Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Planned Parenthood fights back Planned Parenthood took to Capitol Hill Tuesday, as staff and supporters tried to stave off attempts by Republicans to continue cutting the organization off
Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California State Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging —
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on
The four-term South Carolina senator and his allies spent big to avoid a runoff. It worked.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), a former Republican, is set for a showdown in November against a Democratic challenger, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Shortly before 8 p.m. EDT, Kiley had garnered 24.53 percent of the vote, while Democrat Richard Pan, a doctor and small business
Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is projected head to a runoff against veteran Mac Deford in the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore and Deford defeated
The GOP primary race for governor of South Carolina is projected to head to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) and state Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evette, who is backed by President Trump, and Wilson were the top two
President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. The president shared in a Truth Social
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to face off against Annie Andrews in November as the pediatrician seeks to unseat the four-term incumbent in South Carolina, according to Decision Desk HQ. Graham and Andrews, who ran against five Republicans and two Democrats,
A think tank has recommended that Democratic messaging on foreign policy needs to be revamped following drastic moves by the Trump administration. “Voters are increasingly uncomfortable with Republicans’ chaos and escalation, but many remain unconvinced that Democrats project
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order (FERPO) Act as a measure that will “save lives.” McBath’s son,
The House on Tuesday passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill that seeks to impose shorter timelines for first-contract negotiations for new unions, in a major win for labor groups and populists and blow to Republican leadership. The bill came up for a vote over the
The Faster Labor Contracts Act is the latest in a series of employment bills that pro-labor House Republicans have bucked their party on.
Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company. In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt
The Justice Department on Tuesday found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional, finding they pressure employers to take race into consideration. The opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is not a
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they are failing to comply with federal price transparency requirements by failing to disclose costs of medical services, arguing that it drives up health care costs higher than necessary. The
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright: Oil through Hormuz will 'continue to rise' Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to
Congress narrowly voted to fund President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda, giving the Department of Homeland Security $70 billion over the next three years. The house voted 214 to 212 in favor of the reconciliation bill Tuesday, following the Senate's 52-47 vote last
The U.S. military on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight, a response that President Trump hinted at earlier in the day. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces “began launching self-defense strikes
The Trump administration is restricting which reporters are allowed to cover June 14’s UFC fight on the White House lawn, giving the mixed martial-arts company control over who can get in. The White House Correspondents Association told its members in an email last week that
Pressure is growing on President Trump to back down from his controversial move to appoint Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community in order to safeguard another priority— renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. A growing number of Democrats have threatened to not renew
President Donald Trump is expected to swiftly sign the legislation after four months of drama.
House Republicans on Tuesday passed a package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that had stalled in the Senate for weeks
The State Department is launching a new “premium” expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to secure appointments within 10 days for an additional $750 fee, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated
Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, on Monday said it is likely “people will be charged” over alleged voter fraud in California. “I expect people will be charged. But we need a wide-scale audit of the California voter roll,
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that a bridge between Michigan and Canada that President Trump threatened to block will soon open. “Look, it’s positive news. Obviously the bridge will be open at the end of the week, and, you know, [it’s] a symbol but also a fact of
The Trump administration is urging the United Kingdom not to enact a social media ban for kids under the age of 16, citing the “benefits” of access to the open internet. Instead of a formal ban, the U.S. Embassy in London is pushing parents to manage their children’s privacy
With high gas prices caused by an unnecessary war in the Middle East and a floundering economy, the GOP seems to realize they aren’t going to win the midterm elections on policy issues. Instead, they’re pivoting to the most distasteful plan B possible. A new ad released Tuesday
Voters in the Silver State are weighing in on a slate of House primary elections Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei is retiring from his seat in the 2nd Congressional District, setting off a crowded GOP primary in Nevada. Financial advisor David Flippo secured President
The contest to replace South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is underway. A handful of candidates are jockeying for the GOP nod in a Tuesday primary, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. State Rep. Jermaine
Voters at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on South Carolina's House primary elections. There are two open seats this cycle, with Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph Norman of the 5th Congressional district both opting to run for governor. Polls close at 7
The heated Senate race in Maine will come to a head Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls for primary elections. Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is the presumptive nominee on the Republican ballot, while progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner leads the other side of the aisle
Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side of the aisle in the ruby red state. Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT. Follow
Voters are weighing in on Tuesday primaries in the race to replace Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). It's a wide open race on both sides of the aisle, with several candidates jockeying for both parties' nods. Democratic voters are deciding between Former Maine House Speaker Hannah
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing a tough Tuesday primary battle in South Carolina as he seeks a fourth term in office. He's running against Mark Lynch in the GOP primary and could head to a runoff. He is still heavily favored to ultimately win the Republican nod. On the
Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State's 2nd Congressional District, and Democrats are duking it out for a spot on the November ballot.
President Donald Trump walked out of a sit-down interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” That happened after he made, or repeated, a number of false and unsupported claims — some of which Welker pushed back on. The post FactChecking Trump’s Contentious ‘Meet
House Speaker Mike Johnson failed Tuesday to convince President Donald Trump to sacrifice his crooked crony in order to save FISA. In a meeting at the White House, Trump indicated that he would not nominate a replacement for Bill Pulte, the wildly inexperienced housing official
After the Trump administration on Tuesday released its annual report on Social Security and its projected future, officials from AARP urged action to protect the program. The annual report from the board of trustees of Social Security and Medicare stated that Social Security’s
The Supreme Court is set to decide as soon as this week whether states can accept mail-in ballots that arrive after election day in a case that could invalidate the so-called grace period in places like California. The decision will come after enormous attention was paid across
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women. “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and
You may have already received a notice about the settlement in your email.
You may have a relic on your hands.
Outgoing Senator Thom Tillis wrote a 15-paragraph letter excoriating his Republican colleagues for bending over backwards to the most troubling parts ofPresident Trump’s agenda. Tillis called out Republicans pushing Trump’s vote-suppressing SAVE Act, saying the party has
The Georgia Democrat said he and Johnson spoke about the GOP megabill and redistricting around the country.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday announced an investigation into FIFA over allegations that some World Cup ticket holders were misled about the locations and quality of seats they purchased for upcoming matches. The probe comes days before World Cup matches are
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said the stalled peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are "starting to feel like we're Charlie Brown" trying to kick the football. Gimenez appeared on "Varney & Co." on Fox Business, where host Stuart Varney asked the lawmaker if
President Trump on Tuesday mused aloud about profiting from his war on Iran. In an interview with ABC News, Trump said , “Somebody’s going to have to build all that infrastructure, new bridges, new this, new that, new power plants. You know, they’re talking about a trillion
California Rep. Ted Lieu (D) on Tuesday criticized Republican concerns about the progression of his state’s elections by making a sports comparison. “In California, I ask people to simply listen to the words of the Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, who said that