Trump's presidency has desiccated the conservative movement
He might be a builder by profession, but Trump is, by his very nature, also a destroyer.
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Mine safety commissioner sues Trump over firing
A Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission member sued President Trump on Thursday for firing him, claiming it was illegal in the latest battle implicating presidential control over independent agencies. Moshe Marvit, an attorney known for his writings on workers’
Trump Gives Least Reassuring Answer Possible on Hantavirus Spread
President Trump was asked about the recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship , and his answer was not reassuring. Speaking to press outside of the White House Thursday evening, Trump was asked if he had been briefed on the virus, and after calling the ABC News reporter
Trump Suffers Two Brutal Court Losses in Less Than 24 Hours
President Trump suffered two resounding legal losses on Thursday, as two separate federal judges decided that his 10 percent global tariff and DOGE’s anti-woke grant terminations were unlawful. In a 2–1 decision, the Court of International Trade determined the president’s
Quid pro no-no: When campaign contributions become a crime
When prosecutors criminalize politics, democracy becomes the defendant.
Trump says ceasefire still intact after fire exchanged
President Trump signaled late Thursday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement is still in play, despite a fresh exchange of fire between the two sides in the Strait of Hormuz. “If there’s no ceasefire, you’re not going to have to know. You’re just going to have to look at one
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new tranche of files focused on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), or UFOs, as part of the Trump administration's vow to be transparent on the issue. President Trump ordered the Defense Department to identify and release documents given
US added 115K jobs in April, beating expectations
The U.S. economy added 115,000 new jobs in April, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, beating the expectations of economists. The jobless rate held firm at 4.3 percent last month. Economists expected the U.S. to have added roughly 67,000 jobs in April,
Live updates: Trump insists ceasefire holds after fresh US-Iran strikes
President Trump said late Thursday that the temporary truce with Tehran remains intact despite U.S. forces hitting military targets in Iran. The latest strikes came after Tehran attacked American-guided missile destroyers that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, putting more
America at 250: Battling over national identity
The nation’s deep political fractures cast a pall on its 250th birthday party.
Snack mixes sold in stores, including Target, recalled over salmonella worries
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled items should not eat them, but return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Trump weighs Iran peace talks; GOP sharpens culture wars: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Is President Trump losing his appetite for war as the U.S.-Iran peace talks ramp up? Republicans are also weighing a renewed focus on culture war issues ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high‑profile White House tryout is fueling fresh
Whole Hog Politics: Gerrymandering’s upside-upside down Congress
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 am ET 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.] Fresh out of his AP Government exam and looking at the coverage of this
How much money is America willing to waste on Trump’s delusions?
The man charged with making all the important decisions on the Iran war is making decisions based on literal delusion. This should be the biggest constitutional crisis in American history.
Trump on Hantavirus: 'It's very much we hope under control'
President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he has been briefed on the recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, and it is “very much under control.” “We have a lot of people, a lot of great people, studying it,” Trump said. “It should be fine, we hope.” Three people
Fetterman says no to party switch: 'I’d be a terrible Republican'
Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is pouring water on speculation that he might switch parties by declaring that he’s a Democrat at his core and that he would be “a terrible Republican.” Fetterman insisted he hasn't "changed” since winning the Pennsylvania Senate seat long
America’s energy weakness isn’t overseas — it’s at home
The U.S. is an energy superpower, but its lack of infrastructure to move energy supply to where it is needed results in high energy costs for many Americans, which is exacerbated by a permitting process that makes it difficult to build new projects.
AI scamming ain't brain surgery, but even neurosurgeons get fooled
Americans lost more than ten billion dollars to fraud in 2023, and job scams are among the fastest-growing kinds.
Transcript: Trump Cornered as Damning Leaks Expose Fresh War Blunders
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 8 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. The Washington Post is
Has Trump lost his appetite for war?
