The left is making Nick Fuentes seem cool?

The New York Times is now boosting Fuentes as the successor to Charlie Kirk, the recently assassinated conservative media figure who loathed Fuentes and worked to minimize his influence.

Size of November SNAP payments revealed: Here's the minimum, maximum benefits

The 42 million Americans who rely on food assistance to afford groceries are getting a better idea of how big (or how small) their benefits will be in November when they are eventually issued.

Schumer, Mamdani talk in wake of electoral victory

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts 11 California races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOP

Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted 11 California races toward Democrats on Wednesday, while pushing one district toward the GOP. Voters in the Golden State passed Proposition 50, a ballot measure that will allow lawmakers to redraw congressional lines ahead of the midterm

Unaffordable housing leaves people homeless, not funding cuts

The Trump administration has proposed cutting funding for permanent housing for the homeless from $3 billion to $1 billion, which could lead to increased homelessness, but research suggests that building more homes and lowering housing costs is the key to reducing homelessness.

China suspending retaliatory tariffs on some US farm goods

China on Wednesday announced it will suspend some of its highest retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. for a period of one year, part of a truce reached between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping when they met last week. American exports of soybeans to China will

House Republicans launch battleground ad blitz tying Democrats to Mamdani

The campaign arm of House Republicans is launching a battleground ad blitz tying Democrats to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who has faced scrutiny from the right over his democratic socialist affiliation. In a press release, the National Republican Congressional

Judge scolds Comey prosecutors, orders records to be produced

Prosecutors must provide a grand jury with records and evidence from the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ordered Wednesday. At Wednesday's hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered prosecutors to produce the information by

Republicans lick their wounds after electoral rout

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Wednesday. The 2026 midterms are 363 days away! In today's issue: • Supreme Court criticizes president’s tariffs • Trump’s strategy session with senators • GOP blame game over election losses • Schumer, Jeffries

Watch live: Trump promotes economic agenda at Miami business forum

President Trump on Wednesday afternoon will give remarks on his economic agenda as part of the American Business Forum in Miami. Recent polling has shown the president hitting his lowest approval rating on the economy in recent weeks amid dismal jobs numbers, uncertainty around

Trump’s fantasy of a third term is an unconstitutional nightmare

President Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted at the possibility of seeking an unconstitutional third term, which would pose a grave threat to the survival of our constitutional democracy and should not be taken lightly.

Speaker Johnson says Tuesday's elections are 'not indicative of what's to come'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday downplayed the previous night's election results, saying they aren't indicative of how the 2026 midterms will unfold. Democratic candidates won big in the first major elections of President Trump’s second term, emerging victorious in

Greene warns GOP to 'deliver' or not 'expect return customers'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attributed her party’s lackluster performance in Tuesday night’s elections to Republicans’ failure to follow through on their promises to voters. “Politics is no different than business,” Greene wrote in a post on the social platform X on

Mamdani Brings Lina Khan Onto His Team After Historic Election Win

Zohran Mamdani has named his transition team—and it’s amazing.

Trump’s Tariff Supreme Court Case Is Already Going Off the Rails

Even the conservative justices sounded highly skeptical of the Justice Department’s arguments.

Zohran Mamdani Proves How Democrats Can Win Back Young Men

The Democratic Party has the perfect case study for bringing young men back into the coalition.

Pennsylvania Democrat interrupts Speaker Johnson's shutdown press conference

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) interrupted a House Republican press conference Wednesday, urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “call the leadership of both parties” to find a solution to the government shutdown. Houlahan's interjection came as Johnson started to take questions

We’re losing the EV race because we still think it’s about the environment

China now dominates the electric vehicle (EV) market, controlling 60 percent of global sales and the battery supply chain, while the U.S. lags behind at 16 percent, due to a lack of focus on industrial build-out and secure data infrastructure.

Damning Video Shows CBP Agent Saying to Tear-Gas Protesters “For Fun”

Agents also mocked protesters whom they tear-gassed.

Ramaswamy: 2 issues cost Republicans votes on Tuesday

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said Tuesday that Republicans need to prioritize messages of affordability and avoid talking about “identity politics” if they want to win elections in the future. Ramaswamy, a biotech engineer and former presidential candidate,

Mamdani speech 'Trumpian': Farah Griffin

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House aide during President Trump's first term, said New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech resembled the style of Trump. “To be honest with you, it felt Trumpian. He started by saying he dare not say the name of [former

Saw a strange light in the sky on Tuesday? Here's what caused it

No, it wasn't aliens. And no, you weren't the only one to see it.

Norman Rockwell family slams DHS over art use on social media

The family of Norman Rockwell says the artist would be "devastated" that his work appeared in social media posts from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and "for the cause of persecution toward immigrant communities and people of color." In an opinion piece published

Watch live: Jeffries speaks after Democrats clinch wins in key state elections

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon, a day after Democrats brought in significant wins in key races across the U.S. From Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent and

The US must not endorse Russia and China's vision for cybersecurity

Russia’s and China’s efforts to shape global cyberspace norms stretch back decades.

Bannon: 'Warning signs are flashing' for GOP ahead of midterms

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon warned that the widespread Democratic victories Tuesday means Republicans are in a perilous position for next year's midterms. "The midterms start tonight, and the warning signs are flashing," read the caption for a post on the social

Detroit voters elect Mary Sheffield as first woman to serve as mayor

Democrat Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s youngest City Council president ever, was elected as mayor Tuesday, making her the first woman to hold the role in the city’s 210-year history. Twelve years after becoming the city's youngest City Council member ever at age 26, she will join

‘Trump is on the ballot in 2026,’ Johnson says after GOP drubbing

Watch live: Schumer speaks on health care, SNAP crisis amid record shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as the government shutdown stretches into its 36th day — now the longest in U.S. history. Schumer and Democrats in both chambers of Congress have pressed their Republican colleagues to

Keep inspectors general independent and on the job

Congress must defend the independent work of inspectors general, who have saved taxpayers billions of dollars and provide essential oversight, from President Trump's efforts to defund and muzzle them.

Trump Claims You Need ID to Buy Groceries in Postelection Meltdown

Donald Trump is not handling Tuesday’s election losses for Republicans very well.

Trump’s Gerrymandering Scheme Fails in Another Red State

Kansas Republicans couldn’t rally enough support to call a special session.

Maine Senate candidate Platner says 'no' to mourning Dick Cheney

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said Tuesday he would not mourn the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, citing the Republican's role in the Iraq War. “Usually when a former vice president passes, we all take some time to mourn. As a veteran of the Iraq War, I'm

Fox anchor on Democrats' Election Day domination: 'Prices are too high'

Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum pointed to the cost of living and concerns about the economy as the driving factor that propelled Democrats to sweeping victories in Tuesday night's elections. “This idea of affordability, which just basically means inflation, that prices are

Youngkin blames GOP losses in Virginia on shutdown

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Wednesday blamed Republicans’ widespread election losses in the state on the recent government shutdown. “I firmly believe that the government shutdown was a very, very big challenge as we ran into this election,” Youngkin told reporters. “We

Will the justices give military contractors a free pass?

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, a case that asks whether private military contractors can be held liable in state court for negligence and other violations of law, or whether they are immune from lawsuits brought by people they

Newsom posts video of Democrats body-slamming GOP after election

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took a victory lap on social media after Democrats swept in key races across the country on Tuesday. Newsom, the outspoken potential 2028 presidential contender, posted an AI-generated video of professional wrestlers battling each other in a

DNC chair says focus on affordability brought big Democratic wins

Following a swath of Democratic victories across the country Tuesday night, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said staying focused on affordability helped party candidates win. "But as much as people want to focus on the differences within the Democratic Party — of

MAGA Finds New Scapegoat for Zohran Mamdani’s Mayor Win: Curtis Sliwa

The MAGA meltdown over Mamdani’s historic victory continues.

Latino Voters Ditch Republican Party Thanks to Trump’s Secret Police

Republicans have lost any gains they made with Latino voters in the last election.

Inside the Last Two Weeks of Zohran Mamdani’s Joyous Campaign

Here’s what the mayor-elect’s tireless final stretch, and ecstatic victory, looked like on the ground.

Hannity: Friends 'officially depressed and scared' after Mamdani win

Fox News host Sean Hannity expressed dismay that Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, saying his friends in the city are saying they are "scared" and "depressed" by the race's result. “And I honestly feel bad," Hannity said during the network's election

Trump adviser: Election results 'great lesson' for GOP

Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz said Tuesday's election results, in which Democrats swept the big races and enjoyed many downballot wins, were a “great lesson” for Republicans. “Candidate quality matters. Tonight was a great lesson for the Republican Party: running squishy Rs who

FBI urges ICE to ID themselves as criminals impersonate officers

The FBI is urging partner agencies to "adequately identify themselves” amid a string of cases in which those impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers committed crimes, such as kidnapping and assault. “Due to the recent increase in ICE enforcement

The government may not open again this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson

Johnson has a vested interest in keeping the government closed and the House in recess.

Two charged in Harvard Medical School explosion conspiracy

Two suspects have been charged in connection with an explosion on Harvard Medical School's campus, after allegedly lighting fireworks in a research laboratory.

Scientists discover largest black hole flare

The flare has been going on for seven years as a supermassive black hole consumes a massive star that ventured too close.

Michelle Obama on East Wing demolition: 'We always felt it was the people's house'

Michelle Obama is speaking out publicly for the first time about President Trump's demolition of the East Wing to build a new ballroom at the White House, saying she never thought of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as belonging to the first family. "People have asked me how I felt about

Trump Says His Dream Cabinet Involves JD Vance Shutting Up

Donald Trump said he wants his Cabinet to act like that of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback: Here's why

Adjustable-rate mortgages made up about 10% of mortgage applications in September — the highest share in nearly two years.