The Department of Labor is right to make union spending transparent
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new tool to help union members and the public track how $11 billion in union dues are spent, including political activities.
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Jeffries still confident Democrats will take back House after Virginia redistricting ruling
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed confidence on Saturday that Democrats can still win back the House of Representatives, despite a recent redistricting loss in Virginia. “We’re going to take back control of the House of Representatives,” Jeffries told MS
Haberman says Trump, Biden both have ‘disconnect’ with voters over economic situations
New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman said on Friday that President Trump and former President Biden share a common “disconnect” with voters when it comes to messaging on the economy. “Certainly, there has been a similarity in terms of how President Biden and
These airlines stand to benefit most after Spirit collapse: Analysis
Several of America’s largest airlines could profit from the recent demise of Spirit Airlines, according to a new report — if only by a little. A YouGov analysis released on Friday found that people who previously considered booking flights through Spirit also rank United
New Mississippi billboard warns criminals: 'Firing squad is legal'
"Mississippi is not it."
To save rural health care, bring it out of the Dark Ages
In order to take full advantage of telemedicine, drones, alternative medical personnel and different payment systems, we need changes.
Hungary enters post-Orbán era after new prime minister sworn in
Péter Magyar was sworn in Saturday as Hungary’s new prime minister, ushering in a new era in the country that had been under the autocratic rule of Viktor Orbán for 16 years. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party notched a landslide victory in last month’s elections, securing a
115 sick in norovirus outbreak on Florida-bound cruise ship, CDC says
More than 100 people have fallen ill with norovirus on a cruise ship that left Florida last week and is set to return soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Fetterman tells Maher he feels 'lonely' as a moderate Democrat
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reiterated on Friday that he has no plans to switch political affiliations, even as he says he feels increasingly “lonely” in his party. Fetterman told comedian and "Real Time" host Bill Maher that he has seen a shift in the Democratic Party’s
Can Republicans hold Florida after DeSantis?
As Ron DeSantis knows, an endorsement from Trump can be everything.
New record set for highest win in a single game on 'The Price is Right'
The Mother's Day episode with the big win aired on Friday.
Rubio claims Cuba refused $100M US humanitarian aid offer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the Cuban government turned down a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the U.S., as the nation continues to grapple with the fallout of a devastating hurricane, a weakened economy and a prolonged fuel shortage. The U.S.
Gulf crisis weakens Trump's hand in his coming talks with Xi
As the May 14-15 summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping approaches, the U.S. is racing to freeze the Iran crisis before it weakens their hand at the table, while China's leverage increases and Saudi Arabia diversifies its security relationships.
Buttigieg, Duffy spouses clash over Transportation chief's reality show
The husband of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparred with the wife of the current secretary on Friday over an upcoming reality TV show featuring the Trump official and his family. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed during a recent Fox News appearance
Maher ribs Trump over ‘game of chicken’ with Iran
Late night host Bill Maher ridiculed President Trump over the ongoing negotiations with Iran to end the war. “It’s a game of chicken, and Trump said he wants the Iranians to know America does not blink,” the comedian said, before adding, “Lose interest and wander away? Yes, we
US sanctions firms accused of aiding Iran's missile program
The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on more than a more dozen individuals and entities based in the Middle East and China, accused of helping prop up Iran’s war effort. The State Department on Friday announced sanctions against three Chinese entities that allegedly provided
AOC doesn't believe true billionaires exist — soon they won't, at least in New York
Billionaires and even millionaires in states like New York may go the way of unicorns — fanciful creatures that once thrived in a land of jobs and growth.
Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis
Companies are increasingly citing artificial intelligence as justification for layoffs, according to a new analysis highlighting growing concerns about AI’s impact on the workforce. U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April, a 38 percent increase from March,
These are the best metros for job-seeking grads in 2026, research shows
What cities offer the perfect mix of salary, cost of living and opportunity?
Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t deny 2028 speculation: ‘My ambition is to change this country’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is leaving the door open for a presidential run in 2028. Democratic strategist David Axelrod asked the lawmaker during a Friday event in Chicago about the speculation that she will enter the race for the White House. The four-term House
Our China problem isn't strength: It's distance
What does the United States miss as academic exchange, business presence and research engagement with China have sharply declined?
Trump lauds April jobs gains, swipes at Democrats in Mother’s Day post
President Trump touted the latest job's report late Friday while lobbying criticism at his political opponents in a social media post for Mother’s Day weekend. “Happy Mother's Day weekend to all, especially to the 115 THOUSAND AMERICANS who found jobs in the month of April
Rubio describes Pope Leo meeting as 'very cordial' amid Iran tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a positive outlook on his meeting with Pope Leo XIV earlier this week, despite tensions between the White House and Vatican over the Iran war. “The holy father is a spiritual leader, first and foremost, I mean, that’s his role to play,
Zoned out: How today’s homeowners make housing unaffordable for everyone else
Policymakers have unintentionally built a system in which the voices most opposed to new housing have an effective veto. But that veto is based on fears both unsupported and unsupportable.
