The House’s top progressive thinks Democrats are failing on AI
“We absolutely cannot let the AI money silence us,” Rep. Greg Casar said in an interview.
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GOP leaders scramble to unjam the House as time runs short
Lawmakers return Monday to uncertain prospects for the floor agenda.
US launches additional strikes in Iran amid continued hostilities: Centcom
U.S. forces on Sunday launched additional strikes on Iranian targets, as the two sides continue their resumption of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday evening its forces hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision
Prediction market users spend nearly $200 million on midterm election bets: Report
Prediction market users have wagered in excess of $197 million on midterm election results, according to NBC News. The outlet analyzed 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket for its report, published on Friday. On both platforms, users can bet on a variety of topics,
Graham death sends shockwaves through Senate
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday sent shockwaves through the Senate, as the upper chamber lost a 23-year veteran who shaped debate on a litany of foreign and domestic policy items. Graham died on Saturday “from a brief and sudden illness,” his
McConnell says he ‘won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet’
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday said he won’t return to the Capitol for votes “quite yet” as lawmakers prepare to return from recess. “As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to
Preliminary findings reveal Graham died of "aortic dissection": Medical examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died on Saturday of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the office of the Washington, D.C., chief medical examiner said Sunday. “The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic
Ukraine's prime minister steps down as country 'is changing its political strategy'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reshapes his Cabinet amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the eastern European country. In a lengthy statement on social media, Zelensky said he and Svyrydenko determined
McConnell’s absence imperils Trump’s record defense budget
The ongoing absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from Capitol Hill is throwing another wrench in President Trump’s uphill push for a massive $1.5 trillion defense spending package next year. McConnell, who has been in the hospital for more than three weeks, chairs the Senate
Russia goes to Japan for tech in Ukraine war: Report
Russia has used Japan as a base for tech and spying in its war against Ukraine, according to a new report from The New York Times. According to the Times report released on Sunday, some Russian spies ended up in Japan after getting kicked out of Western countries following the
Norman asks Trump for endorsement to replace Graham: Report
On Sunday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) spoke with President Trump regarding a potential endorsement in the special primary to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R), according to a new report. The president told Norman, "Give me a week,” when asked about an
Graham's Democratic reelection challenger calls for 'setting partisanship aside'
Democrat Annie Andrews, who was running against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the South Carolina Senate race, called for “setting partisanship aside” after Graham's death on Saturday. “My deepest condolences are with the family of Senator Lindsey Graham, his friends, his
UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's regime 'is a national security threat'
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said Cuba's regime is "a national security threat," as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation amid rising tensions. Waltz accused China and Russia of "collecting information around our military
Hunter Biden shares memory of Graham from ‘time before Donald Trump’
Hunter Biden on Sunday reflected on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) relationship with his father, former President Biden, and several other lawmakers in a statement that shared memories of a “time before Donald Trump.” “When I heard about Senator Graham’s death last night, the
Patel says FBI 'is assisting local authorities' after Graham's death
FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday his bureau is “assisting local authorities” in the wake of the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “Senator Lindsey Graham was a devoted public servant, a fierce defender of our nation, and a true patriot who dedicated his life to the
Ro Khanna says he regrets endorsing Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said he regretted endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who formally dropped out of the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend came forward and alleged that the oyster farmer sexually assaulted
Shaheen pushes Congress to pass Graham’s Russia sanctions bill after senator's death
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) on Sunday urged members of Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and his legacy as an advocate for Ukraine amid its war against the Kremlin. Graham died on Saturday evening due to a “brief and sudden
House Democrat calls new Air Force One 'a security risk' for Trump
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) called President Trump’s new Air Force One “a security risk,” as the plane faces controversy for its level of security. “The actual Air Force One, not the Qatari version, ... looks like a plane, but it's got some capabilities that you wouldn't believe,”
Congress should share, not shield, US artificial intelligence tech
China has unveiled the world's fastest supercomputer, LineShine, which was able to bypass U.S. export restrictions by using a network of CPU standard microprocessors instead of GPUs.
GOP senator says Graham ‘really felt he was making great strides’ on Russia sanctions bill before death
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) on Sunday said that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) really felt as he was “making great strides” towards a Russia sanctions bill before he died at the age of 71 due to a "brief and sudden illness." “We were just in Ankara, Turkey for the NATO
You got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?
(NEXSTAR) – Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks. While authorities continue to search for the source, you may be left fearing any fruit or vegetable you were considering eating. Since May, the Centers for Disease Control
Allowing Russia back into the Olympics undermines what the games represent
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the 2023 suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to participate in the next Olympics, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the IOC's own principles of peace and human dignity.
