Congress should stop sportsbooks from unfairly hustling their biggest losers
Congress should start with this story to understand how these gambling apps keep problem gamblers on the hook.
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Warren demands investigation into Trump meme coin
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demanding an investigation into President Trump’s meme coin that they worried could be a “rug pull.” “Your agency is responsible for promoting
Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week directed state authorities to audit all data centers in the state's queue before any new ones can be hooked up to the grid. Abbott told the state’s public utility commission (PUC) and its grid operator, which is known as ERCOT, to audit all
Bessent says deal on Strait of Hormuz possible 'today or tomorrow'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz could be made either “today” or “tomorrow” as the world waits for the strategic waterway to return to pre-war conditions. “We are in talks with the Iranians. There is a chance we may have a
Warren says she only pays ‘attention to almost one out of 10’ opinions from Carville
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday said she seldom pays attention to comments and musings made by longtime Democratic strategist James Carville. TMZ spoke with Warren about Carville's comments over the weekend that he would leave the Democratic Party if left-wing Twitch
Judge blocks law banning ICE agents’ masks in New York
A federal judge on Monday blocked New York from enforcing a law banning federal immigration officers from wearing face masks and requiring them to display identification. U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino of the Northern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction
Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
Texas announced new a audit on data centers that could slow approval for new facilities seeking to connect to the state energy grid. Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
Democrats did right by ditching Platner. How will Republicans handle Max Miller?
Maine showed that a party can hold its own accountable without waiting for November to do it for them. The Republican Party leadership in Ohio can still prove it meant what it said about Graham Platner. So far, it has chosen not to.
Blanche Privately Vows to Take Down Abortion Rights Next
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche went mask off last week, promising behind closed doors to roll back abortion access even further, and telling religious pro-life hardliners that he wanted the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision overturning the right to abortion to become
Max Miller says Trump warned of 'tough' road ahead in phone call
President Trump told Ohio Rep. Max Miller (R) during a phone call that he will face a tough reelection cycle due to the domestic abuse allegations against the lawmaker. Miller told The Wall Street Journal that Trump told him on Monday his prospects for winning reelection were
Ingraham invites Carville to join Republicans: 'Turn to us'
Fox News host Laura Ingraham invited Democratic strategist James Carville to become a part of the GOP on Monday. “The socialists have momentum. It is only a matter of time. The Democrats are going to become a socialist party, and it's going to happen unless the sensible
DOJ moves to drop charges against more Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday moved to drop its charges against more people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, shortly after dropping a similar case against a former Olympian canoeist. Prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney for the District of
Todd Blanche Nomination Advances After GOP Senators Cave to Trump
The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmed Todd Blanche to run the Justice Department Tuesday, advancing Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to the Senate floor. Democrats on the committee dissented, arguing that Donald Trump’s blindly loyal former personal attorney should
Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two GOP holdouts on the $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Sens. John Cornyn
Todd Blanche clears Judiciary Committee hurdle on party lines
The attorney general nominee is on track for a final confirmation vote later this week.
Sanders warns Democrats: Any effort to fast-track Social Security changes would undercut party trust
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to Democrats warning that privatizing Social Security or passing the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE Act, would result in a breakdown of trust among
Trump Secretary Filmed a Reality TV Show. It Still Hasn’t Aired.
What ever happened to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s reality television show sponsored by the companies he regulates? In May, Duffy announced that The Great American Road Trip , starring the secretary and his family, would premiere the following month. The five-part
The last thing we need is a nuclear pathway for Saudi Arabia
Too much of the abolition movement remains fixed on the admirable but presently unattainable goal of total disarmament.
Senate Democrat unveils bill barring social media from selling early access to official posts after Trump API launch
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) unveiled legislation Monday that would bar social media companies from selling expedited access to posts from government officials following the launch of Truth API. President Trump's media company launched the service over the weekend, which gives Wall
Nvidia's open-source alliance seeks industry input on AI safety controls
A working group within Nvidia's new initiative on open-source technologies is seeking public input as it develops guidelines on how to share and learn from AI cybersecurity incidents to prevent future risks. The request for comment comes about a week after Nvidia announced the
7 students charged in hazing incident that led to Indiana fraternity's suspension
Two pledges were diagnosed with a serious medical condition after the alleged hazing.
Moulton: Next top Senate Democrat 'should not be Chuck Schumer'
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Monday said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) should be booted from his role as leader, doubling down on his push to oust the nine-year Democratic leader. When asked who should take over, Moulton said, “It should not be Chuck
Watch live: Oz outlines new anti-healthcare fraud initiative in Philadelphia
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, and federal law enforcement officials will give remarks Tuesday morning from Philadelphia on what they call a "significant" healthcare fraud takedown. The Trump administration earlier this year
Whole Foods didn't violate labor law with Black Lives Matter clothing ban, board rules
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Whole Foods did not violate federal labor law by prohibiting its employees from wearing apparel that said “Black Lives Matter,” handing Amazon’s grocery chain a victory in the yearslong dispute over workplace dress codes. In
America doesn’t have to be Big Pharma’s profit center
Former congressmen Joe Cunningham and JD Hayworth are urging Congress to codify the Most Favored Nation drug pricing policy into law via the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act to ensure Americans do not pay more for prescriptions than patients in comparable countries.
