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Congress should heed the Pacific Ocean's super El Niño warning
Lawmakers in Washington must fully fund NOAA’s work to monitor global weather patterns and keep Americans informed.
'Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel to mark annual Naloxone Awareness Day in DC
The so-called Queen of Versailles is trading her kingdom for Capitol Hill, heading to Congress to mark a day she championed dedicated to bringing attention to naloxone, commonly known as the brand name Narcan, which can reverse opioid overdoses. "Ten years ago, no one knew what
Hamawy wins Democratic primary in race to replace Watson Coleman in New Jersey
Adam Hamawy, a doctor and veteran, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hamawy locked down the nomination for the seat, which covers a large area of central New Jersey from Trenton to
Trump’s Primary Winning Streak Finally Comes to an End
President Trump’s streak of winning primary endorsements came to an end Tuesday night in Iowa. The president’s pick for governor for the state, Representative Randy Feenstra, narrowly lost to businessman Zach Lahn. Feenstra had been criticized by activists in Iowa for poor
Party of 1: How Trump's ego destroyed America 250
America’s 250th birthday could have been — should have been — a celebration to end all celebrations. The nation’s biggest birthday yet could have been an opportunity for both commemoration and recommitment, a festival marking a quarter millennium of democracy and a challenge to
Congress must reject Trump's indefensible foreign affairs budget
The real-life consequences of these foreign policy decisions are cruel, devastating and shortsighted.
Watch live: Nick Saban, others testify before Senate on protecting college sports
Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others will testify before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning about college sports and how to protect competition and support student athletes. The hearing comes after a
Doeden, Rhoden head to GOP runoff in South Dakota governor’s race
South Dakota’s crowded GOP primary for governor advanced to a July runoff on Tuesday after no candidate was able to secure at least 35 percent of the vote. Business owner Toby Doeden led the four-way field with 30.6 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. Incumbent Gov. Larry
Live updates: Rubio, Mullin return to Hill; Bass awaits runoff opponent in LA race
One of the busiest primary election nights in the cycle yielded some upset wins and changes of fortune. It's too early to call the full fields for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, though incumbent Mayor Karen Bass secured a spot in the runoff. Full results could take
CBS fires Scott Pelley after criticism of network leadership
CBS News has ousted Scott Pelley, the veteran journalist and "60 Minutes" correspondent, after he issued a scathing rebuke of network leadership during a staff meeting on Monday. Pelley called the program's top boss unqualified to lead it and accused the outlet's executive
Scott Pelley Tears Into CBS After Being Fired From 60 Minutes
Freshly fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley sounded off on CBS on Tuesday, accusing them of forcing him to report from a politically biased perspective. Pelley was fired after an explosive meeting in which he criticized CBS head Bari Weiss and newly hired executive
Key questions linger as California wraps up primaries
The closely watched primaries for California governor and Los Angeles mayor were too close to call early Wednesday as half a dozen states held key contests set to shape the November midterms. Former Fox News host Steve Hilton (R) and former Health and Human Services Secretary
Mexico’s 'untouchables' are politicians tied to cartels
10 politicians indicted by the United States enjoy institutional protection from the Mexican government.
Booker to face off against Justin Murphy in New Jersey Senate race
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is set to face off against GOP nominee Justin Murphy in November after both candidates secured victories in New Jersey’s Senate primaries Tuesday. Murphy, a Navy veteran and former Senate candidate, emerged as the victor in a crowded Republican primary
Iowa Senate race shifts toward Democrats after Turek win: Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report late Tuesday shifted its rating of the Iowa Senate race toward Democrats, moving the needle from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.” The shift comes after Democrats’ preferred candidate, state Rep. Josh Turek (D), secured his party’s nomination
Obama-era judge in Atlanta under pressure over sex scandal
Pressure is growing on a federal judge after an investigation discovered she lied about being in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer and having sex within earshot of her clerks. Lawyers are in uproar. A prominent ethics watchdog wants an impeachment
Democrats are outraising Republicans in 2026 — and it might not matter
Money matters immensely in campaign politics, but donor dollars are not destiny.
Capitol agenda: Trump’s intel pick endangers spy powers bill
Top Democrats say President Donald Trump's pick of an ally to head an intelligence agency will make it harder to renew a government surveillance program.
The Senate we killed in 1913
The 17th Amendment didn't start the federal expansion of the past century, but it cleared the institutional space that made it possible.
Establishment Democrats notch key wins; GOP looking good in California
In today's issue: ▪ Republicans looking good in California ▪ Trump’s DNI pick draws GOP backlash ▪ Blanche drops anti-weaponization fund ▪ Tariffs test farmers’ loyalty to Trump Republican candidates in key California races looked poised to advance to the general election this
Transcript: Trump’s Vile Pick for Intel Chief Rattles GOP Senators
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 3 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. By most indications, Donald
Iran, not Trump, lit the inflation fuse
This is not Trump inflation. It is Iran terror inflation.
Arctic security is a vital interest for every NATO nation
Securing the Arctic cannot be left to Arctic nations alone.
Watch live: The Hill's Invest In America Summit
Join The Hill for our second annual Invest in America Summit on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. This critical half-day summit, featuring titans from Washington and Wall Street, focused on solutions-oriented conversations that will deliver insights into the future of the domestic
Uber’s Brazen Legal Strategy to Quiet Accident Victims
For years, corporations and insurers have complained that America’s personal injury system is overrun with frivolous claims, shady doctors, and greedy lawyers. Now Uber is trying to turn those complaints into federal racketeering cases. Over the past two years, the ride-hailing
Trump’s “Christian Nationalism” Is Neither of Those Things
I have been reliably informed that the United States is currently governed by Christian nationalists. The term “Christian nationalism” is often used in academic and liberal circles to refer to the modern American right’s fusion of American conservatism with evangelical
Trump bows to Senate GOP with abandonment of 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday promised to abandon plans to move forward with an "anti-weaponization" fund criticized as a slush fund for President Trump to dole out money to his allies, potentially saving a $72 billion legislative package in the process. “We
Transcript: Stacey Abrams: “Everyone Needs To Be Concerned”
This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 2 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Good afternoon. I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of Right Now on The New Republic . We have a
Stacey Abrams: “This Is a National Project ... Not Just the South”
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 . Former Georgia state representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says that conservatives are right to target
Midwest farmers' struggles test GOP loyalty ahead of midterms
Farmers in the Midwest are struggling under President Trump’s tariffs and rising costs during the Iran war, testing a key GOP voting bloc as the party seeks to hold on to its control of Congress this November. Trump was overwhelmingly backed by farmers in 2024 — winning all but
Jack Schlossberg seeks to convince voters a Kennedy can be an outsider, too
Jack Schlossberg wants voters to see him as an outsider. The challenge is that Schlossberg, a candidate for Congress in New York, is tied to one of the greatest and most recognizable political dynasties in American history: the Kennedys. And while he does not carry the family
How AI Chatbots Are Supercharging Digital Radicalization
At the beginning of 2025, Jonathan Gavalas seemed like a normal, well-adjusted 36-year-old, working at his father’s consumer debt relief business in Florida. By October, he had taken his own life, directly after attempting a mass casualty attack on Miami International Airport.
Florida GOP ramps up AI crackdown under DeSantis
Top Florida Republican leaders and candidates are doubling down on their push to regulate artificial intelligence as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a fierce critic of the technology, prepares to leave office. Sunshine State Republicans are promising to ramp up rules on AI —
5 takeaways on Trump's divisive Medicaid work requirements
A new rule explaining how states need to implement Medicaid work requirements may make it much harder for low-income sick people to maintain health coverage next year. The long-anticipated rule issued Monday is meant to guide 42 states and the District of Columbia on carrying
Trump Push to Jail Foes Takes Darker Turn—and GOP Senators Are Rattled
Donald Trump just named William Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing the outgoing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is best known for abusing his administration position to ransack the mortages of Trump’s enemies for fake pretexts to get them prosecuted and jailed .
The House GOP majority dwindles, and so does the calendar
The gap between the chambers is looming large as Republicans face a massive pre-midterm time crunch.
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content
Bass heads to runoff in Los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is slated to advance to the general election in her bid to hang on to her seat, Decision Desk HQ projected early Wednesday. Her opponent has yet to be determined. The first-term mayor has faced a tough reelection battle against Republican
Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor
Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lahn, who was endorsed by Turning Point Action, defeated four other challengers in his GOP primary, including Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa).
Texas voters split 50-50 on stopping voter fraud vs. protecting access: Poll
A new survey shows that Texas voters are split between stopping voter fraud and protecting access to the polls. The Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University released findings on Tuesday showing that voters were evenly split when
Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey
Hamawy was one of a dozen active candidates in the 12th Congressional District, where the liberal Watson Coleman is retiring after 12 years in office.
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post
Haaland wins Democratic primary in New Mexico's governor race
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary in the race to succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ. Haaland, who would became the first Native American woman elected to the position, celebrated
Miller-Meeks, Bohannan set for House rematch in Iowa
GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan are projected to face off again in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Miller-Meeks and Bohannan, a former member of the Iowa House, handily defeated their respective
Canada calls on US, Mexico to renew free-trade deal for another 16 years
Canada is urging the United States and Mexico to renew a joint trade agreement between the three countries amid ongoing economic and political pressure from the Trump administration. In a Tuesday letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexico’s Economy Secretary
Hinson, Turek set to vie for Ernst Senate seat in Iowa
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) are projected to go head-to-head for retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Senate seat this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hinson, a former reporter and state lawmaker who has represented the state’s northeastern
California primary vote count could take days or even weeks — Here's why
While Tuesday marks Election Day in California, the results for races across the state may not come in for days, or even weeks. In the Golden State, mail-in ballots are valid so long as they are postmarked by Election Day and arrive to county election offices by June 9. Voters
Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to use congressional map for midterms
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama Republicans to remove the state’s second majority-Black congressional district for the midterms, handing the party a pickup opportunity in an apparent 6-3 vote. Alabama chastised a lower court for keeping its map blocked,