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Trump election commission firings spark interference concerns ahead of midterms
President Trump’s decision to fire multiple members of a bipartisan election administration-focused commission is sparking concerns that the White House is looking to meddle ahead of the November midterms. Trump fired the remaining two Democratic members on the U.S. Election
The Race to Replace Graham Platner Is Heating Up
With Graham Platner bowing out of the race for U.S. Senate in Maine following allegations that he raped his former partner, the scramble to replace him is well underway—and the field of possible alternatives is starting to get considerably crowded. Since the allegations that
The Memo: Houston killing reignites controversy over Trump’s ICE enforcement
The killing of a man in Houston at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has reignited the controversy over President Trump’s hardline policies, which critics contend are gratuitously aggressive and open the door to abuses. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an
Mystery surrounds 'Freedom Fuel' gas stations touted by Trump
In recent days, President Trump has touted 25 “Freedom Fuel” gas stations, but little is publicly known about the stations or who is running them. The gas stations, located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, are selling fuel at relatively low prices, and Trump’s admiration comes
Democratic presidential hopefuls take different tacks with far left
The recent momentum of far-left candidates has divided the Democratic Party as it seeks to define itself going into November’s midterms and beyond. That divide has come into sharper focus following a string of successful primary campaigns by candidates endorsed by the
Rosie O'Donnell reacts to Trump AI video of her: 'He's obsessed with me'
Rosie O’Donnell on Friday dismissed an AI-generated video shared by President Trump portraying himself as a doctor treating celebrities for “Trump Derangement Syndrome” as proof that the president is “obsessed” with her. The video, posted earlier this month on Trump’s Truth
US demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say
The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s
U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say
The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s
What to know about fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by federal immigration officers in Texas this week has reignited a firestorm over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and sparked calls for an independent investigation into what officials admit was a case of mistaken
Apple sues OpenAI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Apple takes OpenAI to court Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the major AI firm and industry partner of attempting to access and steal confidential information about their tools, processes and unreleased products through job
The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban
Last year, we told you about Xtra, the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US, and Skyrover, a brand seemingly selling DJI drones in disguise. They're just two of the many firms DJI is suspected of starting to skirt the United States' foreign drone ban. But
Democratic ad hits Collins on abortion
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Democratic ad hits Collins on abortion A new ad from an organization closely linked to
Conservative coalition urges Congress to protect internet freedoms in Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Conservative coalition urges
Fears erupt over Iran's desire to kill Trump
A reported new threat by Iran to assassinate President Trump served as a reminder this week of the risk that the hard-line Tehran regime poses to him, especially as a tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran breaks down and hostilities have resumed. Reports surfaced this
Trump weakens key endangered species protection
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump rescinds habitat protection under ESA The Trump administration announced Friday that it rolled back a key protection for endangered species. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Specifically, it said it was
Trump’s DHS Plans to Launch Its Own 24/7 Deportation Airline
The Trump administration is planning on building a fleet of government-owned planes specifically to perform 24-7, short-notice deportations as part of its all-out effort to make Trump’s delusions of one million deportations per year a reality. The Department of Homeland
Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Despite ending his campaign earlier this week, Platner also had to submit an official notice ending his campaign to state election officials.
UK, Norway embassies get cheeky in social media post over Haaland, Kane World Cup rivalry
The British and Norwegian embassies in Washington shared some light-hearted banter on social media ahead of the match between England and Norway on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. The post centered on the friendly rivalry between Norwegian star Erling
Russia sanctions legislation gets green light from White House, lawmakers say
The effort has already had multiple false starts.
Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Democrat Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, allowing members of the party to choose their new nominee this month. "I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for United States Senate," the progressive oyster farmer wrote in a letter posted to
Mitch McConnell’s Home Gets a Makeover While He’s in the Hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell may be in the hospital for undisclosed reasons, but apparently there’s still work to be done on his house. TMZ reports that a man carrying carpet samples was spotted leaving McConnell’s residence in Washington, D.C., Friday. Mitch McConnell's D.C. home
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets
Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the major AI firm and industry partner of attempting to access and steal confidential information about their tools, processes and unreleased products through job interviews with their employees. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a California federal
Surprise! Trump Is Renovating Even More Parts of the White House
President Donald Trump isn’t done transforming one of the nation’s most iconic buildings into an active construction site and expecting Americans to foot the bill. The front doors of the White House, which face toward Lafayette Park and pedestrian traffic, are currently
Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated
President Trump on Friday claimed he has left instructions to bomb Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” should Tehran assassinate him. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he told the New York Post. “The only thing is, I’ve left
Trump administration rolls back key endangered species protection
The Trump administration on Friday announced it rolled back a key protection for endangered species. Specifically, it said it was repealing a previous definition of prohibited “harm” to endangered animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations,
DOJ sues Maryland over immigration sanctuary law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maryland on Thursday over a new law the department alleges interferes with the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against the state and Maryland Attorney General