Ro Khanna accuses IDF of 'lying' about West Bank incident that led to detainment
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday alleged the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is lying about an incident in the West Bank that led to him being detained by Israeli settlers. Khanna appeared on NBC News's "Meet the Press," where host Kristen Welker read a statement about the
Ron Johnson ‘prepared’ to take over Senate Budget Committee after Graham’s death
The Wisconsin Republican is effectively next in line under Senate rules.
Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator's death: 'It could have been his last call'
President Trump said he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) before his death on Saturday, stating that the South Carolina senator “sounded a little tired.” “He called and he said, ‘We're all set for the SAVE America Act.’ He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy,"
Nancy Mace eyes run to replace Graham in Senate
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is considering a run to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the Senate. Asked about interest in replacing Graham, a person familiar with Mace’s thinking told The Hill Sunday morning: "YOLO” — the saying, “You Only Live Once.” Mace is
Federal funding and science doubled life expectancy. We can't do more with less.
We are at dangerous risk of turning back the clock on the strides we’ve made in public health.
Data centers become flash point in gubernatorial races
Political backlash to data centers is putting gubernatorial candidates in the hot seat as the presence of the massive AI infrastructure becomes a flash point in races up and down the ballot. Incumbent governors and hopeful challengers are forced to wrestle with Americans’
Netanyahu says Graham was 'very clear' about knocking out Iran's nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was "very clear" about knocking out Iran's nuclear program prior to his death the night before. "We removed this immediate and present danger of Iran with nuclear weapons that would've posed a
US ambassador to NATO says Iran ‘controlled by a bunch of crazy people’
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Sunday that Iran is “controlled by a bunch of crazy people” after escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. “President Trump's a peacemaker, Jake, and he wants a deal with Iran. He wants to make sure that they never have a
Til debt do us part: The coming collapse of the American wedding industry
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase — one that’s quickly pricing out the average couple.
Trump says Graham's death is 'big blow to the SAVE America Act'
President Trump on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) sudden death is a "big blow to" the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, the president's legislative priority. Trump called in to NBC News's "Meet the Press" and told host Kristen Welker that
Lindsey Graham was 'loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious': Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Sunday said his colleague Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly the night before, could be "loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious." Scott reflected on his time working with Graham in the Senate during an appearance on "Fox News
NASA mulls sending a nuclear-powered Mars rover to the moon
Such a proposal represents outside-the-box thinking for NASA, which is becoming more common under Isaacman’s leadership.
Scott on Graham death: ‘America's lost a true statesman’
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Sunday that the U.S. has “lost a true statesman” after the death of his colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) “We don't have many left, but he was a true statesman. But I've lost a friend. It is a morning of mourning for me. It's a powerful
Graham’s death leaves Senate agenda in limbo
The South Carolina Republican was a key player at the center of several major legislative battles.
Graham was scheduled to appear on ‘Meet the Press’ after Ukraine trip
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly Saturday night, was scheduled to appear on NBC News's "Meet the Press" after returning from a trip to Ukraine. "Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning," host Kristen Welker wrote on the social
What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established
Colleagues, leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham
Tributes are pouring in for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday at the age of 71. In a post on his Truth Social platform Sunday, President Trump called Graham “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.” “He was
Iranian official warns US after strikes: 'Keep your word or pay the price'
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the U.S. to maintain its end of an interim peace deal with Iran "or pay the price" following the latest airstrikes. "The era of one-sided deals is OVER," Ghalibaf wrote on the social platform X. "We told
Trump's Board of Peace is all hat, no cattle, to no one's surprise
The Board of Peace, then, is best understood as a paradigmatic example of a grandiose, self-serving, bait-and-switch public relations strategy that wastes time, energy and money, leaves urgent domestic problems unaddressed, and undermines America’s credibility abroad.
Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death
Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a "brief and sudden illness." He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP
Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'
President Trump on Sunday paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling his longtime ally who died unexpectedly the night before a "true American Patriot." "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" Trump wrote on Truth
Sen. Kennedy says democratic socialists will ‘lead their party to defeat’ in November
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said the Democratic Party is now controlled by their “loon wing” of democratic socialists who will lead them to electoral disaster in November in a new interview on Sunday. The GOP senator told John Catsimatidis, the radio host of “Cats Roundtable,”
Who Should Own the Robots?
In late February, Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI who has since left the organization, posted on X that something had broken in the way software gets made. “It is hard to communicate how much programming has changed due to AI in the last 2 months,” he wrote. Coding
RFK Jr.’s focus on preventive health panel provokes new fears
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his sights set on remaking another influential health panel, one that determines what preventive medical services insurers must cover for free. After Kennedy blocked the panel from meeting on multiple
Democrats apply 2024 lessons in Maine with Platner replacement process
Democrats in Maine have a rare task and a tight window to replace progressive Graham Platner with a new Senate nominee in the critical toss-up race, and observers see the party applying lessons from the 2024 presidential campaign switch up. Platner suspended campaign operations
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s