Capitol agenda: Trump turns to Massie after Cassidy revenge
Massie would be the ultimate trophy in Trump’s payback crusade.
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Tom Kane, prolific 'Star Wars and 'Powerpuff Girls' voice actor, dead at 64
Probably best known as the voice of Professor Utonium on "The Powerpuff Girls," Kane had a career as a voice actor that spanned decades.
El Niño could bring high-tide flooding to parts of US
Forecasters are predicting an 82% chance El Nino will emerge between May and July of 2026.
Therapy nation: Why Americans can't stand each other anymore
A growing number of Americans no longer experience political disagreement as disagreement. They experience it as psychological harm. Ordinary conflict is now routinely described using the language once reserved for trauma, abuse, and crisis. People don’t simply disagree with
Watch live: Rethinking Psychedelic Treatment for America's Mental Health Crisis
Psychiatry is at an inflection point — and the stakes are high. Mental illness costs the U.S. economy more than $280 billion annually, drives veteran suicide rates, and places mounting strain on everything from emergency rooms to the workforce. Yet many of today’s medicines
ASEAN nations return to fossil fuels, back away from net zero plans
When gas prices jump and supplies tighten, utilities reach for coal because it is available and familiar.
These under-the-radar Georgia races could be midterm bellwether
In today's issue: ▪ Key primary races in Georgia, Kentucky ▪ Trump’s poll numbers hit new low ▪ Trump says Iran strikes planned, delayed ▪ Evidence in Mangione case permitted A pair of contests for state Supreme Court in Georgia on Tuesday will serve as key bellwethers as both
Transcript: Trump IRS Shakedown Takes Darker Turn: “Stinks...Illegal”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 19 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. As you may have heard by now,
Trump’s ouster of Republican senator sends shockwaves through Senate GOP
The resounding defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) in Saturday's Louisiana primary has sent shockwaves through the Senate Republican Conference, underscoring how Republicans who look to distance themselves from President Trump and his low approval ratings will have to think twice
Trump’s SAVE America Act push creates fresh headaches for GOP leaders
President Trump is ramping up pressure on GOP leaders to attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act to must-pass legislation, a move that would complicate an already difficult stretch on Capitol Hill. Republicans in both chambers are racing to get a
Trump’s America Features Bad Vibes and Bad Numbers. Horrendously Bad.
When the memory-holing of Joe Biden’s successes gets too stupid, I consult the October 19, 2024, issue of The Economist . That’s the cover that declared Biden’s post-pandemic economic turnaround “the envy of the world.” The American economy, the richly-detailed article went on,
Trump-Massie feud hits fever pitch: What to watch in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama primaries
Six states are set to conclude primary voting Tuesday, with the spotlight on Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R) ugly primary battle in Kentucky and the highly competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests in Georgia. The Kentucky House primary marks the latest front in President Trump’s
The Wanton Destruction of the Texas GOP Senate Primary
In mid-May, around two weeks before the Texas Republicans’ Senate primary runoff election, state Attorney General Ken Paxton dropped yet another ad smearing his opponent, incumbent John Cornyn, for having “turned his back on President Trump.” Accompanied by a cinematic score,
The Memo: Massie seeks to buck GOP trend, survive Trump-enforced exit
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will be the latest Republican to face his fate against a Trump-backed primary challenger on Tuesday. Retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein is Massie’s official opponent. But the real threat comes from the White House, where President Trump has repeatedly
The Crimes Georges Simenon Declined to Investigate
There have been few writers as prolifically désengagé as Georges Simenon, the author of nearly two hundred absorbing, intensely readable thrillers and detective novels under his own name and many dozens more not-so-readable novels and short stories under a variety of
The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Alarming Control Tactics
One afternoon in March 2023, Jackie Noyola and Amy Carpenter were sitting in their favorite Houston bar, having a glass of wine, when their phones lit up with notifications of an identical email. It was from a law firm in Washington, D.C., and it was offering to represent them
The AI Backlash Is an Opportunity for Democrats
In nearly every state, residents are angry about data centers and fighting efforts to build them near their towns. In Memphis, where xAI’s energy-guzzling , pollution-spewing supercomputing center popped up seemingly overnight, residents are protesting its operations, albeit
Republicans seek to shift blame for unpopular redistricting war
Republicans on Capitol Hill are seeking to shift the blame for the redistricting war onto Democrats, downplaying President Trump’s leading role in a gerrymandering frenzy that’s unpopular with voters of all stripes. Trump instigated the rare, mid-decade redistricting fight
Republicans grow increasingly worried about Trump’s negative polls
Republicans see President Trump's sagging approval ratings as a major problem heading into the midterms. Their fears are underscored by a New York Times/Siena College poll released on Monday showing Trump’s approval ratings hitting new second term lows as voters expressed
Kids digital safety concerns collide with prediction market debate
The growing popularity of prediction markets has caught the attention of kids online safety advocates in Congress and gambling researchers, putting pressure on the industry to explain what they are doing to prevent minors and those younger than 21 from using their platforms.
Gallego to offer DACA, immigration enforcement amendments for reconciliation bill
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) will propose amendments to immigration policy on Tuesday as part of reconciliation legislation to fund federal immigration enforcement agencies. Gallego, the son of a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, will file three amendments during the
‘We are facing an existential crisis’: Redistricting rocks the race for the nation’s bluest House seat
The looming loss of Black House districts across the South has raised the stakes in an open-seat primary in Philadelphia.
Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Shakedown Takes Darker Turn, Unnerving Experts
Donald Trump has reached a “settlement” with his Justice Department in a $10 billion lawsuit he brought against the IRS. Under it, DOJ will create a new $1.8 billion fund, controlled by Trump, that will dole out payments to allies who have supposedly been victimized by
Bill Cassidy could be Trump’s Senate nightmare. So far he’s keeping his powder dry.
The Louisiana Republican could wreak some havoc on the president’s agenda if he chooses.
Paxton investigating Southern Poverty Law Center in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday opened an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over its alleged funding of extremist groups it claimed to oppose. Last month, a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Ala., indicted the SPLC on six counts of wire
Bill revamping college athletics is again pulled from House agenda
The SCORE Act was a casualty of internal GOP doubts and a prominent Democratic group's new opposition.
Tillis urges GOP colleagues to hold budget bill over White House ballroom funding
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is urging his Senate Republican colleagues to delay action on a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, in part because he said a proposal to spend $1 billion on the White House ballroom is “a major policy
Polls show Cooper with strong lead over Whatley for NC Senate seat
Democrat Roy Cooper has an 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the Senate race in North Carolina, according to a new poll from The Carolina Journal/Harper Polling. The survey, released last week, found that nearly half of 600 likely voters in North Carolina said
Schumer keeps options open on housing bill as cross-chamber tensions rise
The White House and the architects of the Senate bill have pushed back against the House-amended housing affordability package.
Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat with Talarico as early voting begins for Texas Senate GOP runoff: Poll
The winner of the GOP runoff in the Texas Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a closely contested matchup against Democratic nominee James Talarico, according to a new poll from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey
GOP Sen. Cassidy calls out Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion compensation fund as ‘slush fund’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), fresh off of his loss in the Louisiana Senate Republican primary, is calling out the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department, saying it raises the specter
Pelosi endorses San Francisco's Connie Chan to succeed her
Retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan (D) in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District. “I know and love this district, I know the Congress and I know Connie,” Pelosi said, with Chan sitting next
TrumpRx adds over 600 generic drugs; Mark Cuban joins White House rollout
President Trump on Monday announced the addition of more than 600 generic drugs to his drug coupon platform TrumpRx, with billionaire investor Mark Cuban joining President Trump to endorse the website. "I'm thrilled to announce that we're increasing the number of drugs
US sanctions senior Cuban officials as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sanctioning 11 people it claims are “Cuban regime-aligned actors,” including top officials, as tensions heat up between the two countries. In a fact sheet released Monday, the State Department said it was “sanctioning 11 Cuban regime-aligned actors and three
Trump proposes partial PFAS rollback
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA issues draft PFAS rule The Trump administration on Monday moved to partially roll back drinking water protections from toxic “forever chemicals.” © Joshua A. Bickel, Associated Press file The Environmental
Trump-backed prayer rally roils debate on church and state
A massive religious gathering on the National Mall backed by the White House is sparking backlash from critics who say it blurs the lines between church and state. The unprecedented appearance of government officials featured virtual remarks from members of the administration
Supreme Court deals blow to Big Pharma
Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Supreme Court deals blow to pharma challenge of Medicare price negotiation The Supreme Court declined to take up petitions from several of the
Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break In an unprecedented appearance by a Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth on Monday
Americans grow anxious over economy
Presented by Anthropic {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Economic fears rise with Trump backlash over Iran Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the
Congressional Black Caucus to oppose college athletics bill
The SCORE Act is poised to receive a House vote this week.
Jury says Elon Musk was too late in case against Sam Altman
{beacon} Technology The Big Story Jury says Elon Musk was too late in case against Sam Altman A California federal jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, ending the latest chapter in a nearly decade-long feud. © Markus
“Betrayal”: Trump EPA Rolls Back Key Drinking Water Protections
President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency wants Americans to keep guzzling “forever chemicals” in their water. The agency offered a formal proposal Monday to repeal Biden-era regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, a.k.a “forever
3 killed in shooting at San Diego mosque, 2 suspects found dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the county's largest mosque. Two suspects in the shooting are dead, police confirmed.
HHS withdraws amended vaccine advisory panel charter
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Monday withdrew its amended charter for a highly influential vaccine advisory committee that would have loosened eligibility requirements, citing administrative errors. In a notice set to be officially published in the
Javier Bardem blasts Trump, Netanyahu, Putin at Cannes over 'f--ing male toxic behavior'
Award-winning actor Javier Bardem on Sunday blasted President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin over what he described as "f---ing male toxic behavior." Bardem was in Cannes, France, for the debut of the psychological drama
Fetterman says he's 'pretty much locked and loaded' in support of Iran war
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said in a recent interview that he is “pretty much locked and loaded” in his support of the U.S. war against Iran. “Something like this is much more important than just voting what your base might demand. Because I think things are much bigger and
Coons throws support behind Stevens in Michigan Senate Democratic primary
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons (Del.) endorsed Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D) Senate campaign on Monday, less than three months before the Democratic primary. In a video that Stevens’s campaign shared online, Coons said that it was his “honor” to endorse the four-term
Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for 'most vulnerable nations'
The Trump Administration is extending a waiver that allows some Russian oil to be purchased despite sanctions on Moscow, as the war in Iran leads to higher gas, oil and energy prices. The policy is intended to help nations that are the most vulnerable to high prices, the
Judge bars Georgia judicial panel's disclosure of Supreme Court candidates' misconduct allegations
A federal judge in Georgia barred a state judicial committee from publicly commenting on judicial conduct rule violations the panel says two Democratic-backed state Supreme Court candidates committed ahead of Tuesday's election. U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner, issuing a