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Top Ethics Committee leaders said it would "chill" cooperation from victims and witnesses.
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Gayle King inks new deal with CBS amid changes to network under Bari Weiss
Gayle King is staying with CBS News, which is going under a major transformation under Paramount and its billionaire owners Larry and David Ellison. King, who has been with CBS since 2011, agreed to a new deal with the network this week and joked in a statement to The Hill
Leavitt says Americans stranded in Middle East had prior warning not to travel
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that Americans who are reporting being stranded in various parts of the Middle East as a result of Iranian retaliation to U.S. strikes were given prior warnings to evacuate. U.S. officials have advised citizens
Leavitt says US soldiers killed in Iran war will have dignified transfer
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday said the six U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian drone strikes will receive a dignified transfer. “President Trump intends to attend the dignified transfer of these American heroes to stand in grief alongside their
Leavitt Erupts When Asked if U.S. Bombed Girls’ School in Iran
Karoline Leavitt gave a characteristically petulant response when asked whether the U.S. was involved in an airstrike on a girls’ school in Iran that killed up to 168 people, mostly young children. Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran, was struck Sunday amid the
White House Unable to Say Whether or Not Iran Is a Regime Change War
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared unable to answer a repeated question during her briefing Wednesday: Is Iran a regime change war or not? As President Donald Trump and his administration give shifting explanations of the U.S. decision to join Israel in
Amy Klobuchar confronts Kristi Noem over domestic terrorism label
When the secretary of Homeland Security uses the phrase “domestic terrorism,” it carries enormous weight. It shapes headlines. It frames public opinion. And for families grieving a loved one, it can define how the country remembers them. This week, Kristi Noem appeared before
House bats down Mace effort to reveal sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress
The House on Wednesday batted down an effort from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to publicly release all reports on file with the House Ethics Committee on investigations into members of Congress regarding allegations of sexual harassment of staff or of a sexual relationship with a
'Substantial reason to believe' Tony Gonzales had sex with his staffer, House probe finds
The matter is now in the hands of the Ethics Committee as some colleagues demand his resignation.
Affordable energy tomorrow requires deregulation today
The path to lower power bills is to reduce federal regulation, and sunset clauses are an effective way to drive growth and lower costs, as demonstrated by Texas and Idaho.
Leavitt, CNN's Kaitlan Collins spar over coverage of US deaths in Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday after the journalist questioned the top White House spokesperson about the Pentagon admonishing media coverage of the deaths of six U.S. service members who were killed in an Iranian
Trump should listen to Matt Walsh on Iran: America First is skeptical!
Questions still remain for us, and the administration has a duty to provide answers.
Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable with tech companies on ratepayer protection pledge
President Trump will welcome executives from major tech companies to the White House on Wednesday afternoon to sign his ratepayer protection pledge. "President Trump’s ratepayer protection pledge will deliver more affordable, reliable, and secure energy for the American people
Mamdani moves toward universal child care promise
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday announced plans to offer 2,000 free child care spots to 2-year-olds, taking the first step toward achieving the mayor’s campaign promise of universal child care. The program will launch this
House tees up final vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill
The House on Wednesday advanced a GOP-backed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, an effort by Republicans to pressure Democrats to end the partial government shutdown in the wake of the U.S. launching strikes against Iran. The panel voted 211-209 to pass the
Trump to host roundtable on future of college sports
President Trump will host a number of top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college athletics. The meeting, which was confirmed by The Hill on Wednesday, will take place Friday at The White House and include guests
Kristi Noem Caught Trying to Spin Story on Toddler Detained by ICE
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was caught in a white lie Wednesday about a toddler detained by ICE. At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Representative Ted Lieu showed Noem a picture of a young toddler named Amalia who was detained by ICE, and asked the
US military launches operations with Ecuador's forces against 'narco-terrorists'
The United States launched operations against “designated terrorist organizations” on Tuesday alongside Ecuadorian forces inside the Latin American nation. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) did not disclose which terrorist groups it is targeting or the scope of the
The Minneapolis surge has ended. The lessons shouldn’t be ignored.