In today’s issue: ▪ U.S., Iran exchange strikes ▪ Court strikes down Trump tariffs ▪ Hantavirus concerns ▪ Clarence Thomas’s milestone President Trump's latest push for a relatively narrow peace deal with Iran has both supporters and critics asking if he’s really prepared to
The Trans Idahoans Fighting an Extreme Bathroom Ban
On July 1, perhaps the most punitive bathroom ban in the country is set to go into effect in Idaho. The ban threatens people with criminal penalties for being in a public restroom that does not match what the law refers to as their “biological sex” (a term it does not define).
Less Noted, Just as Radical: The High Court’s Rightward Economic Shift
Last week, the Supreme Court’s 6–3, party-line decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the law Congress enacted to stop politicians from drawing district maps that erase the political power of Black and brown voters. The ruling is the latest
John Roberts Is Trying to Defend the Indefensible
Chief Justice John Roberts and his colleagues have a problem on their hands. Americans have an increasingly low opinion of the Supreme Court. Thanks to its aggressive and corrosive rulings, a growing number of voters and elected officials favor structural reforms to rein in the
It’s No Longer Safe for Civil Servants to Be Good at Their Job
It has come to this. Every year a completely inoffensive nonprofit called the Partnership for Public Service hosts a ceremony to hand out awards to civil servants who excel at their jobs. The awards are called the “Sammies,” after the roofing magnate and philanthropist Samuel
Iran hawks erupt over terms of Trump's peace proposal
The reported terms of a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war spurred a swift backlash from allies of President Trump who have cheered on his fight against the Islamic Republic. Prominent conservative media figures and pro-Israel advocates spoke out against
How Is Tucker Carlson More Antiwar Than Leading Democrats?
In an interview with The New York Times last week, Tucker Carlson, once a Trump stalwart, called President Trump’s war with Iran “the single most foolish thing any American president has ever done.” The conservative podcaster no doubt was being intentionally hyperbolic, as his
GOP braces for high-stakes 2027 spending fight with midterms looming
The hard-fought clash over 2026 appropriations may have just ended, but House GOP leaders aren't getting any respite as they plunge into the battle over spending for fiscal 2027 — the last major legislative fight expected before November’s elections. After a bruising 2026
Democrats grasp for Senate seat in Florida, where Trump, GOP rule
A Republican president's approval ratings are stuck in the mid-30s as Americans grapple with an unpopular war with Iran that has raised gas prices above $4 per gallon. In past midterm cycles, that would lay the groundwork for Democrats to feel optimistic about picking up a
Trumpworld Unnerved as Damning Leaks Expose His Worst War Blunders Yet
Officials have leaked word to The Washington Post that they believe Iran can survive Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for three to four months without experiencing severe economic pain. Also, Iran has kept far more of its missiles and drones than previously
Voters ‘want us to do more,’ Republicans say. They’re just not sure what.
Many GOP lawmakers are pressing for another budget reconciliation bill that could help address voters’ affordability concerns.
NAACP files emergency petition to block Tennessee's newly approved redistricting plan
The NAACP on Thursday filed an emergency petition to block Tennessee's attempt to remove the only majority Black congressional district in the state, which the organization argues violates the state constitution. Filed in Davidson County Chancery Court, the emergency petition
USPS mulls allowing handguns to be shipped through mail
The United States Postal Service (USPS) could begin mailing handguns if a proposed rule from the Trump administration receives approval. Filed last month, the proposed rule would allow Americans to mail concealable guns, like pistols and revolvers, to anyone in the country.
