House to accelerate housing bill consideration, final passage as soon as Tuesday

The bipartisan housing package could be signed into law in the next couple of days.

Tucker Carlson says he won't support Republican Party

Pundit Tucker Carlson says he's done with the Republican Party. "The poll numbers now tell a pretty clear story about it. I would not support the Republican Party, there's no chance," Carlson said during a recent appearance on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast. "Not because I

Dershowitz to sit for questioning in House Epstein probe

Alan Dershowitz, a former defense attorney for late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will appear before the House Oversight Committee on July 20 for a transcribed interview, according to two sources familiar with the planning. Dershowitz helped secure a controversial

World Cup fans from around the world are wowed by United States

Soccer fans from around the world are expressing amazement and amusement at the food, customs and culture of the United States during the first two weeks of the World Cup. Supporters of countries from Europe to Asia and the Middle East are steadily posting on social media, in

Hegseth to give classified briefing to GOP lawmakers on military funding goals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give a classified briefing to a group of House Republicans on military funding goals on Wednesday, as President Trump is pushing Congress to pass a $350 billion reconciliation package for the Pentagon. The Pentagon chief will be at the

ABC calls on viewers to back network in Trump battles

ABC is asking for its viewers to support the network as it faces scrutiny from the Trump administration challenging whether its daytime table talk program "The View" is a bona fide news program. The network this week rolled out an on-air campaign promoting the show and blasting

FAA investigating close call between two jets at Boston airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a close call between two commercial planes that occurred at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Saturday. The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 executed a go-around, or aborted landing, because an American

Iranian World Cup team leaves message behind after surprise draw with Belgium

The Iranian men’s national soccer team left a note behind at SoFi Stadium, just outside of Los Angeles, after it drew with Belgium in what was seen as a World Cup surprise. In a Sunday post on the social platform X, Iranian defender Ramin Rezaian posted a photo of a note on a

No Evidence for Trump’s Right to Try Claim

As he has done for years, President Donald Trump claims – without evidence – that the federal Right to Try law he signed in 2018 has “saved thousands of lives.” Researchers who have long studied access to investigational drugs say the president is greatly exaggerating. The

Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers along with information about voters' citizenship status and other sensitive data. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, an appointee of former

Mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for oil

Mixed messages from the U.S. and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are injecting further uncertainty into the future of the waterway and global oil supplies. Over the weekend, the Iranian military said that it would close the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. At the

Interior: 5 arrested for vandalism in connection with Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Department of the Interior on Monday said five individuals were arrested in connection to reports of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Five individuals have been arrested for vandalism. Five additional individuals were issued federal citations,” a

Trump Appointee Suggested Seizing Greenland to Help Out Red Lobster

The White House has insisted that acquiring Greenland is necessary for America’s national security—but it seems that some Trump officials believe it would primarily benefit American seafood buffets. A Trump official and Texas venture capitalist, Thomas Dans, was identified by

Dershowitz to testify on Epstein ties

Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings

Intelligence Democrats are warning acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte against carrying out sweeping firings or improperly declassifying intelligence as Congress braces for the controversial new intelligence chief’s full first week on the job. Pulte, who

Judge Quashes Trump’s Revenge on Minnesota’s Democratic Leaders

A federal judge has killed the Trump administration’s attempt to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other state leaders, finding that the Justice Department used the subpoena to try to force the state to capitulate to the White House’s

Graham: Trump will 'obliterate' Iran if it contests US control of Strait of Hormuz

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday predicted President Trump will take the Strait of Hormuz "by force" from Iran if negotiations fail to result in a long-term peace deal between the two countries. He also predicted that if that happens, the U.S. will charge a fee for ships

Trump Moves to Make It a Whole Lot More Expensive to Become a Citizen

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a massive increase in citizenship application fees, as the Trump administration continues to upend legal immigration. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposed a rule Monday that would raise the fee for a paper

Hegseth to brief House Republicans on White House goals for party-line package

The briefing will take place in the House SCIF.

Ukraine is finally setting the terms for Russia — so should the US

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened a new front in the cognitive warfare between Ukraine and Russia, challenging Putin's authority and forcing him to respond, while Ukraine continues to disrupt Russian military logistics and recapture territory.

Federal judge quashes Trump DOJ subpoenas aimed at Minnesota's Walz, Frey

A federal judge in Minnesota has tossed out multiple Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote there was “no doubt” the DOJ

Judge Smacks Down Trump’s Attempt to Get Maryland’s Voter Rolls

President Donald Trump has struck out nine times in court in his quest to obtain voter registration data from states, reports Democracy Docket . On Thursday, a federal judge threw out the Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking voter data from Maryland. “This Court joins every

Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump

Hassett: Warsh 'not asking the White House for advice' on interest rates

National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is not soliciting advice from the White House on monetary policy. “We’re very close friends,” Hassett said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” referring to Warsh. “We’ve known each

New federal rule exposes rift between unions and their members

The Department of Labor has finalized a new regulation to increase union members' access to financial information about their union, which the AFL-CIO is attempting to block in court, despite the fact that it would increase transparency and accountability in the labor movement.

