns
OpenAI on Monday halted the release of its newest artificial intelligence model over safety concerns as tech companies grapple with potential risks as a result of more advanced AI software. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, told The New York Times that the new model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, "didn't quite meet the bar in
Ask your 2026 candidates where they stand on public health
Public health is now part of modern-day politics.
Permanent daylight saving time expands in Canada: 'Gives residents what they’ve asked us for'
(NEXSTAR) – Even more clocks across Canada will not "fall back" in November as permanent daylight saving time becomes the standard. Last week, officials in the Northwest Territories announced they would no longer observe seasonal time change. It came less than a week after Manitoba officials said daylight saving time would become permanent. In both
Bipartisan team in Congress looks to expand insurance coverage for ovarian cancer screening
A group of lawmakers spanning both parties and chambers is introducing legislation that would require insurance plans to cover genetic testing for patients with hereditary risk factors and expand education and outreach about gynecologic cancer risk. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) are leading the bill, the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act, which was
O'Reilly not expecting Trump to return to 'drain the swamp' messaging
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that President Trump will likely not bring back his “drain the swamp” message ahead of the midterms. O’Reilly, in an appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance,” said he anticipates the president will argue that Democrats have “lost their way” before the election, as Republicans try to maintain control of Congress
Banned news outlets ask judge to extend block on White House enforcement
News outlets that sued to regain access to the White House after President Trump banned their reporters from the grounds are asking a federal judge to intervene in the administration's ongoing efforts to keep CNN from covering the president via pool duty. In a new court filing this week, an attorney representing the outlets wrote
Watch live: Trump to tout AI push with America.gov launch
President Trump is set to unveil America.gov on Tuesday morning, launching the website powered by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens to access federal services. The rollout comes as Trump leans further into the global AI race, showing little appetite for regulation on the industry despite growing anxieties over the
Out of office but on the job: Work-cations are on the rise worldwide
A laptop glows in the pre-dawn light, balanced on a picnic blanket beside a child’s toy cup. Beyond the ridge, a bay opens like a postcard, and a calendar reminder pings for the first meeting of the day. Scenes like this sit at the heart of the “workation” trend, where work travels with people and the office becomes optional.
Trump touts Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act: 'Really big deal'
President Trump late on Monday lauded the passage of the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate, calling the bill that looks to reshape college sports a "really big deal." Lawmakers passed the bill 77-22 with bipartisan support after months of debate, including from critics of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). "This is a
Live updates: Jack Smith faces Senate scrutiny; Trump to unveil federal AI tool
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as the panel probes his investigation into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately determined he would bring charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and another related to the
Navy aviators eject during carrier landing off Virginia
Two Navy aviators ejected on Monday as they landed their plane off the Virginia coast, with four sailors aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower injured, according to the U.S. military. In a “mishap” that occurred at roughly 6:18 p.m. EDT during aircraft recovery operations, the two aviators assigned to Carrier Air Wing 3 ejected from
On Iran, Greenland and press access, Trump is more talk than action
The administration of Donald Trump is a tale told by an autocrat “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
Watch live: Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel on Trump prosecutions
Former special counsel Jack Smith will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning as he seeks to defend his prosecutions of President Trump. Smith is expected to stand by the charges he brought against Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election — including his perceived role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Conservatives left grumbling after Trump's welcome to Xi
President Trump’s warm embrace of Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has ruffled feathers in many corners of the GOP. Trump rolled out the literal red carpet for Xi, whose government has been accused of aiding Iran’s economy and military, in addition to decades of human rights violations and dictatorial rule. Republicans in Congress and
Trump administration ban on $1B in Canadian imports goes into effect
President Trump’s ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian goods went into effect Tuesday, marking the latest salvo in a trade war between the U.S. and its longtime ally to the north. The restrictions include Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic beverages. Trump, in signing the executive orders to ban the goods,
Jack Smith stresses strength of Trump cases, says he will not be 'silenced' by threats
Former special counsel Jack Smith stressed in prepared remarks that it was the evidence tied to President Trump’s own actions that prompted him to bring charges against Trump. The opening statement, obtained by The Hill, is to be delivered as Smith appears Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his second appearance before Congress about
We need accountability for federal employee purges made on false pretenses
I was grilling chicken on a sweltering summer night in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, when I peeked at my phone and saw that a senior official in the administration had just accused me of lying to Congress. This was unpleasant but unsurprising. MAGA acolytes had spent years vilifying the work I did in government to
Trump kicks off week with economic 'win' for Iowa
In today's issue: ▪ Trump touts Iowa steel mill ▪ Education Department strikes LGBTQ protections ▪ Backlash to government-funded ads ▪ Iran denies involvement in U.K. incident President Trump unveiled plans for a Minnesota company to build a new $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, kicking off the week with a dose of positive economic news as
Cuba tensions on the rise as Trump pushes for 'fundamental change'
Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba are rising once again after President Trump told world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly that he was seeking “fundamental change” from the island and asserting that “freedom will be coming to Cuba.” The Trump administration has never walked back threats of a possible military intervention —
Trump denies Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief
President Trump on Monday denied reporting from Axios that suggested he is willing to provide Iran with sanctions relief and unfreeze Iranian funds so that the regime can re-examine its nuclear program. "Axios just released a story that 'Trump' offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This is untrue.
Lawler, Conley clash over Israel aid, economy in televised debate
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and his Democratic opponent, Cait Conley, clashed during a televised midterm debate Monday night, sparring over a range of issues including affordability, housing and foreign policy. The News 12 debate featured questions from voters as well as the outlet’s senior political reporter Tara Rosenblum. Lawler largely touted his congressional record and
Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote
The Senate on Monday passed a landmark piece of legislation that aims to address growing concerns about fairness and equity in college sports, bolstering the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) power to enforce its rules and potentially reshaping the future of collegiate athletics for years to come. The “Protect College Sports Act” (PCSA), a bill championed
Senate defeats proposal to limit ticket price increases for college sports
The Senate voted Monday evening to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to cap ticket price increases for college sporting events to four percent a year, even as ticket prices for some marquee games have soared in recent years. Kennedy proposed his amendment to the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill
Russell Brand to moderate panel at MAHA summit
Comedian Russell Brand on Tuesday will moderate one of the panels scheduled for the second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, D.C. Brand, who has been part and supported the MAHA movement launched by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to moderate a discussion about reforms to
Shaheen presses Senate to cap insulin costs
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Shaheen makes last-minute insulin pitch Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is pressing Senate leadership to hold a floor vote on bipartisan legislation to cap insulin costs in private insurance before lawmakers leave town until after the midterm election. © Greg Nash
Vance, RFK Jr., Mike Tyson to speak at MAHA Summit in DC
Vice President Vance, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson are slated to speak on Tuesday for the second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, D.C. The event will conclude with a "fireside chat" between Vance and Kennedy, the summit's agenda online shows. Organizers
NFL to DHS: Take down video featuring Eagles star Brian Dawkins
The Department of Homeland Security is refusing a request from the NFL and former Philadelphia Eagle Brian Dawkins to take down a video it posted using the Hall of Fame safety to promote President Trump's immigration agenda. The video, which was posted Sunday on a DHS social media responded to a headline that claimed, "Huge
New polls have Democrats thinking big on Senate
Recent polling showing Democrats performing strongly in Senate battlegrounds and more reliably red states is fueling optimism that the party could clinch both chambers in November. An AARP poll released Monday showed Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 11 percentage points in the North Carolina Senate race, while recent polls have shown
Thune: Ads promoting Trump political message “shouldn’t be paid for by taxpayer dollars”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Monday that while he likes President Trump’s new ads pledging to “cast out the communists, Marxists and fascists,” they “shouldn’t be paid for by taxpayer dollars.” Thune warned Trump about using taxpayer money for ads that resemble the political ads he ran online during the 2024 presidential
Trump loosens vehicle mileage standards
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump rolls back car fuel efficiency rules The Trump administration has rolled back car fuel efficiency standards requiring automakers to ensure their cars and light trucks were using less fuel. © AP Photo/Rick Bowmer While the Biden-era standards would have been expected to get the
Debate over AI regulation pushed past midterms
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Debate over AI regulation pushed past midterms The debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence is being pushed past the November midterms, much to the dismay of some lawmakers. © Mariam Zuhaib, Associated Press Our colleague Sudiksha Kochi's latest Insider piece breaks down the flurry of last-minute proposals
Trump ad is 'wrong, it flat out is' says Mick Mulvaney
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Monday said that a new taxpayer-funded TV advertisement from the White House promoting President Trump is "wrong, it flat out is." The 30-second ad features Trump saying in a voiceover that the U.S. will "cast out the communists, Marxists, and fascists" and "rout the fake news
Confusion around the UK bomb plotting probe
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Confusion around the UK bomb plotting probe Five men were arrested Sunday in connection with a possible terrorist attack at a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. military, but a day later they were released
Senate Democratic PAC hits Collins over Medicaid cuts she voted against
A Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new ad campaign attacking Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for the closure of about a dozen birthing centers in Maine, arguing she helped enable the massive Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) even though she voted against the legislation. The Senate Majority PAC, which
GOP senator says Trump should bring Iran war to an end
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) on Monday said President Trump should end the Iran war as the conflict hit its seven-month mark, during which gas prices have soared and contributed to Americans' concerns over the cost of living. Capito made the remarks during an interview with "NewsNation Live" host Connell McShane on NewsNation, The Hill's
Arizona tour company sues over Trump's nonresident fee at national parks
An Arizona-based tour company is suing the Trump administration over its move to impose higher national park visitor fees on people who don’t live in the U.S. In a new filing Monday, Across Arizona Tours said it has lost business because of the higher costs for nonresidents imposed by the administration earlier this year. The company’s
Democratic Women's Caucus releases policy priorities
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Democratic Women's Caucus unveils economic agenda The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) has released its extensive list of policy priorities for the next Congress, as Democrats look to take back control of both chambers. ©
Fetterman joins Democrats in warning Mullin, DHS about election interference
Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning him not to let immigration enforcement officials interfere with voting in the midterm election. “We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the constitutional
Fed's Cook says AI demand 'broadening' to increase inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Monday rising demand for artificial intelligence is leading to “broadening” inflationary impacts, with implications for the entire economy. During a keynote speech at the Oakland Tech Week conference, Cook noted that prices for Al-related goods, including chips, computers and software, have “surged” in the past year. “I believe that
Talarico up four points in new Texas poll
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is ahead of his Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for an upper chamber seat in the Lone Star State by about 4 points, according to a new poll. In the BIG DATA POLL survey, 43.6 percent of respondents said they would back Talarico if
Trump 'surprised' 5 men released in UK bomb plotting probe
President Trump on Monday said he was “surprised” that British authorities released the five men arrested a day prior in connection with a possible terrorist attack at a U.K. air base operated by the U.S. military on bail. “I would’ve said don’t let them have bail. … I’m surprised that they released them. I wouldn’t
Nvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record
Technology giant Nvidia announced Monday it is boosting its stock buyback program by $150 billion, setting a record for the largest repurchasing allotment in history. The company’s board of directors authorized the increase, which boosts the total amount in Nvidia’s buyback program from $85 billion to $235 billion. Apple authorized a $110 billion buyback program
Delta flight makes emergency landing due to smoke in cabin
A Boston-bound Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona made an emergency landing in Portugal after smoke was detected inside the cabin on Sunday. Delta Flight 251 made its stop in at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal, due to what a Delta spokesperson told The Hill was a mechanical issue. A Delta official said
US aircraft carrier deploys to Middle East to relieve USS George Washington
The USS Theodore Roosevelt, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, is headed for the Middle East to relieve another carrier already in theater as tensions with Iran persist. The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the flagship vessel of Carrier Strike Group 9, left San Diego on Sunday, according to ship-watcher WarshipCam. The carrier will provide a substitute for Japan-based
Alito recuses from case that could toss climate suits against oil companies
Justice Samuel Alito on Monday recused from a major climate case set to be heard next week, stepping aside with no explanation after previously participating in the vote to take up the dispute. Alito has long held financial interests in the oil and gas sector, and as one of the only justices to own individual
Thune says Iran war has 'trumped everything else' for voters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Monday that the Iran war has become an incredibly important issue for voters ahead of the November midterms, which are only a few weeks out. “Well, right now, the races are — it's more about — it's, you know, it is affordability issues, it's the price of diesel
Trump administration rejects U.N. pandemic preparedness declaration
The United States rejected a nonbinding United Nations declaration pledging international collaboration to improve pandemic preparedness and prevention, joining the European Union in objecting to the parts of the statement. In a speech Friday at a high-level United Nations meeting on pandemic preparedness, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Erica Schwartz said the U.S. had
Watch live: Trump to announce $15B Iowa steel project
President Trump is set to announce plans Monday afternoon for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, according to White House officials. The Trump administration in a statement to NewsNation said it will be the largest in U.S. history. Mesabi Metallics is expected to build the plant, which will eventually produce up to 10 million
Trump seeks to rewrite Biden-era rules of the road
Plus: 🪖US-Iran conflict hits 7-month mark {beacon} It’s Monday. We're still feeling the lingering effects of the nor'easter in the D.C. area, so it's a good day to be inside. In today's issue: Trump guts Biden-era fuel standards US, China to slash tariffs Iran war hits new milestone College sports overhaul nears Senate
FBI deputy director announces he's leaving
FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey said Monday he is departing the bureau roughly a year after joining the Trump administration. Bailey, in a post on social platform X, thanked President Trump, Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel “for the opportunity to serve” in the post. “With great pride in what we have
Indict Trump for war crimes
It seemed strange, almost surreal, that as President Trump was lecturing the United Nations General Assembly last week, saying he would “annihilate” Iran, the U.N. Human Rights Council had just issued a report finding “reasonable grounds to believe” that the United States committed war crimes on Feb. 28, 2026, the day Trump launched his war on Iran by bombing a girls’ school in the southern city of Minab.
Watch live: Duffy gives remarks on air traffic control modernization
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will deliver remarks Monday on the Trump administration's efforts to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system. Duffy last week called on Congress to provide an additional $30 billion for the overhaul, including funding for new technology, control towers and airport improvements across the country. The push comes as the
Trump paying for political ads with taxpayer money?
Taxpayers shouldn’t be paying for the president to win over voters, promote his agenda, and make a last-ditch push to win the midterms.
Trump blasts Obama's 'ridiculous' take all-women governments would 'be better'
President Trump went after former President Obama over the weekend for the latter’s claim that the worlds’ governments run entirely by women would lead to a “better” situation. During an event at Salem State University last week, Obama said during his presidency, he “sometimes fantasized about, if you put women in charge of every government
The West must win its future wars and not just battles
Let us verify that China and Russia are indeed the threats we believe they are before taking any future action we may regret.
Iran denies involvement in suspected plot targeting US air base in England
Iran has vehemently denied its involvement in a thwarted terrorist attack after explosives were found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, its London embassy said Monday. Tehran “categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations” attempting to link the country to the arrest of five individuals near R.A.F. Fairford air
What will winter be like near you? Here's what the outlooks suggest
Will you need a parka and a shovel or an umbrella and a sweater this winter?
GOP chair of Georgia Peanut Commission backs Ossoff for Senate
The Republican chair of the Georgia Peanut Commission is backing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.) in his bid for a second full term. “We don’t necessarily elect a party,” commission Chair Donald Chase told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I like to support people that I can get behind and believe in.” Chase, whom board members elected
GoFundMe: 'Factual misrepresentations' led to end of fundraiser for man paying wife's cancer bills
GoFundMe says it was her identity, not her parents' story, that led to the fundraiser being pulled.
Despite popular narratives, free speech is working in Macklemore’s favor
Despite objections that a billionaire’s wealth shouldn’t “decide who gets to speak,” the system actually worked pretty well.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to OK transgender inmate policy
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to lift a judge’s block on its policy restricting transgender inmates’ access to hormone treatments and sex-change surgeries. Under the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy, inmates currently receiving hormone treatments would be put on a tapering plan. Officials also must stop providing social accommodations, like hair-removal
States should not blindly Alabama's use of execution by nitrogen
History suggests that once one state adopts a new execution method, other states are certain to follow. That explains why Louisiana wants to imitate Alabama’s embrace of nitrogen hypoxia — even though the latter has yet to get it right.
Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta after Trump-Xi meeting
Two giant pandas touched down in Atlanta on Sunday, three days after Chinese President Xi Jinping announced their impending arrival. The pandas, male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang, arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to Zoo Atlanta. The bears arrived via a FedEx-donated Boeing 777 aircraft that features a panda eating bamboo painted
DA reopens student's allegation she was raped by 7 men at Cornell in 2024
The anonymous student filed a lawsuit regarding the 2024 incident earlier this month.
Netanyahu should be held accountable for failing to stop Oct. 7
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph argues that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be held accountable for failing to act on multiple warnings prior to the Oct. 7 attacks.
Hilton outlines English-only California schools plan
The Republican gubernatorial nominee in California says schools should go back to English-only classrooms. Steve Hilton said on “The Big Weekend Show” on Fox News that the lack of English proficiency in schools is a major problem, declaring, “This is our country! We speak English here!” “And in a moment when less than half of the
SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit for first time
SpaceX on Monday sent its Starship out to orbit for the first time, with the company looking for the craft to achieve six laps around the earth in order to show off its capability for the NASA Artemis program, according to The Associated Press. SpaceX said all needs to go as planned for Starship prior
Trump rolls back car efficiency standards
The Trump administration has rolled back car efficiency standards designed to require automakers to ensure their products are using less fuel. While the Biden-era standards would have required vehicle fleets to average 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031, the Trump administration on Monday brought that number down to 34.9 miles per gallon. The administration argued
Live updates: Trump officially rolls back fuel economy standards; Senate sets up college sports bill vote
The Trump administration on Monday morning announced the official rollback of fuel economy standards, saying the Biden administration "went far beyond the requirements mandated by Congress" to help the electric vehicle push. “These new Standards will take the waste out of building cars in America,” Trump wrote in a social media post over the weekend.
Senate surprises? GOP, Democrats eye midterm upsets
The Senate map is widening, with Democrats hoping to pull off upsets not only in Alaska and Hawaii but in deeper-red states such as Kansas and South Carolina. Republicans, battling to retain their majority, see Minnesota as a new place where they might make gains. Join The Hill's editors plus Senate reporter Alexander Bolton and
Trump approval slips to historic low in Wall Street Journal survey
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low in Wall Street Journal polling for a president only a few weeks out from the midterms. In the new poll from the Journal, Trump’s approval sat at 37 percent, the lowest of a president shortly prior to a midterm in the outlet's polling going back
New SNAP benefit amounts take effect Oct. 1: Here's how much
Starting Oct. 1, new eligibility rules and updated benefit amounts will take effect for the estimated 37 million Americans receiving SNAP assistance.
US, China agree to cut tariffs on $60B worth of products
The U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled $30 billion each worth of products subject to lower tariffs, after President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met last week in Washington, D.C., according to the White House. Chinese products subject to lower tariffs under the new “30-by-30” framework include fireworks, kitchenware, flashlights, baseballs and softballs and fishhooks,
GLP-1 drugs may help sleep apnea, but CPAP remains best treatment: Study
Weight-loss drugs may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but experts say they still can't match the effectiveness of a CPAP machine.
Trump expects more talks after rejecting latest Iranian proposal
President Trump said Sunday he expects U.S. officials to negotiate further with their Iranian counterparts this week, after he rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Tehran. "I expect more talks with Iran [this week]. They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make," Trump told Axios in
Trump lashes out as Florida GOP candidates seek distance
In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s frustration grows in Florida ▪ Senate’s last week in town ▪ Possible terrorist attack prevented ▪ The administration’s ‘magic’ words President Trump fumed online over the weekend as Republicans face warning signs in Florida, going after a key ally who broke with him on immigration and brushing off the idea
Data center developers should have known how much Americans love their land
The data center backlash is intensifying. In fact, more Americans now oppose data centers than fear AI. This is true even though tech companies have plausible defenses to much of the backlash. Data centers, for example, use far less water than the nation's golf courses. There is little evidence so far that they significantly raise
Senators spurn Hegseth's pick amid jockeying for Army secretary nomination
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pick to lead the Army is facing Democratic opposition and a hesitant reception from key Republicans, amid jockeying for the service branch’s top civilian post after Dan Driscoll resigned a month ago. Hegseth’s choice to lead the Army is Sean Parnell, a decorated Afghanistan war veteran and his senior advisor and
Sports betting companies face image crisis this NFL season
The return of football season is bringing a major boom in sports gambling activity across the country, and with it, new scrutiny over how online sportsbooks are doing business. Major online betting providers like FanDuel and DraftKings are spending more than ever this fall on extensive advertising campaigns and corporate partnerships marketing themselves to potential
Hispanic voters turn toward Democrats in redistricted Texas, Florida
Hispanic voters swung to the right in the last election, but Republicans appear to be losing ground with the key voting bloc, potentially complicating the party’s path to victory in the redistricted red strongholds of Texas, Florida and beyond. Recent polling has signaled that Hispanic voters who helped propel President Trump to a second term
Nvidia unveils new system to put guardrails on AI agents
Nvidia unveiled a new platform Monday to put guardrails on AI agents at both the software and hardware level, as major AI firms continue to discover new instances in which their agents have gone rogue. The chipmaker’s system consists of two parts — OpenShell and Sentry. OpenShell is open-source software that places limits on what
Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said Sunday that President Trump proposed selling weapons to China during recent meetings with the country’s president Xi Jinping. “President Trump continues to say, ‘Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world,’” Perdue told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” “He actually asked President Xi, would
White House airs taxpayer-funded ad talking about 'the final battle'
A taxpayer-funded advertisement from the White House aired Sunday during the commercial breaks of two NFL games, CNN reported. Included in the ad, according to the outlet, was imagery of President Trump making his way through a hall with a voiceover of the president saying, “this is the final battle.” “We will cast out the
MLB, Trump administration mulling baseball game in National Park: Report
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Trump administration are considering hosting a baseball game in a national park, according to a new report. The Washington Post reported Saturday that MLB and White House officials told the outlet that the league had broached the topic of a game happening at a national park to the Trump
GOP rep believes Iran was involved in thwarted terrorist plan on US air base in the UK
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Sunday the Iranian government was “clearly” involved in an alleged terror attack authorities in the U.K. thwarted earlier in the day. “The simple answer is that clearly Iran was involved, but of course that is going to be investigated and determined,” Cammack told Laura Ingle on “NewsNation Live.” British authorities
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have private White House dinner with Trump
President Trump and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet on Sunday evening at the White House after the artificial intelligence industry leader raised concerns about the technology’s risks. The two will meet for dinner at the president’s residence, two sources familiar with the dinner confirmed to The Hill. Trump in recent weeks has dismissed concerns
Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’
If they flip the House, Democrats say they’re ready to confront Israel on human rights. The issue has long challenged the party, pitting staunch Israel defenders against more liberal lawmakers critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Democratic leaders have taken pains to avoid legislation that might highlight those divisions. But heading into the midterms, when
Manchin says 'if character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton'
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) took aim at Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday, deriding his “character.” During an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt on “The Hill Sunday,” Manchin was asked about Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. “I don't know that young man and things he's said I'm discouraged
GOP rep says Americans feel 'fatigue' in diesel prices increasing
Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) said Sunday that Americans are “fatigued” about rising diesel prices amid the Iran war. “I think there is some fatigue in that the American people see diesel prices increasing,” Crawford told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday.” “And why that matters as much as gasoline, if not more, is
Khanna says third Trump impeachment would be about 'setting a standard'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said a third attempt to impeach President Trump if Democrats take control of Congress in November would be about "setting a standard" of accountability. Khanna appeared on NBC News's "Meet the Press" when he told host Kristen Welker that impeaching Trump, who he said has become "in my view,
Iran 'fully prepared' for war to resume if Trump authorizes strikes after midterms
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that his country is "fully prepared" for the conflict with the U.S. to resume if President Trump authorizes new strikes on the regime after the November midterm elections. Araghchi told NBC News's Kristen Welker in an interview on "Meet the Press" that the U.S. has "tested us
Waiting at a red light? It may not know you're there
If you drive a car, you've likely found yourself at a stoplight. They're hard to avoid, with roughly 320,000 estimated to be in the U.S. But getting through them is sometimes harder than you may think it should be.
