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Trump congratulates Graham on win, calls for focus on passing Save America Act
President Trump congratulated key ally Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on locking down a primary race Tuesday, while calling for a focus on passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. “Congratulations to Senator Lindsey Graham of the Great State of South
Watch live: Trump signs reconciliation package funding immigration enforcement into law
President Trump on Wednesday morning will sign the Secure America Act, a GOP-led bill that funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029. House Republicans passed the reconciliation package, a major victory for the Trump administration, on
Trump labels Stephen A. Smith as 'arrogant fool' after criticism
President Trump on Wednesday slammed sports commentator Stephen A. Smith amid their feud, calling the ESPN analyst an “arrogant fool.” “Stephen A. Smith is an arrogant fool, a low IQ individual,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “In other words, he’s ‘dumb as a rock,’
Prediction markets make America's moral downfall a safe bet
The gambling business is familiar territory for Donald Trump and his family.
Live updates: Inflation surges on high gas prices; Trump warns Iran will 'pay the price' if deal isn't made soon
President Trump on Wednesday morning warned Iran that it will not get away with attacks on U.S. allies Kuwait and Bahrain. "They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!" he posted on Truth Social. With
Lesley Stahl: Ellison pledged '60 Minutes' will retain editorial independence
Leslie Stahl, the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial changes, told colleagues this week she was given assurances the news magazine show would remain independent under its corporate
Inflation rises to 4.2 percent in May, highest level in 3 years
The annual inflation rate increased to its highest point in three years as the cost of energy and other goods rose due to the Iran war, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a popular gauge of inflation, rose 4.2
Trump: Iran 'will have to pay the price' for stalled negotiations
President Trump on Wednesday said Iran "will have to pay the price" for stalled peace negotiations and after the U.S. launched renewed strikes against Iran after a U.S. helicopter was shot down and Tehran retaliated. "Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess," Trump wrote
Between the eagle and the dragon: Brazil's dangerous dependence on China
In his efforts to distance himself from the dollar and the United States, Lula has increased his dependence on China.
The Gavel: Republicans exude confidence on Supreme Court transgender athlete ruling
A note for Gavel readers: The Gavel is becoming part of The Hill Insider — our new premium access digital subscription launching July 2026. As a Hill Insider subscriber, your weekly legal and policy briefing continues, now with live editor calls, exclusive analysis, and direct
Sick of credit card swipe fees? Blame businesses, not the banks.
Customers don't resent higher prices nearly as much as they resent being nickel and dimed.
Capital agenda: Cue shutdown watch after Republicans go it alone on ICE funding
Democratic appropriators are not in a dealmaking mood after the GOP funded Trump's immigration enforcement agenda through the budget reconciliation process.
Trump shares 'West Wing' clip dismissing 'proportional response' after strikes on Iran
President Trump late Tuesday shared a clip from the series "The West Wing" dismissing the concept of a "proportional response" after the U.S. launched a new round of strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on an Apache helicopter. The president first shared on Truth Social
Congress's powers are supposed to be few and defined
The structural damage from the Commerce Clause era has not been repaired.
Transcript: Fox in Meltdown over Booing of Trump as Polls Turn Brutal
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 10 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. Donald Trump is really,
Iran targets US bases across Gulf in escalating tit-for-tat
In today's issue: ▪ Iran responds to U.S. strikes overnight ▪ Platner glides to nomination in Maine ▪ Reconciliation bill heads to Trump’s desk ▪ U.S. contends with spreading screwworm Iran responded overnight to U.S. retaliatory strikes with attacks of its own targeting
Beyond Pulte, Congress cannot renew spy law without reforms
Pulte or no Pulte, renewal of Section 702 will be an uphill battle unless Republican leaders allow votes on genuine reform.
What if Everything We Know About the Economy Is Dead Wrong?
How fundamentally wrong or right are the economic theories we use to design much of our social and governmental policy? According to Nick Hanauer, the Seattle-based entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and advocate for fighting inequality, and Eric Beinhocker, an economist at the
What Today’s Media Can Learn from the Civil Rights-Era Black Press
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 . Kathy Roberts Forde , a journalist professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, says that it’s critical that journalists
Trump’s obsession with SAVE America Act puts MAGA’s pressure on John Thune
President Trump's redoubled efforts to oust the Senate parliamentarian and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act are putting new pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), who has had a hot-and-cold relationship with Trump over the years and is
Trump's 'dealmaker-in-chief' reputation comes under attack in Iran
President Trump’s reputation as a self-described master negotiator is on the line as his push to bring an end to the Iran war is beset by missed deadlines and setbacks on the ground. The war, which Trump said would last between four to five weeks, hit its 100th day over the
Trump officials play Biden blame game as screwworm spreads
As cases of New World screwworm spread and threaten the beef and cattle industry, the Trump administration is rolling out a familiar playbook: Blame former President Biden. The parasitic fly had been eliminated in the U.S. since the 1960s, but now it's back, and according to
Transcript: The Media Can Learn from the Civil Rights-Era Black Press
This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 9 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 Right Now on The New Republic . Great guest today. Kathy Roberts
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Is Worse Than You Think
In 2018, David Tyson Jr., an African American, sued Richardson Independent School District in Texas for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. In the district’s 164-year history, Tyson was the only person of color ever to serve on the school board. Yet, at the time of
Republicans fume at members circumventing leaders with discharge petitions
House Republicans are growing frustrated by small numbers of members of their party joining with Democrats on discharge petitions to force votes, circumventing the wishes of GOP leaders — and weakening their control over the House floor. Once an exceedingly rare form of
MAGA Masculinity: These Clowns Are Übermenschen? Please.
Republicans are about to inflict a rather strange vision of masculinity on America, one that is less the Triumph of the Will that they wanted, and more Idiocracy . The political messaging to their audience is simple: Democratic men are all gay transgender tofu-eating
GOP want more answers before signing off on Iran funding
Republicans who are waiting on a funding request for the Iran military conflict say they want clearer answers from the Pentagon on the scope, objectives and price tag of the operation before rallying behind such a measure in a difficult election year. The military campaign, now
Don’t Blame Old People For American Decline
It is modernity’s hardest brag: In a single century, the average human lifespan more than doubled. A generation terrorized by tuberculosis, scarlet fever, and cholesterol now lives in the memory of one that reasonably expects—with a little discipline and a common prescription
Compute becomes lifeblood, constraint of AI boom
Computing power has become the lifeblood — and a key limiting factor — of the race to develop AI, as the push to integrate the technology into daily life clashes with the finite supply of one of its most crucial inputs. Often referred to simply as “compute,” the processing
Can the 2026 World Cup Be Rescued From Trump and Infantino?
Omar Abdulkadir Artan may be the best soccer referee in Africa. He’s certainly one of the best in the world. We know this because he was one of just 52 people chosen to officiate the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. His appointment was historic, as well as deserved:
Blanche nomination collides with anger over anti-weaponization fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post is set to collide with the intense anger still percolating among several key Republicans over his role in creating President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Blanche, who is serving
Fox in Meltdown over Booing of Trump as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
Donald Trump faced merciless booing at the Knicks game Monday night, and Fox News figures quickly recognized how perilous this is. As Media Matters details , Fox personalties and on-air chyrons spun madly in response. They absurdly portrayed the reception as much more “mixed,”
Republicans just took ICE spending fights off the table. It won’t end shutdown threats.
Passage of a GOP bill to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda for years doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other partisan spending battles looming ahead of the midterms.
WhatsApp ordered to host rival AI assistants for free
Meta has been ordered by the European Commission to restore free WhatsApp access for chatbots made by rival AI providers while the regulator finishes its antitrust investigation. The rare interim measure announced on Tuesday was deemed necessary "to prevent serious and
Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei's seat
Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the state’s only Republican congressional seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). His Tuesday victory in the open 2nd Congressional District — which retiring
Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I'm going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after
Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest on Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year's marquee Senate races. Platner was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a
Trump-backed Marty O’Donnell wins primary for battleground Nevada House seat
The Republican video game music composer will take on Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in November.
Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face
Graham Platner Is Weakened—But He Can Still Win in November
Graham Platner will kick off starts his first general election at one of the lowest points of his upstart Senate campaign. There has been nonstop coverage, both in Maine and nationally, about racy text messages he sent to women who aren’t his wife, as well as his alleged
Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace's House seat
Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Smith and Honeycutt pulled away from a crowded field of Republicans. The Democratic primary is
Khanna: Maine voters gave Platner a 'chance at redemption' with primary win
California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening. “He talked about Maine giving him grace, Maine giving him a second chance, he
Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary
Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest. Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary,
Planned Parenthood fights back
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Planned Parenthood fights back Planned Parenthood took to Capitol Hill Tuesday, as staff and supporters tried to stave off attempts by Republicans to continue cutting the organization off
Valadao to show down against progressive in California House battleground
Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California State Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains
AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging —
Platner-Collins matchup set in high-profile Maine Senate race
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on
Sen. Lindsey Graham wins primary over ‘America First’ challenger
The four-term South Carolina senator and his allies spent big to avoid a runoff. It worked.
Kiley, a Republican-turned-independent, set to fight for political life in California House race
Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), a former Republican, is set for a showdown in November against a Democratic challenger, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Shortly before 8 p.m. EDT, Kiley had garnered 24.53 percent of the vote, while Democrat Richard Pan, a doctor and small business