Capitol agenda: What Schumer told us about AI
The Senate Democratic leader says AI has "tremendous benefits" but "we also have to have guardrails."
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Putin wanted an empire — instead, he became China's vassal
Putin may ultimately be remembered as the man who exhausted Russia in Ukraine while surrendering much of his country's strategic independence to China.
Spy powers battle collides with World Cup, America 250 celebrations
In today's issue: ▪ Foreign surveillance power to expire ▪ Trump takes a sharp turn on Iran ▪ Musk to become first trillionaire ▪ El Niño begins The likely expiration of a key part of America’s foreign surveillance arsenal is coming just as the World Cup and America 250
From 1976 to 2026: Two dramatic megatrends shaping America's future
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation faces two megatrends - a rapidly increasing national debt and unprecedented population shifts - which could have serious consequences for the future of the country.
Transcript: Trump Hits Shocking Poll Low as Aides Leak: He’s “Furious”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 12 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. CNN reports that Donald
The Gambling Scandal That’s Roiling the NCAA
Sports are governed by rules. Those rules separate a ball from a strike, a fumble from an incomplete pass, and foul balls from a fair. Without rules, sporting events are nothing more than random people getting some exercise. And without people to enforce those rules, there is
Senate GOP balks at Trump demand to boost defense funding in third reconciliation bill
Senate Republicans say they are in no mood to back President Trump’s demand that Congress use the budget reconciliation process a third time to provide another $350 billion to the Pentagon. The GOP senators, who just slogged through an overnight 18-hour series of votes last
Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms
Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged
I Moved to New York to Pay More in Taxes—and I’m Glad I Did
At last week’s WelcomeFest, Matt Yglesias, the longtime blogger turned centrist Substacker, moderated a panel with two Democratic members of Congress from big blue states—Tom Suozzi, who represents part of Long Island, New York, and Adam Gray, who hails from California’s San
How to Get a Labor Rights Bill Through a GOP House
In Oscar Wilde’s 1895 comedy The Importance of Being Earnest , the epigram-spouting Lady Bracknell is told by Jack Worthing, her daughter’s suitor, that he’s lost both his parents. To this, the lady replies imperiously : “To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff sees presidential chatter grow among Democrats
Ask Democrats what they think about Sen. Jon Ossoff's (D-Ga.) political future these days and they'll likely give the same answer: He needs to win reelection in November first. But as the party searches for younger leaders and a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination
Elon Musk’s Cyborg Turn Points to a Grim Future
It’s hard to think of a cohort of rich people in recent history as extravagantly exhibitionist as today’s tech billionaires. For the modal Silicon Valley oligarch, the life of easy luxury is not enough. The point of being unfathomably rich in our time is not simply to enjoy the
Elon Musk poised to become world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s highly anticipated stock market debut. The world’s richest person, who is currently worth about $790 billion, is expected to see his wealth top $1 trillion once his spacecraft and satellite
Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs
There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists. Healthcare has consistently ranked as a top issue for voters heading into this
Trump Hits Record-Breaking Low in Polls as Aides Leak: He’s “Furious”
Donald Trump’s polling just crashed to new lows . He’s hit a net approval on inflation of negative 50 points in numerous surveys, something no other president has done — ever. Trump also is at 80 percent disapproval on gas prices. And this is the first time Democrats have led
Cornyn predicts post-midterms will be 'most miserable two years' of Trump's life
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) predicted in a new interview that the two years after the November midterm elections will be the "most miserable two years" of President Trump's life. Cornyn spoke with The New York Times in his first extensive interview following his defeat to Texas
Kennedy Center board appeals order to remove Trump's name from building
The Kennedy Center board of trustees on Thursday appealed a federal judge's order to remove President Trump's name from the exterior of the building just ahead of the judge's deadline, according to court filings. The board had also voted earlier in the day to stay U.S. District
Federal lawsuit filed to block New York's Medical Aid in Dying law
Disability rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit in New York to block the Medical Aid in Dying law, arguing that it illegally pushes vulnerable New Yorkers towards suicide instead of providing them with support and medical care.
Biden ambassador considered White House bid over border frustration
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in his upcoming memoir that he considered running for president in 2024 out of frustration over the Biden administration's handling of the southern border with Mexico. "I should run for president," he told himself in his
Senate Democrats’ political fortunes have improved. ‘It didn’t happen by accident,’ Schumer says.
The embattled Senate minority leader isn’t popular with the base of his own party. But he says he has laid the groundwork for a Democratic resurgence.