Trump Threatens to Defund States That Don’t Make His Election Changes

The Trump administration is holding millions of dollars of Homeland Security funds hostage unless states agree to stop using electronic ballots and prove voters are citizens before they vote, CNN reports . Trump is demanding that states carry out manual election audits at the

Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?

Labour Party member Andy Burnham is likely to become the next British prime minister after incumbent Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will resign once there is a new leader in place. Starmer's resignation could have led to a divisive contest among Labour Party

Confirmed Ebola cases in outbreak zone top 1,000

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed that there are more than 1,000 cases of Ebola in the country. The ministry reported that there have been 1,003 cumulative confirmed cases and 254 cumulative deaths. Most cases are in the Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces.

Judge denies correspondents' dinner shooting suspect's bid to disqualify Blanche, Pirro

A federal judge on Monday denied a request from Cole Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents' dinner shooter, to bar acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from being involved in the case. “In line with longstanding precedent, the Court

How AI is accelerating America’s environmental cleanup mission

The Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission stands as this generation’s great scientific endeavor.

From algae to Iran, Trump should do things right instead of just doing things

Trump's "get things done and worry about the fallout later" approach has resulted in a series of failures, such as the Reflecting Pool renovation and the Iran deal, which have left the American public questioning his competence, accountability and judgement.

Team Trump Quiet Over Explosive Tulsi Gabbard Cult Revelations

Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard may have been taking orders on political decisions from Chris Butler, the leader of a group many former members have called a cult, according to a new investigation from The Washington Post . So far, Gabbard’s allies in the

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Iran peace talks move to phase 2

To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: https://bit.ly/30ARS1U To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/3qmIoS9 –> A midday take on what’s happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.*

Trump Threatens Prison Time as He Spirals Over Reflecting Pool

Anyone caught tampering with Donald Trump’s Washington-area restoration projects could be on the hook for significant prison time. The president warned against vandalizing the monuments and statues that his administration has been trying to clean ahead of America’s 250th

Trump Hands Iran Unbelievable Sanctions Win in Exchange for Nothing

Trump’s Treasury Department says that Iran can now sell oil, stripping decades of U.S. sanctions policy in one fell swoop—and it’s not clear that the United States is getting anything in return. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the U.S. had issued a

House unveils bipartisan kids online safety deal

House lawmakers announced a bipartisan deal on a package for protecting kids online on Monday, months after negotiations on digital and social media regulation fell apart between the two parties. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Frank

Plurality in new polling says prediction market betting on elections should be illegal

A plurality of respondents to a new poll believes placing prediction market bets on election outcomes should be illegal. The Politico survey found that 44 percent of 1,167 respondents believe betting on election results should be illegal. Three in 10 respondents said the

Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel's continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive

Ousted Republican Senator Says Trump Likes to “Revel in Chaos”

Outbound Senator John Cornyn is getting candid about Donald Trump. The former GOP whip described the instability fueled by the White House in a Semafor interview published Monday, lamenting about how talking with the president isn’t “particularly useful” because “he can and

Cornyn: Trump ‘seems to revel in chaos’

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president "seems to revel in chaos." In an interview with the digital news outlet Semafor, Cornyn said that talking to

Eliminating this crucial intelligence agency would make America less safe

This would be a massive mistake that undermines the necessary role ODNI plays in coordinating the 18 organizations comprising the intelligence community.

Fox News host Mark Levin lashes out at Trump administration over Iran deal

Fox News host Mark Levin on Saturday lashed out at the Trump administration over its tentative agreement to end the Iran conflict and hold talks to determine the future of Iran's nuclear program. The "Life, Liberty & Levin" host started his 17-minute monologue speaking directly

JD Vance Whines About Iran’s “Trash Talk” of Trump

JD Vance blamed Iran’s “trash talk” for nearly torpedoing peace talks on Sunday, after aggressive comments from President Trump caused Iran to pause negotiations. “What we told the Iranians yesterday is that when you guys engage in what us millennials might call ‘trash talk,’

JD Vance Takes Victory Lap on Iran Deal—But There’s One Big Problem

Vice President JD Vance announced Monday that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed back into Iran in a “major milestone and a first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons program in Iran.” There’s just one problem. Speaking at a brief press

China restricts exports to US defense firms

China added 10 companies to its export control list on Monday, blocking its exporters from selling any dual-use items to U.S. defense firms. The items range from drones to robotic hardware and swarm software used primarily for defense and national security operations in

D.C. Hit With Prank Projections Ahead of Trump’s July 4 Celebrations

Multiple images mocking President Trump and his Cabinet have been projected onto walls and sidewalks in Washington, D.C., as the nation’s capital continues to reject the leadership on Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of the president’s Independence Day celebrations. One projection

Democrats want control of Congress, but what will they actually do with it?

Trump has undoubtedly done more damage to the federal government than we know. It will take a long time to identify and repair it. Democrats should tell us how they’d jump-start the process in January with control of Congress.

Federal appeals court blocks CFPB job cuts

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting the workforce at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted the administration’s motion to return the case to

Treasury Department issues temporary license for Iranian oil sales

The Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity. “In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open

A flawed Iran deal could give investors second thoughts

It remains to be seen whether investors will remain upbeat amid widespread criticism of the deal.