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FOR INSIDERS | Whole Hog Politics: A revolutionary reader
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 am EDT at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] It is my devoted prayer that the last thing you, gentle readers, are
Democrats stand for liberalism, not socialism
Socialist gains thus far have been confined to cities and college towns that already are Democratic bastions.
America at 250: Why 1776 still matters: Join Friday's Whole Hog
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor, Chris Stirewalt, mark the 250th Independence Day with a look at the revolutionary promise of 1776. From Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King
Who Owns the Declaration of Independence?
Last year, The Atlantic reported that President Donald Trump had queried advisers about putting the delicate original copy of the Declaration of Independence on display in the Oval Office. “Trump’s request alarmed some of his aides, who immediately recognized both the
What in the World Did Brett Kavanaugh Write on Birthright Citizenship?
The Supreme Court’s ruling this week on birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara totaled approximately 194 pages . I wrote earlier this week about the various positions that each of the justices took. But it is worth dwelling for an extra moment on the unusual position taken
Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat
As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with the extreme heat. Some 200,000 people have attended the Great American State Fair and FIFA Fan Fest so far, according
Transgender rights advocates' hope in Gorsuch fades after athlete ban ruling
Any hope among transgender rights advocates that Justice Neil Gorsuch could enable them to eke out wins before the conservative-majority Supreme Court has faded. That optimism sparked in 2020, with Gorsuch's decision that employers can’t fire people because they are gay or
The Memo: Clashing visions of America underscore nation’s divisions
The nation is about to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, but few people expect a true moment of unity. That’s partly because of the polarizing nature of President Trump, whose capacity to inspire love from his supporters and loathing from his detractors remains
The Founders’ Warnings About Excess Wealth Have Come Appallingly True
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, wealth inequality has ballooned to a historic high. Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire , and a new class of billionaires is soon to be minted as AI companies prepare to go public. And while some leaders
My Front-Row Seat to the Slow Death of the Freedom of Information Act
In January 2025, I received a response to a Freedom of Information Act request I’d sent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement in December—of 2020, four years earlier . The law plainly states that federal agencies have 20 business days to provide a substantive response to all
FOR INSIDERS | GOP lawmakers eye legislation challenging birthright citizenship ruling
Republican lawmakers are game planning legislative ways to try to challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling this week that upheld birthright citizenship as a constitutional right. Several GOP members have filed or are planning legislation to try to clamp down on birthright
Dem CO gov nominee calls out DSA candidate for antisemitism comment
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), who defeated Sen. Michael Bennett (D) in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said he would confront congressional candidate Melat Kiros (D) for refusing to condemn the deadly 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder
Jack Smith says DOJ ‘can't do its job’ because of judges’ distrust of prosecutors
Former special counsel Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an “attack on the rule of law” under President Trump, saying he is “very concerned” about the integrity of future elections and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. Smith, the special
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to
Cruise ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23
Rubio says USMNT “got screwed” by red card
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) “got screwed” at the FIFA World Cup when a red card was given to striker Folarin Balogun. “It was great,” Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team's win last night at the White
Rubio says USMNT 'got screwed' by red card
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) “got screwed” at the FIFA World Cup when a red card was given to striker Folarin Balogun. “It was great,” Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team's win the night before. “They
Appeals court allows Trump to remove NPS signs
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Ruling allows NPS to remove signs and exhibits A federal appeals court stayed a lower court’s order requiring the National Park Service (NPS) to restore signs and exhibits that were removed by the Trump
Trump administration wants to cut hospital payments for imaging
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Trump administration wants to cut hospital payments for imaging Seniors could end up paying less for routine imaging performed in a hospital under a proposed rule from the Centers for
Mitch McConnell is still in the hospital after medical episode, his office says
Details of the former Republican majority leader’s condition, and the reason for the hospitalization, were not disclosed.
