Tradition reigns in one of the richest congressional district. Or does it?

Micah Lasher is leading a race with the might of the establishment propelling him. It might not be enough.

Senate GOP defeats first attempt to kill DOJ payout fund

Democrats tried to send the bill back to the Judiciary Committee, which would effectively kill the underlying immigration enforcement bill.

Trump endorses 'Protect College Sports' Act

President Trump is backing the "Protect College Sports" Act, a piece of legislation introduced in the Senate this week that would regulate the big business of college sports. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called the current college sports landscape a "total mess," and said

Anderson Cooper on Trump's latest Kaitlan Collins remarks: ‘That doesn't happen to men’

Anderson Cooper late Wednesday defended Kaitlan Collins after President Trump verbally attacked his CNN colleague in the Oval Office, saying she has “hatred in her eyes” and needs to smile more. “That’s the president of the United States, a nearly 80-year-old man who has no

Wrong person at the wrong time: Bill Pulte and America's intelligence gap

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, with no known experience in national security, as acting director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, raising concerns about the state of the agency and the potential for increased threats to national security.

John Bolton to plead guilty to improperly handling national defense information

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton plans to plead guilty in a case accusing him of improperly handling national defense information contained within his diaries, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. Bolton will plead guilty at a

US to reach $41T debt ceiling as soon as late winter, forecasters predict

The Treasury Department could prevent a U.S. debt default for several months after that.

Blanche faces uncertain path through Senate

“Nothing’s a safe or sure bet these days,” warned Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Popular frozen snack latest to be recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list

Several food items made with a recalled dry milk powder could be contaminated.

Steve Kroft says '60 Minutes' 'no longer exists'

Steve Kroft, a longtime correspondent for CBS News’s “60 Minutes” who retired in 2019, said the program “no longer exists” in a new interview. “I think basically '60 Minutes,' as the audience has known it, no longer exists,” Kroft told New York Magazine. “The firings are too

House lawmakers introduce draft for national AI framework

On Thursday, a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers released a long-awaited draft of a national framework on artificial intelligence, aiming to preempt some state laws on AI, minimize the technology's risks and expand research. The discussion draft, obtained by The Hill, proposes

Let's get America building again

The Trump administration is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System, 100 years of Route 66, and the 250th birthday of the United States by focusing on a historic revival of American infrastructure, with the FHWA having executed 888 grants and delivered

Former Trump spokesperson: 'Misogynistic attacks' on Kaitlan Collins 'disgusting'

Sarah Matthews, an ex-spokesperson for President Trump, on Wednesday slammed the president for recent comments he made about CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. “Kaitlan Collins is a very, very good reporter. She's the best at what she does, and I think that's why you see Trump go after

South Carolina draws attention with competitive GOP primary for governor

ATLANTA — The Republican primary for governor in South Carolina has emerged as a closely watched contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R). The open race in the reliably conservative state has drawn a crowded field of high-profile GOP candidates, including Lt.

John Thune breaks with Trump on DNI pick Bill Pulte, weaponization fund

Leadership isn't measured only by the votes you cast. Sometimes it's measured by the moments when you're willing to speak up.

New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote

New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure on Wednesday to make it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional lines — putting the state a step closer to creating a more favorable House map ahead of 2028. New York lawmakers passed a state

Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire brokered by Israel, Lebanon

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which will create "pilot zones" in which Beirut will work to drive out the militant group. Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Kassem, described the ceasefire as “absurd, humiliating,

Vote-a-rama kicks off with Schumer forcing $1.8B MAGA fund vote

🎂 Plus: Viral ‘dot cakes’ take over the internet {beacon} It’s Thursday. I can’t escape these viral “dot cakes” that have taken over my social media feeds. They seem *so* overhyped. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, keep scrolling to “internet buzz.” I have

Cassidy slams RFK Jr. over resurgence in vaccine-preventable diseases

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) directly blamed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a resurgence in vaccine-preventable illnesses Thursday. On the social media platform X, Cassidy shared a New York Times article reporting on hospitals seeing a

Liberal 'experts' lied about racism and protesting during COVID — remember?

When we speak of declining trust in experts, this is the sort of thing we're talking about.

Government information gathering and sharing are in peril

The Trump administration is proposing a government-wide non-disclosure agreement for federal workers, which has been protested by free speech and open government groups as an assault on the First Amendment, and is compounded by cuts to the government workforce and increased

Marines retire Harrier 'jump jet'

The U.S. Marine Corps this week celebrated the retirement of the AV-8B Harrier II, the fighter jet that can take off and land vertically and without a runway. In a “sundown” ceremony on Wednesday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., more than 5,000 people gathered to

Scalise lays out vote schedule

House panel demands more information on military firings

The move comes after the dismissal of multiple uniformed military leaders since President Donald Trump took office.

Gabbard says husband's surgery was successful: 'Now the recovery begins'

Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation as director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with bone cancer, said he underwent successful surgery and is recovering. “My husband Abraham was diagnosed with a very rare sacral chordoma,” Gabbard wrote on the

Senate drama: Republicans wrestle over Schumer amendment on 'anti-weaponization' fund

Senate Republicans are wresting over how to handle a Democratic amendment that would ban implementing the Department of Justice's "anti-weaponization" fund. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) offered the amendment to the GOP budget reconciliation package, causing

Van Hollen blasts AIPAC, crypto spending for Hoyer’s chosen successor

The progressive potential 2028er warned against the millions of dollars in special-interest spending to boost Rep. Steny Hoyer’s former aide.