The Crucial Voting Bloc in Michigan’s Primary Today
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The TNR Blue Book. It’s our new daily newsletter that covers Congress and much more, but with a distinctly TNR twist: Our focus will be strictly on Democrats, liberal and progressive groups, and the fight to take back power and save democracy. Every
Max Miller’s lawyer admits to accidentally releasing ‘private images’ of daughter
Lawyers for ex-wife Emily Moreno said possible “Child Sexual Abuse Material” was included in a trove of documents the Ohio lawmaker publicly posted.
Fresh Panic as Pentagon Depletes Missile Stockpile in Iran War
President Trump has exhausted almost all of the U.S. military’s long-range precision missile supply in the Iran war. Reuters reports that key stockpiles of Precision Strike Missiles and Army Tactical Missile Systems have “virtually all” been used up. These are highly accurate,
Abuse Accusations Against Republican Congressman Somehow Get Worse
Republican Representative Max Miller—accused of holding a gun to his wife’s head, scalding her with boiling water, and breaking his two-year-old daughter’s collarbone—has now been accused of sharing pictures of that same daughter’s genitals. This would be considered child sex
Democrats face showdown over future in Michigan: Join the live discussion
Join The Hill's Amie Parnes, Ian Swanson and Caroline Vakil for a live discussion ahead of the Michigan Senate primary, where the contest is coming down to another fight between the left and center factions of the Democratic Party. Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) is set
Now comes the real test for democratic socialists
When Democratic Socialists of America come down from their sugar high of New York City primary victories, they will realize that is the point they are at.
Darline Graham breaks with brother on nuking filibuster
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday broke with her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), over abolishing the filibuster three weeks after stepping in to finish the rest of his term. “One of the first things I did was co-sponsor the SAVE America Act. As I said
Ellison defends Paramount merger, argues he can 'be trusted as a steward of CNN’
Media executive David Ellison is defending Paramount's bid to purchase Warner Brothers Discovery and defending himself against accusations of implementing political bias at his media properties. In an op-ed published by the New York Times on Tuesday, Ellison said he "shouldn’t
At least 7 states report water system cyberattacks to FBI
At least seven states reported cyberattacks on water systems, though authorities say water quality remains safe.
Buc-ee's sues another small business over logo after John Oliver segment
It's another battle of the beavers.
In the kitchen with RFK Jr. … bon appetit?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently launched a new cooking show on HBO called "The Real Food Show."
Senate Republican: Max Miller 'shouldn't be in office'
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday said Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who is facing calls to step down over allegations of abusing his ex-wife Emily Moreno, should not be serving in the House. "First off, he shouldn't be in office, right?" Scott told MeidasTouch's Pablo Manríquez
60 Minutes Ended Story About Epstein’s Shady Bank Transactions
CBS’s 60 Minutes had the scoop on Jeffrey Epstein’s sketchy financials—before the Bari Weiss–run network fired the reporter fronting the investigation. A new report by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden revealed that Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America enabled
Democrats top Republican on economy for first time since 2017: Survey
Democrats have a slight edge over Republicans on their economic messaging for the first time in nearly a decade, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, published this week, found that 37 percent of voters say they prefer Democrats’ approach to handling the economy.
Trump Personally Warns MAGA Rep. Accused of Awful Abuse About Midterms
President Donald Trump reached out to Ohio Representative Max Miller, who is facing allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife and child, to warn him that his candidacy is in jeopardy. In a phone call, Trump told Miller that “things aren’t looking good” for the November
O'Reilly: 'The nut in Michigan will probably win'
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday called progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “nut” that will probably win in Michigan’s Senate race. In an "On Balance" interview with NewsNation’s Leland Vittert, O'Reilly argued that in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, “turnout
Cancel the commute: We need new ways to measure productivity at work
Leaders who care about productivity should stop asking where people sit and start asking which arrangement helps each kind of work create the most value.
Watch live: Senate convenes Medicaid hearing as work requirements face scrutiny
Health experts on Tuesday morning will testify before the Senate Budget Committee on Medicaid, just months after the Trump administration issued a new rule requiring states to implement work requirements before approving residents for the low-income insurance program. The
DSA is Democratic base, co-chair says
Megan Romer, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), said Monday that the organization's members make up the base of the Democratic Party. Romer was pressed by NewsNation's "Cuomo" on DSA's role in the Michigan Senate race. Progressive Abdul
Live updates: Blanche nomination advances in Senate Judiciary vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Tuesday morning to advance the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the permanent job. The vote comes a week after a previous one was canceled as GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) said
Trump’s tariffs are his biggest policy failure
President Trump's tariff policies have faced criticism for failing to reduce the trade deficit, hurting U.S. businesses, and providing insufficient revenue to offset the federal deficit.
The Movement: Spanish migrant crisis boosts anti-immigration message in US
Footage of African migrants crossing a European-controlled border en masse is the newest red meat for right-wing politicians and commentators who want to make the border a hot topic for 2026 and especially 2028. The crossing took place last week, when tens of thousands of
Capitol agenda: Decision day for Senate GOP budget
Republicans who want to advance a budget blueprint now will use Tuesday’s GOP closed-door lunch as a last-ditch effort to rally their colleagues behind what’s guaranteed to be a politically heavy lift.
Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship reported Monday that it was struck by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, as the U.S. and Iran are at odds over holding new peace talks. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) stated that the cargo vessel reported