Trump calls arrests of UK men on suspicion of terror offenses 'fantastic'
President Trump on Sunday praised law enforcement in the U.K. for its work in arresting five men suspected of planning a terror attack on a U.S. air base. “The arrest in the U.K. was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,” Trump told reporters in Chicago, according to NewsNation’s Libbey Dean. The president
Beshear: More states within 'margin of error' for Democratic gubernatorial candidates
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Sunday the party is looking to pick up multiple GOP-controlled governor’s mansions in November. “If we went back a year ago, Democrats were trying to pick themselves off the floor,” Beshear told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” But the chair of the Democratic Governors Association
Blanche claims Trump 'hasn't denied access' to White House reporters
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday claimed that President Trump did not deny White House reporters access to the executive mansion, after the president banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the grounds and had their passes confiscated by Secret Service. "Well, the president hasn't denied access," Blanche told "This Week" host Martha Raddatz
Kennedy suggests 'rule' that no politician should have a building named after them while alive
GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are alive, as President Trump fights to rename the Kennedy Center after himself. During an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” Kennedy said public officials, including Trump, should not “spend public money on private ads
Tillis calls Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch 'stupid on stilts'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) chastised Donald Trump Jr. on Sunday for accepting a wedding gift from a Russian oligarch. “This was stupid on stilts…This is a man who's worth somewhere between $300 million and $400 million,” Tillis said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” referring to Umar Kremlev. ProPublica reported earlier this month that Kremlev,
To mitigate Himalayan disasters, Beijing must abandon its narrow, fear-based controls
Following a devastating flood on Aug. 26, critics accused Beijing of suppressing casualty figures and blamed regional instability on aggressive hydroelectric dam construction in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
Cook Political Report founder: House is a 'done deal' for Democrats, reclaiming Senate 'very realistic'
Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook on Sunday said that it has been a "done deal" conclusion that Democrats are likely to retake the House after the November midterm elections, while their chances of claiming the Senate look "very realistic." "I would completely agree that the House has been kind of a done deal for
Cloud pics wanted: NASA renews call for people's photos of the sky
NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you.
Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was 'colossal mistake'
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday blasted President Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton (R) over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Texas Senate Republican primary earlier this year. “In the case of Cornyn, he made a colossal mistake,” Tillis told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” The North Carolina Republican added,
Permanent daylight saving time: How would your state be impacted?
Winters would look much different if our clocks were to lock.
The vital vaccine shield America cannot afford to lose
Since 1989, the U.S. government has run a program that has distributed more than $5.5 billion to individuals who have suffered adverse consequences from vaccines. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to destroy it.
Jim Jordan predicts third Trump impeachment if Democrats take control of House
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Sunday predicted that Democrats will impeach President Trump for a third time between his two presidencies if they take control of the House after the November midterm elections. Jordan suggested in an interview on "Cats Roundtable," the WABC 770 AM radio show hosted by John Catsimatidis, that Democrats will take the
Waltz says Iranians asked for 'everything up front' before Trump rejected ceasefire
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Mike Waltz said Sunday that President Trump rejected Iranian officials’ ceasefire proposal because they asked for “everything up front.” “They were asking for everything up front. They were asking for relief from billions and billions of sanctions that are going into place as Operation Economic Fury, but also
Live updates: Trump attends Presidents Cup final; top Iranian officials set for US interviews
President Trump is slated to attend the final round of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Chicago Sunday morning, around a month after PGA Tour named him the event's honorary chair. Trump last attended the competition in 2017 during his first term, where he presented the trophy to the winning team. It is unclear whether
Trump boasts about economy, slams 'fake news' amid media battle
President Trump late Saturday boasted about the U.S. economy while accusing news outlets of "fake news" amid his battle over media coverage at the White House and of his administration. "We have the BEST FINANCIAL NUMBERS EVER, and the FAKE NEWS MEDIA refuses to report them!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. When asked on Saturday
Severe weather impacting East Coast, Hawaii this weekend
(NEXSTAR) -- From a nor'easter on the East Coast to more hurricanes headed toward Hawaii, severe weather is making an impact on the United States this weekend. East Coast The governors of New York, Kathy Hochul (D), and New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D), both announced Friday they would declare states of emergency ahead of this
Jewish Democrats contend with another glass ceiling: Their religion
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has emerged as one of the most closely watched contenders in the initial polling for the 2028 Democratic primary. But one factor strategists say could be a challenge for the Georgia senator is his religion. Amid party tensions over Israel and the war in Gaza, Ossoff's rise is pushing an uncomfortable question to the
Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) defended his position as a Democrat on Saturday despite straying from the party on key issues — but refused to speculate how he would break ties if his party attained a 51-seat majority this November. During the closing keynote at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Fetterman said he believes
Graham, Andrews neck and neck in South Carolina Senate race: Poll
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and her Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews, are locked in a dead heat in the race for South Carolina's Senate seat, according to a new poll released Saturday evening. The survey, conducted by right-leaning polling firm Trafalgar Group, found Graham leading Andrews by just one point — with a just under three-point
Trump slams reporting on removal of his endorsements from GOP candidate's website
President Trump criticized the media on Saturday following reports that GOP Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.) removed several references to the president’s endorsement of his gubernatorial bid from his campaign website. The president slammed this reporting as “Another Fake Story” in a Truth Social post, citing his election wins in Florida during his three presidential campaigns.
Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure
Former Kennedy Center employees accused the iconic performing arts venue's leadership in a letter to Congress of halting planned waterproofing repairs earlier this year. In the Thursday letter, David Seide, an attorney representing the whistleblowers, shared internal documents which he said challenged the Kennedy Center board's claims that these leaks constituted the venue's immediate closure.
Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress
President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” the president told reporters at the White House. “I like making a deal, too, but
Election forecasters don't see polling 'sugar-high' Democrats fear — for now
Pollsters and independent handicappers are increasingly convinced that Democrats aren’t experiencing an artificial “sugar-high” in polling but that multiple metrics are right now pointing to a good midterm environment for the party. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report became the latest independent forecaster this week in predicting that Republicans looked poised to lose the
Colleges must help America keep the promise it makes to its military
As the U.S. military reaches record recruitment numbers, higher education institutions must improve their support systems to fulfill the promise of opportunity for service members and veterans.
Kehoe says he's 'disappointed' GOP-favored map in Missouri is blocked again
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R), who championed last year’s redistricting efforts in his state, shared his disappointment in a Supreme Court decision requiring Missouri to use its old congressional map in the November election. “It is disappointing that today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court means Missouri will conduct its November general election under
'America First' means evaluating real cost of our wars — and who pays the ultimate price
“America First” must ensure that the innocent, powerless civilians of any and every nation on earth, be it Iran, Israel, China, Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba or even Canada, understand that the people of the United States are not their enemy.
National security becomes Trump’s buzzword for legal fights
When President Trump announced he was kicking three news organizations out of the White House, he made clear it was because of his displeasure with their reporting. But days into the ban, he turned to a familiar argument to justify his decision. It was about national security. “Fake News people and publications that only write negatively,
Ending the roadless rule can help fight forest fires and improve wildlife access
Rescinding the roadless rule is not a threat to federal wilderness; it is a statement that we have enough already and that we need to manage it rather than let it burn.
These were the hottest baby names in your state 50 years ago. Here's where they rank now
If you are in your 50s, there's a decent chance your name is one of three that topped the charts throughout the U.S. back in the 1970s.
Trump rejects Iran's 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report
President Trump privately rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enter a ceasefire and is considering renewed military strikes against the country after the midterm elections in November. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal citing U.S. officials, the president is skeptical over Iran's ability to honor its end
To make energy affordable again, end green mandates before the midterms
Democrats spent the summer talking a big game on “affordability,” but their energy approach raises prices across the board.
US, China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, set up channel for AI incidents
The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each country imports from the other and launch new talks on artificial intelligence (AI) following President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreements were part of an eight-point consensus reached during Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington, D.C., which
The future is here: What will a Millennial-Gen Z majority mean for America?
If there's anything we should know about millennials and Gen Z, it's that they hate being neatly fit into a box.
Trump faces growing GOP dissent in heartland as policies bite
A growing number of Republicans in the heartland are breaking with President Trump on policies that are unpopular as the GOP worries about paying the price for them in the upcoming elections. Lawmakers and candidates in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio have called for a quick end to the Iran war amid high gas and diesel
New York, New Jersey declare states of emergency ahead of nor'easter
The governors of New York, Kathy Hochul (D), and New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D), both announced Friday they would declare states of emergency ahead of this weekend's nor'easter. “I’m declaring a State of Emergency for Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and Westchester as this powerful coastal storm bears down on the region,” Hochul wrote on
CNN says its reporters were barred from joining press pool on Air Force One
CNN reported its journalists have been barred from joining the press pool traveling with President Trump this weekend. They were set to board Air Force One Saturday to cover his visit to Knoxville for a college football game. The outlet had been scheduled to serve as this weekend's TV press pooler — a rotating group
TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it reached a minimum $100 million settlement deal with TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, days before a state court was set to hear arguments surrounding the app's potential mental health effects on minors. TikTok has 45 days to respond to the settlement, which could balloon to $300
Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit A group of Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought a workaround in an ethics agreement after they noticed discrepancies in
Francesca Hong says she regrets CNN interview about Thanksgiving
Francesca Hong, a former democratic socialist candidate in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, said Friday she regrets her controversial CNN interview where she stated she wanted to “cancel Thanksgiving.” In an interview with WISN, a local ABC affiliate, anchor Matt Smith reflected on Hong’s time on the campaign trail and asked if there was anything she
Iran pitches 7-day plan to US to reopen strait
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran pitches 7-day plan Iran has shared a seven-day plan with the U.S. to end fighting between the two countries, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks for a final peace deal, Tehran’s foreign minister told multiple outlets Thursday in New York City.
White House defends pro-Trump TV ads timed with midterms: 'Patriotism isn’t partisan'
The White House defended the pro-President Trump television campaign that aired this week ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, saying that “patriotism isn’t partisan.” “The announcements are a reminder for Americans to love their country and know why it’s worth defending — at home, at the border, and abroad,” the White House wrote in a
Democratic senators accuse Kennedy of not adhering to ethics agreement in vaccine lawsuit
A group of Senate Democrats questioned whether Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially concealed an agreement to collect money from a settlement with a vaccine manufacturer despite pledging to divest from the lawsuit. At the time of his confirmation process last year, Kennedy was still involved in a lawsuit carried
Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the prediction market Kalshi on Friday, determining states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling in the latest blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, the three-judge panel sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding Kalshi did not show its sports-event contracts are "swaps" that typically
33 new Costco stores announced. Here's what we know about their locations
The bulk retail chain will open 33 new Costco warehouse in fiscal year 2027, Vachris said in earnings call wrapping up the 2026 fiscal year.
Consumer confidence hits 4-month low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence slips U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in September amid rising inflation rates and mounting cost-of-living concerns, according to survey results released Friday. © Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press The University of
5 takeaways from Trump and Xi’s ‘Made for TV’ summit
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a lavish three-day summit in Washington, D.C., Friday, pledging to meet at least two more times this year. It was one of the few, solid commitments announced during the meetings, which saw other high-stakes issues fall to the background. This includes negotiations over Artificial Intelligence regulation, long-term
Consumer confidence dips in September amid inflation concerns
U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in September amid rising inflation rates and mounting cost-of-living concerns, according to survey results released Friday. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers' index found that consumer confidence slipped to a reading of 48.1 in September, a seven percent decrease from August and 15 percent less than
Anti-Trump attorney: 'Don't overreact' to Supreme Court voter database decision
Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer and frequent critic of President Trump, urged Americans not to “overreact” after the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling permitting the administration to move forward with its new immigration database ahead of the midterm elections. In an emergency ruling, the high court found that the Trump administration could proceed
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after being called out by Sherrill over ethics report
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) resigned Friday following calls to step down from his position after an investigation found that he had violated state ethics and harassment policies. “He submitted his resignation to me this afternoon, which I accepted,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced during a Friday press conference. Sherrill called for his resignation
Costco is offering $60 shop cards to qualifying members: How it works
Costco shoppers, it's time to check those receipts.
Huckabee points to 3 factors in many Americans turning against Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee laid out multiple reasons why Americans may be turning against Israel in an interview Thursday — the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the country's actions at the United Nations General Assembly. Huckabee pointed to social media disinformation and foreign propaganda, a lack of “biblical literacy” and
Senate approves legislation targeted at pilot, air traffic control mental health guidance
The Senate passed two bills Thursday aimed at removing barriers for pilots and air traffic controllers seeking mental health treatment, as well as reduce stigma surrounding the conditions. Sponsored by Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), respectively, both pieces of legislation passed in the upper chamber by unanimous consent. The first act, which
Trump rules out Bessent as AI czar
President Trump said on Friday he is ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to serve as his artificial intelligence czar amid speculation the Cabinet member was under consideration. Trump, in a Truth Social post Friday, said Bessent will not be the "Super Intelligence (SI) Czar," referring to his proposed rebrand of AI, because he "doesn't
Jack Smith to testify before Senate Judiciary next week
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as they probe his investigation into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately determined he would bring charges against Trump in both the Mar-a-Lago documents case and another related to the
Trump confirms he will meet with Xi two more times this year
President Trump on Friday confirmed he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping two more times before the end of the year, following his counterpart’s three-day state visit to the U.S. Trump said in a Truth Social post that he will meet with Xi in China in November for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, as
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror ready to return to normal: Reports
Jurors have been in the spotlight after the divisive case ended in a mistrial.
Collins warns OMB about unspent global health funding
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, is calling on the Trump administration to spend more than $1 billion of global health funding that Congress has already appropriated before it expires Sept. 30. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House Budget Director Russ Vought and Eric Ueland —
Duckworth calls on Pentagon, FAA to reject Trump's DC arch plans
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Friday demanded the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) keep Washington’s airspace safe by rejecting President Trump's plans to convert his intended triumphal arch into a military site from which drones may be launched. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, Duckworth pressed for
Senior White House spokesperson to move to Office of Director of National Intelligence
White House senior deputy press secretary Kush Desai is leaving the West Wing for a senior communications role at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The White House spokesperson will become assistant director of national intelligence for strategic communications and is leaving next month, Desai told NewsNation. He is helping search for
White House TV pool standoff ends — for now
Presented by American Policy Ventures — Plus: 💬Trump, Xi summit winds down {beacon} It’s Friday. We rarely work just 9 to 5 in the media business — but we can still celebrate the late Dolly Parton today with more than one cup of ambition. ☕ In today's issue: White House TV pool makes
Pete Hegseth urges troops to register to vote
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged U.S. service members and their families to register and vote in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, warning that 300,000 troops did not register to cast votes two years ago. “Regardless of your home state or current duty status, you can use a standardized federal postcard to register and
Zelensky says Trump gave final OK on Patriot license for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky said Friday that President Trump will allow Ukraine to build Patriot missiles, with “concrete agreements” in place between Kyiv and Washington. “There are concrete agreements regarding Patriot licenses,” Zelensky posted online, days after the two met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. “At our meeting,
5 major networks rejoin White House TV pool after CNN standoff
The five major television networks were back in the White House television pool on Friday following their standoff with the White House over CNN’s access. CBS broadcasted the live feed for television outlets at the White House showing President Trump welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping back to the White House for the third day of
Trump gives high marks, no details, to Xi talks: 'Our farmers are going to be very happy'
President Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for their visit to the U.S., saying “great strides” have been made without giving any details. “We've had a tremendous visit from two spectacular people, and we've really enjoyed it,” Trump said at the tea ceremony in the White House’s Red Room. “And
D.C. appeals court sides with Pentagon on blacklist of Anthropic
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in its blacklisting of the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, finding the Pentagon adequately backed up its decision to label the firm a national security risk. The 2-1 ruling, issued Friday, rejected Anthropic's challenge, finding the Department of Defense had "ample support" for its belief
Banning H-1B teachers is a recipe for disaster
Texas’s teacher pipeline has grown thinner and less prepared on Gov. Greg Abbott’s watch. The children in the state's high-need schools have been protected, in part, by the qualified international teachers he now proposes to expel.
Beware of billionaires gifting Trojan horses to steal your election data
Earlier this month, Americans got a look inside Elon Musk’s own Trojan Horse.
Ed Sheeran loses nearly half a million Instagram followers amid Macklemore drama
Ed Sheeran was embroiled in controversy after dropping Macklemore from his tour over statements supporting Palestine
Massie: Trump 'comeuppance' will happen on Election Day
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who lost his primary to an opponent backed by President Trump, predicted a reckoning for the president and the GOP in the midterm elections. “I think his comeuppance will happen on Election Day, and the day after I think there’s going to be a reckoning,” the Republican lawmaker said during
How private equity is killing public access to hospitals and emergency care
The corporatization of the health care system by private equity has come with significant costs. While private equity’s ownership of hospitals may earn millions for their investors, they have put patients, communities and providers at risk.
Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among celebrities arrested outside UN headquarters
Multiple celebrities were detained outside the United Nations headquarters.
Ole Miss students found dead near 'packaged kratom' identified
"We have been in touch with the families to offer our deepest sympathies and share university support and resources."
Florida county declares state of emergency as dengue fever cases reach 170
Hillsborough County leads in the number of Florida dengue cases by a massive margin.
Trump: Xi 'seemed to like' calling AI 'Super Intelligence'
President Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to like referring to artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” days after Trump announced the U.S. would be using the new name in official documents and communications. Trump made the observation in a TruthSocial post in which he referred to his meeting with the Chinese
Missouri substitute teacher loses job over her OnlyFans
“If teachers were paid better, women wouldn't have to resort to online content creation. Sex sells," she said.
Senate Republican suggests Trump should take Xi to Panda Express
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) said Thursday he would like to see President Trump take Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Panda Express during the Chinese leader’s state visit to Washington. “I won’t be a bit surprised if he decides at one point to say, ‘President Xi, let’s go visit Panda Express and see what you think
China’s Uyghur crackdown has not ended — it has gone underground
It has become more diffuse, more legally disguised and harder for the world to see.
Xi wrapping up DC visit with trip to see Constitution, Bill of Rights
Chinese President Xi Jinping will close out his first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade on Friday with a tour of the National Archives alongside President Trump. The building houses important documents in American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The archives also has an
Live updates: Trump-Xi summit winds down; Iran war, economic squeeze weigh on GOP
As President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Washington on Friday, some GOP lawmakers are bristling at the lavish treatment Xi received as the nation grapples with economic pressures ahead of the midterms. The leaders' meeting at the White House on Thursday touched on trade, artificial intelligence and the war
Republicans test independence from Trump ahead of midterms
President Trump retains the loyalty of his core supporters, but Republican candidates in competitive races are increasingly looking for ways to distance themselves from the White House. Plus, Nikole Hannah-Jones’s viral essay in The New York Times dives into struggles involving her child’s education. Finally, the Senate map expands as Democrats eye opportunities in Kansas
Why would New York reelect Kathy Hochul amid her affordability crisis?
New York is, for far too many people, anything but affordable.
Whole Hog Politics: Trump plays the hits, but struggling GOP seeks new material
[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 am ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions to Bill and Chris. Tune in!] There are a couple of ways to think about
Senate map stretches in both directions
In today's issue: ▪ Senate battleground map expands ▪ Trump, Xi exchange gifts ▪ Journalists allowed back in White House ▪ Mortgage, bond market concerns The Senate map appears to be widening, with more states in play for both parties just a little more than five weeks out from the midterms. The nonpartisan election handicapper
Why the Lindsay Clancy case terrifies me for America's future
What frightens me most is that my son will grow up in a country that is learning to confuse empathy for justice.
Why Generation Z is less likely to view China as a threat
Recent research on American attitudes toward China reveal stark generational divides. When asked if China’s growing presence on the world stage is a “critical threat,” 34 percent of Gen Z respondents agreed, compared to 43 percent of Millennials, according to an August survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Older generations were much warier,
Pentagon turns on the jets in $1.5 trillion defense budget push
Pentagon officials have ramped up their efforts in recent weeks to help Congress carve a path toward President Trump’s record $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request. But some GOP senators are worried the Defense Department deployed its closed-door offensive too late, undercutting its prospects of building a coalition necessary to move the record-breaking defense budget. Sen.
Internal DOJ charts show agency bleeding staff as caseloads surge
A drastically diminished Justice Department workforce is struggling to keep up with its civil side caseloads, according to documents obtained by The Hill and NewsNation, The Hill's sister network. A series of charts, apparently inadvertently shared and then recalled, show how the number of attorneys within the civil division has plummeted under the Trump administration.
Iran's president tells Fox anchor the war was 'imposed on us'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Tehran was forced into its now six-month-long conflict with the U.S. and warned that Iran will respond “strongly” if attacks continue. “We did not choose war, the war was imposed on us. We do not seek war,” Pezeshkian told Fox News host Bret Baier in an interview on
Jackson warns Supreme Court’s emergency rulings imposing ‘institutional costs’
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson implored her Supreme Court colleagues Thursday to dip into emergency docket cases less frequently, warning that it is imposing “institutional costs.” “Why is it that one party should get a fast pass to the Supreme Court of the United States, when so many other parties are queued up, waiting patiently for
Homan says ICE isn’t ‘going anywhere’ amid immigration enforcement scrutiny
White House border czar Tom Homan stood behind Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Thursday, saying the agency is "not going anywhere” despite recent scrutiny surrounding its escalated enforcement operations. “You can hate us all you want. We're not going anywhere,” Homan said during an introductory speech at Department of Justice (DOJ) Victims of Violent Crime
Iran's president claims Supreme Leader Khamenei healthy, able to govern
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed Thursday that Supreme Leader Mojataba Khamenei, who has been absent from public view for months, is “completely” healthy despite reports that he could be deceased or brain-dead. Questions have surrounded Khamenei’s condition since he was reportedly seriously injured during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that killed his father and predecessor,
Whitehouse vs. White House on permitting timeline
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story WH pushes for permitting deal before the midterms As a key Democratic negotiator says a deal to speed up infrastructure projects could be months away, the Trump administration is saying it may not be willing to wait that long. © Natasha Kaiser Sen. Sheldon
Jennings on $5K dividend: 'I don‘t know that that is the right idea'
Right-wing commentator Scott Jennings on Wednesday expressed ambivalence about President Trump’s offer of $5,000 to Americans if Republicans win this year’s midterms. “I don't know that that is the right idea here,” Jennings told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on "The Source", talking about the proposal. “What the right idea is, is growth, which we have, job
White House TV pool in limbo amid high stakes Xi visit
The White House television pool was in limbo Thursday as the status of the major networks’ place in the press pool remained unclear following the reinstatement of CNN’s access to White House grounds. Journalists from ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News were on hand at the White House Thursday ready to cover Chinese President Xi
Trump complains CNN, MS NOW didn't cover 'made for Television' Xi visit
President Trump blasted CNN and MS Now Thursday over their coverage of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which did not include live video coverage and came as a federal judge reinstated the outlets' White House access. "CNN and MSDNC, to show you how fake they are, today refused to cover one of the
Xi addresses AI as summit with Trump kicks off
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Xi says US, China have responsibility to keep AI under human control Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the U.S. and China have an obligation to manage the development of artificial intelligence as “leading nations” in the industry. © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin “We have both the capability and
Trump FDA pick dodges vaccine, abortion questions at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), walked a fine line Thursday on vaccines and abortion, largely dodging difficult questions from senators. The confirmation hearing in the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee shed light on the priorities of lawmakers, but offered little about Overton’s views
Netanyahu slams critics, Mamdani in defiant speech as UN delegates walk out
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations General Assembly, defending Israel’s actions against Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East, as several delegates staged a walkout. Netanyahu appeared in New York while the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him loomed. The body accused
Beyer says Trump is prepping construction of his arch
A prominent Democrat said Thursday that President Trump appears to be laying the groundwork for construction of his controversial arch just outside Washington. Rep. Don Beyer (D), who represents the Northern Virginia district where the arch would stand, said he visited the site Thursday morning after constituents informed him that construction vehicles had arrived on
Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.03 percent this week, up from 6.95 percent last week, according to data from Freddie Mac. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File It marks the
Iranian president says country wants deal with US made before midterms
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Tehran is willing to strike a deal with the U.S. before the November midterms, pushing back on President Trump’s claim that the regime is waiting until after Americans hit the polls to settle the conflict. “We don't want it to get to the midterm elections,” Pezeshkian told reporters
DHS tried to deport Peruvian man to Africa after appeals court ruling blocking third country removals
A federal appeals court late Wednesday had to clarify for the Trump administration that its ruling last week barred them from deporting migrants to third countries, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were poised to deport a Peruvian man to the Central African Republic. A three-judge panel for the First Circuit Court of
Pro-Trump TV ad funded by government draws fire from both sides
Democrats and some Republicans are criticizing an ad from the Trump administration paid for by the U.S. government that pushes back against communism, socialism and Marxism in the U.S. just weeks before the midterm elections. The 30-second commercial features Trump’s voice, saying, “Together we will defeat communism, socialism and Marxism in America,” and, “America will
Marshall GOP primary challenger backs Democrat in Kansas Senate race
Arch Naramore, who mounted a primary challenge to GOP Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) earlier this year, endorsed the senator’s Democratic opponent on Thursday. Naramore said in a YouTube video he has “always” been a Republican. But he still threw his support behind Democrat Adam Hamilton, who is seeking to unseat Marshall in the Senate this
CDC adds 1 measles death to U.S. tracker, while PA reports disease killed 4
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added one measles death to its online database, marking the first fatal case the agency has acknowledged tied to the country's 2026 outbreak. While CDC's website does not list when and where the death occurred, the update follows months of criticism from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)
Almost half of younger voters view capitalism negatively: Poll
Nearly half of younger voters have a negative view towards capitalism, according to a new poll. In the NBC News poll, 47 percent of voter respondents in the age range of 18 to 29 had a negative outlook on capitalism, while 42 percent viewed socialism in a positive light, according to a report from the
Democratic senator: Lawmakers are close to a permitting reform deal
Lawmakers appear to be moving closer to reaching a deal to speed up the build-out of infrastructure projects, a key Democrat said Thursday. “We are over the hump on the dealbreaker issues, so we're in a very good place on the substance of the bill,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), the Senate Environment and Public Works
Bipartisan lawmakers announce 20-30 percent US film incentive package
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would create a federal tax incentive for film and television productions made in the U.S. in an effort to keep entertainment jobs from moving overseas. The incentive covers 20 percent of eligible domestic labor costs, with additional credits that could raise to as much as 30
Senate committee advances Klomp as HHS No. 2
A key Senate committee Thursday advanced the nomination of Chris Klomp to be deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), setting him up for a later floor vote for confirmation. The Senate Finance Committee voted 15-12, with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) joining all Republicans. Klomp is already a powerful senior adviser
Most in DC area say they've been hurt by federal job cuts, furloughs: Gallup
A majority of residents in the Washington, D.C., area have been negatively impacted by the Trump administration’s federal job cuts, according to a new survey. Fifty-five percent of 2,801 residents in D.C. and nearby suburbs said their household was negatively affected by the reduction in the federal workforce in the past year, as reported by
Senate GOP defeats resolution directing Trump to end Iran war as more Republicans sour on conflict
The Senate on Thursday defeated a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran, despite growing dissatisfaction among GOP senators over President Trump’s handling of the war. Four Republicans joined nearly the entire Senate Democratic caucus for the war powers resolution, which the House passed in July. But the
Trump admin removes 760k Obamacare enrollees amid affordability crisis
Cutting access from health programs for folks whose premiums have already skyrocketed this year is insane, especially a few weeks before the midterm elections.
Avila Chevalier arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) was arrested Thursday, according to reports, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. Avila Chevalier, who is all but assured to win Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s (D-N.Y.) blue House seat after besting him in this year’s primary, was among roughly 250
Phone weather forecast often wrong? Here's why
When the weekend actually rolls around, the highs, lows and chance of rain numbers you were seeing on your phone app may be totally different. It could easily rain when it says it wouldn't, or be way hotter than expected.
Diplomats ordered to use 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in Trump push
The State Department ordered its diplomats to use term "super intelligence" when referring to artificial intelligence (AI) in all of its communications, after President Trump pushed for the renaming, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. The AP obtained an email with the subject line "Change in Nomenclature AI to SI" sent to the department's Bureau of
Mexico’s USMCA violations threaten American energy
U.S. and Mexican trade officials are set to meet in Washington this month to address Mexico's alleged violation of USMCA commitments regarding discriminatory energy policies.
FAA blames error messages for switch to backup fiber line before outage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) blamed error messages that caused the agency to switch to a backup fiber line that halted flights in multiple northeast airports this week. The FAA said it was advised on Sunday by L3Harris, a technology contractor, to switch to the backup lines in order to begin troubleshooting at a Philadelphia
Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent, highest in 2 years
The average 30-year mortgage rate has surpassed 7 percent, marking the first time it has done so since January 2025. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.03 percent this week, up from 6.95 percent last week, according to data from Freddie Mac. It marks the fifth-consecutive weekly rise in mortgage rates, and the first
New York accuses Polymarket of running illegal gambling operation in new lawsuit
New York sued Polymarket on Thursday, accusing the prediction market platform of running an illegal gambling operation. It marks the latest lawsuit from the Empire State, which has levied similar allegations against Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini in recent months. “I will always stand up for New Yorkers when bad corporate actors prey on consumers and
Flock Safety touts platform changes ahead of Senate hearing
Flock Safety outlined a series of policy changes to its controversial database of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) as Washington mounts pressure on the company to prevent misuse of the technology. The letter from Flock's chief legal officer, Dan Haley, was sent earlier this month to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who is spearheading an investigation
Democrats crack GOP gains with young men, new poll finds
Democrats appear to be gaining ground with young men, a key voting bloc for the GOP’s success last election cycle, ahead of the midterms, according to a new survey released on Thursday. The Cygnal poll found that likely male voters between the ages of 18 and 30 were more likely to support a Democrat over
Xi comes bearing gifts: 2 giant pandas and 100,000 student visas
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the White House on Thursday he was gifting the U.S. with two giant pandas and invitations for 100,000 U.S. students to study in China. “The giant panda has been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans,” Xi said, speaking alongside President Trump and other officials from
White House media standoff hangs over Xi visit
Presented by American Policy Ventures Plus: 🥬 What’s on the menu tonight {beacon} It’s Thursday. Congratulations to the Bad News Babes, who beat Team Congress Wednesday night in the Capitol press corps vs. lawmakers softball game. The Hill’s reporting intern Ryan Karlin was there for the action. Programming note: We’re Claire Leibowitz
Lawmakers seek bipartisan path on paid leave, newborn tax credits
Both Republicans and Democrats argued Thursday that Congress still has work to do to support American families, pointing to expanded paid family leave access, tax credits for newborn children and other policies aimed at easing financial pressures on parents. The discussion, labeled the “Future of Supporting American Families,” was sponsored by the American Policy Ventures
Carney says he's prepared for 'extreme tail risk' of US invading Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a new interview that he had geared up for an “extreme tail risk” of the U.S. invading his country, comments arriving in the wake of recent trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa. The Canadian leader, in a New York Times interview published Wednesday, was asked about President Trump’s
Xi says China, US have 'responsibility' to keep AI under human control
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the U.S. and China have an obligation to manage the development of artificial intelligence as “leading nations” in the industry. “We have both the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good and ensure that the development of AI is always under human control and serves the
More Americans hold positive views of China: Survey
A new survey found more Americans hold a positive view on China than in 2021, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the U.S. for the first time in over a decade. The Pew Research survey asked people rate China, along with other countries, on a “feeling thermometer” ranging from 0 to 100, where a low
30-year bond yield now highest in 20+ years
The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield hit a two-decade high on Thursday, before lowering later in the morning. The yield on the 30-year bond reached 5.45 percent during late morning trading, the highest intraday mark since 2004. That peak came after the note hit 5.446 percent and sank by roughly 2 basis points earlier Thursday.
Bolton: 'Trump just wants to announce deals' during Xi visit
John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, on Wednesday said Trump “just wants to announce deals” during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House. In an interview on NewsNation, host Leland Vittert asked Bolton if Americans should believe the outcomes or announcements from meetings between Chinese and U.S. leaders. “Not really until
Peltola campaign rips New York Times report on tumultuous operations
Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-Alaska) Senate campaign has pushed back against a report from The New York Times on Wednesday that detailed chaos in her campaign operation. Several former Peltola aides who requested anonymity told the Times about profane outbursts and displays of anger throughout the campaign and her former congressional office. The tensions also
Min Zin’s freedom must be first on the Trump-Xi summit agenda
Former Senate staffer Ellen Bork urged President Trump to demand the release of wrongfully detained Americans Min Zin and Youlin Chen during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Australian health department site
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about an agent at the company breaching the commonwealth's health department website in June. Albanese told reporters in New York City, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, that the agent gained access to the Medicare Statistics Reporting
Warren: Trump loves power Xi represents
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday criticized President Trump’s unusual decision to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping with fanfare during the leader's arrival at Joint Base Andrews. “This is actually pretty consistent for Trump,” the senator told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. “He loves dictators, and he loves the power that Xi Jinping represents, and I think
House Democrat 'far less worried' about democratic socialists than Republicans 'complicit' with Trump
Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean (Pa.) said Wednesday she is not as concerned over democratic socialists potentially entering the House than she is with Republican lawmakers she deemed “complicit” with President Trump. “I am far less worried about some person who espouses some DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] title winning and coming into our caucus, than
The Senate map expands: Which states are now in play?
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When will America finally implement the 9/11 Commission's security recommendations?
The government does not need another commission to identify weaknesses in border security. It just needs to finish the work already recommended.
Senate Republican: Iranian leaders 'part of a colony of reptiles' that also includes China, Russia, North Korea
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Wednesday accused Iran's leaders of being "part of a colony of reptiles," grouping them with other U.S. adversaries. Kennedy was responding to Fox News's Will Cain on his eponymous show when asked about President Trump attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Trump was part of a
Watch live: Trump's pick to lead FDA faces Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Thursday as she seeks confirmation to lead the agency. Overton, a White House domestic policy aide and preventive medicine physician, is expected to face questions about vaccines, the
Stanford admits AI was used to swap gender, race of student image
"I don’t agree with Stanford making those choices about how we were represented," said Billy Ramirez.
Why Trump should designate Ecuador as a major non-NATO ally
Under President Daniel Noboa, Ecuador has restored extradition and expanded military, intelligence and law-enforcement cooperation with Washington.
Democrats lead in Texas Senate, governor race polling
A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll Texas, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent remained undecided and 2 percent chose
CNN, MS NOW, Politico journalists unable to access White House despite judge's order
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters were unable to access the White House on Thursday, despite a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to immediately restore their press credentials. CNN reporter Betsy Klein and a photojournalist were also denied access to the White House grounds early Wednesday, while one CNN producer was able to enter
Democrats leading in Michigan, New Hampshire Senate races: Survey
Democrats are maintaining their leads in the U.S. Senate races in Michigan and New Hampshire, according to New York Times/Siena polling released Thursday. In the Michigan race, Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed garnered 49 percent support compared to the 44 percent of respondents who favored Republican Mike Rogers. The Democrat has maintained a slight lead over
Watch live: Netanyahu to address UN amis US-Israel war in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among the notable leaders set to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, with the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and fighting in Gaza set to loom large over his remarks. Netanyahu hits the stage a day after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pushed back against President Trump’s threats
Collins leads Maine Senate race by 3 points: Survey
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) leads Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 points in her bid for a sixth term, according to a new poll. The New York Times/Siena College survey found Collins leading Jackson, the former president of the Maine Senate, with 49 percent support to the Democrat’s 46 percent. The incumbent's edge was within the
China trade deal extended through January, Bessent says, as Xi arrives for Trump meeting
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. for a summit with President Trump. “We have agreed today that we will extend … the détente, economic détente between the two countries that was scheduled
Dirty tricks: Why is Congress voting to scrap California's clean air protections?
This congressional overstep is creating an alarming precedent, threatening states’ authority to protect their residents from toxic pollution. The Senate must step in to stop it.
On the Ballot: 10 GOP House seats most likely to flip in November
With less than six weeks to go until November’s elections, Republicans are on defense as the midterm landscape looks increasingly favorable for Democrats. Forecasters including Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Fox News have shifted House races away from Republicans in recent weeks, signaling an increasingly tough terrain for the party to hold on to its 218-seat
Here's what's on the White House's state dinner menu for Xi Jinping
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at the White House for a formal state dinner Thursday night The Office of the First Lady announced the menu ahead of the gathering at the White House, which will bookend a day filled with meetings between Trump and Xi. First Lady
Capitol press corps beat Lawmakers in historically high scoring Congressional Women's Softball Game
Runs came in waves on Wednesday night in the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game, with the press corps’s team Bad News Babes besting Team Congress 22-16 at Audi Field. The 18th annual event saw the nation's legislators — led by captains Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and Reps. Julia Fedorchak (R-N.D.) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)
Five questions hanging over Trump’s meeting with Xi
In today's issue: ▪ Xi’s state visit kicks off ▪ Judge strikes down media ban ▪ Debate over how to tackle diesel costs ▪ Forecasters shift races toward Democrats Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with President Trump today for high-stakes talks that could touch on several points of tension between their countries, including artificial intelligence
The enemy within the judicial gates
Judges’ views on climate change are being influenced by an organization bragging that its purpose is to build and enable “a network of judges and scientists advancing climate science education for the judiciary.”
Trump trade rules apply differently to China, Canada, and Xi, Carney
President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has badly damaged relations with that country. It's a stark contrast from how he’s handled trade talks with China, a rival nation that many in Congress see as an enemy
Beshear-Moore ticket? Democratic presidential hopefuls are pairing up
When Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) wanted to promote his new book this week, he invited Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) — one of his potential 2028 presidential rivals — to join him onstage and help moderate the event. On Tuesday night, the two governors appeared together before a Beltway crowd, with Moore giving Beshear
Trump disapproval highest in second term amid economic woes: Emerson College
President Trump’s disapproval rating hits the highest mark it has during his second White House stint amid rising energy costs and economic woes, according to a new poll. In an Emerson College poll, Trump’s disapproval rating hit 58 percent, while 39 percent of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of his job as president. The disapproval
Judge orders White House to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House early Thursday to immediately restore press credentials for reporters at CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that President Trump’s ban likely violated their constitutional due process rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly handed down the ruling in the middle of the night, hours after holding an emergency hearing on the outlets’ lawsuit.
Judge tosses Trump’s suit against Iowa pollster
An Iowa judge has tossed President Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over polling numbers they published days before the 2024 general elections. In a Wednesday ruling, Iowa District Court Judge Scott J. Beattie went against Trump's claims that the poll, which showed former Vice President Kamala Harris leading
RNC chair predicts GOP keeps House, 53 Senate seats
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters said Wednesday he expects his party to hold onto its majorities in both chambers of Congress during November's midterms, predicting the GOP will claim 220 seats in the House and 53 in the Senate. “But listen, I would say, ‘Bet on us.’ If you look at what we've
Fed's Barr says future interest rate hikes 'likely' needed to tame inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Wednesday the central bank will “likely” raise interest rates again to counter persistent inflation, after it did so last week for the first time in three-plus years. Barr, a member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said the unanimous decision to raise the benchmark interest rate by
House has lame-duck impeachment dilemma with Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House has lame-duck impeachment dilemma with Hegseth The impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posed a dilemma for Republican leaders ahead of the midterms, but it could be Democrats in the bind afterward. © Mark
Wright throws cold water on diesel export ban
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright throws cold water on diesel export ban Energy Secretary Chris Wright threw cold water at the idea of a full ban on diesel exports Wednesday. © Greg Nash “The blunt tool of banning diesel exports definitely doesn't work," Wright was quoted as saying
Would a diesel export ban actually bring down prices?
Experts are skeptical that a diesel export ban would meaningfully reduce fuel prices in the U.S. as the Trump administration sends mixed signals about if it is considering such a move. Analysts interviewed by The Hill said that an outright ban could provide some short-term relief in certain parts of the country, but that in
10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest point since 2007
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield again hit a 19-year high on Wednesday, as the market sell-off continues amid the Iran war and rising government debt. The 10-year note closed at 5.11 percent on Wednesday, up roughly 14 basis points from its closing point on Tuesday. The 10-year bond yield peaked at more than
Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews
President Trump kicked off a controversial visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. on Wednesday with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Xi’s plane touched down just before 6:00 p.m. EDT, and Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, greeted the Chinese president and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at
Farm state Republicans feel the pressure from rising diesel prices
Farm state Republicans are increasingly pressing the Trump administration and Congress to take action to bring down diesel prices, underscoring how rising costs have become a political liability for the GOP heading into the November midterms. Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Iowa GOP Senate candidate, on Tuesday demanded action, calling for the House to return to
Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban
American business, energy and manufacturing groups on Wednesday urged President Trump to reject calls to impose a diesel export ban after the president said he was weighing this move in an effort to bring down rising fuel costs. Over 30 groups urged the president in a letter to “reject calls to ban or otherwise limit
Virginia soldier becomes 19th known death since start of Iran war
The Pentagon has officially upped the number of service members who have died in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war, adding one additional death to bring the disclosed total to 19. Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Va., died Sept. 18 “as a result of a non-combat related incident.” She
Voters increasingly use AI for election info despite accuracy risks
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Voters are turning to AI on politics. Is it up to the task? Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in how voters get information about politics and elections, raising fresh questions about how the technology could influence the way voters stay informed. © AP Photo/Ryan Murphy From
Lawsuit challenges 'medically frail' exemption
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Senators try to 'get to the bottom of' AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns
A Senate panel held the first Congressional hearing Wednesday on AI-powered surveillance cameras manufacturers, such as Flock Safety, in an attempt to "get to the bottom" of whether the technology infringes on the public's privacy. The hearing — titled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network" — was spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo), the
Economic frustrations chip away at Trump's rural support
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Johnson calls for 'resolution' of Iran war
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Moreno, Banks warn of 'Russiagate 2.0' amid GOP push to probe Trump Jr. wedding party
Republican Sens. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) and Jim Banks (Ind.) warned of a situation similar to previous investigations into President Trump’s ties with Russia amid a GOP push to question Donald Trump Jr. over reporting that a Russian oligarch funded his after-wedding party. “I couldn’t care less who throws a private citizen a wedding after-party,” Moreno
ICE officer who shot Austin man wasn't wearing body camera: Reports
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot a Venezuelan man in Austin while he was in his vehicle this weekend was not wearing a body camera during the incident, according to multiple reports. The officer fired at Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, while he was making a DoorDash delivery, according to his attorney,
Collins rips report on pay-for-play allegations: 'Partisan hit job'
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) ripped a recent report about an FBI inquiry into an alleged pay-to-play scheme as a "partisan hit job" and "offensive." "I do not understand how anyone would take the word of a felon who's been convicted twice — twice — two separate cases of five counts of money laundering, counts of
Kaine calls Iran war 'triply illegal,' says it should 'end immediately'
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called on the Trump administration Wednesday to swiftly end its military operations against Iran amid legislative pressure to bring this monthslong conflict to a close. Kaine noted the House’s passage of three Iran war powers resolutions, calling the conflict “triply illegal” in comments to reporters on Capitol Hill shared by CSPAN.
Trump set to attend Tennessee-Texas football game in Knoxville
President Trump will attend the University of Texas vs. University of Tennessee college football game in Knoxville on Saturday, the White House confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The game will mark the first college football game Trump has attended since January's College Football Playoff National Championship when Indiana University defeated the University of Miami.
Economic frustrations chip away at Trump’s rural support: Survey
President Trump’s approval ratings among rural voters are taking a hit as concerns mount about rising living costs across the country, according to survey results published Wednesday. While about half of respondents in the new KFF/Associated Press poll expressed support for the president’s overall job performance, 57 percent said they disapproved of how Trump has
Venezuela’s opposition leader blocked 3 times from returning to country
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was blocked from returning to her country three times over a 24-hour timeframe on Tuesday. "She has attempted to enter the country by air and sea but has been turned away each time," adviser David Smolansky told The Hill. Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, left the country
Collins: White House backing down from NIH grant order
The White House is backing down from a plan to issue an executive order that would give the White House control over scientific grants from the National Institutes of Health, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said. Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has been pressuring the White House Office of Management and Budget all week
White House says it's not preparing to ban diesel exports
The White House on Wednesday denied a report that it is planning a 90-day ban on diesel exports as Americans struggle with high gas prices. The report, from Politico, cites five people familiar with the discussions and says that the legal process for the export ban was still being worked out. In an unsigned statement to
Permanent daylight saving time? Schools and students would suffer, experts say
A major hurdle stands in the way of permanent daylight saving time: schools. Despite momentum from the White House, lawmakers in the lower chamber and nearly 20 states to stop switching the clocks, the Senate does not seem ready to make the leap — largely because of how schools would be affected by the change.