Open source AI's moment
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump administration’s limits on private AI helps case for open-source The Trump administration’s latest restrictions on private AI model releases is ramping up the push for open-source alternatives. © Illustration / Samantha
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks amid Khamenei funeral preparations
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran warns against attacks amid Khamenei funeral A top Iranian commander warned the U.S. and Israel against waging attacks inside the country as
Louisiana attorney general indicted over alleged threats; governor pledges swift pardon
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) was indicted by a grand jury in connection with an investigation over alleged threats she made against New Orleans officials, former Judge Laurie White confirmed Thursday. “The grand jury has returned an indictment, it is now a
Trump says 'nothing illegal' about massive crypto profits
President Trump denied Thursday there was anything illegal in the massive profits from cryptocurrency seen in his financial disclosure forms released this week. “I could know about it. I didn’t. There’s nothing illegal. There’s nothing wrong with it I could know,” Trump said
Trump EPA departs from Biden-era report detailing cancer risk from ‘forever chemical’ contaminated farms
The Trump administration is apparently departing from a landmark Biden-era report that detailed human health risks including cancer from farms contaminated with “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week issued a draft guidance document criticizing
White House to launch Trump Accounts on July 4
The Trump administration will launch new investment accounts for children on July 4, with the initiative intended to boost the financial standing of millions of Americans under the age of 18. Dubbed “Trump Accounts” by the administration, the program will be available for
Mamdani mocked by GOP for telling New Yorkers to set thermostats to 78
Republicans are criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) after he suggested residents set their thermostats to 78 degrees to help conserve energy in the city as it braces for triple-digit temperatures this weekend. “New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is
Tesla driver faces manslaughter charges over Texas crash that killed a woman inside her home
The man whose Tesla struck and killed a woman inside her Texas home last month is now facing manslaughter charges, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and local news outlet KHOU 11. 44-year-old Michael Butler was arrested on Wednesday and claimed to have been driving
Planned Parenthood set to regain federal funding as GOP ban expires
Planned Parenthood will regain access to federal funding on Saturday, one year after Republicans were able to cut its clinics off from Medicaid. Last year, Republicans were successful in using the party-line One Big Beautiful Bill Act to achieve their long sought-after goal of
Supreme Court’s expansion of Trump’s firing power heads for new test
The Supreme Court’s decision expanding President Trump’s firing power is already headed for a test, as members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) who were sacked by the president indicated Thursday they’ll keep fighting their terminations. Todd Harper and Tanya
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans would vote for a democratic socialist: Poll
A little under 1 in 3 Americans say they would be willing to back a democratic socialist in an election, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 29 percent of respondents said they would be willing to cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, 45 percent said
High temps, thin crowds don't kill good vibes for Great American State Fair attendees
A crowd of people gathered at the Great American State Fair on Thursday stopped to gaze up at the sky as several fighter jets streaked over the National Mall. Blake Boggs crouched down to his young son's stroller and pointed up. “You don’t get to see the Thunderbirds
Energy Department proposes hurdles for future appliance efficiency standards
The Energy Department on Thursday proposed to put up hurdles for the creation of future energy efficiency standards for appliances. While the hurdles would technically apply equally to any current or future administration, Democrats are more likely to want to tighten energy
Trump’s July 4 Event Is Coming Apart at the Seams—Literally
The sky is actually falling at the Great American State Fair. The stage for Freedom 250’s July Fourth celebration fell apart during rehearsals Thursday, with a large component of the structure’s ceiling falling roughly two stories down and landing behind a group of dancers and
US designates Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as terrorist organization
The State Department on Wednesday designated the Ecuadorian gang the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization. "Chone Killers is an Ecuadorian gang that has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials, including
House Democrats accuse Trump's Freedom 250 of misleading donors, potential wire fraud
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released an interim report on Thursday alleging Freedom 250 potentially misled donors, directing them to complete payments that were rerouted. “According to sources interviewed by Committee Democrats, donors who intended to
Pirro Reveals Reflecting Pool Indictment of U.S. Olympian Is a Sham
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a grand jury had indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment seems rather flawed, as Hearn, 67, maintains that all he
US death rate at record low: CDC data
The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday. According to the Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, the death rate in 2025 was 689.2 per 100,000 people,
How extreme heat is changing DC's July Fourth weekend event plans
Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was 101, according to the National Weather Service. Friday's forecast calls for a high of 103. The heat comes as D.C.
Top Army commander in Europe, Africa relinquishes role
Army Gen. Christopher Donahue on Thursday relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, after he was unexpectedly ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Donahue, 56, was widely seen as a rising star in the Army and spent decades in
What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept their wedding plans largely private since the couple announced their engagement in August. But a flood of reports and a trail of hints have left fans speculating about what’s in store for the anticipated celebration, which some have
FOR INSIDERS | June employment report shows signs of weakness: 5 things to know
Millions of Americans are sweltering under a summer heat dome ahead of the holiday weekend, but the U.S. job market is lukewarm at best. The June employment report showed the U.S. adding only 57,000 jobs last month, far below the 110,000 projected by economist forecasts. While
Olympic canoeist arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury
A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday. Hearn, 67, was indicted on the count
Luna digs in on SAVE America Act rebellion: 'I don’t care’ who ‘hates me’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-La.) is digging in on her promise to rebel against Republican leaders over a bill to boost voter ID requirements, vowing to keep up her blockade that helped grind the House to a halt unless the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is
Trump’s American State Fair Gets Even Worse Thanks to the Heat Wave
A heat wave in Washington, D.C., is making attendance at President Trump’s July 4 festivities even worse. U.S. Capitol Police have already restricted Thursday night’s rehearsal for “A Capitol Fourth Concert” to essential personnel, posting on X that they came to the decision
Trump declares National Scallops Day while ripping Obama, Biden
On Thursday, President Trump declared a “National Scallops Day” in touting his administration opening up New England waters for scallop fishing, taking a shot at former President Obama and former President Biden in the process. “Today I am declaring a National Scallops Day to
Appeals court reverses order requiring removed signs to be restored at National Park sites
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s order requiring the National Park Service (NPS) to restore signs and exhibits that were removed by the Trump administration. The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday halted the ruling, which would have restored park materials
Two Maine Polls Just Dropped. Is It Time to Fret About Graham Platner?
Two major polls of the Maine Senate race dropped this week, and they told the same story: The race is incredibly close, and Democrat Graham Platner has real work to do among the working class. He’s running an aggressively left-populist, antiestablishment campaign targeting the
Democrats demand HHS reinstate canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants
Democrats across both chambers of Congress are demanding the Trump administration reinstate tens of millions of dollars in teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) grants that were suddenly canceled last week. In the House, 79 Democrats, led by members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus,