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James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: Survey
U.S. Rep. John James (R-Mich.) is the leading Republican candidate in Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, according to new polling. Glengariff Group, Inc. published new polling data for the race on Tuesday from likely GOP primary voters in the state. James garnered 37
Republicans unlock filibuster-skirting power to pump billions of dollars to ICE
An unrelated revolt over the farm bill almost tanked a White House-backed, two-step plan to end the 10-week-old DHS shutdown.
Johnson quashes farm bill rebellion to pass budget blueprint for reconciliation 2.0
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday quashed a rebellion over the farm bill to allow the House to adopt a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement. The 215-211-1 party-line vote, with Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) voting
Case against West Virginia woman accused of plotting Trump assassination is dismissed
Charges against Morgan Morrow, the West Virginia woman who was arrested in January for alleged terroristic threats linked to a social media post about President Donald Trump and a sniper, have been dismissed.
Trump says US government's Intel stock made the country $30B in last 90 days
President Trump said on Wednesday that federal stock holdings in Intel generated over $30 billion over the last several months, after he authorized the U.S. government’s investment in the struggling semiconductor chip manufacturing company last summer. “I’m very proud of that
House vote hits 2-hour mark amid revolts
Republican factions are using a budget resolution vote to protest leadership’s move on a separate farm bill and ethanol fight.
UN nuclear chief: Russia taking highly enriched uranium from Iran under discussion
The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency said on Tuesday that Russia remains open to removing highly enriched uranium, a critical component of nuclear weapon development, from Iran. Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of ensuring Iran loses this supply or that its enrichment is
Appeals court declines to rehear Trump's challenge to $83M E Jean Carroll verdict
An appeals court on Wednesday declined to rehear President Trump’s challenge to an $83.3 million verdict for defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to reject a so-called “en banc” hearing, or by the full bench of judges, paves
FedEx, UPS say they will give tariff refunds to customers: What to know
Shipping giants FedEx and UPS are vowing to return refunded money to costumers in the wake of a February court ruling that invalidated the Trump administration's widespread tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
US and Iran hold economic standoff
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US and Iran hold economic standoff The economic front in the U.S. war against Iran is reaching a crisis point for both sides, as negotiations on an end to the war remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump considers reduction of US troops in Germany
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump considers reduction of US troops in Germany President Trump said on Wednesday that he is reviewing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in
Powell plans to stay
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell reveals post-chair plans as Warsh inches closer Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he plans to stay on at the central bank as a governor after his
The headache that won’t go away for Mike Johnson
House GOP hardliners are driving a tough bargain — a full ban on a central bank digital currency, or bust.
Health costs still a top voter concern, poll finds
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Poll shows health costs driving voter concerns Health costs continue to top the public’s list of affordability worries, and while Democrats have an edge over Republicans, both parties need to
Senate to seek short-term punt for key surveillance power
Majority Leader John Thune said a House-passed three-year extension can’t pass without changes.
Six takeaways from Hegseth’s first hearing since Iran war started
House Democrats came out firing during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first hearing since the Iran war started, peppering the Pentagon chief with questions on his characterization of the conflict and recent high-profile firings of top military officials. Their Republican
Trump lauds 'brilliant' Alito for authoring Voting Rights Act decision
President Trump praised U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday for authoring the court’s landmark decision to limit a central provision of the Voting Rights Act. “Today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision in the Callais case is a BIG WIN for Equal Protection under the
Chinese airbag parts tied to crash deaths banned
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday banned Chinese airbag inflators tied to at least 10 car crash deaths and injured two other people. NHTSA said an investigation revealed that frontal driver airbags exploded, sending large metal fragments into
Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about technology, politics, and technology learning how to politick. If you're not a subscriber but would like to support our work, please subscribe here. I promise that your money will not go toward paying for
About 6 in 10 say they try to avoid Trump news: Survey
A new poll shows that about 6 in 10 Americans say they avoid news about President Trump. The Media Insight Project survey released Wednesday found that 31 percent of respondents often actively avoid news stories about Trump, and 32 percent say they sometimes avoid Trump news.
National redistricting war reignites with Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling
The Supreme Court's decision to weaken a key part of the Voting Rights Act has reignited a national redistricting war likely to have widespread implications for voters across the country. The high court on Wednesday handed down its much-awaited ruling on Louisiana's House map,
States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls State prosecutors are turning up the heat on social media and artificial intelligence companies over their safeguards for children as federal lawmakers remain at an impasse on
Trump Is Weighing Two Options for Iran. They’re Both Horrific.
One side effect, it seems, of threatening to destroy an entire civilization is that subsequent, less apocalyptic attempts at intimidation fall a little flat. Case in point: Early Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself in a suit and
Good Riddance to OPEC
These are hard times for multinationalism. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization lies in tatters, the World Trade Organization is on life support, the World Health Organization is losing its wealthiest member, and I bet you didn’t even know there was an International Tribunal
House passes 3-year extension of key spy power
But the bill renewing the Section 702 surveillance law likely cannot pass the Senate without changes.