Watch live: Jeffries talks midterms as battle for House intensifies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak to reporters Wednesday afternoon as Democrats ramp up their efforts to win control of the House in November, including pushback against President Trump's agenda. Democrats have leaned heavily on affordability concerns while also condemning the Trump administration's ongoing war with Iran and raising alarms about rapidly evolving
Schumer, Senate Democrats push for stricter rules on AI chip sales ahead of Xi visit
Top Senate Democrats are pushing for Congress to pass a trio of bills cracking down on AI chip sales to China as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued Wednesday that the U.S.
Trump extends invite to Putin to attend Miami G20
The Trump administration has issued a formal invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 summit to be held in Miami in December. “We’ve invited President Putin to the G20,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Wednesday at a press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Democrats block Senate GOP offer of immunity to former Fauci assistant
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday blocked a Republican-led effort to grant immunity to a longtime assistant of Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of the panel's investigation into the former government health leader. The motion, which required support from two-thirds of the panel’s members, failed along party lines 8-7
Live updates: US delegation walks out during Iranian president's UN speech
The American delegation walked out during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's address to the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA). The move comes after the Iranian and Cuban delegations walked out of President Trump's speech yesterday and the president threatened renewed action in Iran as the war nears the seven-month mark. Trump's decision to bar three news outlets
Watch live: Hawley turns spotlight on Flock, AI-powered cameras
A Senate Judiciary Committee panel will put Flock Safety’s sprawling network of AI-powered license plate cameras under the microscope Wednesday amid concerns over privacy and potential misuse. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who chairs the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, recently opened an investigation into Flock and how data collected by its more than 120,000 cameras
Ted Cruz blasts Joel Webbon for saying MAGA should 'embrace socialism'
When it comes to socialism, I always have at the ready a one-word response: No. No today, no tomorrow, no forever.
Weinstein handed 15-year prison sentence in New York sexual assault case
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault in a high-profile retrial. A New York judge handed down the sentence more than a year after the Hollywood producer was convicted for sexually assaulting former “Project Runway” production assistant Miriam Haley. Weinstein,
Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center expansion moratorium ordinance, saying that the city is “open for business” but “not for sale.” The ordinance acts as a 12-month temporary pause to give city officials time to develop long-term policies concerning energy and pollution risks for Chicagoans. It will be referred to a Chicago City
Why the Air Force needs a new fleet metric
Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. David H. Tabor argues for replacing the outdated Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory metric with a Combat Coded Total Aircraft Inventory to ensure realistic funding and combat readiness.
Rubio: Taiwan arms sales constrained by US needs, industrial base
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are in part constrained by Washington’s potential military needs in other parts of the world and the industrial base. “People think … we view arm sales through the limited vacuum of the one particular place. A lot of this also involves balancing
Hinson calls on House to return 'immediately' to tackle diesel prices
Rep. Ashley Hinson, the GOP's Iowa Senate candidate, called for the House to come back to session “immediately” to tackle soaring diesel prices and suspend the gas tax as voter frustration over the economy amid the war in Iran grows. “The House should return to DC immediately to work to pause diesel exports, suspend the
If billionaires can afford to donate millions to charity, they can afford to pay taxes, too
We have to ask ourselves if the solution to misaligned governance in public spending is leaving the choice up to individuals with no oversight or accountability.
Mother of Renee Good says she backed Trump, calls for ICE accountability
Donna Ganger, the mother of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by a federal immigration anget in Minneapolis earlier this year, said Tuesday she voted for President Trump and thought that federal immigration officers would “protect” Americans. Ganger said it is “torture” that “as a mom and as a family, we could not protect,” Good,
Zelensky defends attacks on Russian refineries: 'Our lives are more important than the price of energy'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared “our lives are more important than the price of energy" in an interview while defending his strikes against Russian oil refineries. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal's editor-in-chief Emma Tucker on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Zelensky responded when asked if President Trump pressed the Ukrainian President
McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms funding
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and three other Republican senators are calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release billions of dollars in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, reminding the senior Cabinet officials of their past statements in support of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. The senators in a letter
Majority of Americans, Canadians agree Trump's tariffs were wrong: Poll
A majority of U.S. and Canadian adults in a new survey released Wednesday said they disagreed with President Trump’s decision to hike tariffs on goods imported by Canada. The Politico/Public First poll found that 83 percent of Canadians and 56 percent of Americans believe the increased import taxes on the U.S.'s northern neighbor were “wrong.”
ICE leaves US citizen injured on ground in mistaken identity incident
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) left a U.S. citizen from Evanston, Ill., injured on the ground after he was detained in an incident of mistaken identity on Sunday, according to local police. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson told The Hill on Wednesday that during an operation in Evanston, ICE officers found a man
Bipartisan senators raised US journalist jailed in Iran ahead of Trump team meeting with Iranian delegation at UN
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging action to secure the release of an American journalist unjustly imprisoned in Iran. The letter was sent one day before U.S. officials indirectly talked with Iranian officials in New York. Reza Valizadeh, 49, is a dual Iranian-American citizen and former
Trump rails against CNN's Collins and media 'sleazebags' over UN presence
President Trump ripped CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday for covering him despite banning the network along with MS NOW and Politico from the White House. “You should not be here covering me,” Trump told the chief White House correspondent before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly after she asked when the war
Ken Paxton's estranged wife tells GOP women: Vote Republican 'even if we’re mad'
Texas state Rep. Angela Paxton (R) told a group of conservative women to vote Republican “even if we’re mad at them,” marking the first time she has publicly weighed in on her estranged husband's Senate race as he trails in polls. Angela Paxton filed for divorce last July from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)
Watch live: Iran's Pezeshkian, Zelensky, Rodriguez to address UNGA
More world leaders are set to speak before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday in New York, a day after President Trump addressed the forum. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will give remarks early Wednesday as America's war in the Middle East nears the seven-month mark. Iranian and U.S. officials held indirect talks on the
Live updates: White House media ban faces legal test; Trump to greet Xi ahead of summit
President Trump's decision to bar three news outlets from the White House will face a court test on Wednesday, as networks stand in solidarity with CNN, MS Now and Politico. Trump, during a Tuesday meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA), deflected on whether the White House will follow the ruling if
The First Amendment doesn't come with an approval rating
A rule that only bites reporters whose coverage the president dislikes isn't a rule. It is retaliation, and the courts have said so for half a century.
Fight over Trump’s media ban heads to court
In today's issue: ▪ Media outlets' day in court ▪ Trump at the U.N. ▪ GOP senator calls for Don Jr. probe ▪ Susan Collins under scrutiny The battle over President Trump’s ban of three media outlets from the White House is turning to the legal system starting today with a hearing on whether the move
Majority of voters say country is on wrong track, favor Democrats in 2026: Poll
A new survey found that a majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track and that more Americans would vote for a Democratic candidate over a Republican candidate in the 2026 midterm elections. The survey, commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Action and American Policy Ventures and conducted by Cygnal and
Wicker blasts Xi ahead of summit with Trump in DC
GOP Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, ahead of the Asian leader’s summit with President Trump in Washington, D.C. During remarks on the Senate floor, Wicker said that had the White House asked him for “advice,” he would have suggested President Trump “not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such
Cruz rips 'right-wing socialism,' says GOP shouldn't be 'giving away free stuff'
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Tuesday criticized populist Republicans for proposing “right-wing socialism,” arguing the strategy will not pay off for the party. “I consider myself very much a populist, Cruz said on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show,” claiming "the base that has elected me every time has been blue-collar workers.” “Here’s the
Ohio TV stations ignore legal threat from Max Miller, air opponent's ad: Report
Local TV stations in Ohio are broadcasting an ad from Democrat Brian Poindexter attacking GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) despite Miller’s attorney threatening legal action. Miller’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter last week to executives from WKYC-TV in Cleveland, writing the ad included “false and defamatory” statements regarding Miller’s alleged abuse of
Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign More than 70 lawmakers from North and South America, including the U.S., Canada and Colombia, are calling on the Trump administration to end its deadly strike campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the
Michigan attorney general Nessel endorses El-Sayed after previous criticism
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) has endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D), weeks after she criticized the Democratic nominee for his response to a March attack on a synagogue in their state. “We have one candidate that I know is going to fight against the Trump administration, is going to fight to protect
MAHA lashes out at RFK Jr
{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story MAHA activists call out Trump, RFK Jr. on mRNA Make America Healthy Again activists, alongside conservatives in the medical freedom movement, slammed President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for failing “to take decisive action” on removing messenger RNA vaccines from the market. © AP Photo/Rod
Justice Department indicts former postal worker for tossing out mail-in ballots in Utah
The Justice Department (DOJ) unsealed an indictment Tuesday accusing a former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee of throwing out around 300 mail-in ballots in Utah. A federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Damon Matai Seei, of Payson, Utah, last Wednesday on one count of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail, according to unsealed court records.
Fed's Barkin 'open' to possibility of inflation declining 'in short order'
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said Tuesday that inflation could decline “in short order,” but he acknowledged prices could remain elevated amid the Iran war. “I’m open to the possibility that inflation could come back down in short order,” Barkin told the CFA Society’s Baltimore branch. Barkin noted recent “shocks” to the
Trump eyes diesel export ban
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump considers banning diesel exports The Trump administration is considering a ban on exports of diesel as high prices of the fuel put a crunch on American agriculture and trucking. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson When asked Tuesday whether he was considering a ban on
5 takeaways from Trump’s whirlwind day at UN General Assembly
President Trump threatened the annihilation of Iran if its leaders refuse to strike a deal and framed the U.S. as conquerors of Venezuela, while promoting himself as a problem solver in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. “To the victor go the spoils,” Trump told the crowd, touting
Hunter Biden responds to GOP senator's request: 'I'll sit next to Don Jr. and testify any time'
Hunter Biden, former President Biden’s son, on Tuesday responded to a request from a GOP senator for both himself and President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. to testify before Congress. “Sen. Curtis of Utah has suggested that Don Jr. and I should testify before Congress,” the younger Biden said in a post on the social
Lawsuit targets 'medically frail' Medicaid work requirement exemption
A new lawsuit is challenging how the Trump administration plans to exempt medically frail people from Medicaid work requirements. Medicaid enrollees, alongside several major health care advocacy organizations and the city of Columbus, Ohio, said the administration’s final rule implementing work requirements is not what Congress intended. They argue the rule narrowly defines who qualifies
Trump looks to rebrand AI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump tries to rebrand AI, calling it 'super intelligence' President Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will be renamed “super intelligence” in all U.S. documents. © AP Photo/Yuki Iwamur “The United States also totally rejects any attempt to construct a globality scheme
The Memo: Ocasio-Cortez speculation spikes again for 2028
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spurred new and avid speculation about her political intentions on Tuesday, when an extensive interview with her was published in The New York Times. Much of the chatter about AOC, as she is widely known, has centered on the idea that she might seek the presidency. But another route has always
Harris says Trump's move to ban news outlets shows ‘the man is afraid’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday blasted President Trump’s move to ban news outlets from White House access, saying it shows “the man is afraid.” “Absolutely abhorrent,” Harris said of the president’s decision as she departed an event in Michigan. “And the man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'supporting' Hamas ahead of UN visit: 'Shame on you'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) of "supporting" the terror group Hamas ahead of visiting the United Nations General Assembly in the city. "Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani," Netanyahu said in a video posted to the social platform X. "Shame on you for supporting the Hamas
Collins urges White House not to move forward with NIH grant proposal
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Tuesday urged Trump administration officials to not proceed with an executive order that would give the White House political control over scientific grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and NIH
Harris hits the campaign trail for El-Sayed in Michigan: Senate hopeful will be 'a national voice'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris sought to boost Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed during a joint Tuesday appearance in the Great Lakes State, stressing the stakes for Michiganders in the midterms. “Remember, the Senate seat is six years. So let's think about that in the lives of all the people that the leaders here serve,
Donalds removes several Trump mentions from campaign website
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DoorDash settles worker underpayment allegations with New York City for $131.5M
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Trump deflects on whether White House will follow court decision on banned media
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President Trump said Tuesday that U.S. officials had a three-hour long meeting with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Trump described it as a "very good meeting, very productive meeting" when asked about it during his bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation.
Watch live: Kamala Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail
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Christie mulls 2028 White House run amid bleak midterm outlook
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Trump failing to block China’s access to American AI technology, say senior Senate Democrats
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Collins opponent says 'jig is up' after ProPublica report; her aide calls it 'categorically false'
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Nearly three-quarters of Americans are worried that artificial intelligence companies have not done enough to prevent the technology from causing serious harm, according to a new survey released Tuesday. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found 73 percent of respondents did not agree that the technology companies have implemented safeguards to prevent serious harm, sharing in the rising
Trump says 2 new US bases coming to Greenland as deal signed
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Pasta sold at Walmart locations nationwide recalled over listeria concerns
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Trump promised to free Jimmy Lai. Xi's visit is the time to do it
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County GOP chair resigns over social media posts
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Ocasio-Cortez on possible White House bid: 'Pretty candidly, I think about my identity'
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Trump floats 'big decision' at UN on whether he'll 'annihilate' Iran or make deal
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California senators call for probe into Trump administration election operation
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Trump tells CNN's Collins 'you shouldn't be here' on way into UN
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El-Sayed on Carlson praise: MAGA 'eating itself'
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) said President Trump’s MAGA movement is “eating itself” after conservative commentator Tucker Carlson praised the progressive while tearing into his GOP opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers. El-Sayed was asked Monday about Carlson’s comments on the race earlier this month, when the former Fox News host said he “wouldn’t vote
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Jon Stewart rips Trump's media ban: 'Have you tried presidenting better?'
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Jennings: Trump 'unlikely to prevail in court' on press ban, has 'less reach'
Scott Jennings said Monday that President Trump’s decision to ban MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House is “unlikely to prevail in court” after the three outlets announced they will mount a legal challenge. “It seems to me the net result of this has been he has less reach and his message is
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Trump weighed removing all press from White House: Report
President Trump has reportedly mulled whether to remove the entire White House press corps from the building and relocating journalists covering him to another nearby location. Trump has weighed the idea on multiple occasions during both terms, the Wall Street Journal reported, and brought the idea up again as recently as within the last month
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Live updates: Trump to address UN General Assembly as global conflicts take center stage
President Trump will take the world stage Tuesday as he addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The speech comes as multiple conflicts, rising global energy prices and concerns around rapidly evolving artificial intelligence hang over the annual gathering. The Trump administration is also navigating scrutiny from the media and First Amendment
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Here are the conservative priorities stalled as the lame-duck session nears
The 119th Congress, with its Republican trifecta and broad coalition of support, was supposed to be a boon for the conservative agenda. But the time for both chambers to get anything further done is essentially over, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has adjourned the House through the November midterm elections, and the Senate faces gridlock
GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden investigations
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Newsom eyes 2028 as Democrats weigh their political future
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White House launches Trump TV following press bans
The White House on Monday launched Trump TV, a 24/7 stream on YouTube, days after President Trump banned reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW over their coverage of him and his administration. The inaugural video was a stream of Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore on July 3 as part of a livestream titled "Trump
UN panel calls for guardrails on AI as current safeguards are 'unraveling'
The United Nations-backed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI on Monday urged world leaders and tech companies to implement new safeguards on artificial intelligence, with the concern that existing safeguards are "unraveling." U.N. Secretary General Antonio Gueterres welcomed the report and encouraged "external experts, including from frontier AI labs and AI safety institutes, to engage
Trump admin reportedly considers NIH grant approval takeover
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The Memo: Trump’s latest war on the media met with lawsuit, TV boycott
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Former WHCA president on Trump's press ban: 'An attack on one outlet is an attack on everyone'
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Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election
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CIA Director meets with Zelensky at airport in Ireland
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at an airport in Ireland on Monday as the two waited for their planes to be refueled en route to the U.S., a person familiar with the meeting told The Hill. Ratcliffe and Zelensky briefly met at Shannon Airport, the source said, who declined to
AI fears hit Trump-Xi agenda
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Rogers calls for end to war in Iran: 'Michigan families can't afford to wait'
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.), the Republican Senate candidate in Michigan, on Monday said "Michigan families can't afford to wait" for the Iran war to reach its conclusion, calling for an end to the conflict. Rogers released a campaign ad on the social platform X showing him at a grocery store. He said that Michiganders
Fed official warns inflation is still too high
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Austin officials condemn ICE shooting of Venezuelan man, call for independent investigation
Austin City Council members spoke out against ICE after an agent shot a man on Sept. 20.
Diesel is over $6 in 49 states: Where prices are highest and lowest
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Fewer Democrats planning to cast mail-in ballots in midterms: Survey
More Democrats plan to vote in person as President Trump ramps up his attacks on casting mail-in ballots, according to a new poll released Sunday. NBC News's latest poll shows that 36 percent of registered Democratic voters plan to cast their ballots in person at an early voting site, a 6-point increase from this point
Trump move to ban news outlets blows up at White House
President Trump’s abrupt move to withdraw White House press credentials for three news organizations triggered a rare moment of unity among television networks, which on Monday said they would not cover the president’s daily activities while the ban was in place. Both Trump and the White House have shown no signs of backing down on
GOP leaders face challenge from lame-duck lawmakers in both parties
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Raskin attacks Trump’s proposed arch, calls for DC statehood
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Collins, Murray speak out against reported Trump push to 'politicize grantmaking'
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke out on Monday against the White House's reported plans to give political appointees more control over the National Institute of Health's (NIH) grantmaking process. Multiple outlets reported over the weekend that the White House is planning to impose more political
Bessent says he has 'great confidence' in Warsh after Fed raises rates
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Belarus says no potash left after Trump claims massive deal for fertilizer
Belarus’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Monday that there are no available volumes of fertilizer to send to the U.S. This came after President Trump announced that he was working on a “massive Deal” to buy potash from Minsk at a steep discount amid the trade war with Canada. “Even if we wanted to supply
FAA halts flights in northeast after fiber cable cut in New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at multiple airports in the northeast on Monday, citing the accidental cutting of a fiber cable at a construction site in New Jersey. Ground stops are in effect at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, New York, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Americans rate UN poorly in five key areas: Survey
A new poll shows that many Americans have a poor outlook on the United Nations and its performance in five chief objectives. The Gallup poll released Sunday found that 73 percent were most critical of the U.N.'s efforts to uphold international peace and security, with 25 percent saying the international body is doing a good
Death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, investigated as suspected overdose, reports say
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility at the age of 27.
Duffy: A ‘human’ will always be in charge of AI air traffic program
"It's always going to be a human that manages the airspace in America,” Duffy said.
White House drafting executive order to take over NIH grant approvals: Reports
The Trump administration is reportedly putting together an executive order to move the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) grant approval process away from the agency and giving political appointees more control. Reports emerged over the weekend that the Oval Office was considering enforcing more political oversight into NIH's grantmaking process. The Washington Post was first
Paramount settles with states that sued over Warner Brothers Discovery merger
Paramount has reached an agreement to settle with 12 states that sued the media conglomerate earlier this year over its planned purchase of Warner Brothers Discovery, the two sides announced on Monday. During a press conference in Los Angeles, California Attorney General Rob Bonta — who led the coalition of state AGs suing to block
AI ads flood campaign trail despite growing data center outrage, 'doomsday' warnings
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Bessent says US, Chinese officials considering lowering tariffs on 'noncritical' items
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday officials from the U.S. and China are considering lowering tariffs on “noncritical” products, as President Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in Washington, D.C. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bessent said the two sides “floated” a deal to reduce tariffs on $30 billion
Ben Shapiro slams Bo French: JD Vance's family is Indian!
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Payment size revealed in massive Oracle settlement: Here's how much you'll get
Payments are set to be issued starting Monday in the $115 million class action lawsuit against tech company Oracle that "millions" could have qualified for.
Battle lines drawn over Trump’s White House media ban
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Both parties embrace Supreme Court spending limit ruling in midterm home stretch
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Watch live: Duffy gives remarks as FAA rolls out AI tool for air traffic control
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will give remarks Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rolls out a new artificial intelligence tool aimed at helping air traffic controllers manage congestion and reduce flight delays. The Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes, and Trajectories (SMART) program will use AI to analyze air travel, airport capacity and weather. The
Talarico holds slight lead in Texas Senate race poll
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has a slight lead over his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, according to a new poll. In the NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group poll, 46 percent of registered voter respondents backed Talarico, while 43 percent backed the Texas attorney general. Three percent backed a Libertarian candidate and 8 percent were
Retiring Michigan senator to lead USC politics center
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who is retiring from the Senate at the end of this term, will join the University of Southern California (USC) as a professor and co-director of their politics program, according to an announcement from the university. Peters will co-lead the Center for the Political Future (CPF) alongside Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
Networks pull out of White House TV pool in solidarity with CNN
Major TV networks that rotate covering the president for wider media distribution say they will not do so moving forward after President Trump banned three media outlets from the White House last week. Fox News Media, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and CNN, responded to the ban in a rare joint statement, saying “the public
Fed's Kashkari: Inflation still too high in 'all aspects' of economy
Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve’s Minneapolis branch, said Sunday that inflation is “still too high,” days after the central bank raised interest rates. “Even if we strip out energy, which is really volatile, and strip out food, they matter a lot, but in terms of where the economy is going, inflation is
America's politics of fear could finally be over
Following three decades of scaring each other to death, Americans are tired and longing for change.
Barrasso says 'we need to do more' on affordability as midterms near
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said Sunday that the GOP needs to “do more” to lower costs for Americans with the midterms roughly six weeks away. During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Barrasso acknowledged that people “around the country are feeling the pain,” noting he has heard concerns from Wyoming ranchers and
Houthis say US ships won't be targeted in Red Sea
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly reassured the Trump administration that they won’t attack U.S. ships in the Red Sea. Senior Houthi official Mohamed al-Bukhaiti told The Associated Press that the administration reached out to his group earlier this month after Houthis took several towns and islands along Yemen’s western coast, which are crucial to
Trump’s $5,000 check is definitely not in the mail — but your ballot could be
Unfortunately, the effort to hinder mail-in voting is only part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to rig the midterm elections in favor of Republicans.
Senate Republican on Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch: 'Really bad'
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says Donald Trump Jr.’s acceptance of lavish gifts from a Russian oligarch with ties to the Kremlin looks “really bad” and warned it would be “wrong” for anyone with “proximity to power” to accept items of great value from an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Anytime someone gives you a
Senate Republican on Iran war: 'I think we'll be out of there in about 6 months'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted Sunday the U.S. will be “out of” Iran in six months, as the conflict approaches the seven-month mark. While stumping for Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in Nebraska, Kennedy acknowledged the war has resulted in price increases for oil and fertilizer. But the Louisiana Republican argued the U.S. has so far
Trump bans journalists from White House; How many Senate seats in play?
The battle for the Senate is expanding, while President Trump is renewing his fight with the media by banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Join the Editor's Call for a live discussion with The Hill's editors, Senate reporter Alexander Bolton and White House reporter Julia Manchester. They will talk
Live updates: Outlets to sue White House over ban; Trump meets Mamdani as UN General Assembly kicks off
President Trump on Monday defended his decision to bar journalists from CNN, Politico and MS Now from the White House after the news outlets announced plans to sue his administration. Trump announced the ban on Friday and reporters from the organizations were denied entry to the complex and had their credentials confiscated over the weekend.
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Originally dubbed the “Horseshoe theory,” the concept argues that at the extremes, the political left and right eventually bend towards each other.
