Senate Republicans eye vote on federal worker pay

CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

A presentation by scientists on a work group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel highlighted various alleged “safety uncertainties” of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, including those about cancer and changes to the immune system. Scientists,

Orbán slams 'rigged' Biden administration in meeting with Trump

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán slammed the Biden administration in his opening remarks at the start of his bilateral meeting with President Trump on Friday. “The reason why we are here to open a new chapter between the bilateral relation between the United States and

Pennsylvania state lawmaker introduces measure legalizing flying cars

Pennsylvania state senator Marty Flynn (D) has re-introduced legislation to legalize flying cars in the state and allow drivers to use them along roadways and in the air. Flynn first introduced this legislation in the state’s previous legislative session, where it failed to

France's right and left wing parties are surging. Can it hold the center?

It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that Macron’s bold bid to tackle France’s deep structural problems has fizzled out.

Trump Officials Cite Dubious Estimates of Medication Abortion Harms

As justification for a Food and Drug Administration review of a drug used in medication abortion, two Trump administration health officials have referenced an April report from an anti-abortion group that claims to show a far higher rate of serious side effects from the drug

Vance Seriously Claims Courts Have Less Power Over Trump in Shutdown

JD Vance is admitting the Trump administration’s new tactic to ignore the courts entirely.

Cornell to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal research funding

Cornell University announced Friday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore more than $250 million in funding to the school. The deal, which includes $60 million in spending from the school, restarts the funding and ends all federal investigations into

Consumer sentiment plunged in November to near-record lows

Consumer sentiment plunged to near-record lows in November as the slowing job market, stubborn inflation and the government shutdown post increasing problems for President Trump. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index dropped to 50.3 in November, according to data

Elise Stefanik’s Governor Campaign Already Hit With Humiliating Fail

Stefanik’s campaign website had left some pretty incredible placeholder text.

The government shutdown is having a big impact on small businesses

The government shutdown is having a significant negative impact on small businesses, resulting in decreased revenue, layoffs and difficulty accessing critical government services and funding.

Shutdown sets up weekend of travel headaches

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! What a beautiful fall day it is. ☀️ In today's issue: • Flight cancellations begin • Senate tees up 15th shutdown vote • Stefanik runs for governor • Suspicious package makes 7+ ill • What Trump

Axelrod calls ADL's response to Mamdani's election 'shockingly gratuitous'

Former White House senior adviser David Axelrod on Friday said the Anti-Defamation League’s response to Zohran Mamdani’s (D) mayoral win was “shockingly gratuitous.” “As a Jew & son of a Jewish refugee, I'm alarmed by the rise of antisemitism. The ADL's mission is to call it

Kinzinger on MAGA heir apparent: 'Nobody knows'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Thursday said the future of leadership for the Republican Party is unclear after President Trump departs the White House. “You're starting to see this civil war bubble up within the GOP,” Kinzinger said during an appearance on CNN’s

Transportation chief Duffy floats flight reductions of up to 20 percent if shutdown doesn't end

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday that flight reductions could go as high as 20 percent if the government shutdown drags on, as the Federal Aviation Administration begins reducing flights by 10 percent due to air traffic controller staffing shortages. “If this

Eric Adams Just Gave Most Deranged Exit Interview of All Time

Ziwe got New York City Mayor Eric Adams to sit down for an interview—and it went even worse than expected.

The most important reason not to end the filibuster: It’s a bad idea

President Trump has called for the end of the filibuster in the Senate, which would allow Republican policies to be passed more easily, but this would also unleash the tyranny of the majority and threaten the rights of the minority.

ICE Is Trying to Poach Police Officers From New York City

ICE’s latest effort comes in the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win.

Nancy Mace Flies off the Handle After Ex-Fiancé Sues Her

Mace has accused her ex of assaulting her and filming her without her consent.

COP30 set to begin in Brazil: What to know

Next week, world leaders will gather for the COP30 climate summit, meeting in Brazil in an event where the U.S. and its top representatives will be conspicuously absent. Here’s what you should know about that meeting: What is a COP? COP, which stands for Conference of the

Unions challenge Trump administration 'loyalty question' in job posts

Federal worker unions late Thursday filed a suit challenging the Trump administration’s inclusion of a so-called loyalty question in a set of prompts to be answered by prospective employees. The new question “essentially establishes a system of unconstitutional political

Why foreign investors like US assets but not the dollar

The principal reason is they view it as vulnerable.

No hospitalizations after multiple people fall ill at Joint Base Andrews

No one was hospitalized following multiple people falling ill at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after an individual opened a “suspicious package” at the military base on Thursday. Joint Base Andrews told CNN that individuals who had fallen ill were taken to the base’s Malcolm

Trump administration asks to immediately block SNAP distribution order

The Trump administration on Friday asked an appeals court to immediately block an order that requires full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamp, benefits to be paid to states by Friday. The emergency request to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of

Acquitted DC 'sandwich guy': 'Justice prevails'

The D.C. resident who threw a sandwich at federal law enforcement officers said “justice” prevailed after he was acquitted Thursday of a federal assault charge. “I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything happening,” Sean Dunn, a former Department of Justice

Trump Shamelessly Pardons Republican Lawmaker Convicted of Corruption

This makes sense when you pay attention to everything else Donald Trump has done as president.