Panetta on Pulte: Intelligence community getting 'a political hack'

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta on Thursday morning derided President Trump’s new pick to lead national intelligence operations: Bill Pulte. Panetta, who also served as Defense secretary under former President Obama, told NPR’s Leila Fadel on “Morning Edition” that Pulte,

UFC Fighter Expertly Skewers Trump’s Birthday Match at White House

At least one UFC fighter believes that the Trump administration is “desecrating” the federal government’s role by bringing the games to the White House lawn. Professional fighter Bryce Mitchell told reporters Wednesday night that the government should not be involved in hosting

Dirk Kempthorne was a paragon of cross-border leadership in difficult times

More than just initiating a binational process, Mexico found a partner and a friend in Kempthorne.

Northern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms

Several coronal mass ejections could impact Earth today, which means you may get to see the northern lights.

House Democrats' campaign arm adds 4 candidates to program for top challengers

The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Thursday announced four new names for its program dedicated to supporting challengers who could flip key GOP-held districts in the midterms. Three of the new candidates on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) “Red to

At Least 3 Republicans Look Ready to Sink Blanche’s A.G. Dreams

It appears that a handful of Senate Republicans are prepared to kill Todd Blanche’s dreams of becoming attorney general. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are already giving noncommittal answers on whether they’d support acting Attorney General Blanche’s nomination to

Lawmakers urge DOJ to investigate 2 men tied to Jeffrey Epstein

It comes after the late convicted sex offender’s former assistant implicated the individuals.

Federal regulators know exactly how to prevent side underride deaths

Side underride guards would save lives, and they make economic sense.

Chamber of Commerce gets largest-ever donation for free enterprise initiative

The Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that it received its largest-ever contribution to expand its initiative promoting free enterprise. A single individual is giving $100 million to the pro-business organization, setting a record for the 114-year-old organization. The

Education Department sued over student loan limitations

A pair of advocacy groups filed suit on Wednesday against the Education Department over its cap on how much physician associates and assistants can borrow in student loans, the latest legal challenge to the recent limits. The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and

Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden hair is sensation at Bangladesh zoo

With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week.

Fox News poll finds Brown leading Ohio Senate race by 8 points as Trump favorability drops

Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) is leading current Sen. Jon Husted (R) in a Senate race in the Buckeye State by 8 points as President Trump's favorability rating falls in the state. In the Fox News poll, 53 percent of respondents backed Brown, while 45 percent backed Husted.

Trump's ballroom commissioner leads US delegation to 'Russia's Davos'

The U.S. official overseeing President Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project led an official delegation to Russia’s premier economic forum, underscoring the president’s outreach to Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates the war against Ukraine.

Nate Silver: Latest Maine Senate poll 'not super reassuring' for Platner

Analyst Nate Silver on Wednesday questioned Democrat Graham Platner’s chances of beating Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November, citing a recent poll that showed a decrease in his lead over the incumbent. A new poll released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling found Platner

Video Exposes MAGA Congresswoman’s “Assault” Claim Against Activist

A Republican congresswoman is trying to claim she was assaulted when an activist brushed her arm. On Wednesday, Representative Anna Paulina Luna complained on X, “The head honcho of CodePink here on Capitol Hill decided to try to harass me as I was leaving my hearing with Rubio

America's oceans need protection, not politics

Rather than relying solely on the whims of a particular administration, the MARA Act would establish science-based requirements, ensuring clear and consistent guardrails for how aquaculture research and development proceed in federal waters.

Watch live: Blanche, Patel give remarks in Ohio on effort to combat Medicaid fraud

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel will brief reporters Thursday morning on the federal efforts to combat alleged Medicaid fraud. Their remarks come a day after the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a task force hearing on fraud

Trump net approval hits new low: Polling tracker

President Trump’s net approval rating is down to its lowest point ever amid the Iran war and stubbornly high prices, according to a polling analysis. The Economist has tracked public opinion about presidential job performance in its poll tracker since 2009, relying on data

John Bolton Reaches Plea Deal in Major Win for Trump’s Revenge Quest

Former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to agree to a plea deal over mishandling classified documents, in a major win for Donald Trump’s retribution campaign. Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security

Vote-a-rama is underway

Trump under no pressure to change ahead of midterms: Marc Short

Former White House staffer Marc Short on Wednesday said President Trump is under no pressure to change his agenda before the midterm elections. “I think he still has that control of the Republican Party, and I don't think he really cares what the Senate does,” Short, who

New York House candidates face off in race to succeed Nadler: How to watch PIX11 debate

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Candidates in New York’s 12th Congressional District will face off in a race for the district’s first open seat in more than three decades. The spot is being contested by Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, Jack Schlossberg and five other

DOJ Refiles Southern Poverty Law Center Suit—But Just Makes It Worse

Federal prosecutors at the Justice Department are stepping on their own toes trying to fix their indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gleefully announced the indictment against the SPLC in April, claiming at the time that the