Donald Payne Jr. remembered at funeral as dedicated — and dapper — House member

His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol.

Biden campaign hits Trump over proposed Louisiana bill to criminalize possession of abortion pills

President Biden’s reelection campaign is blaming former President Trump for a bill proposed in Louisiana that would criminalize possession of the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol. In a statement first shared with The Hill from the Biden campaign, Louisiana native

Hannity draws parallel between Noem's and Biden's dog problems

Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday night compared the backlash South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is facing over shooting and killing a hunting dog to the headlines around President Biden's dog, Commander. Hannity, who had Noem on for an interview, said experts on dogs he

Congressional Renters Caucus calls for more federal rental assistance

The Congressional Renters Caucus is encouraging House Appropriations Committee leaders to expand funding for federal rental assistance and other housing programs as the nation grapples with a lack of affordable housing. More than 45 million U.S. households rent, according to

House candidate Blake Masters says opponent with 'no wife and kids' has 'no skin in the game'

Arizona congressional candidate Blake Masters took a swipe at his Republican primary opponent Abe Hamadeh for not being married or having kids, claiming it shows his opponent does not have “skin in the game.” In a campaign video published Tuesday, Masters laid out his policy

Blinken’s trouble in Beijing is part of China’s longstanding strategy

Since the Nixon era, the United States and China have engaged in a dance of diplomacy marked by a fundamental dissonance in conflict resolution strategies.

NAACP partners with Lyft for Election Day rides

The NAACP has partnered with ride-hailing company Lyft to help drive voters to the polls on Election Day. The 2024 Lyft Up Voting Access Program will share critical voting access information and provide free and discounted rides to the polls. It will also help riders and

Close to a Deal? Not if Netanyahu Insists on Rafah Invasion.

The Israeli war on Gaza is at a critical juncture. Efforts are being exerted to ensure that a cease-fire and an exchange of hostages and prisoners take place as soon as possible. Naturally, with both sides not trusting each other, the possibility of a breakthrough remains

CNN panel cracks up as Tapper reads Cohen post calling Trump 'V Sch---inpants'

A CNN panel of analysts and anchors broke out into laughter Thursday as Jake Tapper read a social media post from Michael Cohen, former President Trump's onetime attorney, using vulgar language to blast Trump. "Okay ... I apologize for this update ahead of time, but Todd

Biden campaign unveils abortion ad tied to Trump's comments to Time

The Biden campaign on Thursday launched a seven-figure ad campaign focused on former President Trump's recent comments to Time magazine in which he said states should decide whether to monitor women's pregnancies or prosecute those who illegally get abortions. The ad, titled

Michael Flynn, in Deep Legal Doo-Doo Yet Again, Loses It

During an interview on Real America’s Voice Thursday, former national security adviser Michael Flynn claimed that he received eight subpoenas the night before, complaining that there was a massive effort to keep Donald Trump out of office and himself out of government. “Steve,

Biden finally breaks his silence on the campus riots — but he’s still hedging his bets

The president finally addressed the violence roiling U.S. colleges in a hastily organized speech at the White House.   Too little, too late.

Key Hush-Money Witness Blows a Huge Hole in Trump’s Major Defense

Former Stormy Daniels attorney Keith Davidson retook the stand in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial Thursday, offering up fresh revelations about the original source of the payments. Reading aloud a statement he drafted to former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo on February 13, 2018,

Biden must explain what he’s doing to free US hostages held in Russia

Actions taken under President Biden’s leadership set a dangerous precedent by signaling that American citizens could be taken hostage to pressure the U.S. government into making concessions.

Senate GOP campaign chief echoes McConnell, downplays red wave expectations

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman gives $10K to UNC American flag 'rager'

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe raising money for fraternity members at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to throw a party after they held up the American flag at a protest on campus. The moment took place when pro-Palestinian

How baby steps can lead to giant leaps in carbon reduction

The road to net zero begins with a first step, even just a baby step, but repeated on a grand scale.

