Stitt picks energy executive Alan Armstrong as next Oklahoma senator
Armstrong will fill Markwayne Mullin’s Senate seat until the November election.
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Trump votes by mail in Florida special election despite push to limit practice
President Trump, an outspoken critic of voting by mail who called it "mail-in cheating" on Monday, voted by mail ahead of a special election in Florida on Tuesday. Records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website show that the president mailed his ballot
Retired general: Iranians will be able to 'hang in there for a couple of years minimally'
The Iranian regime can withstand the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country for “a couple of years, minimally,” predicted retired Army Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks. Speaking on MS Now, Marks said President Trump is facing a choice of maintaining the current U.S. bombing
The SAVE America Act is bad news for Republicans
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) is a poorly-crafted and undemocratic piece of legislation that would not solve a non-existent problem of voter fraud, but instead would disenfranchise millions of voters, including Republicans.
Kalshi, Polymarket roll out new insider trading bans
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are rolling out new insider trading bans, the companies said Monday. Kalshi in its announcement said that it was “launching new technological guardrails that preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from
US Park Police officer wounded in DC shooting
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot Monday evening in southeast Washington, D.C., authorities said. Park Police Chief Scott Brecht told reporters Monday that officers were driving in an unmarked vehicle in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE, near the border with
Oklahoma governor makes pick to replace Mullin in Senate
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to represent the state in the Senate, replacing outgoing Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who was confirmed Monday to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). At a Tuesday press conference announcing the
Oklahoma’s New Republican Senator Is an Oil Exec MAGA Hates
An oil executive accused of being a “Never Trump” Republican will be filling Markwayne Mullin’s Senate seat in Oklahoma. On Tuesday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that Alan Armstrong, executive chairman of the board of natural gas pipeline firm Williams Companies,
One “Lucky” Trader Made $1 Million on Polymarket Iran Bets
With betting apps—sorry, “prediction markets”—like Kalshi and Polymarket, it’s easier than ever to profit off of deadly conflicts. An anonymous user made nearly $1 million on Polymarket with dozens of eerily accurate bets about the ongoing Iran war, CNN reported on Tuesday. The
Emerging DHS deal 'acceptable,' White House official says
President Donald Trump hasn't yet publicly backed off his SAVE America Act ultimatum.
Senate Republican bashes GOP proposal to partially fund DHS as a ‘pipe dream’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), one of President Trump’s strongest allies on Capitol Hill, is bashing a proposal that some GOP colleagues are floating to reopen the Department of Homeland Security by funding emergency removal operations through a budget reconciliation package as a
Trump Voted By Mail Again While Blasting It
President Donald Trump has once again voted by mail while railing against so-called “mail-in cheating.” Trump, who has staunchly opposed mail-in voting as part of his delusions of mass voter fraud, voted by mail in a special election in Florida, according to The New York Times
Under Trump, US democracy is eroding beyond recognition
Trump is working to turn back the clock on decades of progress.
Listen live: Supreme Court hears asylum case amid DHS shakeup
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will weigh the legality of asylum claims from migrants who have not physically crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump has defended an immigration policy known as "metering," which dates back to the Obama administration and was
Delta suspends special congressional desk service amid shutdown
Delta Air Lines is suspending its dedicated flight assistance service for members of Congress as airport security lines grow longer amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution The decision comes days after the Senate unanimously
Congress will get its vote on the war with Iran
Congress is set to vote on a funding bill for President Trump's war with Iran, which has been met with criticism due to its unilateral initiation and potential economic and human cost.
Explosion rocks Texas oil refinery
A fire at Valero's largest oil refinery in Texas was put out on Tuesday after an explosion prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in the area. The explosion occurred at a refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, around 90 miles east of Houston. Mayor Charlotte Moses told
Bovino Called Immigrants Trash but Considered Himself a Minority
Former Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino—the man who oversaw President Trump’s violent immigration crackdown and thinks Latino immigrants are “scum,” “filth,” and “trash”—identifies as Native American. His family is Italian American, and he is not in any official tribal registry.
Watch live: Fired FBI agents testify before Senate Judiciary panel on 2020 election case
Two former FBI agents, who were fired by President Trump last year, will testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee panel on their involvement in a probe of the 2020 presidential election. The hearing comes after two ex-agents, who were unnamed, sued the Trump administration
Seems Like Trump May End This War Soon. What Will It Have Been Worth?
Now the latest in the Iran war is that the Pentagon may deploy about 3,000 members of the legendary 82nd Airborne to Kharg Island. Or it might be 2,500 troops from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Or it might be other Marines who first storm the island that Iran uses to
Iceberg ahead! We’re only seeing the tip of changes from AI
Among the most exposed firms, each $1 decline in online labor marketplace spending aligns with about $0.03 of additional spending on AI.
Iran targets Israel, Gulf states after Trump says negotiations underway
Iran launched a new wave of strikes against Israel and neighboring Gulf States late Monday, just hours after President Trump said negotiations were underway to end the conflict. The attacks continued into Tuesday morning, with The Associated Press reporting that a missile with
Live updates: DHS funding deal shows promise as TSA turmoil puts pressure on Trump, Congress
President Trump is set to swear in his new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), on Tuesday, as a deal to fund the department is taking shape. Worsening airport security lines and flight delays have turned up the pressure on Capitol
Watch live: Melania Trump speaks at Fostering the Future Together global summit
First lady Melania Trump will deliver remarks Tuesday morning at a global summit as part of her Fostering the Future Together initiative — which focuses on ways "to address challenges children face in the digital era." During the event, Trump will welcome a group of first
Trump administration launches two more Harvard probes
The Trump administration announced on Monday two new civil rights investigations into Harvard, ramping up its latest attacks against the country’s oldest and richest university. The Education Department said it is investigating Title VI violations, alleging Harvard has used
The SAVE America Act is Jim Crow’s comeback
If enacted, it will ride roughshod over the voting rights of millions of Americans.
