America's universities have become useless leftist echo chambers

When free speech is stifled, the search for truth necessarily suffers.

Senate to vet Trump’s pick for No. 2 post at White House budget office

President Donald Trump has nominated OMB’s head of legislative affairs for the position.

Biden Defense secretary: US Navy could open Strait of Hormuz

Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday said the U.S. could reopen the Strait of Hormuz but should only undertake the effort with the support of international allies. “Certainly, the United States Navy could open the Strait of Hormuz,” Austin, who served under former

Most in new poll expect gas prices to keep rising

Nearly 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. expect gas prices to worsen over the next year, as the ongoing Iran war continues to roil energy markets, according to a new poll. The survey, released Monday by Reuters/Ipsos, found that 59 percent of 4,531 respondents said that gas prices

New screwworm cases raise concern for Texas cattle, beef prices

Concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm are growing after multiple new cases were confirmed on Monday, and as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.

Ways and Means chair warns he ‘won’t support’ next reconciliation bill without tax provisions

Rep. Jason Smith also says he’s still waiting to hear from the speaker on the subject.

Blue books won’t save our children from AI

The federal government must enact human-centric regulations for AI before it's too late to protect children and preserve human agency, and the Every Student Succeeds Act must be reauthorized to account for the AI economy.

Vance adds chicken coop, chicks at Naval Observatory residence

Vice President Vance reportedly has a new side gig, with the second family getting a chicken coop installed at its Naval Observatory residence. Dozens of chicks are reportedly now living in a coop designed to look like the Victorian home at the Naval Observatory. The Daily Wire

Vance says US, Israeli interests ‘diverge’ on some Iran issues

Vice President Vance on Monday acknowledged divergent U.S. and Israeli interests on the way forward in the Middle East, amid public disputes between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rising concern about Israel spying in America. “The Israelis

Speaker Johnson meets with Trump amid FISA struggles over Pulte

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is meeting with President Trump Tuesday morning as Democratic outrage about Trump tapping Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) endangers reauthorization of the nation’s foreign spy powers set to expire at the end of the

Johnson Says California Election Fraud Is Real—There’s Just No Proof

Asked whether he thought the Los Angeles mayoral election was rigged, House Speaker Mike Johnson did what he does best: steer away from facts and embrace nebulous speculation. “I’m not saying it’s rigged, I’m saying it stinks to high heaven, and everybody knows that,” Johnson

Thune: White House weighing pick to replace Pulte as long-term DNI

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says the White House is “weighing seriously” a long-term nominee to replace Bill Pulte as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a move that could resolve the Democratic blockade of enhanced intelligence surveillance authorities

Jon Stewart: NBC interview was Trump's 'worst nightmare'

Comedian Jon Stewart on Monday said President Trump lived "his worst nightmare" during a fiery "Meet the Press" interview on NBC News, where the president abruptly cut off the exchange and left. Trump removed his microphone, stood up and walked off after "Meet the Press" host

Iran acknowledges fatalities from Israeli strikes

Iranian state television on Tuesday reported that at least two members of its air defense units were killed in Israeli strikes. It comes amid renewed conflict between the two countries for the first time since April as the U.S. strives to enter a firm ceasefire agreement with

Man attacked by alligator after allegedly fleeing DWI investigation in Louisiana

Despite his injuries, the driver allegedly continued to flee before being found again.

Washington is dismantling the pathway to the next cancer breakthrough

We are celebrating that breakthrough at the precise moment Washington is taking apart the research base behind it.

Sam Bankman-Fried applied for Trump pardon

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a pardon, as he serves out a 25-year sentence on fraud charges tied to the high-profile collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange. Bankman-Fried is seeking a pardon after the completion of his sentence, according to the

Trump approval mired near record low: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating remains near the lowest level of his political career as Americans said they expect gasoline prices to continue rising due to the Iran war, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. In the survey released Monday, 35 percent of Americans approved

Thune wants DNI nominee soon

Congress is choosing lobbyists over voters, and could re-legalize horse slaughter

The Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, included in the House farm bill, could potentially re-legalize horse slaughter nationwide, despite strong bipartisan opposition and the existing state-level bans.

Kennedy Center removes Trump name from website, YouTube page

The Kennedy Center on Monday scrubbed its website and YouTube pages of references to President Trump. On Monday, Trump’s name was also excluded from formal invitations to the annual honors ceremony at the center. However, his name remains on the venue's Instagram, Facebook and

Trump Has Audacity to Fall Asleep in Knicks Game After Ruining Vibes

President Donald Trump shut down Midtown Manhattan Monday so he could take a nap at the NBA Finals. After getting loudly booed by attendees at Madison Square Garden, Trump was spotted snoozing in his box seats next to Knicks owner James Dolan and his granddaughter Kai Trump.