Judge Deals Two More Blows to Trump’s War on DEI in Blue States
A federal judge handed President Trump two new losses in his war against whatever he perceives as diversity, equity, and inclusion. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction to freeze Trump’s effort to place anti-DEI conditions on federal grants in
McCarthy to Johnson: 'Stop recessing'
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday criticized his successor’s decision to send the lower chamber home early last month amid internal divisions among Republican lawmakers. McCarthy called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “stop recessing” in an
Watch live: Houston officials, Sylvia Garcia speak on ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D), Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) and Houston Police Department officials will give remarks Thursday afternoon about the recent fatal shooting of a Mexican national in the city. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an immigrant who had been living in the U.S. as
Bipartisan senators welcome deal with Trump on stalled Russia sanctions bill
A bipartisan group of senators announced Friday they reached an agreement with the White House on language for a Russia sanctions bill stalled in Congress for more than a year. “We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Trump Administration to move
ICE is threatening to deport witnesses of its latest shooting
Advocates are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security release bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who was killed by ICE officers in Houston during a traffic stop earlier this week. But DHS claims the agents involved in
Pete Hegseth Overturns Review of Pilots in July 4 Stunt
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut off a safety investigation into eight National Guard pilots who were suspended after they used military helicopters to buzz a crowded beach. Crowds gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July on the coast of South Carolina were treated to a
Gay Republican Sues Members of His Own Party Over Homophobic Slurs
Reid Rasner, an openly gay Republican running for Wyoming’s lone House of Representatives seat, is suing members of his own party for defamation stemming from homophobia. Semafor reports that Rasner is pursuing a case against former Wyoming State Senator Austin “Kit” Jennings,
South Carolina Republicans sue state to end open primary elections
The South Carolina Republican Party has filed a lawsuit in a bid to force the state’s open primary elections to close as part of a long-running push to restrict GOP contests to only registered Republican voters. The Palmetto State currently does not require registration by
Trump takes wind out of GOP win on housing bill
President Trump is taking the wind out of a potential GOP win as Republican frustrations mount over how he is handling the issue of affordability ahead of the midterms. Trump was slated to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act last month, but he abruptly
South Carolina GOP feud escalates over Charleston hosting US-Europe security conference
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) has mobilized the entire South Carolina House delegation to push back against Sen. Roger Wicker’s (R-Miss.) opposition to Charleston hosting a U.S.-European security conference in 2027, according to a letter shared exclusively with The Hill. Wilson and
Axelrod: 'Signals are flashing red' over potential Trump election interference
David Axelrod warned on Friday of possible election interference in the midterms after President Trump fired the remaining Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission on Thursday. “All the signals are flashing red, the latest being @POTUS's summary dismissal of
Pentagon releases fourth batch of UFO files
The volume includes 40 new files, including 19 videos.
Freedom Fuel gas prices are rising only days after debut, GasBuddy data indicates
Even the price of “Freedom Fuel” will fluctuate, it seems.
Right to vehicle repair is about keeping America moving
The REPAIR Act is a bipartisan bill that would ensure independent dealers and repair shops have access to the same service information, diagnostics, software updates, parts, and specialized tools available to manufacturers and their authorized networks, which would help
Duckworth opposes candidate to replace Platner: 'Maine deserves better'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Thursday urged Democratic Maine Senate candidate Nirav Shah to end his newly launched campaign, reviving prior criticism of his handling of a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak while he led Illinois’ public health department. “Maine deserves
JD Vance Brags About Cushy New Life as Americans Struggle With Costs
American wages have stagnated, while the cost of living—affected by rising inflation and the unending Iran war—continues to climb. Yet the vice president has not been shy about the fact that he is, comparatively, living very large. JD Vance joined Dirty Jobs star Mike Rowe’s
Minnesota Set to Lose Massive Wind Energy Projects Thanks to Trump
President Trump’s attacks on wind power could have a devastating effect on Minnesota. The state has four wind energy projects that could bring 1,200 construction jobs, 4,400 other jobs connected to the projects, and over $168 million in economic impacts to the state, the
Fox News's Kilmeade says Kushner, Witkoff should not lead Iran talks
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Thursday criticized the Trump administration’s lead negotiators in the ongoing peace talks with Tehran, suggesting they are not qualified to handle the complex discussions. President Trump tapped his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy
The reason House GOP leaders are holding a vote to stop the changing of the clocks
They’re hoping a chance to vote on a key legislative priority for Florida Republicans will convince Rep. Anna Paulina Luna to stand down in her rebellion.
Platner's downfall reveals a political culture where character is sacrificed for winning
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, was accused of rape and had a Nazi tattoo, but was supported by prominent Democrats until the accusation surfaced, revealing a dangerous political culture where character is sacrificed for winning.
Smithsonian’s First Black Chief Pushes Back on Everything Trump Said
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch responded to President Trump’s most recent attack, framing the White House’s hostile 162-page July 4 report as a gross misrepresentation of what the storied cultural institution actually does. “While there will always be room for improvement,
Lawyer says ICE account of fatal Texas shooting 'completely false'
An attorney for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man killed by immigration agents, said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ account of the shooting is "completely false.” Hugo Balderas-Ibarra spoke with three men who were in the vehicle with
Deadline to claim COVID-era tax refund is Friday: Do you qualify?
Years after the end of the COVID-19 health emergency, a pandemic-era tax refund may still be up for grabs. The deadline to claim it is Friday, July 10, and taxpayers who miss the time limit will become ineligible.