Appeals court rules Trump's 10 percent global tariff can stay, for now
On Thursday, federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s 10 percent global tariff is likely legal, deciding it can remain in place until the court delivers its final word. Trump imposed the new levy after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous emergency tariffs as
Mace says she'll get 'revenge' on Trump by 'adding to the unemployment number in January'
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Thursday quipped that her "revenge" on President Trump will be by including herself in the "unemployment number in" January 2027 when her term concludes. Mace wrote on the social platform X that she has been asked if she will "get revenge on Trump"
The Memo: Trump announces ‘great settlement’ on Iran, but the world awaits details
This time it’s different — maybe. President Trump announced a “great settlement of the war with Iran” when he spoke to reporters in the Oval Office Thursday afternoon. It was an abrupt turn, even by his standards, from a morning social media post in which he pledged that the
US scales up screwworm response
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US scales up screwworm response Federal authorities on Thursday launched a series of actions responding to the first New World screwworm cases detected in the U.S. in a decade. © AP
Massive '86 47' appears on National Mall days before Trump's birthday UFC match
A massive "86 47" appeared on the grass on the National Mall on Thursday, numbers interpreted by the Trump administration as a threat against the president, days before President Trump's birthday and the upcoming UFC match outside of the White House. The etching in the grass
Trump says Iranian supreme leader approved deal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader approved deal President Trump said on Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the text
Senate defense policy bill excludes IVF provision
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected a provision in the annual defense policy bill that would have expanded coverage of fertility services for military members and their families, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). “All
Trump teases deal with Iran
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump says U.S. and Iran are close to a deal President Trump said Thursday that he canceled the forthcoming strikes and bombings against Iran, citing progress in discussions with Tehran’s leadership. © Tom
Judge rules Ken Paxton cannot move forward with ActBlue lawsuit
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) cannot move forward with a donation-vetting lawsuit against progressive fundraising platform ActBlue. District Judge Richard G. Stearns blocked Paxton from “continuing to litigate” the
Kaitlan Collins: MAGA base doesn't realize Trump 'seeks validation' from mainstream media
CNN's Kaitlan Collins said Tuesday in an interview that President Trump's core base of supporters do not know that he "seeks validation" from the news media, despite his longstanding feud with the news media. The CNN reporter spoke with New York Times reporter Shawn McCreesh
Trump mulls executive order on spy powers: 'Let's see what happens'
President Trump suggested Thursday that an executive order could be used to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Congress failed to pass a temporary extension of the program. “Congress wants me to do it,” Trump said in the Oval Office
Trump opens up Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing
President Trump on Thursday opened up previously protected areas of the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. Trump signed a proclamation opening up commercial fishing at three marine national monuments. “We're officially reopening nearly half a million square miles — wow — of
Trump rips McConnell, Murkowski from Oval Office
President Trump offered stark criticism of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday, calling him an “angry man” and launching into his grievances with the former Senate Republican Leader from the Oval Office. Asked whether there would be enough support from Republicans in
Greene: Trump team 'making him look like a fool'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Wednesday that President Trump’s team is making him “look like a fool” for not keeping campaign promises to withdraw from foreign wars and conflict. Greene said the president’s most recent interview with NBC, where he denies
China likely behind anti-data center campaign in US: OpenAI
OpenAI revealed Wednesday that influence operators, likely based in China, used ChatGPT accounts to push certain narratives about American artificial intelligence and technology policy debates. In a report, published Wednesday, the AI firm said it discovered two clusters of
DOJ Agency Has No Record of Trump’s Shady IRS Settlement
The division of the Department of Justice that was supposed to have handled President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS—and the subsequent settlement that created a slush fund for his allies—claims to have no communication records related to it. Citizens for Ethics and
Abbott seeks new limits on Texas data centers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is taking steps to implement new restrictions on data centers in the state, including proposals to set water-efficient technology requirements and repeal tax incentives. The Republican governor directed the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) and
Planned Parenthood affiliate sues Alaska over telehealth abortion ban
Planned Parenthood’s Northwest affiliate is suing Alaska to challenge the state’s ban on telehealth abortion. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Alaska state court, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky said the state’s requirement that patients
Rubio Signs New Deal With UFC Ensuring Trump Gets Even Richer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday cementing a public-private partnership between the mixed martial arts company and the U.S. government. Trump will likely financially benefit from this deal due to his investment
US sanctions Cuba's state-owned oil, gas company
The State Department on Thursday announced that it will sanction Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET) amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and the island country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the latest sanctions are pursuant of
Senate panel moves forward 'Department of War' name change
Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee this week pushed forward the Trump administration’s desired “Department of War” name change in passing their version of the annual defense policy bill. In closed-door deliberations over its fiscal 2027 National Defense
CDC activates emergency response to screwworm infestations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated a formal emergency response to the New World screwworm on Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed, after the parasitic fly was found in cattle for the first time in decades. The Department
No One Has Any Idea What New Iran Deal Trump Is Talking About
President Trump’s announcement that a deal has been reached with Iran and approved by “all parties involved” is confusing everyone. The Israeli government is not aware that a finalized deal has been reached, an official told the country’s Channel 12, and it’s unclear where the
Vance to visit 'The View' as he promotes book
Vice President Vance will appear on ABC’s “The View” on Tuesday to promote his forthcoming book on his faith journey. ABC announced the appearance in a release, adding that the vice president will join all six co-hosts on the program: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,
Trump snaps back to dealmaker after tempting all-out war
President Trump on Thursday whipsawed between threatening new, major attacks against Iran and touting significant progress in negotiations to end the war, the latest frantic episode in the conflict that's gone on for more than 100 days. Trump said the U.S. would hit Iran “very
Who is Jay Clayton, new Trump DNI pick?
President Trump on Thursday selected U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) following weeks of tumult after the president appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director. "Few people
UFOs survey: 84 percent say US government knows more than it's telling
More than 8 in 10 respondents to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll said that the federal government knows more than it is disclosing to the public regarding UFOs, after the Pentagon released a trove of files on the subject. The survey, conducted from June 2 to 4, found that 84
Rubio inks public-private partnership with UFC ahead of White House cage fights
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday with the UFC to create a public-private partnership with the mixed martial arts company ahead of this weekend’s cage fights on the White House's South Lawn. Rubio referred to the UFC as the “United
Republicans add measure to strip forest protections to wildfire bill, endangering Dem support
Republican senators have thrown a wrench into an effort to pass a wildfire prevention bill, adding a controversial amendment seeking to nullify Clinton-area forest protections. It’s a move that Democrats say makes the underlying legislation less likely to pass, since they won’t
Republicans ask FEC to probe Sullivan challenger with same name in Alaska
The Senate GOP campaign arm on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), asking it to probe an Alaskan Senate candidate who shares a name with incumbent Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). The complaint from the National Republican Senatorial Committee