President Trump on Thursday promised the new White House ballroom will be complete in close to a year and a half — seemingly before the end of his second term if his pledge proves true. “I want to welcome you all to the White House. It's an honor to have you. It's a special
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Thursday that the GOP is “in real trouble” if the economy does not “recover.” “Look, I think it's pretty straightforward. If the economy recovers, as you and I think it will, Republicans will keep the House and increase their margin in
State Rep. James Talarico started his journey in Texas politics by flipping a seat long-held by Republicans. Now, he's trying to do the same to get to D.C.
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's National Guard deployments get Congressional scrutiny The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion
President Trump predicted that Indiana state Senate Republican Leader Rodric Bray will lose his next primary following a failed vote in the chamber to pass a GOP-favored House map on Thursday. “I heard he was against it. He’ll probably lose his next primary whenever that is. I
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump signs order to counter state AI laws President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night to impose a national AI standard, a move that would limit states’ efforts to enact their own AI laws. © Evan Vucci, Associated
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he is “bullish” on next year’s midterms in spite of a redistricting loss in Indiana. “I guess that's a disappointing outcome in Indiana, but there's about 14 states at some stage of the process now, either litigation or
President Trump will give remarks Thursday evening at the White House as he hosts the Congressional Ball. The event comes after the Senate struck down dueling GOP and Democratic health care plans that aimed to address rising insurance premiums exacerbated by expiring subsidies
Some Republicans are scrambling to see if a deal can come together in the final weeks of 2025, but most are skeptical.
President Trump signed Thursday night an executive order to impose a national AI standard, a move that would limit states’ efforts to enact their own AI laws. “We have to be unified. China is unified because they have one vote and that’s President Xi [Xinping],” Trump said,
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story Senate ACA votes fail The Senate rejected dueling proposals championed by Democrats and Republicans that each
The wife of the newly appointed chair of the vaccine advisory panel that recently voted to roll back infant hepatitis B vaccination guidelines said Thursday that he had been fired from his pediatric cardiology practice because of his position on the committee. Kimberly Milhoan,
In a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania on Dec. 9, President Donald Trump honed a message of "lower prices, bigger paychecks" ahead of next year's midterm elections. Some of his talking points on the economy missed the mark. The post FactChecking Trump’s Economic Speech
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Highly anticipated FEMA reform meeting canceled A highly anticipated meeting at which the Trump administration was expected to reveal its plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was
The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities. “I do not have any indications of an enemy within,”
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Thursday gave a positive update on the condition of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was shot in Washington, D.C., last month. At a news conference, Morrisey said that Wolfe, while hospitalized, is smiling, moving more of
The White House is doubling down on their use of TikTok with an account for the Trump administration Cabinet. “NEW ON TIKTOK: The great U.S. Cabinet!” the White House posted Thursday on the social platform X. Breitbart first reported about the account. The first post on the
The Trump administration has approved six additional states for bans that would prevent people from using food stamps to buy sugary sodas and unhealthy foods, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday. The six additional states that will be able to impose the
Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker Wednesday, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region. The U.S. has been attempting to ratchet up pressure on Caracas in recent
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators rip Trump for brushing off affordability “You can’t call it a hoax and suggest that people are going to believe it,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
For the second time this year, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, giving players a chance at one of the largest prizes in game history.
Mortgages rates may dip in 2026 — but don't expect a big drop.
"For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects," a recall notice explains.
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee advanced a slate of 18 kids' online safety bills to the full panel Thursday despite Democratic opposition to key legislation that could complicate the effort down the line. While lawmakers cleared about a dozen bills without any
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from cutting a program meant to make communities better prepared for storms. Judge Richard Stearns, a Clinton appointee, ruled that the administration cannot terminate the Building Resilient
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday condemned Jared Kushner's involvement in Paramount's hostile takeover bid to acquire Warner Bros., arguing President Trump's apparent effort to intervene in the massive media deal amounted to "authoritarianism." "A handful of giant
In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed Franklin, the anthropomorphic turtle character from a children's book series, as a "deportation judge." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a similar image with Franklin
Republican Sen. Dave McCormick (Pa.) is not fully on board with the Trump administration permitting Nvidia to sell its H200 chips in China. “I’m concerned. I’m not clear on why that is the right path for us,” McCormick said Wednesday at the Aspen Security Forum. The
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost it Thursday when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins quoted President Trump’s own statements on the economy and Christmas. “If the economy is as strong as the president has said it is, then why is he telling parents two weeks before Christmas
The Indiana Senate failed to pass a new GOP-favored House map on Thursday, dealing a major blow to President Trump after he had publicly pressured state lawmakers to approve the new lines. The upper chamber voted against the map on a 19-31 vote, drawing applause from some
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early. The "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing was a deviation from past events in many respects.
Want to visit the United States? Customs and Border Patrol will make you submit your social media history—and your family history and DNA too. In an 11-page notice published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, CBP outlined several proposed changes to the Electronic System for
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said President Trump is only concerned with trying to “fleece” the American people out of their money, as the White House renews its focus on a message of affordability. Kelly, in an interview on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Wednesday, said when it comes
Democratic strategist James Carville on Wednesday said President Trump’s controversial comments about immigrants have begun to lose traction with voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “He’s done. It’s over. You’re a loser, dude. You’re losing everywhere, and you’re going
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month. It’s the latest stumble for
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said that when it comes to the full release of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, she’ll “only believe it when” she sees it. “Are you confident that the Trump administration will release the full Epstein files?” CBS
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem abruptly ended her time before the House Homeland Security Committee Thursday, angering lawmakers by stepping away from the hot seat to attend a highly anticipated meeting on the future of FEMA. Except that meeting never happened. The
High-profile Republicans ramped up pressure on Indiana Republican senators to pass a new GOP-favored map Thursday as the lawmakers convened in the state Legislature to weigh whether to pass new congressional lines ahead of 2026. “Rod Bray, the Senate leader in Indiana, has
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) was the “face” of the Democratic Party after she launched a bid for the Senate earlier this week. “I don't know Jasmine Crockett, I've never met her, but I think she is the face of the Democratic Party. And I welcome
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “constructive” conversation Thursday with a U.S. team that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner amid a
The U.S. Navy has submitted its report on the potential punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a recent video where he and other Democratic lawmakers told U.S. service members to disobey “illegal orders.” The report, which was ordered by the Defense Department and
President Trump on Thursday announced new sanctions on the family members of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Venezuelan businesses, a day after the U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in an escalation of the administration's pressure campaign on the country. The U.S. is
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday accused President Trump of being the nation's "most destructive" president ever during an appearance on New York Times columnist Ezra Klein's podcast. "I think Trump is one of the most destructive presidents and human beings in my
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, claiming the company's DEI initiatives constitute racial discrimination.
The climate phenomenon is expected to "continue for the next month or two," national forecasters said in an update Thursday.
U.S. voters ages 50 and up are now trending Republican, less than a year ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Thursday, found that 46 percent of registered voters 50 years old and above say they support GOP candidates,
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted CNN after reporter Kaitlan Collins pressed her on the voter concerns with the U.S. economy and said her line of questioning shows changes are needed at the cable news network. "I think the president's comments on CNN and new
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem didn’t deny that the Trump administration was illegally deporting people with ongoing asylum cases. Noem spiraled out during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing Thursday, after Representative Dan Goldman pressed her on the