Tennessee lawmaker calls for Memphis to secede over redistricting
A Democratic state lawmaker in Tennessee on Thursday called for Memphis to secede over a new Republican-friendly House map, which was later signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee (R). The map Lee approved carves up the state’s only majority-Black district and threatens the lone
Beshear 'comfortable' being mentioned as 2028 contender
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said that he is “comfortable” being named as a potential Democratic contender in the 2028 presidential race in a new interview this week. The governor told MS NOW’s Ali Vitali in a clip that aired Thursday that he will not make a final decision
Trump warns Iran after US ships transit Strait of Hormuz under fire
President Trump on Thursday warned that the U.S. will "knock" Iran "a lot harder, and more violently" after U.S. forces intercepted Iranian attacks on three American destroyers as they exited the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched several missiles, drones and small boats at the
Judges seem skeptical of Pentagon arguments in case brought by Sen. Mark Kelly
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Judges seem skeptical of Pentagon arguments in case brought by Sen. Mark Kelly A federal appeals court panel didn’t appear convinced by Defense
Minneapolis man who attacked Ilhan Omar pleads guilty
A Minneapolis man on Thursday pleaded guilty to attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with a syringe filled with vinegar during a town hall in January. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, faces a maximum term of 96 months in prison but could be behind bars for between four and 14
US strikes military targets in Iran after attacks on destroyers in Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
U.S. forces on Thursday attacked Iranian military facilities following attacks on American guided-missile destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). President Trump called the strikes a "love tap" in a phone call with ABC News on
Trade court strikes down Trump global tariffs imposed after Supreme Court loss
A federal trade court on Thursday struck down tariffs President Trump imposed to replace import taxes that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) imposed a permanent injunction on the 10 percent tariff
Third Way offers game plan for AI job disruption
Presented by ACT The App Association {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Third Way offers game plan for AI job disruption The center-left think tank Third Way is laying out a roadmap for how Washington can respond to potential job disruption from AI in
Brazil's Lula: Trump indicated he won't invade Cuba during White House chat
Brazil’s president said Thursday that President Trump conveyed he has no intention of ordering a U.S. invasion of Cuba, following a meeting between the two leaders held at the White House earlier in the day. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made the remarks in a
White House zeroes in on intoxicating hemp
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House zeroes in on intoxicating hemp The Trump administration is signaling a crackdown on synthetic hemp products with high levels of THC. © Getty Images The administration’s
Obama teases new HBO show: 'Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David'
President Obama teased an upcoming HBO Max show featuring comedian Larry David, titled “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” alongside the comedian himself in a video posted online Thursday. “I have sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders
Cohen on 'shameful' Tennessee redistricting erasing his House district: 'Next stop is the courts'
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) vowed legal action Thursday after Tennessee passed a new House map that carves up his majority-Black congressional district in an effort to flip his seat red in November. Cohen, the lone Democrat in Tennessee’s nine-member House delegation, called the
Pirro ‘not surprised’ after DC officers placed on leave amid crime stats probe
More than a dozen Washington, D.C., police officers were placed on leave this week amid an internal investigation into the alleged manipulation of crime statistics, a development U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said on Thursday did not shock her. “I’m not surprised,” Pirro
WTF Happened With Trump’s Meeting With Brazilian President?
Donald Trump was scheduled to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva—usually referred to as Lula—at 11:15 a.m. Thursday in front of the press. That did not happen, and for three hours, media members stood around wondering where the hell the two leaders of the
Nonfiction books banned in US schools doubled last academic year: Analysis
A new report shows that the number of nonfiction books banned in U.S. schools doubled in the last academic year. PEN America's report released Thursday called "Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away by Book Bans" found that 3,743 unique titles were removed from school libraries
Clyburn rips South Carolina redistricting push: 'We cannot let them succeed'
Rep. James Clyburn, the lone Democrat representing South Carolina in the House, on Thursday ripped a push among Palmetto State Republicans to redraw their district lines amid pressure from President Trump. “Republicans in the South Carolina state legislature began the process
British voters head to the polls — here’s what to watch and why it matters
Voters in much of the United Kingdom are going to the polls on Thursday, filling council seats across England and electing members of devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales. From an American perspective, much of the interest will lie in the fate of two politicians with very
Trump Will Revoke Passports for Parents Who Owe Child Support
The State Department plans to start revoking U.S. passports from anyone who owes more than $100,000 in child support, as Republicans nationwide push stringent voter ID laws. The Associated Press reports that the revocations could begin as early as Friday and would apply to