News outlets banned from White House to sue Trump administration
Officials from CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday the media organizations will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, after their reporters were banned from the White House. “This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government
Trump plans 'AI force' as pressure for action rises
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Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy
Senators in both parties say the Senate midterm election battleground map has expanded significantly six months before Election Day, putting the GOP majority in greater jeopardy. Several solidly Republican-leaning states — including Kansas and Nebraska — are now seen as being in play, the senators say. Democrats can also add New Hampshire to the list
College sports bill faces uphill battle in post-midterms House
Bipartisan legislation to regulate the growing business behind college sports appears primed to clear the Senate this week, but it faces a much tougher road in the House when lawmakers return in the fall. The Protect College Sports Act, championed by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), cleared its first major congressional tests
EPA launches drinking water study looking for traces of abortion pills
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a drinking water quality study that will for the first time look for traces of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol — something anti-abortion activists, attorneys general and lawmakers have been lobbying the agency to do for years. The agency stopped short of making mifepristone an official water contaminant
Tafoya blames Kristi Noem, Minnesota leadership for ICE rollout
Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Taforya on Sunday slammed her state’s leadership as well as former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in the North Star State. “I've already said very publicly that I thought the ICE rollout here in Minnesota was very poorly handled, and Kristi Noem
Grassley urges Trump to place embargo on diesel exports amid high prices
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) on Saturday pressed President Trump for an embargo on diesel exports amid high prices for the fuel. “[W]hy doesn’t Pres Trump put an embargo on diesel exports like presidents in the 70s put embargoes on ag[riculture] products [because] food prices were inflated,” Grassley said in a Saturday night post on
AI fears burst onto Trump-Xi agenda, but challenges abound
Apocalyptic warnings about the danger of uncontrolled artificial intelligence are adding new urgency to talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set for next week. Trump has dismissed AI’s existential threats as a “hoax” — a view that analysts say aligns with China’s general perspective. Intense competition for primacy and mutual distrust have
Zelensky to meet with Trump in New York this week
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting in New York City this week, the Ukrainian leader said Sunday. “I just spoke with President Trump @POTUS. An important conversation, and we got through a lot. We agreed to meet in New York, and this meeting could change a lot. There is diplomatic momentum,” the
DDHQ director says Mike Rogers's time is 'running out'
Scott Tranter, Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) director of data science, on Sunday said that "time is running out" for Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers to close the gap between him and Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed. DDHQ's forecast shows El-Sayed with a 67 percent probability of winning in November, with Rogers holding a 33 percent
Florida Republican calls interim Venezuelan president 'necessary evil'
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on Sunday called Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, a "necessary evil" until the Latin American country can have free and fair elections. Salazar defended Trump's decision to meet with Rodríguez in New York City, while Trump is present for the annual United Nations General Assembly. She told CBS News's Margaret
Hassett on Iran war: ‘The president had to act’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Sunday defended President Trump's handling of the Iran war and said the president "had to act," suggesting that otherwise the outcome could have been dire. "The whole thing started because the Iranians told us we don't have to talk to you anymore, because we're two weeks from having
What is the AI singularity? Some experts say it's closer than ever
Some experts believe AI may soon surpass human intelligence, setting off a technological transformation unlike anything in history.
Florida Republican says Trump 'has his own style' in handling reporters covering the White House
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on Sunday said President Trump "has his own style" in handling reporters who cover him, defending his move to ban CNN, Politico and MS NOW's reporters from the White House. "I think that he has his own style and that he will determine who he wants to talk to, but
The only solution to our $40 trillion debt problem is a value-added tax
As the U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion, Peter J. Tanous argues that the massive deficit can only be addressed through a significant revenue-generating measure like a Value-Added Tax rather than through insufficient spending cuts.
Khanna calls for a government agency to oversee AI 'like the FDA'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said that the federal government should create a regulatory agency to oversee the development of artificial intelligence (AI), similar to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "Well, we need to set up an AI agency like the FDA," Khanna told "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan on CBS News.
AI learned to sing in Spanish. Latin artists need to get paid
The community creating the planet’s most in-demand sound stands to lose the most from the technology trained on it.
Moore says Trump uses Constitution like a 'suggestion box' in banning CNN, Politico, MS NOW reporters from White House
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday accused President Trump of using the Constitution as a "suggestion box" with his ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters covering the White House. Moore said in an interview on "State of the Union" with CNN's Dana Bash that Trump "seems to have a real problem" with
Trump on Iran: 'My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?'
President Trump on Sunday speculated on the future of the Iran war, asking "if and when do I blow the entire nation up?" Fox News's Trey Yingst reported that Trump is in a "deciding mode" and "that very big things are going to be happening in the not so distant future." "The president described the
19 states approved permanent daylight saving time. The last obstacle to locking their clocks could soon fall
The U.S. appears close to observing permanent daylight saving time. It's something more than a dozen states have been waiting for.
A commitment to the First Amendment should not be controversial
Across the country, I work with people and organizations that disagree profoundly about politics and public policy but share a basic principle: Americans must remain free to speak, associate, support causes and challenge those in power. That principle is being tested in uncomfortable ways. President Trump has threatened the Center for American Progress with a $5 billion
Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk?
People with CKDu don't have the classic risk factors of kidney disease, like hypertension or diabetes.
Trump's questionable social media posts on space deserve context
Two recent social media posts by the president are causing eyebrows to rise.
US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists'
U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) on Saturday announced the latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat traveling through the Caribbean, killing four. Southcom stated on the social platform X that under its direction, the Joint Force Western Hemisphere "executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean." "Confirmed
Live updates: Trump tweaks DC arch plans; tensions run high in Middle East
President Trump, who is in Washington after returning from Camp David a day earlier than previously scheduled, said early Sunday that the planned triumphal arch near the nation's capital will now incorporate a "top grade military complex." Noting the changes were being made for national security purposes, Trump said the arch will have the ability
Gavin Newsom faces challenge of moving from Trump troller to national winner
As Gavin Newsom prepares to leave his job as governor of California after eight years, the question he faces isn’t whether he wants to run for president, but how competitive he can be in what is expected to be a crowded field. Newsom, who began the 2028 conversation as one of the party's most prominent
Republicans see bright spot in New Hampshire with Sununu
A political family dynasty, a strong Republican governor and an influx of GOP cash threatens to put Democrats on defense in New Hampshire as Republicans see a prime pickup opportunity in the marquee Senate contest. Republicans nabbed a recruitment win with former Sen. John E. Sununu (R) running against Rep. Chris Pappas (D) for retiring
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concert
Singer Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the recent fallout over the removal of his tour’s opening act, Macklemore, due to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments. “I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be
Trump's MAGA Inc. funnels another $5 million into Texas Senate race
President Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., poured an additional $5 million into the Texas Senate race, according to a new Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing published Saturday. The funds were earmarked for Del Ray Media LLC, a Virginia-based political media company, for TV and digital advertising against the Democratic nominee in this race, state Rep.
Trump administration begins construction on Texas's Big Bend border wall
The Trump administration began construction on a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall cutting through southwest Texas’s Big Bend region despite local leaders' pushback against the project. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told the Associated Press Friday that installation of 30-foot panels was already underway along this portion southern border. The construction started earlier this
Sunday Shows Preview: Trump bans 3 media outlets from White House; Parties make final cases as midterms approach
After President Trump announced this week he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW from accessing the White House, the three media outlets reported Saturday their journalists were denied access to the executive premises. White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Jacqui Heinrich called on the White House to “immediately” restore access to these journalists and
Trump plans to form 'AI Force,' appoint 'AI Czar'
President Trump announced plans Saturday to create an “AI Force” as well as appoint a "czar" to oversee the emerging technology's development. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump called the concerns surrounding a lack of federal AI guardrails a "hoax," adding he would not allow for the technology's "decimation" as its U.S.-based industry leaders
Ohio governor, Senate races nearly tied: Poll
Ohio’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races are neck and neck in new polling released this week. The Bowling Green State University (BGSU) survey found the Democratic candidates in these races hold 3-point leads over their GOP opponents among likely voters in the state. However, when asked about who is most likely to win, the Republicans
Centcom: Over 1B crude oil barrels passed through Hormuz strait in recent months
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Admiral Brad Cooper said Saturday that U.S. forces supported the transport of over 1 billion crude oil barrels through the Strait of Hormuz "in the last couple of months" despite an ongoing exchange of strikes with Iran. "We've reached this significant milestone while assisting over 2000 commercial ship transits through the
60 years of the Animal Welfare Act and dogs are still suffering
ASPCA senior vice president Nancy Perry argues that Congress must pass Goldie's Act to address the USDA's chronic failure to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and protect dogs from systemic abuse.
Millions of new cyber-immigrants are invading America and coming for your job
Writer John Mac Ghlionn warns that the rise of automated systems threatens the stability of the American middle class by eroding worker bargaining power and displacing specialized professionals.
The Memo: Trump doubles down on demand for ‘recognition’ in Kennedy Center fight
President Trump is doubling down on his insistence that he needs “recognition” from the Kennedy Center in return for planned renovations. Trump’s assertion Friday afternoon seems to mean he is holding fast to his demand that his name should be added to the center in some shape or form — even though a court ruled
Department of State approves potential $2.6 billion military air defense equipment sale to Ukraine
The State Department approved a potential $2.6 billion air defense equipment sale to Ukraine Friday as its conflict with Russia resumed following trilateral talks with U.S. special envoys. In a congressional notification, the State Department wrote that the Ukrainian government requested S-300 Clone missiles, GAM-67 missiles, Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems, counter-drone
Beware of politicians claiming to protect us from the press
This week, it became apparent that everyone believes in a free press, as long as it costs them nothing. Politicians in both parties are now using their offices to insulate themselves from opposing coverage — all in the name of protecting the public or the press. President Trump has ordered the banning of critical media
MS NOW says their journalists have been denied access to the White House
The White House denied MS NOW journalists access to its grounds Saturday, the network announced, a day after President Trump said he was banning the outlet, along with CNN and Politico, from the premises after accusing them of producing "purposefully negative stories." “Earlier this morning MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House
Live updates: Relationship with Canada still rocky ahead of UN General Assembly; AI companies hit with new lawsuit
The tension between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has intensified since the Canadian leader's visit with the European Union (EU) earlier this week. U.S. and Canada have continued to place tit-for-tat tariffs on American and Canadian goods. The relationship has also been stained this week by the European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen's
Lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google of AI pacing 'collusion'
AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, Space XAI and Google are being sued over alleged collusion as pressure mounts to slow the rapid development of AI. The complaint, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, points to a recent proposal from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who called for “industry-wide coordination” to
Iowa has become tricky territory for GOP in midterm election homestretch
Iowa Republicans are being presented with the difficult choice of embracing President Trump in the final stretch of the midterms as Democrats seek to tie them to the administration. The dynamic was on full display in Council Bluffs on Friday, when Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joined Vice President Vance on the campaign trail, but
NAACP sues to block Trump administration from sending armed agents to polls
The NAACP filed a lawsuit Friday alongside other civil rights groups to block the Trump administration from sending armed agents to U.S. polling places ahead of November's midterm elections. The lawsuit names the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI and several Trump officials, seeking
Hawley invites Flock, Axon, other surveillance tech CEOs to testify
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) invited the CEOs of Flock Safety and other prominent AI-powered surveillance camera manufacturers to testify before the upper chamber's Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism next week. Hawley, the subcommittee's chair, wrote on social media Friday that he “invited the CEOs of Flock Safety, Axon, Motorola and Verkada to testify in
Pentagon’s count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran war
The Pentagon’s public database left out two deaths of U.S. service members deployed in the Middle East during the war against Iran, who took part in missions unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. Maj. Sorffly Davius, who served in the 42nd Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, died of “undetermined causes” on March
CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say In her first interview since taking leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz told Atlanta News First that she isn’t afraid to disagree with Health Secretary Robert F.
GOP senator: Russian oligarch funding Trump Jr.'s party is 'corruption'
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) on Friday ripped President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., for letting a Russian oligarch with ties to the Kremlin pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance his wedding after-party in the Bahamas this year. Curtis called the generous gift “corruption,” and pledged to say more about it in coming days.
How do we still know so little about Thomas Crooks
One of the highest honors of my professional life was serving as director of communications for the late Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.). Because of his poor childhood; his heroic actions in World War II; the three years he spent in a hospital fighting to survive his almost mortal wounds; and the innate goodness within him,
Fox News contributors denounce Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, Politico
Several contributors to Fox News on Friday offered stark criticism of President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Trump announced the decision in a Friday Truth Social post, saying the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” He
Republican highlights man freed from ICE custody in campaign ad
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) released a campaign advertisement featuring a man she helped get released Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, along with his wife —who described the U.S.'s immigration system as "broken." The ad, which first aired last week, shows an interview with Weslaco, Texas woman whose husband — a Deferred Action
How data centers may use forever chemicals
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Forever chemicals could be another data center impact As AI data centers face intense public pushback over issues including their electricity and water use, another potential environmental impact is percolating: the proliferation of forever chemicals. © Spencer Platt, Getty Images Data centers can use these
Kirk Herbstreit defends having Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay'
Football analyst and ESPN personality Kirk Herbstreit defended the network's decision to have Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on the network's flagship college football pregame show last week. "We had him on because they were going to be voting this week," Herbstreit told reporters on Friday, referring to the "Protect College Sports Act" (PCSA), a Senate
El-Sayed challenges Vance to weightlifting competition: 'You talk a good game'
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) responded Friday to Vice President Vance's disses on his appearance, saying he'd challenge President Trump's second-in-command to a weightlifting competition to prove whether he's "as strong as he likes to pretend he is.” TMZ DC asked El-Sayed about a TikTok post earlier this week where Vance joked about the
Who to watch in Congress on AI policy
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Who to watch in Congress on AI policy Fears over artificial intelligence’s rapid development sent Congress into a tailspin this week, as dozens of lawmakers joined the debate on how to regulate the technology. © Greg Nash The frenzy in Washington has included policymakers who have long engaged
Court reinstates $7B 'Solar for All' program axed by Trump
A federal court has rebuffed the Trump administration’s effort to slash a $7 billion program that seeks to provide rooftop solar power in disadvantaged communities. Judge Mary McElroy, a Trump appointee in Rhode Island, vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to terminate the Solar For All (SFA) program and claw back the funding. The program in question
GOP Senators defend Federal Reserve's decision
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators rebuff Trump attacks on Federal Reserve President Trump’s sharp criticisms of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates are making some Republicans uncomfortable. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump declared that “Interest Rates
Mullin responds to Salazar's ad attacking Trump's immigration crackdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday defended the Trump administration’s immigration policy after a Republican lawmaker endorsed by President Trump said ICE has “gone too far” by arresting people without criminal records. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), made a notable break from Trump in a new campaign ad for her reelection bid in Florida.
Shaheen blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, joining House counterpart
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned, allying with her counterpart in the House and underscoring deep mistrust with the Trump administration and Israeli government. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) has expressed frustration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Nearly 30 years later, Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Diana wore the dress the same day a TV interview aired in which Charles acknowledged his affair.
Republican misgenders McBride at candidate forum before removal
Republican nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a forum debate in Wilmington, Del., after misgendering his opponent, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.). During the debate between the candidates competing for Delaware’s lone congressional district, Arminio used incorrect pronouns when referring to McBride — who made history in 2024 as the first openly transgender member of Congress. "I'm sorry to
Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework” outlines several objectives for the commonwealth’s approach to these projects, including cutting down on noise pollution and water use tied to these projects and promoting clean energy
Texas agency suspends Flock camera approvals
The Texas Department of Transportation suspended issuing approvals for Flock’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) amid growing security and privacy concerns surrounding the technology. “TxDOT’s role is to review permits to ensure license plate readers are installed correctly and safely along state-owned roadways,” an agency spokesperson told NewsNation in a statement. “TxDOT does not have
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror believed she was guilty 'from day one,' didn't have any doubts
"He felt that she was sane when she did it. And that's exactly what he told me," Marcel recalled.
Wendy's franchisee with hundreds of locations across 15 states files for bankruptcy
A Wendy's franchisee that operates 314 of the fast food company's restaurants in 15 states announced Friday that it will be filing for bankruptcy.
Silicon Valley Bank failure review finds Fed staff 'should have known' about risks
A new review of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse found Federal Reserve supervisory staff “knew or should have known” about the institution’s vulnerabilities, Michelle Bowman, the Fed's vice chair for supervision, said Friday. The initial findings from an outside consulting firm's independent review suggested the biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis resulted from
Watch live: Trump to announce Medicaid drug pricing plan
President Trump will deliver remarks Friday on another step in his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs. Trump is expected to announce that Medicaid programs in all 50 states will have access to “most favored nation” pricing for certain drugs. He will be joined by several governors in the Oval Office. The announcement comes
JFK's family slams Trump over Kennedy Center: 'How small minded, how narcissistic'
The family of former President Kennedy slammed President Trump for his ongoing legal battle to put his name on the Kennedy Center and to close the building for planned renovations. The Kennedy Center board, handpicked by Trump, voted Tuesday to close the main building, but Trump said the renovations will not happen as long as
Watch live: Vance takes Trump's midterm message to Iowa
Vice President Vance is rallying voters in Iowa on Friday, as GOP candidates in the Hawkeye State navigate a complicated political landscape ahead of November. The visit marks Vance’s second trip to the state this election cycle and as Republicans hope to maintain control of the House and Senate next year. GOP gubernatorial nominee Zach
Where Trump's hunting, fishing order will have the most impact
President Trump signed new executive orders Thursday aimed at expanding hunting and fishing access in the U.S., rolling back restrictions on these activities. The president unveiled “Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage” and “Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation” during a Thursday White House Rose Garden dinner with more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor officials. “We
Judge strikes down anti-DEI grant policy at Education Department
A federal judge ruled Thursday the Education Department cannot cut money to teacher training programs the Trump administration argues are focused on “divisive ideologies.” In February 2025, the department moved to slash around $600 million in grants it didn’t like under the Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development grant programs. District Judge Angel
The Fed is fighting the wrong war on inflation
The crucial question is not simply whether inflation is too high. It is why prices are rising and whether higher interest rates can address the source.
Possible measles exposure reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The notice comes after the state reported two recent measles-related deaths, bringing its total this year to four.
Did Republican redistricting gains fall short of expectations?
With the midterm primaries now behind us, where does the political map stand? Are GOP redistricting efforts positioned to deliver the gains many expected in November? Plus, President Trump's latest comments on artificial intelligence are fueling a new debate over technology, regulation and political strategy. Is his argument a winning message, or could it create
Whole Hog Politics: How a little more ‘pearl clutching’ would have helped GOP
[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussion and pose their questions to Bill and Chris. Tune in!] In the run-up to last fall’s state elections in
AI fears spark a partisan slugfest, helping no one
The AI debate is just heating up. President Trump must acknowledge the public’s concerns and help the industry land on a safer path.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett announced Friday he will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company he has led for over 60 years. The billionaire investor, who recently turned 96, will remain on the company’s board as chairman emeritus. He named his son, Howard G. Buffett, as the next chair, effective immediately. In a letter to
Trump floats nuclear option in Kennedy Center fight
In today's issue: ▪ Trump hints at demolishing Kennedy Center ▪ Florida GOP congresswoman breaks with Trump ▪ ICE director nomination pulled ▪ Carney open to Canada joining EU President Trump is digging in on the battle to put his name on the Kennedy Center, raising the possibility that his administration could have the institution
Impeach Trump, but limit future presidents too
Professor Richard Davis argues that a Democratic majority in Congress should seek to impeach President Trump and implement constitutional reforms to curtail executive powers regarding pardons, war-making and tariffs.
GOP faces reality check as they try to hold onto House majority
Republicans are heading into the final stretch of the midterm race recognizing a blunt message: Voters are frustrated, and acknowledging those frustrations might be key to keeping them in the GOP column. Republicans have been increasingly framing the election as a choice between “common sense” versus “communist crazy” — arguing that democratic socialist and progressive
Democrat leads Marshall in tight Kansas Senate race: Poll
Democrat Adam Hamilton narrowly leads Republican Gov. Roger Marshall in a tight race for Senate in red Kansas, according to new polling. A new The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey found Hamilton ahead by 2 percentage points, with 45 percent to Marshall’s 43 percent. Another 4 percent chose Libertarian candidate David Graham, and 8 percent were
5 key players in Congress on AI policy
Fears over artificial intelligence's rapid development sent Congress into a tailspin this week, as dozens of lawmakers joined the debate on how to regulate the technology. The frenzy in Washington has included policymakers who have long engaged on the subject, but also those seizing on the mounting concerns for the first time. In the wake
Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume
A new case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico Thursday, days before the state was set to resume livestock imports from Mexico. The infected horse was in Grant County near the Mexican border, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the second confirmed case in New Mexico since
Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: 'He needs to go'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told
Pentagon issues new guidance for testosterone testing after rescinding previous one
The Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month. The department said the updated guidance will address male testosterone deficiency and establish uniform screening and treatment pathways across the Defense Health Agency
Latvia bars NHL's Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country
Latvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after the he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and [International Boxing Association President] Umar Kremlev on the list of personae
Kennedy fans vaccine injury concerns at anti-vaccine event
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Kennedy fans vaccine injury concerns at anti-vaccine event Returning to the anti-vaccine group he long chaired on Thursday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. Used his keynote address to reinvigorate concerns about vaccine injuries. © Jacquelyn Martin,
RFK Jr. says anti-vaccine group has a 'friend at the White House'
Speaking to the anti-vaccine group he once led, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday said the Trump administration supports their cause. "You have a strong and steadfast friend at the White House,” Kennedy told dozens of attendees at a one-day conference put on by Children’s Health Defense, the organization
Senate Democrats, minus Fetterman, urge Hegseth to provide receipt for Iran war costs
All the Democrats in the Senate, excluding Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) signed an open letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pressing him to give Congress a cost breakdown of the war in Iran. The letter, although largely symbolic, reflects the frustration of many Democrats in Congress over what they perceive as a lack of
F-16 crashes on training run in Michigan; pilot safely ejects
An F-16 fighter jet crashed and the pilot ejected to safety in northern Michigan on Thursday afternoon, military officials confirmed. The crash, which occurred in Grand Traverse County, was captured in a video circulated by local news outlets showing a large plume of black smoke in the air near residential homes. The Texas Military Department
Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency assistance amid RFK Jr. clash over measles
Pennsylvania's health department has started the process of requesting emergency assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help control a deadly and rapidly spreading measles outbreak, according to a letter sent to CDC from state officials. But the request for that assistance, known as Epi-Aid, comes on the condition that the
Trump administration gets green light to proceed with homelessness program overhaul
A U.S. appeals court in Boston on Wednesday gave the Trump administration the green light to go forward with a massive overhaul of a homelessness program and its criteria for aid funding. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' three-judge panel halted a Rhode Island-based federal judge's ruling in March that the changes to the
US will allow 'core' Iranian delegation join United Nations summit in New York
The Trump administration will allow a “core delegation” of Iranian leadership to attend the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York City, a State Department spokesman said Thursday, even as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and negotiations have stalled. The State Department is granting visas for the
Trump regulators eye crypto after Clarity Act impasse
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Crypto shifts focus to Trump regulators A cryptocurrency regulation bill appears to have little momentum left in the Senate after it came up short in a floor vote Tuesday, with industry now turning its attention to Trump regulators to set the rules of the road. © Alex Brandon, Associated
Scott, Baldwin ask FTC to investigate Amazon, Walmart AI over 'Made in USA' fraud detection
Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fl.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) sent a letter Thursday to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador surrounding alleged anticompetitive practices by Walmart and Amazon regarding “Made in the USA” products. “We write to request that [the FTC] investigate alleged anticompetitive practices by Amazon and Walmart involving suppression
Trump 'confident' Republicans will pass next farm bill vote
President Trump on Thursday expressed optimism that this year’s farm bill will be approved by the Senate after it narrowly cleared a key hurdle the day before. On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the “Farm Bill 2.0” with a 12-11 vote along party lines. “The Phase Two Vote will be taken soon, and I
Crypto shifts focus to Trump regulators after coming up short in Senate
A cryptocurrency regulation bill appears to have little momentum left in the Senate after it came up short in a floor vote Tuesday, with the industry now turning its attention to Trump administration regulators to set the rules of the road. The Clarity Act failed to secure enough support to clear a procedural hurdle Tuesday
Warsh wins credibility with rate hike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Warsh wins credibility with rate hike While President Trump has not publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for the central bank hiking interest rates on Wednesday, the move was still the opposite of what the
Man who sprayed vinegar on Omar during town hall sentenced to 14 months in prison
The man who sprayed apple cider vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in January was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, received the maximum sentence for his federal charges of assaulting a U.S. officer. He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release
Haaland backs data center moratorium in New Mexico
New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland (D) on Thursday backed a moratorium on the construction of data centers in her state, citing environmental and workforce-related concerns. In a policy framework on her website, Haaland backed “open, transparent, and meaningful” conversations within communities about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. She also called for
Rogers calls for suspension of federal, Michigan gas taxes
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for the suspension of state and federal gas taxes on Thursday to provide relief to working families facing high pump prices.