Top Senate Republican predicts Congress will likely need short-term FAA extension

Pulitzer Prize Board recognizes 'tireless efforts' of student journalists covering college protests

The Pulitzer Prize Board issued a statement Thursday recognizing the “tireless efforts” of student journalists across the country who have covered the campus protests at “great personal and academic risk” to themselves. “As we gather to consider the nation’s finest and most

Trump Explains Exactly What He’d Do if He Loses the Next Election

Donald Trump still can’t give a straight answer on whether he’d accept the results if he loses the election. In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Wednesday , the former president said he’d only accept a loss in November’s presidential election “if everything’s

Fox's McEnany: 'I give Biden zero credit' for statement on college protests

Fox News host Kaleigh McEnany said she is not willing to give President Biden any credit for condemning demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza that have broken out across college campuses in recent days, some of which have turned violent. "Joe Biden hails from the left, he

34 GOP senators call potential Biden plan for Palestinian refugees national security risk

More than two dozen Republican senators are calling a potential proposal by President Biden to accept Palestinian refugees from Gaza a national security risk, following the administration's acknowledgment that discussions are underway to help Palestinians in the U.S. bring

Graham says FBI has his phone after possible hack

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says the FBI has his phone after someone tried to scam him by impersonating a communication from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), raising the possibility that one of the senators' phones was hacked. “My phone is in the hands of the FBI

The two-state solution assumes a State of Palestine is possible — but is it?

It is hard to think of a successful and sustainable state that consists of two more-or-less equally sized but geographically separate entities.

Harris hits Trump on abortion 2 years after leaked Supreme Court decision

Vice President Harris on Thursday marked the second anniversary of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with a fresh round of attacks on former President Trump over abortion, in a video obtained exclusively by The Hill. “Two years ago, we learned in a

12:30 Report — Biden’s message to campus protesters

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. It appears that we have exited spring in Washington and skipped directly to the “Hell’s Front Porch” stage of the summer. Congrats! 🥵 Here’s a preview of today’s edition: President Biden just addressed the escalating protests happening on

Rubio: Campus protests highlight 'complete breakdown of law and order'

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Thursday morning that pro-Palestine protests on college campuses across the United States highlight a “complete breakdown of law and order.” “You have hundreds of thousands of American students who can't go back on campus, who feel threatened,

Ex-Trump aide says 'competency and experience' would be 'out the window' in second term

Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for ex-President Trump, said Wednesday she expects a hypothetical second Trump term to be bereft of any aides with “competency and experience.” Instead, she said in an interview with CNN’s Jim Acosta, she expects the presumptive GOP nominee

US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine

The State Department accused Russia on Thursday of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, following a new set of sanctions against the country. Russia violated the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act by using the chemical weapon chloropicrin against

Where the Senate stands on passing House antisemitism bill

Ukraine is outmanned, outgunned and outmaneuvered — should they give up?

Things aren’t looking good for Ukraine.

Polis signs bill strengthening Colorado's 'forever chemical' product bans

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into law Wednesday a bill that will result in sweeping bans of "forever chemicals" across a wide range of consumer products. The law, SB-81, expands upon existing state legislation that prohibited the sale or distribution of certain products

Who is the wealthiest person in your state? Forbes releases new list

No, it isn't you - but can you guess who it is?

CNN's Kaitlan Collins spars with Trump VP contender JD Vance

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins clashed Wednesday over the ongoing college protests, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, and former President Trump’s legal cases, as speculation rises over Vance becoming Trump's potential running mate in November.

Lawmakers announce dog lovers caucus in wake of Noem news

Bipartisan lawmakers on Tuesday announced the start of a dog lovers caucus on Capitol Hill in the wake of a story about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) shooting and killing a family dog. “In light of recent events, we’re launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus

Renters are the biggest losers in Louisville's new registration law

If this policy is intended to help renters, policymakers and those seeking housing in Louisville in the coming months and years are likely in for some unpleasant surprises.

Trump May Not Be Only One Who Needs a Gag Order in Hush-Money Trial

Donald Trump’s big mouth in his New York hush-money trial has so far cost him $9,000 and earned him a formal warning about the possibility of jail time if he continues to violate the partial gag order. But he may not be the only main character in the criminal case who needs a

Biden: Violent protests 'not protected'

President Biden was sharply critical Thursday of aspects of protests that have swept across college campuses nationwide in response to the war in Gaza, condemning vandalism and trespassing even as he defended the right to peacefully demonstrate. “In moments like this, there are

Rep. Lawler: Here’s what I saw during my visit to Columbia University

History will judge us for what we do at this moment. And the question for the Senate is simple: Will you stand up to the radicals spouting antisemitism and calling for a genocide of the Israeli and Jewish people?

California congressional race will be traditional general election after recount

A recount in a California congressional race has broken a deadlock between two Democrats who tied for second place in the state’s primary, advancing just one to the general election. Democrats Evan Low and Joe Simitian tied for second in the Golden State’s March primary,

Biden speaks on campus protests as university response heats up: Watch live

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks Thursday morning on the ongoing campus protests across the nation as response efforts from administrators and police have ramped up. Pro-Palestinian protests have escalated in recent days, with police most recently entering an