The federal enforcement surge in Minneapolis demonstrated the importance of coordination between federal, state and local agencies in order to ensure public safety and minimize the human cost of such operations.
Women Shaping Policy event highlights the 'why' behind female leadership
Lawmakers and senior leaders across the political spectrum gathered Wednesday to spotlight the unique and growing role of women in shaping policy and driving progress, from the halls of Congress to state capitols across the U.S. The occasion was to recognize the 50 women on The
Trump asks Texas Senate candidate he does not endorse to drop out of race
President Trump said the Texas Republican Senate candidate that does not get his endorsement should drop out of the race, announcing on Wednesday that he will throw his weight behind the race “soon.” In a lengthy TruthSocial post, Trump argued that the GOP primary race in the
Talarico triumphs, Cornyn-Paxton face off: 5 questions after Texas Senate primaries
Blockbuster results from Texas's Senate primaries on Tuesday have left Democrats with a rising-star candidate in state Rep. James Talarico and Republicans facing two months of bitter fighting between Sen. John Cornyn and his challenger, state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both
Republican Gerrymandering Hilariously Backfires in Texas Primaries
Given the many scandals that have enveloped this country since President Donald Trump began his second term, it’s easy to forget one of the first: Big Don’s call to gerrymander districts in Republican-held states in order to create more congressional seats for the GOP.
Trump formally nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed chair
President Trump formally nominated Kevin Warsh to be chair of the Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday, teeing up his replacement for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The president submitted Warsh's nomination to serve as Fed chair, along with a separate nomination to serve a 14-year
Club for Growth PAC backs Collins in competitive Georgia Senate GOP contest
The conservative Club for Growth PAC announced on Wednesday that it’s throwing its support behind Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the competitive Georgia Senate GOP primary to for Sen. Jon Ossoff's (D-Ga.) seat. “Since first being elected to Congress, Mike Collins has consistently
US will need to own Iran after Trump breaks it
President Trump's attack on Iran has been met with widespread disapproval from the American public, with six out of ten Americans opposing the attack and only one in ten favoring the use of combat troops in Iran.
Mike Johnson Says Enforcing Constitution on Iran Would Be “Terrible”
Only Congress has the authority to declare war—but Republican leadership seems content to let Donald Trump do whatever he wants at whim. The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to block Trump’s warfare in Iran via a war powers resolution. The bipartisan resolution ,
FactChecking Claims in Casey Means’ Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing
During her confirmation hearing to become surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means had various back-and-forths with senators, who pressed her on topics related to vaccines, her qualifications and disclosure of her conflicts of interest. We looked into the sometimes-dueling claims from
Democratic veteran goes after ‘chickenhawks’ promoting Iran strikes
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday went after those Republicans who are adopting tough language to promote the Iran conflict without ever having served in the Armed Forces themselves. “If I hear one more chickenhawk who’s never served a single day in uniform — sitting in a
Jayapal brings US citizens arrested by ICE to confront Noem
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of violating the rights of American citizens by detaining them, inviting four guests who she said were held in custody to a hearing Wednesday featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Steve Bannon gets an unusual assist from Trump’s Justice Department
Adhering to the rule of law has not been a hallmark of the Justice Department under Donald Trump. Moving to dismiss Bannon’s indictment is just another sign of its willingness to play fast and loose with facts and law.
Graham on Netanyahu call: 'Only a matter of when' Iran regime falls
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday said that in his view, after having a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "it's only a matter of when" Iran's regime falls. Graham described the call as "very good" and said Netanyahu, "expressed his gratitude to
Watch live: White House briefs reporters as concerns rise over widening Iran war
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as concerns rise over the U.S. military's operation in Iran and the risk of a wider war. The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing supreme leader Ali
Girls found dead in suitcases were half-sisters: Ohio medical examiner
The two young girls found dead inside suitcases that had been buried in shallow graves in Ohio earlier this week.