How One Indian Billionaire Bought Off Trump by Investing in His Son

An Indian billionaire paid millions of dollars to Donald Trump Jr. and later won major concessions from the Trump administration. Anant Ambani, 30, is a member of the richest family in India, and his family’s energy business was in the White House’s crosshairs as part of

Watch live: House Democrats speak amid battle over FISA, Pulte

House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as their GOP counterparts are seeking to pass an extension of the nation's warrantless spying powers ahead of a June 12 deadline. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will not vote to

JD Vance Isn’t Handling Republicans’ Defeat in Los Angeles Very Well

Vice President JD Vance is echoing his president’s false claims of election fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Vance went on Fox News to carry water for the baseless theory after Republican Spencer Pratt was defeated by progressive Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya

White House negotiating federal preemption of state AI laws in exchange for Hill priorities

The White House is negotiating with Capitol Hill to secure federal preemption of some state regulations on AI in exchange for technology policies related to kids safety and deepfake protections. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is "spearheading" the negotiations with the White

Is America ready for a nuclear explosion in space?

Space-based nuclear weapons are a serious matter, and one that deserves the very highest level of national attention.

Trump: Iran peace deal possible in 'two or three days'

President Trump on Tuesday said a peace deal with Iran could be reached within the next "two or three days." The president made the remark to reporters while in New York after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. He said a

Trump on judge striking down $100K H-1B visa fee: 'They are giving us a very, very hard time'

President Trump on Tuesday slammed a federal judge for striking down his proclamation that would have implemented a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. “These federal judges are really giving us a hard time. It is really crazy what’s going on with the court system,” Trump

Watch live: Melania Trump honors student winners of White House AI challenge

First lady Melania Trump on Tuesday morning will unveil the winners of the Trump administration's first artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students at a White House ceremony. The challenge was first announced last August, when the first lady urged kids across the

Watch live: House convenes hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center turmoil

The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday morning on the Southern Poverty Law Center, months after the Trump administration accused the civil rights group of funneling money to extremist groups. The SPLC announced in April that it was under investigation by the

NCAA appeals court ruling overturning Texas Tech QB's gambling ban

The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is

Trump's vendetta fuels baseless charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

Trump has repeatedly claimed people and groups he opposes are criminals who deserve to be prosecuted.

Do Democrats need a better message than being anti-Trump? Join the live discussion

As 2028 Democratic hopefuls emerge, is the party developing a message beyond opposing President Trump? Meanwhile, Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election as the controversial Graham Platner seeks to oust incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R). Hunter Biden has

Former Platner campaign aide: 'The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it'

A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in Maine — one day before Tuesday's primary contest. Former state Rep. Genevieve McDonald (D), who served as Platner’s political

Trump Makes Pathetic Claim About His Reception at Knicks Game

Speaking to reporters after attending game three of the NBA Finals, Trump claimed that he’d received a warm reception from the crowd at Madison Square Garden. “You mean when they had the camera on me? I thought it was very good, yeah. It was certainly amazing. It was, I think,

Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid FISA, reconciliation crunch

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as time ticks down for Congress to pass its legislative priorities, including passing a long-term extension of the government's warrantless spying powers and a spending bill to fund

Vance referring Walz, Ellison to DOJ for criminal fraud investigation

Vice President Vance said late Monday that he will refer Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department (DOJ) for a criminal fraud investigation prompted by findings from a House Oversight Committee report. The report says Walz

The next phase in employee surveillance is here

Washington keeps adopting tools that can shape, track or influence the federal workforce before Congress sets clear rules for how those tools may be used.

Live updates: Trump says rescued Apache crew is 'fine'; House takes up reconciliation

President Trump late Monday said two crew members who were aboard a U.S. attack helicopter when they crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are “fine.” The AH-64 Apache helicopter was patrolling regional waters when it crashed near the Oman coast, U.S. Central Command reported.

Trump on boos: NBA 'a little left wing,' but 'great'

President Trump called the NBA "a little left-wing" but also "great" on Monday evening, after he was booed during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden (MSG). A reporter asked the president outside Air Force One

35 former judges can't all be wrong about Trump's fraudulent self-settlement

The former judges argued that the purported settlement of the case was the product of collusion and fraud.

Kurt Busch shares message of mourning after death of Kyle: 'Rest easy, little brother'

Kurt Busch thanked everyone who had supported him since Kyle Busch's death and reflected on the times he and his brother raced together.

Actress Mayim Bialik shares her 'nightmare' experience with a GLP-1

Researchers found that approximately 44% of GLP-1 users reported at least one side effect.

The real reason Bill Pulte was named director of national intelligence

President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, with no intelligence or national security experience, as the interim director of national intelligence to prove the 2020 presidential election was stolen.

The Movement: ‘Islamification’ fears drive appeals to conservative base

A note for Movement readers: Movement is becoming part of The Hill Insider — our new premium access digital subscription launching July 2026. As a Hill Insider subscriber your weekly briefing on politics and policy continues, now with live editor calls, exclusive analysis and a

Capitol agenda: Drama as House GOP eyes next big swing

Party leaders still aren’t sure if they’ll have the votes to pass their long-brewing immigration enforcement bill.

Facebook privacy settlement checks start going out (again). How to know if you'll get a bonus payment

A surprise second round of payments is starting in the $725 million class action settlement over Facebook users' privacy issues.

Trump says pilots 'fine' after helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz

President Trump on Monday said two crew members who were aboard a U.S. attack helicopter when they crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are "fine." The two crew members, whose AH-64 Apache helicopter was patrolling regional waters, were rescued within two hours after they crashed

Geraldo's Al Capone vault fiasco was actually the future of TV

The lesson was that people did not care that there was nothing in the vault. They were just there for the ride. Reality TV had arrived.