Capitol agenda: Dems want Schumer silent on Maine
The anti-establishment fervor energizing Democrats’ voter base is putting Schumer and other party leaders in a delicate spot as they look to replace Graham Platner.
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US strikes came after 'unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces' CENTCOM says
The Trump administration said Tuesday that the latest strikes on Iran came only after "unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces" after three commercial oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were under attack. The airstrikes hit over 80 targets, including Iranian defense systems,
Trump calls to cut off all US trade with Spain
President Trump lashed out at Spain early Wednesday during remarks from the NATO summit, urging the U.S. to cut off all trade with the European country over what he called a lack of contributions to defense spending. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade
Live updates: Trump warns Iran ceasefire may be 'over' as sides trade strikes
President Trump early Wednesday said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" and declared he didn't "want to deal with them anymore" after both sides traded strikes overnight and the U.S. revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed Tehran to sell oil and petrochemicals. Trump spoke from
The FBI is finally following the money on mass protest-funding
The government's focus on this problem validates that the disclosure gap between registered lobbyists and paid protest organizers was never one related to principle.
Iran MOU falls apart amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks
In today's issue: ▪ Trump says Iran talks are ‘waste of time’ ▪ Israel at center of Michigan Senate debate ▪ The race to replace Platner ▪ Democrats seize on One Big Beautiful Bill President Trump said he thinks the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is “over” after
Transcript: GOPers Fume at Trump as Midterm Woes Grow: “He’s a Bully”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 8 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump thinks he has a
Trump says interim deal with Iran 'over' after strikes
President Trump early Wednesday said the interim agreement with Iran to pause fighting is over following a series of strikes between the U.S. and Tehran overnight. “To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore. They’re scum,” Trump said, speaking to
Trump looks to Australia for Social Security fix
President Trump says he’s looking to Australia for inspiration on how to overhaul his nation’s Social Security system and put people in “much better shape” by retirement age. Australia’s superannuation system requires companies to contribute a percentage of their workers’ pay
Trump birthright citizenship push poses headaches for divided GOP
President Trump’s push to pass a new law to restrict birthright citizenship is creating new headaches for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who must navigate GOP divisions over the issue. Trump last week declared that the Supreme
Supreme Court ruling that ‘walloped’ independent regulators sparks fear for consumers
A Supreme Court ruling giving President Trump broad authority to fire the heads of independent commissions will solidify the president’s grasp on a number of entities that impact Americans’ daily lives. The high court last week sided with Trump in determining he had the power
I Fact-Checked Trump’s Anti-Woke Report on the American History Museum
You can sort of tell the White House’s Domestic Policy Council knew it had a dud when it released its condemnation of the National Museum of American History over a holiday weekend. “ Saving America’s Story: How Ideological Capture at the Smithsonian Institution’s National
Five NATO flash points as Trump meets anxious allies in Turkey
President Trump and other world leaders will confront a number of key issues facing NATO during the group’s tension-filled summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. Trump’s pressure campaign to get other NATO member countries to up their defense spending will likely be top of mind,
Clarence Thomas Dreams of Monarchy
The most important part of any Supreme Court ruling today is the majority opinion, for that is what the law is. The second-most-important part is whatever Justice Clarence Thomas writes separately, for that is what the conservative legal movement would like the law to be.
Trump’s Rage over Midterm Woes Badly Unnerves GOPers: “He’s a Bully”
For weeks, Donald Trump’s fury has been growing at Republicans for failing to pass voter suppression legislation, demanding that they end the filibuster to do so. In a late-night tirade , he urged them to attach the SAVE Act to a must-pass defense spending bill, a dramatic move
Top Maine Democrat says Platner campaign has sought to influence possible replacement
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has sought to influence the outcome of who may replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault. “The integrity of this
El-Sayed, Stevens tangle in Michigan Democratic Senate debate: Key takeaways
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed sparred on a Tuesday debate stage in the must-win Senate race for Democrats. The Democratic primary debate, hosted by Nexstar's WOOD TV8, marked the first meeting between Stevens and El-Sayed
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during Houston traffic stop
A man was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas during a traffic stop on Tuesday, the agency told The Hill. "On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation
Senate panel schedules Jay Clayton confirmation hearing for July 15
The rescheduling comes after the Chair Tom Cotton had to cancel the initial hearing after President Donald Trump unilaterally announced it was off.
Ex-girlfriend alleges Platner removed condom during sex without consent
Lyndsey Fifield, a woman who previously accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of violent behavior in a New York Times article last month, has alleged that the oyster farmer had sex with her without protection without receiving consent to do so. The Washington Post
Oil prices jump 5 percent after U.S. revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver
Oil prices on Tuesday jumped more than 5 percent after the U.S. revoked its waiver on Iranian oil sanctions following strikes on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. International Brent crude oil jumped nearly 5.5 percent to more than $75 per barrel as of Tuesday
US moves to reimpose sanctions after Iran strikes
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US revokes order lifting sanctions on Iran oil The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a sanctions waiver that had allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. © Vahid Salemi, Associated Press The
'SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to be first female Emmys host in 15 years
“Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is set to be the first female host of the Emmys in 15 years. The Television Academy announced in a press release on Tuesday that Hargitay is hosting the Emmys, which will happen on Sep. 14. “Bringing important stories into the light
GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier New data released this week found that a record number of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. © AP Photo/David J.
