Oversight members split over whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, committee chair says
The only convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein has said she would testify to Congress if granted clemency — a power held solely by the president.
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Massie says $10M 'wasted' in his primary: 'Imagine if they had used that in Virginia'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Republicans “wasted” the money spent funding his opponent and attack ads against him in the upcoming Kentucky Republican primary race. “They’ve wasted $10 million in my race already. Imagine if they had used that in Virginia,” Massie wrote on
House GOP FISA tensions boil over as Johnson hunts for a plan
The speaker said a deal could come as soon as Thursday.
Debate Night Live: Race for California governor
The Hill will present two and a half hours of live coverage on Nexstar Media Inc.'s California gubernatorial primary debate on Wednesday evening. The debate will be moderated by Nikki Laurenzo, news anchor at KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento and host of Inside California Politics, and
House leaders pull Endangered Species Act bill
The chamber was poised to vote on the Republican legislation Wednesday afternoon. Its future is now in limbo.
House Democrat: Iran in 'better position' today than before war
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Tuesday said Iran is in a "better position" than it was before the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran started on Feb. 28. Moulton, an outspoken critic of the war, told CNN's Anderson Cooper that Iran has "the willingness to endure the pain and
Trump administration giving unclear graduate student loan guidance: Financial aid group
The Department of Education (DoE) is issuing unclear guidance on whether graduate school loans are included in the new borrowing limit that will take effect this summer, according to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). In a Tuesday
Purse thief who targeted Noem sentenced
A man who pleaded guilty to stealing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a downtown Washington, D.C., restaurant in a string of thefts last spring has been sentenced to three years in prison. Mario Bustamante Leiva, 50, received a 36-month sentence in
Comer Exposed for Plan to Effectively Kill Epstein Investigation
Republicans have found a new way to conduct the Epstein investigation. Democrats insist it’s just another attempt to sweep the whole scandal under the rug. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee flamed House Oversight Chair James Comer in a congressional memo for “running
US urges Americans to leave Iran during partial airspace reopening
The State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs on Wednesday told Americans in Iran to leave after its airspace partially reopened amid the ceasefire between both countries. The bureau warned Americans in an alert to be "aware that the Iranian government may prevent U.S.
Cassidy hammers RFK Jr. on abortion drugs, vaccine-preventable deaths
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on how he plans to act on abortion pills and the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. during a congressional
Adversaries may have taken missing US scientists, lawmaker says
Nearly a dozen scientists have disappeared or died in circumstances that some observers have deemed suspicious.
'Is that real?:' Warren, CNBC anchor spar over Trump Fed pressure
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday became incredulous when CNBC anchor Sara Eisen compared her prior outspokenness on the Federal Reserve to that of President Trump. During an interview on “Squawk on the Street,” Eisen noted that the Massachusetts Democrat has been
Spirit Airlines reportedly negotiating rescue deal with Trump administration
The Trump administration is considering a rescue deal for Spirit Airlines, a company that filed for bankruptcy twice within the past two years, The Wall Street Journal reported. On Tuesday, President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Commerce Secretary Howard
Schumer: Trump turning DOJ into 'Department of Vengeance' with SPLC investigation
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that President Trump is turning the Department of Justice (DOJ) into the “Department of Vengeance" with a recent indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). “I just want to say a quick word about the
Trump Hasn’t Destroyed Nearly as Much of Iran’s Military as He Claims
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed to have obliterated Iran’s navy and air force—but it seems that Iran has maintained far more military capabilities than his administration is willing to let on. Last week, Trump claimed that Iran’s navy was “laying at the bottom of
Rick Scott holding Coast Guard promotions over issue with shipbuilder
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is holding up hundreds of Coast Guard promotions over an issue with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, a Florida shipbuilder. In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, Scott said he has questions about what happened with contracts with the company since
Republicans air misgivings about redistricting push after Virginia vote
The Democratic triumph Tuesday has GOP lawmakers openly questioning the mid-decade redraws pushed by President Donald Trump.