Senate Democrat blocks House-passed bill on data center electricity costs
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) blocked Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) Thursday effort to unanimously pass a bill that seeks to force states to consider making tech companies cover their data centers’ electricity price impacts. The New Mexico Democrat blocked the Ohio Republican’s effort to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act through unanimous consent, arguing that the bill
Trump says US making ‘major progress’ in opening Army base in Poland
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. is making “major progress” in establishing its own Army base in Poland. “If this happens, the location will be announced very soon. This will be a historic step for our Great U.S./Polish Alliance,” the president said in a Truth Social post, which also praised the “bold” leadership of
Hasan Piker says 'pound for pound' US commits more terrorism than al-Qaeda
Progressive pundit Hasan Piker argued that the U.S. commits more terrorism around the world than the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda, comments that are sparking backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. "You once said that America is the top dog in terrorism. Do you think American then is worse than al-Qaeda?" journalist Alex Thompson asked Piker
Trump administration reduces protections for endangered species again
The Trump administration has further reduced protections for endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The law prohibits any "take" of endangered species, meaning to “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” any fish, wildlife or plants classified as threatened or endangered, also prohibiting the "attempt to engage in any
End the false choice of expensive research fees
Heather Joseph, executive director of SPARC, argues that the Office of Management and Budget should clarify that researchers can satisfy federal public access mandates by depositing manuscripts in free repositories instead of paying costly article processing charges.
Patrick Clancy says he leans on his children for support
Patrick Clancy's testimony led to online speculation and conspiracies that he had a role in his children's deaths.
OpenAI models go rogue
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Florida Republican breaks with Trump on immigration in campaign ad: Latino voters 'feel betrayed'
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) accused President Trump of going “too far” with federal immigration enforcement operations in a campaign advertisement released Thursday. “The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today,” said Salazar, who's running for reelection in November, in the new clip. “You can be for immigration
Environment, health groups sue over Trump move to wipe out climate rules for power plants
Environmental and public health-focused organizations are suing the Trump administration over its move to wipe out most climate regulations on coal and gas power plants. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Clean Air Council, Clean Wisconsin and the Environmental Defense Fund filed the suit on Thursday. The move comes
Iran: Account of US Air Force colonel's rescue 'fictional'
Iran on Thursday accused the U.S. of fabricating its account of how it rescued an Air Force colonel whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, calling the claims “fictional and unacceptable.” The service member, referred to by his mission call sign of Bravo, recounted his story of survival earlier this week
Jeffries punts on possible punishment for Dem defectors
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is staying mum on the thorny question of whether Democratic defectors should face repercussions. “I'll have more to say … about the situation when we have more to say about the situation,” Jeffries told reporters Thursday in the Capitol. A pair of centrist Democrats — Reps. Jared Golden (Maine)
OpenAI discloses 6 reports of AI models' 'unexpected or concerning' behavior
OpenAI published six new reports of artificial intelligence models showing “unexpected or concerning” behavior Wednesday as pressure grows on AI firms to be more transparent about the development process. The ChatGPT maker disclosed the reports as part of its new framework for tracking and disclosing instances of model misalignment, which occurs when an AI system
The cameras are already everywhere, but no one wrote the rules
No federal legislative framework governs law enforcement's use of these systems.
Judge orders Google to change ad auction rules
A federal judge has ordered Google to change its rules for auctioning online advertising on its platforms after finding last year that the search giant had an illegal monopoly over the technology connecting publishers and advertisers. The remedies were made public late Wednesday, when U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema unsealed her opinion from earlier this
Kim introduces bill to eliminate long waiting periods for disability benefits
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced legislation to phase out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare benefits. Kim's bill, the Stop the Wait Act, would phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over five years as well as eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits. The
People think they need $1.2M to retire. Here's where that's actually true
Americans think they need about $1.2 million in savings to retire comfortably, according to a survey by Schroeders published earlier this year. How far you can get with that seven-figure sum depends largely on where you live.
Oral pill could provide new option for people with sleep apnea
Around 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from the disease, according to the American Lung Association, but millions go undiagnosed.
Watch live: House Democrats make their case as midterms draw closer
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the midterm cycle enters the final stretch. The press conference comes as Democrats wrestle with the GOP for control of Congress next year. The left has leaned heavily on messaging that counters President Trump’s agenda, from pushing back against
Trump administration allows truck drivers hauling gas, diesel to work longer hours
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday the Trump administration will temporarily increase how long gas and diesel truck drivers can drive, as fuel costs remain elevated amid the Iran war. Under the 90-day waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck drivers hauling gasoline and diesel can drive for up to 16 hours
Congress is failing faith communities on security funding at the worst time
For too long, Jews and other faith-based communities have been forced to shoulder the financial and emotional burdens of protecting ourselves from hate.
Live updates: Missouri redistricting returns to court; Trump threatens EU over new Canada ties
The U.S. Appeals Court for the 8th Circuit will wade into the Missouri's congressional map dispute on Thursday. The hearing in a federal suit filed by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) follows a week after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal judge's ruling in another suit that would have allowed a 2025 GOP-favored map to
Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be 'hostile act'
President Trump said Wednesday the European Union (EU) inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening tariffs or a trade embargo against the bloc. “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe,”
Calm down — AI isn't ending humanity any time soon
Already AI models are being used for nefarious ends by creating ever more sophisticated financial scams, costing Americans millions of dollars every day. Yet, the AI industry is paying relatively scant attention to this “now” problem, in favor of moaning about science fiction scenarios.
Los Angeles news helicopter crash: What we know about victims, investigation
Three people died when a local television news helicopter crashed Tuesday night in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood while covering a Metro bus crash that claimed the lives of two bus passengers in the same area.
BRICS is challenging the US-led order but can't replace it yet
The nations flocking to join BRICS want multiple centers of economic and diplomatic influence rather than reliance on a single superpower.
On the Ballot: Paxton, Talarico duel over Texas's 'political DNA' — Christianity
Faith and Christian values have become a focal point of the Texas Senate race as seminarian state Rep. James Talarico fuels Democratic hopes of a red-state flip against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico says his faith got him into the race and has argued that Christian doctrine affirms his support for progressive policies
Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found other Republicans in support of his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “The fact that they didn’t vote on it tells me that they did a whip check, and they probably found that there were
It's America's most important holiday. Did you even know?
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Fed interest rate hike adds to midterm tremors for GOP
In today's issue: ▪ Fed raises interest rates after three-year pause ▪ House leaves Washington ahead of midterms ▪ Ovechkin’s ties to Putin under scrutiny ▪ Iowa emerging as key battleground The Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday for the first time since July 2023, a clear sign that central bank officials remain concerned about
El-Sayed narrowly leads Rogers in Michigan Senate race: Poll
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a slight lead over his opponent former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new poll shows. The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday found that El-Sayed garnered 48 percent support, Rogers received 46 percent, 4 percent remained undecided and 2 percent chose another candidate
House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment
House lawmakers raced for the exits on Wednesday, trimming their final week in Washington ahead of the midterm elections and kicking a controversial vote to impeach Pete Hegseth into the lame duck session. House GOP leaders scrapped votes scheduled for Thursday, when the resolution to remove the Defense secretary was expected to hit the floor.
Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2 million donation to "aid in the region" after Macklemore — who was ousted from the pop star's tour for promoting "Free Palestine" messaging — similarly urged him to donate. Kraft said in a Wednesday statement that, before Macklemore challenged the
Rogers says he 'never agreed' to El-Sayed debate: It would've been '2-on-1'
Rep. Mike Rogers (R) said he "never agreed" to Tuesday's televised debate with his Michigan Senate opponent, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed — who spoke for an hour next to an empty podium on a Fox 2 Detroit hours after the Republican announced he wouldn't attend. Rogers reiterated to CBS News Detroit's Heath Kalb that the moderator's
Peter Navarro says Fed's rate raise is 'a bad decision'
White House adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday blasted the Federal Reserve's move to raise interest rates in several years, calling it "a bad decision." The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, voted unanimously to increase the central bank’s benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. Warsh
Travelers rated these airports highest for 2026. Is yours on the list?
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Trump blames Fed board, not Warsh, for rate hikes
President Trump Wednesday praised Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, blaming the board instead for the interest rate increase. “I'm relying on Kevin, but he's got a very tough board,” Trump told reporters after landing in North Carolina. “He's got a board that was put there by a lot of other people.” “I told Kevin, I
Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a 'terrible legacy'
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a “terrible legacy” Senate Health Committee chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday called the Trump administration’s handling of measles outbreaks a “terrible legacy,” as he cited recent deaths in Pennsylvania. © AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
8 House races shift in Democrats' favor: Sabato's Crystal Ball
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted eight House races in the direction of Democrats on Wednesday, underscoring seven weeks ahead of the November midterm elections that the number of competitive districts is growing. Two races shifted from "leans Republican" to toss-ups in the handicapper's ratings. Those seats are an open seat for Iowa's 2nd Congressional
House approves bill aimed at putting data center electricity costs on tech companies
The House on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at shielding Americans from increased electricity costs associated with data centers. The bill requires states to consider taking up standards that would force tech companies to shoulder the electricity cost increases associated with large data centers but doesn't actually require them to regulate. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act,
Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. © Ariana Cubillos, Associated Press Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela.
Family of Texas woman who died while pregnant sues Paxton, doctors over denied abortion
The family of a Texas woman who died while pregnant filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) after doctors denied her an abortion. Tierra Walker, 37, died from preeclampsia in 2024 after she suffered “seizures, blood clots, and one hypertensive crisis” while she was four months pregnant. She asked multiple times
House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half journey for legislation
Trump donor Harold Hamm's oil company announces Venezuela deal
Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. Continental signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela’s state-run oil company that would allow it to operate in a 126,000 acre-area of the oil-rich Orinoco Belt, according to a press release. "Continental was built to recognize great resource opportunities and
Trump is hands-off on Houthis and the Saudis aren't happy
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump is hands-off on Houthis and the Saudis aren't happy President Trump is taking a notably hands-off approach as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen rapidly gain ground in their bid to secure a Red Sea choke
Republicans clash on Senate floor over AI kill switch
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked a request by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to pass legislation that would require tech companies to develop a “kill switch” for superintelligent AI amid fears that it could spin out of control and pose an existential threat to humanity. Paul argued that an “open-ended” government mandate to implement
Trump health nominees face tame Senate hearing: 3 takeaways
Senators heard from three of President Trump's health nominees on Wednesday, including his third pick to be U.S. surgeon general, with this recent crop seeming to better align with what lawmakers wanted to hear. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing to go over the nominations of Nicole Saphier
Kiley says he won't caucus with GOP next year if reelected
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.), a former Republican, said he will not caucus with Republicans next year if he wins reelection. “Congressman Kiley, much has been made about your decision to switch from Republican to independent next year. Are you still going to caucus with Republicans?” Semafor’s Nicholas Wu asked the California representative at a
Warsh says Fed cares 'very much' about AI developments
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank is keeping tabs on rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) models. “We care very much about what's happening in artificial intelligence,” Warsh told reporters, after the Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates by a quarter point. The Fed chair noted he is interested in how
Watch live: Trump rallies support for Whatley in North Carolina
President Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who will retire at the end of the term.
Policymakers cool on antitrust waivers for AI firms
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Policymakers cool on antitrust waivers for AI firms Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for an antitrust waiver for AI firms to work together on a safety standard is being met with skepticism in Washington over tech leaders' intentions. © Natasha Kaiser Congress has failed repeatedly to pass AI
Trump offers fiery response to Federal Reserve rate hike
President Trump offered a fiery response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates on Wednesday, demanding instead that rates be drastically lowered quickly. "Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR. Our Country is BOOMING with new Investment!”
More Americans say AI will hurt the environment than help it: Poll
More Americans believe AI will have negative environmental impacts on the upcoming decade than those who think the technology will help the environment, a poll released Wednesday found. In the newly published survey from The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 47 percent of respondents predicted AI will do “more to hurt” the environment
Fed hikes rates for first time in over 3 years
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve hikes rates The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in several years in the face of stubborn inflation. © Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee
Americans warned to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday warned Americans to reconsider traveling to Saudi Arabia amid the threat of Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting U.S. assets in the country. Embassy officials shared this in a Level 3 travel advisory that also warned of threats of "armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social
House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview
The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt
Colbert tells Kimmel he doesn't miss late night, compares news to 'a cup of poison every day'
Comedian Stephen Colbert on Tuesday told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that he does not miss hosting CBS's "The Late Show" and compared talking about the news to taking "a cup of poison every day." A bearded Colbert, resembling his late-night predecessor David Letterman after he departed "The Late Show" in 2015, appeared as a guest
Watch live: Warsh speaks after Fed hikes interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to give remarks Wednesday afternoon after the central bank opted to raise interest rates by 0.25 percent to tame inflation amid the Iran war. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to increase the rate to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent, its first hike in over
Fencing added to Kennedy Center after Trump-appointed board votes to close
Fencing surrounds the front entrance of the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, a day after President Trump’s hand-picked board voted to close the facility for renovations amid ongoing fights over adding his name to the facility. The fencing blocked off the main entrance to the performing arts center, based on a photo taken by an Associated
Zuckerberg: AI companies incentivized toward safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday argued that artificial intelligence (AI) companies are incentivized toward safety when it comes to the timing of crafting their models and that external pressure is not needed to keep to that timeline. “Every lab has the responsibility and incentive to move at the pace required to train its models
Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) accused House Republican leadership on Wednesday of sending lawmakers home early to avoid a vote on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement, shared by the office of GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), cuts the final legislative week before the midterm elections short by one day. “And
Fed hikes interest rates by quarter-point
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in several years in the face of stubborn inflation. The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, voted unanimously to increase the federal funds rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. It marks the first time the
Kansas's former GOP governor backs Democrat over Marshall for Senate
Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves (R) on Tuesday endorsed Adam Hamilton, a Democrat challenging Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R). Saying the country is “facing increasing partisan gridlock and division,” Graves said it is “time Kansas does something different” and elect Hamilton, a Methodist minister. “For the last six years, Senator Roger Marshall has turned his
House GOPer demands NHL investigate Ovechkin over pro-Putin ad
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is demanding the NHL investigate Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin over an advertisement he participated in promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin's party ahead of the country's elections this weekend. In a letter to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday, Wilson called it "incredibly alarming" that Ovechkin appeared in the ad "supporting
Vance to AI leaders: 'If you're building Frankenstein, stop'
Vice President Vance weighed in on the ongoing AI safety debate Tuesday, pressing those behind the technology to be careful. “The president, I think, is very rightly asking the question, why is it that the people who are at the frontier of the AI economy are throwing up their hands and saying, 'Well, we've built
The Inflation Reduction Act's broken promise is still costing patients
Critics argue that the Inflation Reduction Act is increasing costs and reducing patient access to medications through price negotiations and Medicare Part D restructuring.
Hawley rules out 2028 White House bid
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Tuesday ruled out launching a 2028 presidential bid, with less than 18 months before the Iowa caucuses. “I have no intention of doing so, period,” Hawley told the Washington Examiner. The Missouri Republican, whose term ends in 2031, has occupied a populist lane within the GOP, calling for strict antitrust
Republicans came back to Washington and made voting harder
House Republicans introduced a non-binding resolution calling for the enactment of the SAVE America Act upon returning to Washington after the August recess.
Trump faces legal setbacks on mail-in voting, Kennedy Center
President Trump's critics are breathing a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court blocked his administration's plan to overhaul mail-in voting. Plus, a decision to close the Kennedy Center is in limbo after a federal judge ruled the president's name can't go back on it. Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Legal Affairs Reporter
Abolish extended Senate debate? The ends do not justify the means
Senior legal fellow Thomas Jipping argues that President Trump's push to abolish extended debate via the nuclear option threatens the Senate's traditional role as a check on government power and risks permanent partisan instability.
Japan joins India in military exercises to counter China
The ongoing exercise showcases Japan’s growing military capabilities.
'You can't trust anything' from Anthropic, OpenAI leaders, lawyer says
Attorney Jay Edelson slammed the heads of the leading artificial intelligence companies Tuesday, declaring “you can’t trust anything” they say. Appearing on News Nation with Leland Vittert, Edelson – who is currently leading lawsuits against OpenAI, Anthropic and other major technology companies – was asked if he had ever seen leaders within an industry abdicate
Move over, evangelicals: Mainline Christians are the 2026 swing voter
This fall, keep an eye on the Christians everyone assumed had already made up their minds.
Watch live: Trump's pick for surgeon general faces Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Nicole Saphier, whom President Trump tapped to serve as U.S. surgeon general, will testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday morning. Saphier, a media personality, was the third person Trump picked for the role, after his two previous nominees failed to receive Senate support. Her nomination, however, did not come
Weingarten weighs in on AI: 'The robots can't be in charge'
The president of one of the biggest teachers unions in the country has come out with a cautionary warning on AI in schools, emphasizing the need for learning before students are exposed to the technology. “So, you know, from an education and a people perspective, the human beings have to be in charge of
63 percent believe AI could destroy humanity: Survey
A majority of Americans are concerned that artificial intelligence poses grave risks to the future of humanity, according to a new poll released on Wednesday. The POLITICO survey found that 63 percent of U.S. adults believe this technology could someday destroy mankind. Twenty-six percent of respondents said there was only a “moderate risk” of this
Abbott orders penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report water use
The governor’s office said that some major water users, including data centers, appear to have violated state law by failing to provide required information about their water use.
AI is finally making us question our bias in favor of deregulation
On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay urging tech leaders to slow the pace of AI development. On a Sunday CBS News interview, he added that it "could be a good idea" to have an AI kill switch — not unlike what Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) have proposed. "Some
RFK Jr.'s sister knocks Trump on Kennedy Center shutdown
Kerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blamed President Trump for the Kennedy Center’s board voting to close the performing arts venue, calling the decision a "tragedy." “The American people love the Kennedy Center,” she told CNN's Erin Burnett on Tuesday. “They love the arts. They understand what’s
Security failed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Erika claims
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while at a campus event at Utah Valley University.
Republicans are feeling sick over the nation's Trump hangover
By making their party into a giant celebration of Trump, Republicans have tied themselves to every one of Trump’s very public failures.
Patel rips Democrats after clashes at hearing: 'Buffoons’
FBI Director Kash Patel rebuked Democratic lawmakers who criticized him on Tuesday during an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing them of acting “like buffoons on Capitol Hill.” “This FBI, under my leadership and President Trump’s administration, is here for the people of America, not for the cacophony of the United States Senate
Obamas announce death of family dog Sunny
Former President Obama and his family say they're mourning the loss of their "pretty much perfect" dog, Sunny. "Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family," Obama wrote in a Wednesday post on X. The Obamas welcomed Sunny, a 1-year-old Portuguese water dog, in 2013. "We got Sunny at the start of our second
AI buildout propels tech firms to top of US investment ranking: Study
The rapid buildout of artificial intelligence is making technology firms some of the top capital investors in the U.S., according to new research shared first with The Hill. The report, to be published by the think tank Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) Wednesday, found tech firms Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft invested more than half —
Live updates: Fed to tackle interest rates as inflation fuels hike buzz; Trump to rally NC voters
President Trump will rejoin the campaign trail Wednesday evening, traveling to North Carolina to rally support for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who formerly chaired the Republican National Committee. Recent polls placed the Republican hopeful behind his Democratic opponent, former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. Whatley received Trump's blessing to pursue the Tar Heel State's
Trump should meet Kim Jong Un and make a deal to end the Korean War
If lasting peace is to be achieved, then North Korea must be seen as a legitimate partner in diplomacy and not simply a threat.
Thomas Crooks trained with long rifle up to the day before he shot at Trump: docs
According to the documents, Crooks registered for the July 13, 2024 rally on July 6 and requested one ticket.
TV news helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, 3 killed
Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.
Supreme Court’s mail ballot ruling brings giant sigh of relief to Trump critics
Nevada’s top election official was at dinner with a friend on Monday night when his phone started blowing up. The Supreme Court’s mail ballot decision had landed. His stomach sank. “Then, as I started to read, just pure emotion of joy,” Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar (D) told The Gavel. While Trump expressed dismay, the
Federal judges are being targeted with pizza doxxing; no one has been held to account
A new study revealed that federal judges have faced nearly 200 anonymous pizza deliveries since 2025 as part of a coordinated effort to threaten them, highlighting a lack of resources within the Marshals Service to prosecute those involved.
Massie says he hid Hegseth impeachment resolution from GOP leaders
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he kept his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a secret from Republican leaders because he did not want to "show his hand." The Kentucky Republican, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration’s military operations in Iran, introduced this resolution on the House floor Tuesday
On the Hill, Democrats are creating a weapon that might backfire on them
The problem was never oversight. It's oversight that only ever points in one partisan direction.
Five takeaways as primaries end, Trump's final sprint begins
In today's issue: ▪ Democrats riding high ▪ Fed expected to raise rates ▪ Kennedy Center board votes to close again ▪ Two longshot impeachment attempts The general election season has officially entered the home stretch as the last primaries wrapped up Tuesday and President Trump today is making the first of many promised campaign stops in the coming
Abortion rights group expands midterm battleground efforts
A major abortion rights group is expanding its outreach efforts in key battleground House districts ahead of November's midterm elections. Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA) said it is investing about $1 million into a direct voter contact campaign across three priority districts in Arizona, Michigan and Nevada. According to details shared first with The Hill,
Trump's $5,000 handout is an insult to conservatism
Sounds to me like using federal tax dollars to buy votes.
Warsh under pressure as Fed considers rate hike
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh finds himself in a tricky position as the central bank commences its September meeting, as rising expectations of an interest rate hike clash with President Trump’s demands for cuts. Warsh gave himself wiggle room for a rate hike in late August, saying the central bank had “work to do” if underlying inflation was not moving toward its 2 percent target. But Trump, who
El-Sayed on Rogers avoiding debate: 'The elephant was not in the room'
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul-El Sayed (D) took a swipe at his opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), for not attending a debate Tuesday night. "The elephant was not in the room. The elephant decided that they did not want to be in the room. The elephant cowarded out. Although, the elephants were all in the
House passes Iran war powers resolution
The House on Tuesday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran. The lower chamber voted 220-204 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.). Seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure: Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Beatty reveals heated discussion with Trump over Kennedy Center
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex-officio Kennedy Center board member, said Tuesday she got into a heated discussion with President Trump over the center. In an interview with NewsNation’s Joe Khalil, Beatty said that due to her opposition to closing the Kennedy Center during a board meeting, the president “found it necessary to go into
Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Air Force Secretary confirms US deployed weapons in space Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed Monday that the U.S. military has deployed a weapon into space, marking the first time an American official has acknowledged that
Democrats grill top Kennedy ally nominated to be HHS no. 2
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Democrats grill top Kennedy ally nominated to be HHS no. 2 The nominee to be the No. 2 official at the Department of Health and Human Services faced pointed questions from Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing Tuesday in front
Senate votes to advance bill to regulate college sports, athlete compensation
The Senate voted Tuesday to advance the Protect College Sport Act, which would create national rules for compensating college athletes, limit transfers and mid-season coaching moves and set a five-year window for athletic eligibility, among other reforms. It would protect the NCAA, college athletics’ governing body, from anti-trust lawsuits, establish caps on revenue sharing and
Democratic defectors rescue Republicans — again
A pair of centrist Democrats crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help GOP leaders advance a number of bills, marking the second time this month that Democratic leaders have failed to unite their caucus against the Republicans’ messaging agenda. The defections frustrated their fellow Democrats and are sure to raise new questions about how leaders
Lawmakers unprepared to tackle AI safety
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Washington caught flat-footed on AI safety Washington is scrambling to manage the abrupt panic around AI development, but party politics, a limited legislative window and lack of consensus make it an uphill, next-to-impossible task. © Greg Nash In the wake of a researcher’s viral warning about the technology,
House set to vote on electricity ratepayer bill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House expected to pass data center electricity rate bill The House on Tuesday night is expected to pass a bill aimed at shielding Americans from increased electricity costs associated with data centers. © Greg Nash The bill requires states to consider taking up standards that
Benchmark bond yield reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond reached its highest point since before the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, portending increased borrowing costs for millions of Americans. The 10-year Treasury bond yield peaked at 5.041 percent Tuesday morning, the note’s highest intraday mark since July 2007. The note closed at above 5 percent for
Wicker, Shaheen to propose resolution urging U.S. cooperation with Russian pro-democracy movement
A pair of influential bipartisan Senators plan to introduce a resolution Wednesday calling on the State Department to bolster cooperation with Russia’s pro-democracy movement inside and outside the country, according to a draft obtained exclusively by The Hill. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the non-binding resolution to coincide with a major
The Memo: Blanche blasts through norms as Rose Garden ‘press secretary’
An administration that often exhibits ostentatious pride in bursting through norms did so yet again on Tuesday afternoon, when Attorney General Todd Blanche took a turn as de facto White House press secretary. Blanche spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden, mixing together commentary on legal matters, praise of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s prosecution of
Comey asks to push trial in seashell case to February
Former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday asked that his trial on charges of threatening President Trump's life with seashells styled to spell "86 47" be moved to February. Comey had previously motioned to have the trial start Oct. 21. His latest motion, written by defense attorney Joseph Zeszotarski Jr., requested that the date be
House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday in a unanimous bipartisan vote held Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for the deposition related to his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers have sought to question Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, about payments he made to Epstein totaling millions
Trump: Kennedy Center won't be renovated if courts deny board's naming plan
President Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center will not be renovated if courts shoot down the naming plan chosen by the center’s board. “The Board of The Kennedy Center today agreed, almost unanimously, to close the Building for Safety reasons, and so that it can begin the process of Reconstruction," the president said in
Finneas withdraws from Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore ouster
Billie Eilish’s brother and music collaborator Finneas is the latest of several artists that have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was removed for delivering a “free Palestine” message. Finneas joins Danish band Lukas Graham, Irish band Beoga and Aaron Rowe in announcing that they would no longer open for Sheeran on
Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill
The House advanced legislation on Tuesday that grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.
Pennsylvania reports teen as fourth measles death amid feud with RFK Jr
Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday reported two additional measles-related deaths, bringing the total for the year to four. This is a record-setting year for measles in the U.S. The number of cases is at a 35-year high and there are more deaths than any year since 1992. The newest death according to state health officials was
Live results: McBride seeks second term as Delaware's lone House lawmaker
Voters in the First State head to the polls on Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primaries for their lone U.S. House seat. First-term Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) begins her reelection effort running unopposed in the Democratic primary after taking over the seat from now-Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) in 2025. McBride is the first
Live results: Coons looks to fend off challenger in Delaware Senate primary
Voters in the First State head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the Democratic and Republican primaries, closing out the primary season for 2026. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has held his Senate seat for 16 years, taking over the seat vacated by Joe Biden when he became vice president in 2009
House sinks Al Green bid to impeach Trump
House lawmakers voted Tuesday to sink a Democratic effort to impeach President Trump over the administration’s aggressive deportation agenda. Sponsored by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), the resolution accused Trump of abusing his powers by launching an immigration crackdown that led to the killing of several civilians earlier in the year. The vote was 232-147 to
Warsh under pressure as Fed weighs rate hike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Warsh under pressure as Fed weighs rate hike Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh finds himself in a tricky position as the central bank commences its September meeting, as rising expectations of an interest rate hike clash
Democrats want to investigate Russian influence in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding
A Democratic senator is pressing the Trump administration to look into reports that a Russian oligarch paid for wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has traveled frequently to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, brought up the issue during a hearing Tuesday while questioning
Democrats favored over Republicans on health care, immigration, economy: Survey
Democrats are ahead of Republicans on some of the issues most important to voters —immigration, health care and the economy—according to a new poll. In the New York Times/Siena University poll, 51 percent of likely voter respondents said they trusted Democrats to excel in their work on the economy over Republicans, while 45 percent said
Ohio city council decides to rename Lake Erie to 'Gulf of Cleveland'
The Cleveland, Ohio, City Council on Monday voted to rename a portion of Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleveland," taking a jab at President Trump's executive order declaring that Lake Ontario be called the "Gulf of America." The emergency resolution led by Councilmember Kris Harsh passed in a 13-1 vote and was intended to
Iran war likely to drive up inflation next year, CBO says
The U.S. war against Iran is likely to drive up inflation early next year and could cost at least $2 billion a month as long as it continues, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO estimated in its Tuesday report that the main economic impact of the conflict
Ms. Rachel calls out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore dropped from tour following Palestine support
Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel criticized reports that Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his ongoing tour because of the rapper's pro-Palestinian advocacy. “Ed Sheeran is making a political statement to his fans when he does a concert to support Ukraine, but considers Palestine too dangerous and political,” Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Accurso, wrote
Cook Political Report shifts New Hampshire toward Republican Sununu
Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted its rating for the New Hampshire Senate race to “toss-up,” a significant move in Republicans’ favor, since Democrats need to keep that seat. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is challenging former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.), who has been out of the Senate for 18 years, for the seat opening
'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star says show to feature her Capitol Hill advocacy work
Capitol Hill could soon be playing a supporting role on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," after one of its stars, Angie Katsanevas, says she filmed some of her advocacy work in the nation's capital for the show. "We did film some [of the time] that I spent here in D.C. working with the
House Democrats demand answers from CDC on Pennsylvania measles deaths
House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee are demanding answers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the agency’s refusal to accept Pennsylvania’s reporting of two measles deaths, the first in 35 years. The committee’s ranking member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) sent a letter to new agency director Erica Schwartz, calling for
Blanche dodges question on whether he asked for DiGenova's resignation
Attorney General Todd Blanche dodged a question Tuesday about whether he asked for the resignation of Trump-ally Joe diGenova from the Justice Department amid reports that there was a tense phone call between the two before the lawyer's departure. "I don't want to talk about communications I have with prosecutors. It's not fair to them.
Trump disses 'hostile and conflicted' judge who blocked Kennedy Center renaming
President Trump on Tuesday slammed the federal judge who blocked his administration’s latest effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center. The president, who has repeatedly criticized judges who rule against his administration, called U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper a “very hostile and conflicted Judge” shortly after the Obama appointee released his opinion in
Texas's Arch Manning apologizes for laughing at AI video of coach slapping female reporter
Texas quarterback Arch Manning issued an apology Tuesday after he laughed during a press conference this week about an AI-generated video depicting his coach, Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Referencing the press conference on Monday, Manning said he made an "insensitive comment about an AI video." "There is nothing funny about it," he
How IRS's 2027 tax brackets may change, according to new projections
Any adjustment is meant to combat "bracket creep."
Blanche dismisses concerns about Trump Jr's wedding gift from Putin ally
Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed concerns over a wedding gift to Donald Trump Jr. from an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year. "The president's son has said that he's a very close friend, and that he accepted a gift in the weekend of his wedding," Blanche told reporters at the White House
Crypto bill falls short in early hurdle on Senate floor
A cryptocurrency regulation bill failed to advance on the Senate floor Tuesday, after all Democrats and a few Republicans blocked a procedural vote. The Senate voted 49-50 on a motion to proceed with consideration of the Clarity Act, failing to reach the required 60-vote threshold. It marks a major setback for the industry, which has long pushed for the measure setting up a regulatory
Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in new Texas Senate poll
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico (D) is still leading his GOP challenger, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Telemundo/Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey found the Democrat, a Texas state representative, held a three-point advantage over his Republican opponent less than two months out before November's midterms. Forty-six
Dem rep asks Bessent to 'talk sense' into Trump on regulating AI
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch (Mass.) on Tuesday urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to convince President Trump to reverse course on regulating artificial intelligence (AI). During Bessent’s appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, Lynch said Trump does not have “a grasp” of “what we’re dealing with” regarding AI. “I’ll be honest, I don’t think the
Watch live: House unveils McCarthy's official Speaker portrait
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hosting a ceremony at the Capitol Tuesday afternoon to unveil the official portrait of his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) briefly took over as Speaker pro tempore following McCarthy's historic ouster in 2023. The California Republican irked his GOP colleagues after making concessions to Democrats
Republicans may gain nothing from redistricting: DDHQ
Republicans aiming to gain seats in Congress after several GOP-controlled states redrew their congressional maps in the last year may gain nothing in the November midterm elections, according to the election handicapper Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). DDHQ's election forecast on Tuesday shows Democrats having a 68 percent probability of winning the House compared to Republicans'
'This is a jobs bill': Jon Voight, film industry leaders make push for federal tax credit
Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such an incentive would "level the playing field and bring jobs back to our country." The "Deliverance" star, whom President Trump named last year as one of his "special ambassadors" to
Prosecutors drop death penalty for Nick Reiner for alleged murders of parents
The couple was found stabbed to death in their Southern California home in late 2025.
Dem leaders warn against AI companies policing themselves: ‘We need Congress to act’
Top House Democrats warned Tuesday that AI companies can’t be trusted to regulate themselves, arguing that the federal government will have to step in with industry-wide rules designed to ensure public safety. “This is not an industry that can regulate itself,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, told reporters in the
Watch live: Blanche briefs reporters from Rose Garden
Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon in the White House Rose Garden. Few details are known about the briefing, but it marks only the second since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned from the post. The DOJ has played a major role in arguing on behalf of President Trump's immigration and
Maine senators push for Senate to take up House whale bill championed by lobster industry
Maine’s two senators are urging the Senate Commerce Committee to take up and advance House-passed legislation that would extend a pause in rulemaking on protections for the right whales in an effort to safeguard the state’s lobster industry. The House passed the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act earlier this month after two Democrats, including sponsor Rep.
Abbott agrees to settle DOJ lawsuit over baby formula plant contamination
Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to settle allegation related to how it operated a manufacturing plant tied to contaminated powdered baby formula suspected of causing infant deaths. Contamination led to the nation's largest formula facility being shuttered temporarily in 2022, triggering a recall of several infant formula brands, including Similac, exacerbating existing supply chain
US household income breaks 58-year-old record. These groups saw the biggest gains
The median household made $87,460 in 2025, but not everyone is a winner.
Why Democrats keep coming back to Hasan Piker
Democratic politicians continue to seek access to Hasan Piker's massive youth audience despite controversies surrounding his rhetoric, driven by his ability to provide young voters with political meaning and personal connection.
Massie launches effort to impeach Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday launched an effort to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing the Pentagon’s military actions against Iran. Massie, a frequent critic of President Trump, accused Hegseth of launching an illegal war that was not approved by Congress. He introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor against Hegseth for
Judge blocks new Trump inscription on Kennedy Center
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center’s latest attempt to inscribe President Trump's name back on building — and to rename the campus after him. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center board cannot move forward with the plans without “Congress’s blessing,” finding that an August vote on the renaming
Patel grilled on ICE shootings, Trump Jr.'s wedding…and bestiality?
Presented by SourceAmerica {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Tuesday, and it's Sen. Mitch McConnell's first full day back in 92 days. In today's issue: Patel questioned Supreme Court angers Trump Texas students respond to Republican Macklemore dropped from tour Programming note: We're Joshua Feldstein and Claire Leibowitz, filling in for Cate today. Please send us your
Durbin: Trump moves on voting 'most serious challenge' since Civil War
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday said President Trump's policy proposals and executive orders on voting have created the "most serious challenge" to the U.S. government since the Civil War. CNN's Sara Sidner asked Durbin, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, if Democrats have a "plan to secure voter rights." Durbin replied that
Bill that could change the nickel, how you pay with cash passes through House
It would also formally mark the death of the penny — sort of.
Republicans kept their promise: America's border is secure again
Rep. Lauren Boebert highlighted the impacts of Republican border security policies implemented during President Trump's second term, noting significant decreases in illegal crossings and increased funding for enforcement.
Pentagon acknowledges space weapons deployment for first time
The United States has launched a weapon into orbit that will be used to protect American troops, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed Monday. Speaking at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Meink did not give details as to the type of weapon that is now in space or when
Pentagon tells Congress Iran war cost at least $42 billion
The Pentagon told Congress last month that the cost of the war against Iran has now climbed over $42 billion, a $4.5 billion increase on the most recent public estimate from the Department of Defense more than six months into the conflict. Defense officials provided the updated cost estimate on Aug. 13 to congressional defense
AI's architects made a choice. Now they’re calling it fate
Now that the “warning shot” has occurred — OpenAI’s term for the Hugging Face incident — what can be done? Can we learn from history?
California Democrat: 'We need to have a safety stand-down with AI'
Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) on Monday said that the U.S. needs "a safety stand-down" regarding AI amid growing calls for regulation coming from both the tech industry and members of Congress. "I'm setting out a vision for how we need to develop AI," Whitesides told NewsNation's Blake Burman on "The Hill." "I think we need,
Armenia is turning westward — the West should take it seriously
For decades one of Russia’s closest allies in the former Soviet Union, the country is preparing to apply for membership in the European Union.
Watch live: Melania Trump delivers remarks in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump will give remarks from an elementary school in North Carolina on Tuesday, as the Trump administration promotes AI and technology in the education system. Trump is also expected to tout the state's resilience as it continues to recover Hurricane Helene, after the 2024 storm left lasting damage. Her trip comes a
GOP senator presses Patel on FBI policy change: 'Why would you get into bestiality?'
It’s not a topic often discussed in the halls of Congress, but Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel as he said he was just “trying to understand” a recent change in policy regarding bestiality. The line of questioning on Tuesday was sparked by a shift in FBI hiring practices which lifted longtime
Your check for $5,000 is not in the mail
Former California Democratic Party chair Bill Press criticized Donald Trump's proposal to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen following Republican victories in the House and Senate, noting its massive $1.3 trillion cost and previous unfulfilled promises.
Trump rips Rove: 'So bad for the Republican Party'
President Trump blasted Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday, calling former President George W. Bush's White House adviser "so bad for the Republican Party." Rove received Trump's ire after he said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal to serve on the Texas Railroad Commission after GOP candidate Bo French wrote a post about University
Trump: New helipad 'truly a work of art'
President Trump shared a picture Monday of the renovated White House helipad, calling it "a work of art” following months of construction over the summer. “It is magnificently made of carved granite in shades of Black and White. It is truly a work of art and, even the Trump Haters are saying, ‘Wow, that’s really
Meet the wealthiest person in your state, according to latest Forbes report
In order to make the list, you have to be worth at least $4.4 billion.
Trump approval ticks up from record low: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has risen slightly after hitting a record low last month, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released weeks before the midterm elections. Thirty-five percent of Americans approved of Trump’s job performance as the deeply unpopular Iran war reached its sixth month, up from 33 percent in a late August poll revealing
Trump wants a referendum on Trump ahead of the midterms — let’s give him one
In Dallas, Donald Trump told voters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot.” OK. Let’s do exactly that.
Watch live: House Democrats speak amid AI, affordability battle
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as Democrats pressure the Trump administration for more regulations on artificial intelligence and experts warn of increasing risks. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has emerged as one of the loudest critics of the rapidly evolving technology, calling on his colleagues to pass legislation enacting new
Study links cats to more anxiety, behavioral issues in young kids
Researchers found kids aged 4-5 who had a cat were more likely to show signs of anxiety, withdrawal or emotional struggles.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill capping international student athletes
Two Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill that would put a cap on the number of international students college sports teams can add to their rosters. The "Training and Education for American Members in University Sports and Athletics Act" would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities participating in Title IV federal
NBC boosts security at 'Today' studio after string of incidents: Report
The new measures come after an intruder allegedly breached security in July and confronted a co-host outside the studio.
O'Reilly predicts Paxton win: 'Talarico is just too much' for Texas
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Monday predicted that Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton (R) will win his race against Democrat James Talarico, saying that the latter "is just too much" for Texas. "So if I had to go by my gut, I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I
Vance: 'Emily in Paris' a 'masterwork of American television'
"Emily in Paris" is receiving high praise from a seemingly unlikely fan — Vice President JD Vance says the romantic comedy series is "genius" and a "masterwork of American television." The vice president lauded the Netflix show — which stars Lily Collins as an American who moves to the City of Light after college and
Ocasio-Cortez on Trump Jr. wedding: 'They're selling out every single person in this country'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Monday that the Trump administration is “selling out" every American when discussing a Russian oligarch's involvement in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding. The lawmaker was asked what she made of Trump Jr.’s wedding in May being partially funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Why 90 percent of US baby formula lawsuits landed in two Illinois counties
IRather than a case built on sound science, plaintiffs’ lawyers built a business model whose cornerstone is a friendly courtroom that can deliver what the evidence does not.
What was found among 20K pieces of trash pulled from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas
What staff find while cleaning out hydrothermal areas at Yellowstone National Park can be surprising, and they shared all of it, from common to funny to just plain weird.
A Republican convention about fear collides with a midterm about prices
For all of the energy Republicans spent casting Democrats as radical communists, they left Dallas having answered a question most voters are not asking.
Whistleblower says DHS voter probe might violate state laws, wrongly target US citizens
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees were told to pose as voters while searching for noncitizens on state voter rolls, according to a whistleblower report released Monday. Employees were given sensitive information for people flagged as potential “unlawful voters” and instructed to search state voter bases, likely violating state law, according to the whistleblower. The
Michelle Obama's voting initiative courts Gen Z by tapping influencers
Former first lady Michelle Obama's voter registration and engagement initiative is targeting Gen Z, launching a "Voting Squad" made up of popular content creators and aimed at urging young people to head to the polls. Some of the content creators joining the effort announced Tuesday include Brandon Edelman, who is known as Bran Flakezz on
Patel defends travel, vehicle acquisition ahead of hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday defended his personal travel and the law enforcement agency's purchase of several luxury armored BMWs under his leadership amid scrutiny. Patel is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning. Democrats on the panel are expected to press the Trump administration official over his use of
UT students fire back after Republican's 'blatantly racist' post
University of Texas at Austin (UT) students fired back Monday against a "blatantly racist” post from the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner Bo French. French posted an image over the weekend of UT students who were mostly South Asian with the caption: “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe
Target opening new stores soon, with dozens more 'upcoming'
While these are expected to be the last new stores to open in 2026, dozens more are in the works.
Democrats urge RFK Jr. to scrap proposed Head Start overhaul
Democrats are pressing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to scrap a proposed overhaul of the Head Start program, warning the changes would weaken services for thousands of families nationwide. The proposed rule, dubbed “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” would “rescind and replace” the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid AI turmoil
House Republican leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as calls mount for more transparency around artificial intelligence and implementing guardrails around the rapidly developing technology. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) dismissed the idea of swiftly adding regulations on the AI industry, despite tech leaders' warnings of the dangers of the technology if development is not
McMahon has a chance to lock in charter school opportunities
Before federal dollars go out the door, the Education Department should return to the question Congress intended it to ask in 1997.
Ossoff: ‘Compromised’ Trump won’t regulate AI
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because of his family’s investments in the industry. The Georgia Democrat pointed to venture capitalist firm 1789 Capital, where Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. is a partner,
Watch live: Patel testifies on FBI oversight
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the federal law enforcement agency. Patel is likely to face questions over a series of personnel shake-ups and controversies surrounding his conduct and use of government resources for travel. The FBI chief has defended his actions against criticism. The hearing
With Lonnie Bunch's ouster, Trump chills free speech at the Smithsonian
What obviously led to Bunch’s abrupt resignation was Trump on his case.
The Movement: Friction among conservative media grows as Trump's approval falls
President Trump came to power in 2016 and again in 2024 on a wave of conservative media backing, as right-wing podcast, radio and TV hosts built brands off supporting him and his movement. As the president’s approval wanes with voters, many of those same voices have become more willing to call balls and strikes —
Supreme Court slams brakes on Trump's mail-in voting plan
In today's issue: ▪ McConnell’s long-awaited return ▪ Kennedy Center closure vote ▪ Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding gift controversy ▪ Key AI test in House The Supreme Court dashed President Trump's push for mail-in voting restrictions with a decision handed down late Monday, with November's election 50 days away. The court ruled over the public dissents
The latest court ruling against deportations ignores precedent and won't hold up
The Supreme Court has held that a deported alien "is not being punished" for his conduct but "is merely being held to the terms under which he was admitted."
Marcus Towns: Member services director, House Appropriations Committee Republicans
Advancing any legislation with a slim Republican majority is a challenge, but navigating the variety of GOP viewpoints while trying to advance appropriations bills adds a new layer of difficulty. For Marcus Towns, the member services director for the House Appropriations Committee, it helps to be a people person. “It's a very personality-driven job,” Towns
Carrie Hughes: Health and human services director, House Education and the Workforce Committee
Carrie Hughes knows she is somewhat of a rarity on Capitol Hill. Her first job as a congressional aide was in the office of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.). Eighteen years later, he’s the only member she has worked for. Hughes started in Scott’s personal office and now serves as the director of Health and
Jessica Hayes: Senior adviser in district, Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.)
Jessica Hayes said serving in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District during the chaotic and deadly U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan in August 2021 was a “holy calling.” Now a senior adviser working in the 9th District for Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), Hayes was working for former Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) when the office started getting calls from
Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated
Blanche to hold press briefing in Rose Garden Tuesday
Attorney General Todd Blanche will brief reporters in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, as he will become the latest administration official to fill the shoes of former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. A White House official confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network, that Blanche will speak to members of the press.
Paxton gets $54M boost from Senate Leadership Fund's Texas PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign received nearly $54 million from the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund’s (SLF) Texas affiliate, according to a filing. The Austin-based Texas PAC donated more than $53.8 million to Paxton’s campaign, based on filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The committee is affiliated with the SLF, which is
Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities in 4 Gulf countries cost $184M: IG report
U.S. diplomatic facilities in four Gulf countries suffered around $184 million in estimated damages from Iranian military strikes, according to a new report from the Pentagon’s watchdog made public on Monday. The posts are located in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Pentagon watchdog said in the 44-page report, the first
Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities raise war cost
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities raise war cost U.S. diplomatic facilities in four Gulf countries suffered around $184 million in estimated damages from Iranian military strikes, a new Pentagon watchdog report found. © Farid Abdulwahed,
Crypto regulation bill faces Senate vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Clarity Act faces Senate test A cryptocurrency regulation bill is poised to face a key test on the Senate floor this week, as lawmakers weigh whether to advance the measure after nearly a year of negotiations.
Trump guts power plant climate rules
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slashes climate rules for coal and gas plants The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. © AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, file The move allows a sector that makes up a large share of the U.S.’s
McConnell returns to Senate to cast first vote since June
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) returned to the Senate Monday evening to cast his first vote since June 11 after spending months away from the Capitol recuperating from a fall he suffered at home. McConnell’s long absence and the trickle of information from his office about his condition fueled weeks of speculation about his health and
Newsom says he won't run for president in 2028 if Harris does
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in an interview on Monday that he wouldn’t run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris ran for a third bid, pointing out that they’d both be fighting over similar bases of supporters. “First of all, electorally, it's a gift from God for everybody else. They’d
As AI fears spike, Trump bats down calls for regulation
President Trump is downplaying the growing concerns about artificial intelligence and resisting calls for regulation, putting him out of step with a growing chorus of concerns coming from within the tech industry and both sides of the political aisle. Trump, speaking with reporters over the weekend and in social media posts on Monday, said warnings
Pennsylvania's growing measles outbreak
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Pennsylvania sees third measles-associated death A coroner in Pennsylvania reported another death tied to the state’s worsening measles outbreak. © Sean Rayford, Getty Images The Jefferson County coroner in a release initially posted to Facebook said a woman died Saturday
Trump doubles down on AI approach
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump defends AI approach amid mounting scrutiny President Trump defended his approach to AI on Monday, saying the only protections needed are a “STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT” amid calls for AI guardrails. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a
Trump nominates Wesley Hunt to Saudi Arabia ambassador post
President Trump on Monday nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to serve as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Trump sent the nominations of Hunt and a slew of other individuals to the Senate, which has to confirm his appointments. The U.S. has not had a full-time ambassador to Saudi Arabia since Michael Ratney left office at
Jeffries calls on Congress to stay in Washington to address AI concerns
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on House GOP leaders to remain in Washington to allow Congress to consider new limits on AI companies following dire warnings from industry insiders about the threat the technology poses to humanity. Speaking to reporters Monday in the Capitol, Jeffries said the calls for a slowdown from
Trump guts climate rules for coal and gas power plants
The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The move allows a sector that makes up a large share of the U.S.’s climate change contributions to release greenhouse gases unchecked by the government. It’s expected to be a win for the fossil fuel industry, while allowing
Macklemore says Robert Kraft, stadium owners fueled his ouster from Ed Sheeran's tour over call to 'free Palestine'
Rapper Macklemore said Monday that stadium owners, among them Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots, fueled his ouster from pop star Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour following his pro-Palestinian advocacy. In a post on Instagram, the Seattle rapper said that Sheeran “and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour.”
Chicago Democratic mayor says he'll run for reelection
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) announced Sunday he is running for reelection, more than three years after he ascended to the office. “My name is Brandon Johnson, and I am running for reelection in the greatest fricking city in the world, Chicago,” an impassioned Johnson said at a rally, to cheers of “four more years”
Trump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to Iran
The Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to
Oil prices up after new strikes on Saudi infrastructure
Oil prices on Monday leaped more than 4 percent after Yemen-based militant Houthis struck Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and ships, leaving one crucial pipeline out of service for weeks. The global benchmark for crude oil, Brent crude, settled at $105.66 per barrel as of Monday afternoon. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark in the U.S., rose
Thune: Legislation to regulate AI needs to have a 'light touch'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said any legislation Congress passes to regulate AI must have a “light touch” so as not to stifle innovation and tempered recent warnings that superintelligent AI could exterminate humanity as a “worst-case scenario.” “It needs to strike a balance, light touch. You don’t want to stifle innovation
Vance confirms calls to generals, admirals on US foreign policy
Vice President Vance appeared to confirm on Monday a New York Times story that reported he made calls to U.S. military commanders in the Middle East, Asia and Europe to get their assessments on the Iran war. “I trust Pete and I trust Dan Caine, but I found that story very weird,” Vance told reporters.
Husted picks up Steak 'n Shake endorsement in Ohio Senate race
Steak 'n Shake has thrown its support behind Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) in the toss-up Ohio Senate race — citing his commitment to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement as the fast food company touts its alignment with the Trump administration's health policies. “We stand with Husted because he champions the #MAHA movement to
10-year Treasury yield hits 5 percent
The 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surpassed 5 percent during Monday trading, marking just the second time it has done so in the last 19 years. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit 5.014 percent but has sunk to 4.961 percent as of mid-afternoon Monday, nearly 1 basis point above where it opened. Monday
Trump weighs in on Flock debate: 'I like them'
President Trump on Sunday backed the use of Flock cameras, a controversial surveillance tool. “Speaking of [artificial intelligence], Flock cameras. You haven't talked a lot about these Flock cameras. A lot of law enforcement say they really help them. Would you be willing to back that?” a reporter asked Trump on Air Force One. “No,
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks as AI safety concerns mount
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Monday afternoon as calls for guardrails around artificial intelligence (AI) build after industry experts raised red flags around safety of the emerging technology. Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) have pressed the Trump administration for transparency on how the U.S. will respond to
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ confined migrants in 'small metal enclosures': DHS internal watchdog
A new report reviewing the conditions at the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz center in Florida slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for failing to meet a variety of federal standards, describing “unprecedented” treatment of migrants, including containing them in cages about the size of a phone booth. The Monday report from the Department of Homeland
Lowering gas prices requires stopping climate shakedowns
President Trump met with oil refiners to discuss expanding capacity, but analysts suggest that lowering gasoline prices requires legislative action to block state climate lawsuits and foreign regulations.
GLP-1-driven vitamin deficiency linked to rare brain disorder: Study
Researchers found a rare but potentially life-threatening brain disorder in a small number of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday as officials warn of impending ‘fiscal collapse’
The Kennedy Center board is set to vote Tuesday on whether to immediately close the institution’s main building for renovations, as a court battle over renewed attempts to add President Trump’s name to the facility persists. Officials have warned that the performing arts center faces “certain fiscal collapse within weeks” if it is unable to
States and cities sue over 'public charge' green card restrictions
A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits. The 22 states and D.C. are challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “public charge” rule, set
Russian drone almost hit former CIA director; may have targeted Boris Johnson
Former CIA Director David Petraeus on Sunday was at a Ukrainian train station while a Russian drone hit a passenger train not long after a diplomatic train carried former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other foreign officials. The Ukrainian state railway, Ukrzaliznytsia, stated that the diplomatic train was at the border between Ukraine and
From 9/11 to burn pits, we must deal with long-term effects of toxic exposure
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph argues that the government failed to protect 9/11 responders and veterans from toxic exposure, highlighting the ongoing health crisis faced by those impacted by Ground Zero and burn pits.
Trump’s mail voting overhaul hits turbulence
Presented by SourceAmerica — 🤖 Plus: Fears around AI ‘doomsday’ grow {beacon} It’s Monday. Or, more specifically, the First Monday After NFL Week 1. If some of you are still sluggish after all the football yesterday, we don’t blame you. In today's issue: Mail-in ballot order blocked — again AI anxiety heats up ahead
Top Oversight Democrat wants answers on Russian oligarch's role in Trump Jr.'s wedding
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, pressed for answers on a Russian oligarch’s reported role in a wedding for one of President Trump’s sons. According to a report published Monday by ProPublica, Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in May received funding from Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid energy targets as fuel prices rise
President Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to avoid energy targets in their ongoing war as global fuel prices rise. “Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do likewise!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The post comes as both gasoline and diesel prices are
How to fix NATO's fatal flaw
NATO has not confronted determining when active measures or hybrid warfare attacks trigger Article 5.
Ballmer apologizes as Clippers accept $30M salary cap circumvention fine
Billionaire owner Steve Ballmer has apologized for his role in an effort by the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent the NBA's salary cap by funneling money to star player Kawhi Leonard through endorsement opportunities. "This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets," Ballmer
Is Trump-era Washington capable of taking on AI?
Concerns that advancements in AI are becoming a threat to humanity dominated discourse in Washington over the weekend and have quickly moved near the top of the congressional agenda. While little is likely to happen weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike are now grappling with rising anxiety over the issue. Join The
Hochul unveils energy rebate checks for more than 8M New York households
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday unveiled energy rebate checks for more than 8 million households in her state. More than 8 million households in New York are going to be sent energy rebate checks worth a maximum of $200 beginning next Monday, with the stream of checks ending in December. “As Washington
Will Trump's payout promises boost Republican appeal to white women?
As the midterm elections approach, analysts are questioning whether Donald Trump's strategy of appealing to white women through promises of protection and financial incentives will overcome voter dissatisfaction with inflation and economic conditions.
Second judge freezes Trump mail ballot plan as Supreme Court ruling looms
A second federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting, adding a new obstacle to the president’s plan as he awaits word from the Supreme Court. The high court was already considering an emergency request to lift another judge’s block — a decision could come any time —
GOP congressman who survived plane crash: 'God was looking after us'
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who is running for governor in Wisconsin, on Sunday recounted his experience over the weekend after his plane made an emergency landing on a lake. “We're really fortunate that God was looking after us last night. And we're also really fortunate that the first responders, those behind me, the fire department,
Trump says White House was a 'dump' before renovations
President Trump on Sunday said the White House was a "dump" before he signed off on a series of renovations to the executive mansion and its grounds. "The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a 'dump!'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Past Presidents did not take care
A Department of the Arts can preserve America’s cultural and economic powerhouse
America needs a Department of the Arts with a cabinet-level secretary of the Arts charged with thinking about the whole ecosystem.
Deadly silence: The world can't afford to ignore climate change much longer
Sixty years of inaction in Washington have not made climate change go away. Hushing won’t either. In the meantime, the American people, present and future, are paying an increasingly intolerable price.
Congress faces frenzy of AI fears: 'The monster is loose'
In today's issue: ▪ Calls for Congress to regulate AI ▪ Trump to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey ▪ Trump wants to keep a hand in Iran oil ▪ House GOP bets on Trump Congress returns this week to an eruption of fears about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) spurred by warnings from within the industry that
Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds
A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.
Republicans bet the House on Trump
GOP leaders are betting the House on President Trump in this year’s elections. The midterm cycle is always a referendum on the sitting president, whether members of his party like it or not. And if there was a clear message from the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, it’s that GOP leaders have embraced that reality
Leading Cuban dissidents see Trump as best shot at change, but want a bigger role
The Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Cuba is probably the best chance for collapsing the country’s repressive, communist regime, high-profile Cuban political activists and survivors of the regime’s prisons told The Hill. But more effort needs to be given to including the Cuban opposition and democratic movement, they added. José Daniel Ferrer, a leading Cuban
Two former senators looking to return face steep odds and seniority shuffle
Two Senate candidates this year are hoping to do what only a handful of others have done in the last century: return to their old jobs in the upper chamber. Former Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are both running to win reelection to the Senate after absences. In Brown’s case, it’s
LSU's Lane Kiffin tests the NCAA's limits, creating college football firestorm
Louisiana State University head coach Lane Kiffin quickly became the face of what many argue is wrong with modern college sports as the college football season approached this summer. The 51-year-old expert recruiter and protégé of University of Alabama legend Nick Saban had ditched his former playoff-bound school Ole Miss for an in-conference rival. He
Trump says Ukraine should halt Russian refinery strikes amid surging diesel prices
President Trump on Sunday said Ukraine should hold off on its strikes on Russian oil refineries, citing the growing surge in diesel prices amid the Iran war and subsequent energy crisis. A reporter asked Trump while at his golf course in Ireland, during the Irish Open, whether he had talked to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after F-15E jet was shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force colonel recounted his story of survival after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, in the early months of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The colonel spoke with "60 Minutes" on CBS News about the incident and was referred to by the outlet as Bravo, his mission
Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications
The Jefferson County, Pa., Coroner's Office on Sunday said a 40-year-old woman died from complications with measles, the state's third measles-related death this year. Coroner Greg Furlong wrote on Facebook that the woman, a Jefferson County resident, died on Saturday. He added that his office was working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health on this
Poll: Democratic voters driven by Trump opposition more than party platform
A new poll shows that Democratic voters are more driven to cast their ballots in the November midterms elections out of their opposition to President Trump more so than the party's platform. The CBS News/YouGov poll released Sunday found that 54 percent of Democratic voters said they will vote for their Democratic candidate to Congress
El-Sayed on Piker: Not interested 'in having a conversation about streamers in California'
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday pushed back on questions about far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who he previously campaigned with. “There are Jewish voters in your state who are concerned about your relationship with Piker. You have condemned antisemitism but not called out his rhetoric directly. Why not?” CBS News’s Weijia Jiang asked
Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside of Turning Point USA headquarters
The Phoenix, Ariz., Police Department on Sunday said a statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death. Police told The Hill's sister network NewsNation that they received calls about vandalism to a memorial in the area of
Trump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey
President Trump said Sunday that he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey, an announcement he made while visiting the Emerald Isle. “Ireland itself has been so incredible, so inviting, and we're very honored by presenting you with a great course. It's been great,” the president said while speaking at a ceremony for the Amgen
Centcom commander 'not concerned at all' about munitions stockpiles
Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said he is "not concerned at all" about the U.S.'s munition stockpile amid reports that the Pentagon has depleted its stockpiles to fight Iran. CBS News's "Face the Nation" aired part of Norah O'Donnell's interview with Cooper earlier on Sunday, where she asked if the
This Week on The Hill: Congress returns to a packed agenda
The Senate returns this week to a packed agenda, with lawmakers facing a trio of unfinished priorities: crypto legislation, the farm bill and the budget resolution that Republicans need to unlock a third reconciliation package. The biggest question hanging over the chamber is whether Republicans can get on the same page on the budget resolution.
Lawler deflects on supporting Trump's $5K dividend pledge: 'How do you pay for it?'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined multiple Republican lawmakers in questioning the fiscal sense of President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Lawler initially avoided the question of whether he supported Trump’s proposed dividend. “I support putting money back in the pockets of hard-working
Hassett on Trump trade war interest rates threat: ‘I don't expect the trade's going to go to zero’
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, on Sunday played down President Trump's threat to begin a trade war if the Federal Reserve doesn’t drop interest rates. “I don't expect the trade's going to go to zero, but I do think that the president has a very strong opinion that interest rates could be
Jeffries does not rule out pursuing Trump impeachment if Democrats win House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday he has not ruled out pursuing the impeachment of President Trump if Democrats take back the House in November. “No, we haven't ruled anything in and we haven't ruled anything out in terms of impeachment,” Jeffries told George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week,” when the host asked
In the rush to regulate police surveillance, slow down
In an op-ed, Greg Newburn warns against the trend of rapid legislative reactions to police surveillance technology, arguing that lawmakers should prioritize careful regulation over reactionary bans driven by political pressure.
GOP rep: Priority 'needs to be the military,' not $5K checks
GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday he supports providing the Pentagon with more funding amid the Iran war over passing legislation to implement President Trump’s $5,000 dividend proposal. “First thing, I think we need to see the proposal, but the priority, in my opinion right now, should be funding our troops and replenishing our
Why your iPhone may not get iOS 27, Apple's next major update coming this week
Apple's next major iOS update is about to be released, but there may be a few obstacles standing between you and the latest features.
Gallego on AI leaders backing slowdown: ‘Akin to Dr. Frankenstein telling us "The monster is loose"’
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) pushed for more artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pressing for slowing down the technology's development. “This isn't previous tech. Previous tech could not make a decision to kill us, right? When we turned on the internet, it did not have autonomy, right?” Gallego told CNN’s Jake Tapper
Data center hysteria is our latest group chat gone wild
The author argues against the growing public panic surrounding data centers, suggesting instead that they be managed through transparent regulation and market-based utility rates rather than bans or subsidies.
Obama pushes Jeffries to move AI oversight to center of agenda: Report
Former President Obama reportedly urged House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) to make AI oversight a central tenet of his caucus’s agenda earlier this week. Obama told Jeffries at a Thursday fundraiser that Democratic lawmakers should develop a framework for a “public conversation” on the technology if they take back the House, The New York
Jeffries says Congress should 'act urgently' on AI safeguards
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of AI. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week.” Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his caucus’s
Johnson on AI regulation: ‘We don't need everybody to panic right now’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and
There are no more sunsets after 7 p.m. for these cities starting this week
Permanent daylight saving time is still possible, but it wouldn't prevent the end of sunsets after 7 p.m.
Former AI researcher: 'Not enough time' for employees to consider safety of models
Days after he resigned from Anthropic, former AI researcher Jacob Coxon said Sunday there is “not enough time” for employees to consider the risks of the technology they are working on. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Coxon said safety risks are “definitely not top of mind” for employees of AI firms. “If you're
Debate, confusion explodes over AI 'doomsday’ warnings
A former Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI could soon destroy humanity broke past the typical tech circles last week, setting off a new firestorm of debate over the technology’s rapid development. Researchers have warned of AI’s potential danger for years, but nothing struck a chord quite like this week’s X thread from 27-year-old Jacob Coxon,
A 'zero gravity, zero taxes' strategy to replace the International Space Station
Congress could revive the zero gravity, zero taxes legislation in the current era, pass it and send it to the president to sign into law.
Live updates: Lawmakers set to return from recess; Trump attends golf tournament in Ireland
House and Senate lawmakers will return to Washington this week with a packed agenda before much of their focus shifts to the fast-approaching midterm elections. The Senate is expected to continue talks over the budget resolution and hold a procedural vote on the cryptocurrency regulation bill, among other priorities. The House, meanwhile, will reportedly consider
Charlie Kirk, one year later: What he meant to Black America
Kirk was outlining the opposite doctrine to the soft bigotry of low expectations.
Republicans cast Muslim Democrats as chief enemies in 'dangerous' midterm pitch
Republicans are elevating anti-Muslim rhetoric as a key part of their midterm pitch, prompting sharp rebuke from Democrats and political observers. The attacks ramped up at Republicans’ first-ever midterm convention in Dallas this past week, where a host of top GOP figures called out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul
Driscoll touts Ukraine's military innovation in first public appearance since resigning as Army Secretary
Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll appeared for the first time since his resignation in August from the role, discussing Ukraine’s military innovations at the Yalta European Strategy forum – an annual conference in Ukraine about challenges facing the country. Driscoll appeared on a panel alongside former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and lauded Kyiv’s wartime technologies,
Sullivan, Peltola face off in fish-focused debate
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and opponent former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) faced off in their first head-to-head debate Saturday, which centered on the state's fishing industry In a moment that the Peltola campaign has already capitalized on with social media posts, the two Senate candidates were asked in a speed round about the effectiveness of
Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) appeared to shift his opinion on President Trump’s $5,000 dividends announced earlier this week. In a debate at the Kansas State Fair against Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton, a moderator asked both candidates if they supported the dividends, citing the proposal’s $1.2 trillion cost amid the growing national debt. “I’m going to
Redistricting rulings injects chaos, uncertainty into Missouri House races
Missouri election officials and candidates are bracing for chaos in November amid concerns the state's redistricting saga could spark widespread confusion for voters at the ballot box. The Supreme Court paved the way for the state to use its old map that favored the GOP six seats to two, instead of the newer 7-1 House
Trump’s childhood home sells for nearly $2 million
President Trump’s New York City childhood home sold for $1.93 million following renovations that transformed the previously damaged property. The Tudor-style house was bought by an undisclosed buyer through a contract in July though the home has changed hands multiple times since the president resided there. The seller Tommy Lin bought it last year for
Talarico rips Trump's 'corny nicknames' for opponents in Kimmel interview
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico brushed off President Trump's nickname for him, "Talafreako," in an interview posted online by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. “I think his nicknames are getting cornier and cornier,” Talarico told Kimmel, who earlier this week said ABC decided against airing the interview over what Kimmel called threats from the Federal Communications
Iran's war didn't end. It changed units
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran remains characterized by unverified claims of success and ambiguous thresholds for escalation despite six months of military exchanges and economic volatility.
Trump political adviser is 'cautiously optimistic' about GOP in upcoming midterms
A top political adviser to President Trump said he is “cautiously optimistic” that Republicans can keep control of Congress in November, despite political headwinds for the party and the president’s sinking approval ratings. "I won’t predict, you know, how many seats are going to be in either chamber come November," James Blair told NBC News's
America's doctor shortage is a national security threat
The United States faces a projected deficit of approximately 187,000 physicians by the mid-2030s due to a federal residency funding cap established in 1997.
Loss of legal immigrant caregivers puts America's seniors at risk
Every lapsed visa or expired protection is a resident who loses the person who knows their routines, care needs and potential risks best.
JD Vance was right to stand by Tucker Carlson — and free speech
ance not only chose loyalty over political expediency, he demonstrated that he was one of the few “adults in the room” on the international stage.
Cruz met with jeers on ESPN's College Gameday during appearance advocating for Senate college sports bill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday morning to make the case for the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would regulate the big business of the industry. Cruz, who was in Austin ahead of the Longhorns' primetime showdown with Ohio State University, spoke with ESPN host Rece
$25 million in national park project funds blocked by Trump administration: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked more than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country, putting more than $25 million worth of funding on hold. The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service (NPS), “disapproved” of agreements last month for projects at Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree and other parks, The Washington
New bill would restrict SNAP benefits in 9 states. Here's what could be cut
A new law introduced in the House this month would add more restrictions to what types of food SNAP recipients can buy with their monthly benefits.