House approves reauthorization of warrantless spy powers
The House on Wednesday approved the renewal of the nation’s warrantless spy powers in a 235-191 vote that cleared the chamber with support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The bill, which would renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA),
Pritzker: Voting Rights Act ruling 'an attack on a crown jewel of our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a Louisiana voting map, calling it an “abomination.” “It is an attack on a crown jewel of our democracy,” Pritzker said during a press conference on Wednesday. In a 6-3 decision on
Hegseth says $400M in Ukraine support released after McConnell's angry op-ed
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said $400 million in Ukraine support was released after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) penned an angry op-ed criticizing the stall in funding. “The department recognizes that $400 million was allocated for European capacity building,
Amid All the Other Chaos, Congress Focuses on a Hasan Piker Bill
Despite all of the other issues in the country, Congress wants to waste its time on a bill condemning Hasan Piker. Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer and Republican Mike Lawler on Wednesday introduced a resolution to target “the rise of antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric
Mamdani slams Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling: 'It risks disenfranchising millions'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) slammed a recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, saying the decision “risks disenfranchising millions.” “Today's Supreme Court decision is a direct assault on the promise of the Voting Rights Act. It risks disenfranchising
Germany's Merz says Trump relationship good despite Iran criticism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that his relationship with President Donald Trump “remains good” after Trump lashed out at him for criticizing the conflict with Iran. "From my perspective, my personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good,” Merz
Providing Context for Leavitt’s Examples of ‘Violent Rhetoric’
Two days after an armed man tried to enter the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited rhetoric from Democrats that she said is “inspiring violence” against President Donald Trump and other Republicans. But several of
New California regulations allow heavy-duty driverless vehicle testing, deployment
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Tuesday adopted new regulations on autonomous vehicles (AVs) to curb public safety issues and keep manufacturers in check. New regulations include expanding "safety and oversight requirements for" all types of AVs, the DMV
Trump Admits He’s Not Sure James Comey Was Trying to Kill Him
President Donald Trump’s indictments against his perceived political enemies are getting so flimsy, even he’s not sure he believes in them. On Wednesday, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked Trump about the Department of Justice’s most recent target: former FBI Director James Comey,
Hegseth’s Own Words on Illegal Military Orders Come Back to Bite Him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s blind loyalty to the Trump administration has put him at odds with his own beliefs. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday, New Hampshire Representative Maggie Goodlander asked Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan
Why gas prices rocketed up in these 5 states overnight, and who could be impacted next
Drivers in a handful of states may have noticed pump prices rapidly increase this week. It could impact more states soon.
Trump says Iran has to ‘cry uncle’ to end Strait of Hormuz standoff
President Trump said Wednesday that in order to end a blockade he imposed in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran would have to "cry uncle" and "give up" though the Iranians have given no indication they intend to do so anytime soon. Trump also called his blockade “genius” without giving
Napolitano: 'Frivolous' Comey indictment will be tossed out
Former Fox News host and New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano on Wednesday said the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey would likely be tossed out. “I think Comey’s people will move to dismiss it, that it’s protected speech, and I think that motion
Fewer non-homeowners expecting to buy a home within 5 years: Gallup
Fewer Americans who don’t own a home are expecting to buy a home within the next five years, according to a new poll. In the Gallup poll, 19 percent of the non-homeowner respondents said they believe they are going to purchase a house “in the next five years,” down from 25
Acting US ambassador to Ukraine leaving post, officials deny frustration with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post in June, the State Department told The Hill, retiring after a 30-year tenure as a career foreign service officer. State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggot rejected reporting by the Financial Times that Davis,
Hegseth Accuses Troops of Lying as He’s Faced With Facts on Iran War
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is continuing to lie about an Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. service members in early March, and now he’s lashing out at the survivors of the blast too. After the missile struck the troop base, the defense secretary minimized the
House GOP leaders punt farm bill amid intraparty division
House GOP leaders struck a deal with hard-line conservative rebels on Wednesday to delay a vote on the farm bill, which has been at the center of controversy in recent days as Republicans remain divided over certain provisions. The agreement came as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)
Susie Wiles creates official X account 'to share occasional updates'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles launched an official X account on Tuesday to share “occasional updates” about the Trump administration. “I’m joining X to share occasional updates about the work we do at the White House,” Wiles wrote in her first post from the official
Trump learns of Voting Rights Act ruling from reporters in Oval Office
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that their question about a Wednesday Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana congressional district that weakens the Voting Rights Act was the first time he heard of the decision. “When did it come out? I’ve been with the
Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday said she’s backing former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the runoff election against former Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson (Texas). “Colin has the record, the grit, and the heart to stand up for working families and communities under
Trump Tries to Goad Artemis II Astronauts Into Bashing NATO With Him
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II visited the White House Wednesday to celebrate their successful mission around the moon, but they ended up roped into one of the president’s diatribes against NATO. The astronauts were visibly uncomfortable flanking Donald Trump behind the Resolute
Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature
The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a new set of Republican-favored congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday as state lawmakers look to fast-track a new House map as the midterms approach. Florida currently has a 20-8 Republican edge in its
Tennessee nonprofit founder 'hogtied' on Epstein's island, charged with trespassing
The man said he was doing research to raise awareness on the Epstein story.