The Memo: Platner debacle inflames factional turmoil among Democrats
A credible allegation of rape against Graham Platner looks near certain to doom his Senate campaign, even though the Maine Democrat calls the charge “categorically untrue.” The consensus in the political world is that Platner could withdraw from the race any moment. Meanwhile,
Collins calls on OMB to rescind parts of controversial proposed grant rule
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called on the Trump administration to withdraw some proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process, joining a growing chorus of opposition to a sweeping new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Collins on Monday sent a
Netanyahu attacks Mamdani for stance on Israel: 'It's absurd'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for saying he couldn't support Israel because the country “privileges” Jewish citizens over those of other religions. “He conveniently forgets that the only democracy in the
Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Qatar blames Iran for tanker strike in Strait of Hormuz Qatar blamed Iran on Tuesday for striking a Qatari-flagged natural liquified gas tanker near
Emanuel expected to light into Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday is expected to light into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech held at Tel Aviv University. Emanuel is expected to say in a nearly finalized draft of the speech that the U.S.-Israeli relationship "cannot
Trump administration eyes offshore space launches
The Trump administration is considering allowing space launches and re-entry off U.S. coasts, according to a notice published Tuesday. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said in a notice Tuesday that it was considering allowing the use of the U.S. Outer Continental
Democrats scramble to save Maine race after Platner implosion
Democrats are scrambling to save what seemed like a winnable Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner's implosion in the wake of a new rape allegation against him. While Platner has denied the accusation and has yet to end his campaign, he is bleeding supporters and his days
US military strikes Iran after Tehran hits 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military began launching a series of “powerful” strikes against targets in Iran after Tehran attacked at least three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on social media Tuesday evening. Centcom
IOC lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced it is lifting the suspension of Russia’s Olympic teams, allowing them to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In a release, the IOC said it decided to “provisionally” lift the suspension of the Russian
Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey
Top White House environment adviser departs administration
Katherine Scarlett, a top environmental policy adviser in the Trump White House, has departed, an official confirmed to The Hill. Scarlett chaired the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where she led a rollback of federal environmental standards for new
Treasury scraps plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Treasury Department has scrapped plans for Harriet Tubman to be on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. In response to a question about the status of the bill from Spectrum News, Bessent said the Trump administration was “not at present” planning to
Graham Platner Got Way Too Many Passes
I always understood Graham Platner’s political appeal, but I wish more people would admit how much aesthetics played a role. The Maine Democrat’s press photo —his ruddy, sun-splashed face, tousled dirty-blonde hair, matching beard, and pecs bursting underneath a fitted black
Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for names of Fulton County's 2020 election staff
A federal judge on Tuesday denied the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Ga., as part of its investigation into President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 election. U.S.
US condemns China's ICBM test launch
The Trump administration has condemned China’s test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, calling the incident “of great concern.” “At a time when the United States is working harder than ever to prevent
Researchers easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online, clinician interaction lower than expected
Yale University researchers were able to easily obtain GLP-1 prescriptions online using fake patient profiles, in some instances receiving prescriptions in less than five minutes and with minimal interaction with clinicians. In a small study published on July 6 in the JAMA
“CatsonaCouch” Instagram Creator Sues Over JD Vance’s Petty Move
A content creator who runs a satirical cat account trolling Vice President JD Vance on Instagram is suing after being banned from one of his events by the Secret Service. Amanda McGonigle, who has nearly two million followers for her massive “ CatsonaCouch ” Instagram account,
US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Strait of Hormuz strikes
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a sanctions waiver that had allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The revocation comes after Iran reportedly struck three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping waterway. The new document from the Treasury
Trump-backed Colombian president-elect halts transition, accuses predecessor of attempting coup
Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella, a conservative millionaire who earned an endorsement from President Trump, suspended the transition process on Tuesday, accusing President Gustavo Petro of planning a coup to remain in power. Petro, whom Trump had been
Mitch McConnell’s Office Dodges Questions on Whether He’s “Brain Dead”
Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical condition remains unknown, and his office won’t address questions about the former Senate majority leader being “brain dead.” HuffPost’s Jennifer Bendery reached out to McConnell’s staff Tuesday about the speculation. A day earlier, far-right
Canadian astronaut announces resignation from role after Artemis II mission
Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian mission specialist on NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on Tuesday. “This is far from a departure,” he wrote in a statement shared on social media. “My commitment to seeing Canada
Graham Platner’s Volunteers Are Ready to Replace Him
Even Graham Platner’s volunteers are reportedly closing the chapter on the politically troubled Maine Democratic Senate candidate. A damning new rape allegation emerged against Platner Monday evening, marring the Maine oyster farmer’s candidacy and prompting a slew of
Levin says 'big mistake' for Trump to provide 'military gifts' to Turkey
Fox News host Mark Levin on Tuesday said it was a "big mistake" for President Trump to provide Turkey with "military gifts" as he aims to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Levin wrote on social platform X that it was "Christmas in Turkey." "We're piling on so many generous and
Ken Paxton Allegedly Committed Voter Fraud Six Times
Election experts are raising serious red flags after learning that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton voted in six elections while registered at an address where he does not live, ProPublica reported Tuesday. The Texas attorney general has been registered to vote at his Collin
Stevens, El-Sayed head into Michigan Senate Primary debate
It's the pair's first face-off since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.