These are the best places to live in the US for 2026, study finds
(NEXSTAR) – What is the ideal place to live in the United States? A new study claims to have the answer. On Monday, education research platform Niche.com released the findings of its annual "Best Places to Live in America" ranking, which identifies those coveted communities
The Movement: Kent, Carlson, Greene create Shadow MAGA faction defying Trump
A year ago, Joe Kent, Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene were undeniably a core part of the MAGA movement that supported President Trump and helped propel him back into power. Now, they’re either on the outs, or actively challenging Trump’s biggest policy moves. Kent,
Keep ICE away from airport security — pay TSA instead
Lawmakers in both parties to do the right thing by paying TSA officers, rather than play politics with the safety and security of the nation’s air system and the 2.5 million passengers that fly on average every day.
NTSB chair: LaGuardia crash investigator was stuck in TSA line for hours
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that long lines at airport security checkpoints caused by the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown delayed investigators arriving at the scene of a deadly collision between a jet and a fire truck
Which US airports has Trump deployed ICE officers to?
As ICE officers are sent to American airports, opponents of the plan argue federal officers are not properly trained.
US withdrawal has handed Beijing a velvet veto
The administration should ensure the State Department and New York team have the expertise and freedom to engage — and only then seek re-election.
Lowe's launches subscription service for in-home maintenance
The retail company's HomeCare+ plan offers homeowners two in-home service visits per year for $99 annually.
Are TSA PreCheck and CLEAR affected by long security lines?
At Bush Airport in Houston, TSA PreCheck closed at 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
The US House was designed to grow — let's expand it
If you want to weaken gerrymandering, avert government shutdowns, reduce the concentration of power among politicians, blunt the influence of money in elections, loosen the grip of national media narratives, lower the cost of running for office and give voters a stronger sense
A Shocking Third Report Gives U.S. Democracy Another Terrible Score
The United States is in a period with a “persistence of diminished democracy,” according to a report that will be released on Tuesday. It’s the third study released in the last week that concludes that American democracy is eroding under President Trump. Collectively, these
Republicans optimistic on path to end DHS shutdown
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ TSA delays lengthen ▪ Iran talks dispute ▪ Mullin confirmed ▪ Dems turning against AIPAC Senate Republicans have a new sense of optimism for a deal to reopen the Department of
Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Epic Admission of Failure as War Worsens
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the March 24 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. Speaking to reporters,
Will the Supreme Court Make Bribery Even Easier?
If you want to see the dire state of American anti-corruption efforts, look no further than the Supreme Court’s docket. No fewer than three state and local officials are begging the justices to overturn their criminal convictions for various corruption-related offenses. Joining
Why cutting Anthropic from government could be harder than expected
The Trump administration will head to court this week to defend its decision to ban the federal government from using Anthropic products, but removing the technology itself may prove to be the bigger battle. The public clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic is forcing the
Trump's FEMA council eyed major cuts. Will Mullin enact them as DHS head?
The Trump administration’s next self-imposed deadline for reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is this week — and uncertainty looms about potential changes as Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) prepares to take the reins at the Department of Homeland Security
Key things to watch for in Florida special election on Trump’s turf
Democrats in Florida are jockeying for a rare opportunity to flip a state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as the party looks to galvanize voters and maintain its overperformance streak ahead of November. Democrat Emily Gregory is competing
Kentucky's Andy Beshear takes aim at Vance as new rivalry intensifies
Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination in 2028 have focused on President Trump and his policies, almost treating the incumbent as if he’s campaigning for a third term. But Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is taking a different approach. He’s targeting Vice
Fewer people traveled for abortions as telehealth went up: report
A new report from the reproductive health nonprofit The Guttmacher Institute found that fewer people are traveling from states with total abortion bans to access abortion services, while the rate of telehealth use for at-home abortions has gone up. In the years following the
Democrats' quest for relatable white dudes finds new candidates
As the world waits to find out if Texas state Rep. James Talarico is the next Jon Ossoff or just another Beto O’Rourke, Democrats’ quest for relatable white dudes continues. Of course, whether Talarico can make a go of it in the Texas Senate race is mostly out of his hands
Democrats grow wary of AIPAC's role in elections
A growing number of Democrats who were once supportive of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are condemning the political powerhouse as the pro-Israel group and its affiliates have turned increasingly divisive in elections. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), once
Blue Governors Are Tacking Rightward on Fossil Fuels
Last week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey held a press conference to address concerns around spiking utility bills . She touted growing wind and solar industries as crucial solutions to the affordability crisis, but also importing more fracked gas from out of state. “We
AI Chatbots Are Unleashing Violence Among Kids
On February 10, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and half-brother in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia , before continuing her shooting spree at a nearby secondary school. In total, nine people were killed (including the perpetrator). It was Canada’s
Trump Accidentally Admits to Epic Iran Blunder as War Takes Worse Turn
Donald Trump’s war on Iran appears to be a fiasco, and speaking to reporters, he made a surprising claim : He insisted n o one anticipated that Iran would attack other countries in an effort to widen the war. But this was indeed widely expected, and amusingly, in saying that,
Preservation groups sue to block Trump Kennedy Center changes
A coalition of historic preservation and architectural groups sued President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees on Monday, seeking to block the planned renovations of the performing arts center set to start in July. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in