Obama gives Dems a reality check: 'talk like normal people'
If Democrats want to rebuild a durable coalition, especially with working-class voters, they have to do two things at once: speak plainly and deliver visibly.
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Mike Rowe reveals huge salaries of data center electricians
In these tough economic times, there are still good paying jobs out there, and you don’t even have to go massively into debt to get an otherwise nearly worthless college degree to obtain them.
Rubio unveils new Cuba sanctions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a fresh batch of sanctions against one person and two Cuban entities on Thursday, solidifying a recent executive order that sought to exert greater pressure on the island’s government. The new sanctions target Grupo de Administración
Trump Somehow Still Spending Billions to Shut Down USAID
The Trump administration wants to take $2 billion away from global health programs to pay to finish closing USAID. CNN reports that the administration wants to use the money to pay for legal costs, invoices, and asset sales resulting from its closure of the aid agency last
ICE Abducts Disney Cruise Staff Right Off of Ship in Horrific Raid
Disney likes to say it makes dreams come true , but Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making life a nightmare for its workers. At least 10 crewmembers aboard a Disney Magic cruise were detained by ICE after the ship docked in San Diego late last month, according to
Levin: Result of reported US proposal to end Iran war would be 'disastrous'
Conservative radio host Mark Levin cast doubt on the reported U.S. proposal to end the Iran war, saying it would be “disastrous” if implemented. Axios reported the details of a one-page draft memorandum on Wednesday, a day after President Trump paused a naval operation in the
Rubio seeks to smooth tensions with Pope Leo
☮️ Plus: Iran reviews new peace plan; U.S. eagerly waits {beacon} It’s Thursday. I can’t scroll on social media for very long without seeing a reference to the Vineyard Gazette job opening that comes with a furnished home on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. I wonder how many
Iran Can Survive Blockade Longer Than Trump Claims, Leaked Intel Shows
An analysis from the CIA has seriously undermined President Donald Trump’s claims about Iran’s economic resilience. A confidential CIA analysis delivered to policymakers this week found that Iran can survive three or four months of the U.S. military’s blockade before facing
Marco Rubio and the rise of the real estate ‘shadow state’
The Trump administration has undermined the State Department by relying on personal fixers rather than professional diplomats, resulting in a lack of expertise and a misreading of the complexities of global security.
Platner, Collins release first ads since Mills's exit from Maine Senate race
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democratic challenger Graham Platner are out with dueling campaign ads this week after Gov. Janet Mills's (D) exit shook up the U.S. Senate race in Maine. The Collins ad, released Tuesday, features the executive director of the Eastport Port
Leavitt shares photo of newborn daughter
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a photo Thursday of her newborn daughter, saying the child “is perfect and healthy.” “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love,” Leavitt said in a post on social platform X.
Florida in Secret Talks With Trump on Closing “Alligator Alcatraz”
Florida is moving to close the infamous “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades because it has grown too expensive to operate, according to The New York Times . The embattled facility—which has cost the state of Florida $1 million a day to run—has
Trump’s tougher IP enforcement risks getting lost in the trade noise
It’s not just IP; everything is a grievance.
Anthropic adding computing capacity from Musk's SpaceX
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has signed a deal to provide computing capability for Anthropic as the demand ramps up for the artificial intelligence firm’s products. In an announcement Wednesday, the companies said Musk’s firm will allow Anthropic to use all of the compute power through
Senate Republicans Defy Trump and Shelve Signature Legislation
It seems that no one is coming to rescue the SAVE Act. Weeks after Donald Trump stressed to his party that passing that voter restriction bill was the “most important thing” they could do, Senate Republicans have shelved the legislation entirely, unable to bypass the Democratic
Expansion of E15: A gift to the ethanol lobby and a consumer betrayal
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a costly and destructive federal mandate that should be reformed to lower fuel prices, promote competitive markets, and ensure American energy dominance.
Former CNN correspondent: Ted Turner was 'fearless'
Former CNN correspondent Mike Boettcher reflected on the life and legacy of Ted Turner after he died Wednesday at the age of 87. Boettcher appeared on NewsNation’s “Jesse Weber Live” Wednesday evening to remember his late friend, the iconic CNN founder and media mogul. “Ted
Why Trump Suddenly Dropped His Latest Strait of Hormuz Plan
Saudi Arabia reportedly derailed Donald Trump’s short-lived escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump unveiled Project Freedom on Sunday, revealing the U.S. would help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he suddenly announced the plan had been immediately
Ending military aid to Israel would be good for Israel and bad for America
For the United States, it is a small saving that ships American jobs overseas and weakens a proven alliance.
Democrats Probe How Much Trump Pardon Recipients Paid to Get Free
Democrats in Congress are investigating whether President Trump’s pardons came with a payout for him. CBS News reports that Democratic Representatives Dave Min and Raul Ruiz, as well as Senator Peter Welch, have sent letters to over a dozen of the people Trump has pardoned or
Hantavirus risk to US public very low: CDC
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday that the risk of hantavirus to the American public is “very low” amid an outbreak of the disease on a cruise ship headed to Europe. Three people, a Dutch couple and
Lawmakers demand answers after 32K gallons of jet fuel leaks at Joint Base Andrews
Nearly every member of Congress representing Maryland is demanding more information from Air Force Secretary Troy Meink after 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaked at Joint Base Andrews earlier this year, setting off an investigation. In a May 5 letter to Meink, the state delegates
'It is time': Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign at the end of June
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will step down at the end of June, according to a statement.
DOJ Investigates Suspiciously Timed Oil Trades in Middle of War
The Justice Department is investigating potential insider trading related to the skyrocketing oil prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon. The department is specifically looking into at least four instances where traders made over $2.6 billion betting that the
Campaign Staff Are Making Bank by Betting on Own Candidates
Political insiders have found a new way to make cash off of election season. Betting on the success or failure of political candidates has effectively become commonplace in the industry, NPR reported Thursday, with campaign staffers making thousands of dollars from their
America can’t enforce its immigration laws without detention
Advocacy groups have made serious accusations about immigrant detention center practices under the Trump administration related to overcrowding.
Watch live: Trump hosts Brazil's President Lula at White House
President Trump on Thursday morning will welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a working visit at the White House. An administration official told The Hill earlier this week that the discussions will focus on economic and security matters between the two
Kash Patel Lost It When Personalized Bourbon Bottle Went Missing
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly had a major meltdown when he lost one of his personalized bottles of bourbon. The Atlantic reported Wednesday that Patel typically travels with a supply of personalized bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon, branded with the words “Kash Patel
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court doesn't have 'purely political actors'
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the nation’s highest court doesn’t feature “purely political actors,” comments that come after a notable decision affecting the Voting Rights Act. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy
Ousted Indiana Republican state senator: 'I made the right choice' on redistricting
Indiana State Sen. Greg Walker (R) stood by his decision to oppose a state-level redistricting plan backed by President Trump last year, even though it likely cost him his job. “I do not,” Walker said during an appearance on NBC News’s “Meet the Press NOW,” after host Kristen
How ICE Withheld Info From a Federal Judge—and Then Smeared Her for It
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security posted a press release on its official website with a large, bold headline: “A ctivist Biden Judge Releases Violent Criminal Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder .” The release named the federal judge, Melissa DuBose, and went on to
South Carolina state House leaves door open for redistricting
Republicans in the South Carolina state House voted on Wednesday to extend their legislative calendar, leaving the door open to drawing new congressional lines after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling rattled the redistricting arms race. The extension must also pass the state
Airline trade group CEO: 'There will be a price increase on your ticket'
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), the CEO of Airlines for America, said Wednesday that airline ticket prices will increase as jet fuel costs rise. Sununu told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill” that the cost of jet fuel has doubled since the U.S. and Israel
Congress must secure the future of college sports
The NCAA is working to modernize college sports with new financial benefits, healthcare, and scholarship support for student-athletes, but is facing challenges from lawsuits and potential employment mandates that could threaten opportunities for student-athletes and programs.
Top Virginia state senator on FBI raid: 'I am not backing down'
Virginia state Senate leader L. Louise Lucas (D) struck an unyielding tone on Wednesday after federal authorities searched her office and a nearby cannabis dispensary that she co-owns, casting the reported probe against her as politically motivated. “Today’s actions by Federal
Alabama Republicans Vote to Pass New Map as Tornado Sirens Blare
Tornado sirens and flooding in Alabama’s state Capitol building couldn’t stop Republican lawmakers from forcing through two redistricting bills in their state legislature Wednesday. The debate ran for five hours over House Bill 1 , which allows for a new special election if
Live updates: Iran reviewing US peace proposal; Trump to host Brazil's Lula
Iranian officials are reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal to end the more than two-month conflict and address Tehran's nuclear program, a day after President Trump threatened Tehran it would face renewed bombing if it rejects the deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also
Trump Team Privately Panicking Over Elections Disaster He Created
The Trump administration is in panic mode as jet fuel prices continue to soar due to the U.S.-Israeli joint war on Iran and Lebanon, with the president’s advisers pushing him to end the war before summer, according to The Wall Street Journa l . Jet fuel has become twice as
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost expected to resign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to resign, eight months before the end of his term. Yost is ineligible for reelection and an attempt to run for governor in 2026 failed to gain sufficient momentum after billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy entered
Trump's chaotic war is bankrupting America
The president has clearly lost the plot of what has become a staggeringly expensive conflict without any clear strategic goal.
Susan Collins, amid tough Maine Senate battle, says she's long had benign tremor
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) revealed to a local media outlet that she has benign tremor that sometimes causes trembling in her hands, head or voice and is taking medication for the condition but said it “has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.” Collins, who is 73,
Rubio meets with Pope Leo at Vatican
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican early Thursday, days after President Trump reignited his feud with the American-born pontiff over the Iran war. Rubio met with the pope for at 11:30 a.m. local time, according to his daily public schedule. At
Trump punishes Indiana Republicans; Is US nearing an Iran deal? Join the live discussion
A possible peace deal with Iran, President Trump's vengeance on Indiana state legislators who crossed him on redistricting and the latest news from the Capitol and White House. Join The Hill Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, campaign editor Sophia Vento, White House and legal
Inside California’s Wild, Unpredictable Governor’s Race
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . California’s gubernatorial race has never had a clear front-runner, says David Dayen , the executive editor of The American
California is funding the very hate it promised to stop
The anti-hate program of the nation's largest state is funding and platforming the very hate it claims to be fighting under the banner of civil rights.
College students overestimate starting salaries by $24K: Survey
College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.
Missing scientist cases need 'psychological autopsies': Ex-FBI agents
“If there is something being hidden, I think at some point we would find this out," James Fitzgerald, a retired FBI agent said.
Transcript: Inside the Wild, Unpredictable California Governor’s Race
This is a lightly edited transcript of the May 6 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I’m Perry Bacon, the host of the The New Republic show Right Now . We have a great guest who’s
Watch live: Johnson, HUD secretary give remarks on National Day of Prayer
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner are slated to give remarks Thursday morning as part of the National Day of Prayer. While Johnson has flexed his political muscle in recent weeks by notching a series of wins for Republicans in
The billionaire candidate boom
Billionaires in both parties loom large over the political landscape, and more are jumping into the ring with high-profile runs for office during this year’s midterms. The 2024 election was the most expensive election in history, with nearly 20 percent of a whopping $15.9