Mark Zuckerberg buys $170M home on 'billionaire bunker' island in Miami
The home includes a gym, hair salon and massage room, along with a 1,500-gallon aquarium and a library with a secret passageway.
Newsom Compares Israel to “Apartheid State” as He Blasts War on Iran
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, has questioned U.S. military support for Israel and called it “sort of an apartheid state.” Pod Save America podcast host Jon Favreau interviewed Newsom Tuesday at an event
Kelly: Iran operation 'not going well' for Trump administration
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) sharply criticized the Trump administration’s launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran last weekend. “They don’t seem to know what they’re doing or why they did this,” Kelly told MS NOW on Wednesday morning. “I think this is a perfect example of
Conan O'Brien: Correspondents' dinner crowd 'think they're the coolest people in the world'
Former White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner entertainer Conan O'Brien says the audience at the black-tie event is far from a comedian's typical crowd, and they "think they're the coolest people in the world." "That is not a normal crowd," O'Brien said of
Hegseth teases next phase of Iran war
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🌊 Plus: Dems rally around Talarico, hoping to flip Texas {beacon} It’s Wednesday. A SpaceX rocket created an amazing “jellyfish” in the sky after its launch this morning. 📸 The photos almost look extraterrestrial.
Johnson: 'Everybody in America better watch' how lawmakers vote on DHS funding
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters on Wednesday that “everybody in America” should watch how their representatives vote on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to come to the floor on Thursday. “You better watch that board. And everybody in
Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot killed, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the Iranian leader who planned to assassinate President Trump was killed. “Yesterday, the leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed. Iran tried to kill President Trump, and
Ohio Republican: Americans 'right to be skeptical' about Iran operation
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) on Tuesday said Americans have every "right to be skeptical" about the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran. Davidson responded to context given by CNN anchor Boris Sanchez about the "somewhat dubious, only at least on the surface" rationale
Don’t let Congress abuse policy to give away public lands
When people and businesses emphatically remind Congress our public lands are not for sale, lawmakers listen.
Noem Stumbles Over ICE Chief’s Comment on Minnesota Domestic Terrorism
Roughly two months after their deaths, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem still isn’t ready to publicly acknowledge that Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were not domestic terrorists. ICE agents shot and killed the two U.S. citizens in different instances over the course
Newsom accepts 'Cup O Peace' award from Kimmel: 'Eat your heart out, Donald'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a message for President Trump after being presented with a satirical peace award on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show: "Eat your heart out, Donald." "I know you have an ongoing back-and-forth with the president, as do I," the ABC "Jimmy
Comer on sending US troops into Iran: 'Sometimes that's unavoidable'
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday said sometimes deploying troops overseas is “unavoidable” while addressing the current situation in Iran following U.S. strikes on the nation over the weekend. “The president has yet to rule that out. I certainly hope not,”
Raskin presses Noem on whether she'd still label Pretti, Good as domestic terrorists
Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem whether knowing what she knows today, she would still label Renee Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists. The ranking member framed his question as “a
'Jurassic Park' paleontologist to leave university amid Epstein fallout
Jack Horner, a paleontologist known for consulting on the "Jurassic Park" movies, has left his position with Chapman University after his name appeared in the files released surrounding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Jack Horner is no longer with the university,” a
NATO shoots down Iranian missile headed toward Turkey's airspace
NATO air defenses shot down an Iranian ballistic missile heading toward Turkish airspace, the country said Wednesday. Launched from Iran, the missile passed through the airspace of Iraq and Syria before it was hit by NATO air defense systems and a fragment fell into the
Progressives See Massive Gains in North Carolina Primary
More primaries, more gains for progressives candidates. In North Carolina—a contentious swing state that Donald Trump won with 51 percent of the vote in 2024—a Democrat who has represented the state’s 106th district for over a decade was trounced by her progressive challenger
