America is arguing about homeschooling. The data tells a different story.

The honest answer to who homeschools in America is a lot of different people, for a lot of different reasons, with a lot of different results.

Bouchard, Hines to clash for open James seat in competitive Michigan House race

Former prosecutor Christina Hines is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, setting up a closely-watched battle against GOP nominee Mike Bouchard in November. Incumbent Rep. John James's (R-Mich.)

Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet

President Trump's pick to take on first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.) in Michigan's 8th Congressional District is projected to lose his GOP primary to a candidate who dropped out of the race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Republican Thomas Smith, a retired

McKinney, Duresky to battle for Newhouse's House seat in Washington

Washington's 4th Congressional District candidates Amanda McKinney (R) and John Duresky (D) are projected to advance to the November general election in the battle for retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse's (R) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The two beat 11 candidates who

Huizenga to face McCann in tight Michigan House contest

Incumbent GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga (Mich.) is projected to win a Tuesday Republican primary in Michigan’s 4th congressional district to face off against Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Huizenga clinched the party nomination over

Trump-endorsed Braun to face off against Perez in toss-up Washington House election

Washington state Senate Minority Leader John Braun (R), President Trump's endorsed pick to defeat Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), is projected to advance to a face-off with the Democratic congresswoman in November, according to Decision Desk HQ's (DDHQ) preliminary

Tennessee governor bucks Trump, endorses against Ogles in primary

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday endorsed Charlie Hatcher (R), who is challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) in the GOP primary in the Volunteer State’s 5th Congressional District. “Charlie Hatcher and I have been friends for 25 years,” Lee said in a video

Progressives clinch win with Lawrence's victory in House primary to face Barrett in Michigan

Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the Lansing-based 7th Congressional District and take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lawrence

Trump backs House-passed bill to make daylight savings time permanent

President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his support for making permanent daylight saving time, roughly three weeks after the House passed a bill that proposes implementing the change. “For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time

Holscher defeats Kelly-backed Corson to clinch Democratic nod in Kansas governor's race

Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Laura Kelly (D), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Holscher had a narrow field of Democrats to outpace, facing off against state Sen. Ethan Corson and

Four takeaways from the South Carolina GOP Senate debate

Four South Carolina Republicans seeking the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) spot on the November ballot faced off on the debate stage for a second straight night Tuesday. Hosted by Nexstar Media Group, The Hill’s parent company, the debate gave Reps. Russell Fry (R-S.C.)

Moss set to succeed Stevens in House after Michigan primary win

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary in the state’s 11th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Moss, the president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate since January 2023, defeated a crowded field of five other

Graves-endorsed Stigall wins GOP primary for open Missouri House seat

Missouri House candidate Chris Stigall (R), who was endorsed by outgoing Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), is projected to win the GOP primary for Missouri's open 6th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) results. Stigall triumphed over a crowded GOP field,

Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting referendum

Maryland voters are set to weigh in this fall on a state constitutional amendment that would clarify rules around congressional redistricting, putting the plan before Old Line State voters this fall. The state House voted 96-38 and the Senate voted 32-13 to approve the bill,

Bell fends off Bush in House Democratic primary rematch in Missouri

Rep. Wesley Bell (D) has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush’s (D) comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ projects. Bush was running to retake her seat in the solidly blue 1st Congression District two years after Bell ousted her by roughly

Benson, James set to showdown in Michigan governor's race

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James (R-Mich.), are projected for a showdown in the critical Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Benson easily defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson

Cleaver to fight for political life against Brattin in Missouri House race

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.) is projected to face off against Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cleaver ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, while Brattin defeated five other

Kansas rejects direct Supreme Court elections in a blow to conservatives

Voters in Kansas are projected to reject a ballot measure Tuesday that would allow the direct election of state Supreme Court justices — a blow to conservatives unhappy with the high court's liberal slant, according to Decision Desk HQ. Under current law, the governor appoints

Trump's pick for Kansas governor wins GOP primary

Kansas state Senate President Ty Masterson (R), President Trump's endorsed candidate to become the next governor of Kansas, is projected to defeat a crowded field of Republican candidates to advance to the general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ

Marshall set to face pastor in Kansas Senate election

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) is projected to win the GOP primary to face off against Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the Sunflower State this November, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marshall is seeking a second term in the Senate and is projected to defeat Arch

Defiant Miller insists he'll stay in the race, denies allegations of domestic violence and drug use

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday forcefully denied allegations of domestic violence and addressed claims of illegal drug use in a defiant CNN interview, while making clear he has no intention of abandoning his bid for reelection despite mounting scrutiny. The interview on

Ebola deaths top 1,700 in eastern Congo

New data suggests the death toll of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has topped 1,700, with health officials struggling to track the disease and identify how the outbreak began. As of Tuesday, the virus has killed 1,707 out of a total 3,802 cases, the Associated

Trump whips Senate votes for permanent daylight saving time

Some GOP senators have expressed doubt about the effort to tack on an extra hour of sunlight in the evening, after the House approved the measure last month.

Thune on Max Miller allegations: 'It's a House matter. It's a family issue too'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday said the controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is an issue for the House and Ohio voters to decide, as well as "a family matter." “It's a very sad and unfortunate case. It is a family matter, and I just, I don't

Taylor looks to unseat Wittman in key Virginia House race

Democrat Shannon Taylor is projected to face off against Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in a district that would have been a prime pick up for Democrats had their congressional map been implemented this spring, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wittman faced no primary on Tuesday for

Kiggans, Luria to duke it out in rematch for battleground Virginia House seat

Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and her predecessor, former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), will face off in the November election to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Since Kiggans unseated Luria in 2022, she has supported President Trump’s key policy objectives

Ocasio-Cortez may face balancing act with democratic socialists

For nearly a decade, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has been the most prominent democratic socialist in the country, lending the movement some of her star power while helping to push some of their ideas into the mainstream. But as Democrats begin to eye the 2028

Pentagon signs deal to expand missile interceptor systems production

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon signs deal to expand missile interceptor component production The Pentagon announced on Monday that it signed framework agreements with

Rubio leads Vance by 36 points in new 2028 GOP straw poll

Secretary of State Marco Rubio captured a strong majority of conservatives participating in a 2028 GOP presidential straw poll over the weekend, finishing 36 points ahead of Vice President Vance. The survey of attendees at the Western Conservative Summit in Colorado found that

‘I can win’: Defiant Max Miller says he’s staying in race amid abuse claims

The Ohio Republican compared his reelection contest to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

Senate poised to confirm CDC leader

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate poised to confirm CDC leader The Senate on Wednesday is poised to confirm Erica Schwartz as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Natasha Kaiser Senate

John Thune signals he’ll pursue a 2028 Senate run. Some aren’t sure he’ll follow through.

Recent disputes with President Donald Trump have weighed on the Senate majority leader.

US supply of long-range missiles, THAAD interceptors nearly exhausted: Reports

The U.S. military’s supply of its premier long-range missiles and interceptors for a key missile defense system are nearly exhausted after over five months of airstrikes against Iran, underscoring worries about U.S. preparedness to fight other conflicts that may emerge around

Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is facing a tough reelection in a state carried by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, announced on Tuesday that she will vote “no” on Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general. Collins’s plan to oppose Blanche means he can afford only

Military retires 'Southern Spear' anti-drug operation for Western Hemisphere task force

The U.S. military has officially retired the joint task force aimed at targeting suspected drug-carrying vessels coming from Central and South America, replacing it with a new command structure meant to handle the issue across the Western Hemisphere. Joint Task Force-Southern

Court halts green fund clawback

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Court halts green fund clawback In a reversal, a federal appeals court has once again blocked the Trump administration from rescinding billions in climate funds issued under the Biden administration’s signature

Watch live: DDHQ, The Hill track primaries in Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Missouri and Washington

The Hill presents an hour and a half of live, real-time coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primary elections in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington. The race in the Great Lakes State is especially notable as progressive Abdul El-Sayed takes on moderate Rep.

Watch live: Nexstar's South Carolina GOP Senate primary debate

The Hill will present live coverage of Nexstar Media Group’s exclusive Debate Night in South Carolina on Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT. The GOP Senate primary debate will be moderated by News 2's Carolyn Murray and Queen City News's Alicia Barnes.

Collins to oppose Blanche

FDA authorizes 4 flavored nicotine pouches

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday granted marketing authorization to four new flavored nicotine pouches as part of the agency's tobacco review pilot program launched last year. Four nicotine pouch products — Rich Berry 2 mg, Cappuccino 2 mg, Cappuccino 4 mg and

Judges Rip Trump Apart 75 Times for Violating First Amendment

Despite campaigning to bring back free speech, President Trump has been a serial violator of the First Amendment to the Constitution, according to a new report. A Reuters investigation found 75 rulings from federal judges that Trump infringed on constitutional freedoms such as

Trump Suffers 20th Straight Loss in Pathetic “Voter Fraud” Crusade

President Trump’s Justice Department lost yet another attempt to access a state’s unredacted voter rolls, bringing their record to 0 for 20. U.S. District Judge Philip Brimmer on Monday delivered the Trump administration its 20th straight loss, ruling that the Justice

Kids' safety advocates hope for age verification win

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Kids safety advocates seek age verification win A Senate panel will take up a slate of kids online safety bills on Wednesday, in what age verification proponents see as a key hurdle for the controversial topic. © Photo by Leon

Reflecting Pool reversal brings scrutiny on cases, Pirro's job security

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop cases against people suspected of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has opened a new line of scrutiny around the potential legal ramifications. As lawyers question what federal prosecutors knew and when, some suggested

Blanche deal leaves loopholes on 'anti-weaponization' fund, Trump immunity

The word of the day for Senate Democrats Tuesday was “loophole,” as they fumed over a deal they say failed to kill President Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, as well as a sweeping order from his attorney general pick that grants him immunity from any government

UFC parent company lost $30M on White House fight

An executive from TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, said Monday the firm lost roughly $30 million from its June event at the White House. “With regards to UFC Freedom 250, we incurred significantly higher-than-normal costs, which we partially offset with

Senate funding bill seeks delay of hemp THC ban

Makers of hemp THC products were thrown a lifeline when senators in a stopgap spending bill included a delay of a federal ban on their products. The Senate’s government funding bill set to be considered this week would delay the upcoming prohibition on most hemp-derived THC

Live results: Washington heads to the polls to choose House candidates

Washington voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots and choose candidates to face off in November's House elections. The Evergreen State has a top-two primary system, where all candidates run in a single primary and the top two vote-getters advance to the November

Live results: Michigan voters head to polls for House primaries

Voters in Michigan are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a series of House primary elections. There are two open seats up for grabs — with the 4th Congressional District's Rep. Haley Stevens (D) and 10th Congressional District's Rep. John James (R) seeking higher office.

Live results: Kansas holds House primary elections

Voters in Kansas are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a suite of House primary contests. All incumbents are running for reelection. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live results below.