NTSB investigating after pedestrian hit by Frontier flight in Denver
Federal aviation authorities are looking into an incident at Denver International Airport after a Frontier Airlines flight struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway late Friday night. Frontier Flight 4345 was scheduled to travel from Denver to Los Angeles International
White House scrambles to tame AI fears
The White House is scrambling to find its footing on AI policy, as the development of new, more powerful models forces the Trump administration to rethink its strategy on AI safety. From the outset of President Trump’s second term, the White House has promoted a
Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum that was set to give Democrats a midterm boost. The Virginia court’s decision invalidates the state’s newly adopted congressional
Trump, frustrated by courts, sees his tariff policies take new hit
President Trump’s trade agenda is in question following the latest court decision striking down tariffs aimed at replacing a previous regime that was also knocked down by the judiciary, raising questions about his next move on the policy. A federal court ruled against the 10
Trump Ballroom Suddenly Faces GOP Opposition in Surprise Blow to MAGA
After a gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last month, Senator John Fetterman seized on the moment to accuse his fellow Democrats of Trump Derangement Syndrome. Fetterman tweeted : “Drop the TDS and build
The Memo: Trump vexed by crashing crosscurrents in seeking end to Iran war
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? President Trump has been dancing around the question this past week as he seeks to preserve an uneasy semi-peace with Iran while searching for a lasting deal to end the war that he began 10 weeks ago. Trump and other senior figures in his
Every Democratic Candidate Must Have an Answer for This Question
Recall, if you can stomach it, the late summer months of the 2024 presidential campaign. The political press was churning out (accurate) stories about how Vice President Kamala Harris was distancing herself from some of the bolder policy proposals she’d previously backed, and
US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug boat
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two suspected “narco-terrorists,” according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). Southcom said the vessel was operated by an unnamed designated
Trump hopes for 'big extension' on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said on Friday that he hopes a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will be extended beyond the announced three days, after the two countries agreed to halt fighting through the weekend. “I’d like to see a big extension,” Trump told The Hill’s sister
K-shaped economy is showing up at the gas pump: NY Fed
Low-income households are cutting back on gas as prices surge, while wealthier households remain largely unfazed.
US Postal Service reports falling losses, revenue up
The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Friday reported a net loss of $2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, underscoring the service’s strained financial situation despite higher revenues and a decline in some operating costs. The agency reported $20.2 billion
US to send charter flight for Americans on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
The U.S. will send a charter flight to bring home the remaining 17 Americans who are onboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship once it docks off the coast of Spain this weekend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deployed a team of epidemiologists
Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map
Alabama Republicans on Friday approved legislation directing the governor to schedule new primary elections for certain races under a GOP-friendly congressional map — if the courts agree to lift an earlier injunction keeping the current map in place until after the 2030
Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling
Virginia Democrats on Friday asked the state Supreme Court for a stay on its ruling that threw out last month’s referendum on redistricting in the commonwealth, signaling plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The state, Virginia’s House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott (D)
Beshear launches universal pre-K pilot program amid 2028 talk
Universal prekindergarten will soon be available to families in two Kentucky counties under a pilot program launched by Gov. Andy Beshear (D) this week. Beshear signed an executive order on Thursday directing the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to work with local
US sending plane for Americans on hantavirus cruise ship
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sending plane for Americans on hantavirus cruise ship The U.S. will send a charter flight to bring home the remaining 17 Americans who are onboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise
Trump declares 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump declares 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine President Trump said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day
Warner slams court ruling on Virginia redistricting: 'Justice was not served'
Virginia senior Sen. Mark Warner (D) criticized a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting plan, arguing the decision undermined the will of voters. “Today, justice was not served in Virginia,” Warner said in a video shared on social
Alabama asks Supreme Court to clear way for Republicans' redrawn voting map
Alabama urged the Supreme Court on Friday for an emergency order clearing the way for its redrawn congressional map that could boost Republicans' chances of holding on to the House in November. The ask landed just as Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed the map, which lawmakers passed in
Charlamagne Tha God confronts Dana White over Trump support ahead of White House UFC fights
Podcast host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday grilled UFC President Dana White about his support for President Trump ahead of the upcoming UFC match to be held on the White House lawn. White appeared on Charlamagne's "The Breakfast Club" radio show, where White said he wants to
RFK Jr. Exploring How to Ban Popular Antidepressants
Americans could soon lose access to some widely used antidepressant medications. As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to wean the country off mental health medications, U.S. Health Department officials explored last week whether the department had the ability to
Platner points to Ohio GOP defying courts in response to Virginia redistricting ruling
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, pointed to past Republican defiance of court orders on redistricting as he reacted to the Virginia Supreme Court striking down the commonwealth’s new congressional map Friday. “I’m old enough to remember when
Larry Ellison Promised to Fire CNN Anchors If Trump Approved Takeover
Two press freedom groups are warning that Larry Ellison may “implement the CBS playbook” at CNN by getting rid of all the anchors President Donald Trump doesn’t like. In a letter sent Thursday to Paramount Skydance, Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders
Why Democrats' New York gerrymander won't be as aggressive as the GOP's efforts
Empire State Democrats aren't interested in targeting districts previously protected by the Voting Rights Act.
Former DNC chair fires back at Psaki for 'deputy president' jab
Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison on Friday fired back at MS NOW host Jen Psaki after she accused him of seeking a "deputy president" role. Psaki made the remark in an interview on the "Nobody Knows Anything" podcast, where she said Harrison