President Trump shared a letter favorably comparing him to Adolf Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and other murderous leaders, bizarrely just hours after signing his controversial memorandum of understanding at the Versailles Palace in France. Trump shared a post on Truth Social,
Today, we are facing a watershed moment. If a political window for democracy reform opens, we should not settle for half-measures. We may not have another opportunity for decades.
Congress is slated to lose more than a dozen Black members between both parties in 2027 after representation reached an all-time high on Capitol Hill just last cycle. The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in April to weaken the Voting Rights Act has played a leading role in
Trump’s controversial demands have been unfortunately timed as lawmakers have been on the precipice of delivering policy goals.
The tentative memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran went into "immediate effect" after President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed it on Wednesday, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif, who served as the top
Luigi Mangione’s “manifesto,” found in a notebook after his capture, could play a role in his defense team’s strategy
There was no word on whether King Charles would meet with Harry and his two grandkids.
China's Ministry of State Security released an article Friday on social media platform WeChat, noting an "invisible secret war" is ongoing.
Republicans have an opportunity to tell a different story than the one Americans have believed about them.
In today’s issue: President Trump’s initial efforts to sell his deal with Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz did not win over many Republicans on Wednesday. Trump administration officials yesterday read out the text of the 14-point memorandum of
President Vladimir Putin’s Russian Federation is taking on water. Like the Titanic, it has struck an immovable object — in this case Ukraine — and it is sinking fast. The last couple of weeks have been pretty bad for the Russian dictator, his generals at the Kremlin and his
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 details of Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran have now been released , and it’s exactly what we expected. Trump got nothing of any
The United States has a storied history of medical charlatanism. In the 1890s, a Pennsylvania newspaper reporter turned publisher turned patent medicine mountebank named James Monroe “Money” Munyon peddled “a Munyon Pill for Every Ill,” promising to cure rheumatism, neuralgia,
A fifth of the world’s oil supplies typically flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid America’s disastrous war of choice against Iran, it’s now been closed since March. As the United States and Iran edge closer to a prospective deal to end that war, analysts have marveled at
This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 17 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . Perry Bacon: I’m Perry Bacon. This is Right Now on The New Republic . We have a great guest today. Sarah J. Jackson is a University of Pennsylvania communications professor, and she has a
President Trump’s deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iran is getting strong pushback from Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill who warn that giving Iran’s theocratic regime access to billions of dollars in economic relief would be a major
Republican senators are growing tired of the White House throwing curveballs into things they want to get done. For example, many Republican senators want a now-lapsed surveillance law that allows intelligence agencies to spy on foreign threats to be reauthorized. The problem?
The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations involving California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, could pose a challenge for him should the governor decide to mount a presidential bid in 2028. While the probes are in their early stages, some
The opening of Barack Obama’s presidential library in Chicago this Friday has inspired a new round of conversations around his remarkable rise and presidency. And there’s so much to celebrate. The election of a Black president was a landmark event in American history. From the
House members who opted to run for higher office rather than seek reelection have had a poor track record this year and could end up with a higher rate of primary losses than in recent years. Those losses have come despite members having the perks of a national profile and
Have you seen Donald Trump lately? You may have spotted him attempting to spin his “not final” Iran deal as anything other than a total capitulation. Maybe you caught him falling asleep in the Oval Office. You may have seen him talking about how handsome the leaders of India
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran has now been released , and it confirms what we all expected: He got nothing of any significance. A surprising number of his allies agree. Fox News personalities, visibly angry and rattled, are saying they’ve “very skeptical” of the
Doubts and differing visions of another partisan policy package are “going to be the problem” keeping Republicans from passing such a bill.
Most Americans believe that some rights including the right to vote are facing some level of threat, according to a new poll. In the AP-NORC Center poll, 66 percent of respondents said that the right to vote is either facing a “major threat” or “minor threat” in the U.S., while
Fewer Americans say they are proud of being from their country ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, according to a new poll. In the PRRI poll, 51 percent of respondents said they are either “extremely proud” or “very proud” of their American identity. Twenty-three percent said
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The New Jersey Democrat says advanced AI models should face mandatory government reviews for national security, critical infrastructure and bioterror risks.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting
Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three presidents intend to be at a ceremony to commemorate the center’s opening, a source
Mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war are putting a damper on plans to quickly return shipping traffic to normal under a memorandum of understanding signed this week. President Trump on Monday said the U.S. military was already “doing a little hunting for a
Polling released Wednesday found that most U.S. families have both parents working full-time jobs. The Pew Research Center found that, as of 2025, 52 percent of mothers and fathers in different-sex relationships with children under 18 both work full-time jobs, according to an
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The president’s U-turn on Jay Clayton was the latest instance where “he just keeps pushing” on GOP lawmakers.
President Trump tried to make the case for his interim peace deal with Iran on Wednesday, but a lengthy news conference only revealed that no last-minute rabbits would be pulled from the hat to assuage his critics. Trump’s comments, delivered as he prepared to leave a Group of
President Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries while visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles. The details of the MOU were shared earlier Wednesday by senior
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. cutting the number of troops and equipment it would provide to traditional allies in the event of an attack will not have an immediate impact. “This is not about where forces and assets are currently located,” Rutte told
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday morning welcomed the new deal between the U.S. and Iran ending the war between the two countries and said he hoped for bolstered “mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East.” “I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Pentagon says Grok used to launch missiles at Iran The Pentagon artificial intelligence chief on Monday said Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is tantamount to national security in a sworn
Former President Obama on Tuesday accused institutions working with President Trump of having "fallen victim" to the notion that "everything is about money." The former president, along with former first lady Michelle Obama, spoke before the opening ceremony for the Obama
President Trump’s scuttling of a hearing to review his pick for director of national intelligence has once again plunged Congress into chaos over who will lead the intelligence community and how lawmakers can renew the nation’s lapsed spy powers. The Senate spent the morning
Former President Biden’s envoy on Iran said Wednesday the deal between the Trump administration and Tehran is “far preferable to any of the alternatives.” Robert Malley, who also negotiated the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the U.S., Iran and multiple global
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story MOU opens Hormuz, lifts sanctions on Iran's oil Key details on the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran were unveiled Wednesday. © Photo Credit Vice President Vance is expected to formally sign the memorandum of
The reviews are rolling in, and it’s clear that Vice President JD Vance’s new book, Communion, is not the next Hillbilly Elegy —not even close. Ten years after Vance released his bestselling book that was made into a major motion picture, he has released Communion, a reflection
Scottish soccer fans came to Boston thirsty — and drank the Sam Adams downtown taproom dry.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced a $700 million investment into behavioral health programs, indicating an emphasis on faith-based recovery organizations. Kennedy, a recovered heroin addict, announced a $96 million funding
A foiled plot to attack an outdoor UFC event at the White House over the weekend is further proof why President Trump’s proposed ballroom is needed for security reasons, a senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official told a federal appeals court Tuesday. Brett Shumate, the
Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who was previously endorsed by President Trump, has withdrawn from the GOP primary runoff for Oklahoma’s solid red 1st Congressional District after being exposed in a texting scandal that derailed his campaign. “After prayerful consideration with
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank will move away from forecasting its future action under his leadership. In announcing its decision to hold interest rates steady, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted not to include forward
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway pressed MLB not to discipline San Francisco Giants players over Bible verses on their Pride Night-themed caps. In a letter posted to the social platform X on Wednesday morning addressed to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Hanaway wrote
Senators are looking to jam Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until the Pentagon shares more information about the U.S. military’s strikes on alleged drug boats and the lethal bombing of an Iranian girls school at the beginning of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. In