All those corporate layoffs? Don’t blame AI.

If it's not AI, then what's really behind all of these layoffs? That's simple: good old-fashioned corporate mismanagement.

The Quicksand Pits That Await Zohran Mamdani—and How He Can Avoid Them

It’s not socialism or Israel that could bring the mayor-elect down. It’s corruption scandals. Competent, honest appointments are key to his success.

On the shutdown, Democrats have painted themselves into a corner

They would rather put themselves at the mercy of Republicans than to receive none from their own extremist base.

Greene pushes back on Trump: 'Affordability is a problem’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) pushed back on President Trump’s claim that grocery prices are falling, arguing that affordability — an issue she believes contributed to GOP election losses this week — is a problem for many Americans. “I go to the grocery store myself,”

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Out Trump’s Blatant Lie on Inflation

The MAGA representative is continuing her break with the Republican Party—and the president himself.

Old Man Trump Fumbles Country’s Name in Front of Its Leader

Donald Trump celebrated ending the long-running tensions (not) between Israel and Kazakhstan.

Trump and JD Vance Whine They’ve Been Ordered to Fund Food Stamps

Less than a week ago, Donald Trump said he welcomed a court ruling on the issue.

Appeals court rules against Ohio school district in gender pronoun case

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Ohio's fourth-largest school district Thursday, declaring illegal a policy that punished students for refusing to use language in accordance with transgender students' gender identity. Parents Defending Education, which has

Flight cancellations begin: What to expect

A flurry of flight cancellations began Friday morning after the Trump administration ordered airlines to reduce operations amid staffing shortages inflamed by the record-long government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday shared a list of 40 major U.S.

The future of US-Canada defense: A new NORAD for the digital age

Just as the first NORAD transformed geography into security, the next one must transform connectivity into security.

Tucker Carlson on Nick Fuentes interview criticism: 'You're not my editor'

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson rebuffed critics of an interview he recently conducted with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, expressing no regret about hosting the right-wing figure on his podcast and online show. “You know, do your own interview the way that you want to do

Maryland sues Trump administration over scrapped FBI headquarters plan

The state of Maryland is suing the FBI after the bureau reneged on plans to construct a new headquarters at a selected site in Greenbelt in favor of using an existing building in downtown Washington, D.C. The suit alleged the Trump administration ignored congressionally

Obama: Election results 'good reminder that the American people are paying attention

Former President Obama celebrated Democrats’ election victories this week, saying it was a reminder that Americans were “paying attention” to what is happening with the government. “It was good to see progressives get off the mat,” Obama said Thursday during a surprise

Wars in the West could drain forces needed in East Asia

President Trump is reportedly mulling options for undertaking three different military operations, none of them in East Asia. He continues to increase the show of military force off Venezuela’s coast and for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s departure from office. He also

Trump Says He Can’t Fund SNAP Because America Has to Be “Liquid”

Donald Trump says it’s more important to be “liquid” than it is to feed millions of hungry Americans.

Trump pardons former lawmaker convicted in corruption probe

The White House confirmed President Trump pardoned former Tennessee state House Speaker Glen Casada (R) and his former chief of staff Cade Cothren, who had both been previously convicted of corruption charges. “The Biden Department of Justice significantly over-prosecuted

Trump Admits He Doesn’t Care About “Affordability” as Economy Plunges

The president has given up pretending to care about the skyrocketing cost of living.

How much do popular obesity drugs cost?

The list prices of obesity drugs Wegovy and Zepbound are over $1,000, but that's not necessarily what you pay.

We can still avoid irreversible climate catastrophe, but we must act now

Problems securing affordable accommodations in the remote host town of Belem, on the Amazon River in Brazil, have threatened vital COP 30 climate negotiations before they even begin. But lessons from previous negotiations suggest that such snags, although frustrating, can be

10 top highest-paying blue-collar jobs in the US right now

Call it an AI insurance policy, but all the signs are pointing to an uptick in interest in vocational careers in the U.S. According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, there has been a 19 percent increase in enrollment in trade schools and apprenticeships over the past

Stefanik launches run for New York governor

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) formally announced her run for New York governor Friday, challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), who’s running for a second full term next year. In a two-and-a-half-minute ad launching her candidacy, Stefanik attacked Hochul over issues around

Journey announces farewell 'Final Frontier' tour

Journey will go its "separate ways" following a massive farewell tour in 2026.

Airline passengers brace for turmoil as flight cuts begin

Airline passengers are grappling with an increase in flight delays and cancellations after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new flight reductions to boost safety across airports that are severely understaffed amid the government shutdown. All commercial

Live updates: Trump, Orbán float Budapest summit with Putin; flight cancellations hit US airports

The government shutdown hits Day 38 on Friday, and flight cancellations are rippling across U.S. airports as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) looks to ease the burden on unpaid air traffic controllers. The Department of Transportation announced it would start by