Republicans warn DeSantis's Florida redistricting push 'fraught with peril'
Florida Republicans are barreling ahead with a high-stakes redistricting session as the party looks to offset Democrats’ new maps in Virginia. State lawmakers in the Sunshine State are set to convene next week in what is widely seen as the GOP’s last chance to redraw
Transcript: Trump’s Choices in Iran Are “Humiliation or Escalation”
This is a lightly edited transcript of the April 20 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I am Perry Bacon. I’m from The New Republic show Right Now . I’m joined by Elizabeth
RFK Jr. Faces Backlash Over FDA Rejection of Lifesaving Cancer Drug
President Trump’s Food and Drug Administration has decided not to approve a skin cancer treatment that could save lives, drawing backlash from doctors. On Wednesday, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Congress that he had nothing to do with the
Top Republican Suddenly Wants Nothing to Do With Redistricting Fight
National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson wouldn’t back up President Donald Trump’s gerrymandering scheme Wednesday after it backfired and gave Democrats a boost. Virginians voted Tuesday to redraw their state’s congressional district map, potentially
Valor awards upgraded for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during Afghanistan withdrawal
The Marine Corps has upgraded the valor awards given to Marines who guarded Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021 — the day a suicide bomber struck the gate and killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans, the Pentagon said Wednesday. “After
Trump Starts Nonsensical Conspiracy After Major Redistricting Defeat
President Trump is once again alleging voter fraud—this time, after his gerrymandering defeat in Virginia. “A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA! All day long Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until the very end
Trump extends 'rigged' election claims to Virginia redistricting, without citing evidence
President Trump responded Wednesday to Virginia Democrats’ redistricting win Tuesday night, saying the results were “rigged” without citing evidence. “A RIGGED ELECTION TOOK PLACE LAST NIGHT IN THE GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “All
2026 Grammys on the Hill takes aim at AI, honors Coons and Salazar
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) were honored on Tuesday for their work in protecting musical artists during the Grammys on the Hill awards ceremony, an annual event that focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music
Pentagon Report Destroys Trump’s Dream of Cheaper Gas Before Midterms
It will be a long time before the Strait of Hormuz is back to business as usual. A Pentagon assessment shared with lawmakers Tuesday revealed that it could take six months for the vital oil tradeway to be fully cleared of the mines planted by the Iranian military, according to
Appeals court blocks California law requiring ICE show visible ID
A federal appeals court has halted a California law that requires visible identification for law enforcement, including immigration agents, agreeing with the Trump administration on Wednesday that the mandate is likely unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th
Trump: 8 Iranian protesters won't be executed
President Trump on Wednesday said Iran will not executive eight Iranian women accused being involved in protests against the regime, as previously planned. “Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran
Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: 'Big win'
President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his administration with helping deliver a “BIG WIN” for the commonwealth. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in
Watch live: RFK Jr. to face Senate questioning over HHS budget, vaccines
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget requests and the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Kennedy will likely be
5 things to watch for in the California gubernatorial debate on Wednesday
Six candidates all vying to lead the nation’s most populous state will duke it out on the debate stage Wednesday night in the California gubernatorial debate hosted by Nexstar.
Boxer: 'It's pretty damn dark' for some Americans
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that the current state of the U.S. is “pretty damn dark” for some Americans. “Well, you know what, for some people it's pretty damn dark, and I'll tell you why: they can't afford to fill up their car, they're losing their health
Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers 'not going to happen'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back on concerns that the department’s modernization push could replace human air traffic controllers with artificial intelligence tools. In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Duffy said he sees potential for AI to make the
Trump political director on midterm outlook: 'It's way too soon to declare defeat'
President Trump’s political director James Blair expressed his confidence on Wednesday for GOP midterm election victories, despite falling economic approval ratings and a recent loss on a redistricting measure in Virginia. “We’re not ignorant of the history of the midterms
Amid environmental anxiety Democrats should be the national green team
The annual national environmental Gallup Poll shows that public anxiety about the environment has reached historic levels, while Trump continues to prioritize fossil fuel development over environmental protection.
Federal government on the hook to return billions in collected tariffs
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about whether businesses feel free to act in their own financial interest under the law, or whether they feel pressure to factor in politics.
Liberals shocked! San Francisco fixed its subway by stopping crime
It turns out that when you install new gates that it make impossible for fare-evaders to jump the gate, you magically improve everything about the subway.
Most Americans back ceasefire in Iran: Poll
A new poll shows most Americans are in favor of the ceasefire in Iran as a permanent end to the war remains obsolete. A Marquette Law School Poll released on Wednesday found that 75 percent of people approve of the ceasefire in the Iran war and 24 percent disapprove. The
House Republicans release pair of bills to preempt state privacy laws
A group of House Republicans introduced a pair of bills Wednesday aimed at creating a national standard on data privacy and overriding existing state regulations on consumers’ and financial data. The bills include the SECURE Data Act, involving technology companies’ handling of
Bianco emerges as GOP contender ahead of California governor debate
ATLANTA - The race to become California’s next governor has narrowed from eight candidates to six in the past two weeks, and the remaining contenders will face off in a televised debate on Wednesday night. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, one of the Republican
Judge dismisses Patel defamation lawsuit over 'nightclubs' comment on MS NOW
A federal judge in Texas dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's complaint against an MS NOW columnist after he suggested on air that Patel spent more time in nightclubs than at the bureau's headquarters. In a Tuesday filing, United States District Judge George C. Hanks, Jr., said
David Scott, longtime Georgia Democrat, dies at 80
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), a groundbreaking Democrat who served in Congress for more than two decades, has passed away, according to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). First elected in 2002, Scott, 80, rose to prominence in 2021 when he became the first Black
How Trump Accidentally Handed Dems Their Big Win in Virginia
On Monday night, just before Virginia voters approved a referendum Tuesday that will allow Democrats to draw up to four new House seats before the midterms, Donald Trump captured the true essence of this situation in a single sentence. “I don’t know if you know what
House Democrat pushes DOJ on possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi wants to see relevant internal communications between the acting attorney general and Maxwell's attorney.
Democratic Congressman, 80, Dies in Office After Announcing Reelection
Democratic Representative David Scott of Georgia has passed away at the age of 80. Scott has spent 50 years in politics, and was set to run for a 13th term in George’s 13th congressional district this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports , despite a visible decline
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott, 80, has died
The longtime lawmaker was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee.
Graham: Iran oil blockade ‘could become global soon’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close Senate ally to President Trump, said the U.S. blockade of Iran’s oil shipments “will be growing” and “could become global soon,” sending a blunt warning to countries that have helped Iran sell its oil supplies. “I not only expect this
Trump wastes his time and our money on trivial pursuits
President Trump is wasting taxpayer money and time on trivial pursuits, such as attending sporting events and visiting golf courses, while neglecting his duties to the American people.
Dozens 'being decontaminated' after chemical spill in West Virginia
The spill briefly prompted shelter-in-place orders in the area.