Oil prices on Tuesday jumped over 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
{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
“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
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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,
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
{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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It's the pair's first face-off since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.
Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly on Monday urged Americans to invest in the stock market and stop “yowling about rising prices” amid widespread concerns about the economy. “My portfolio is doing great because Trump is — his policies appeal to the big companies, but 40 percent
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced on Monday it will spend upward of $25 million to educate voters on a slew of races and ballot measures in states across the country. In a release, the ACLU said it will spend $13 million in tandem with its Voter Education Fund
At least three veterans organizations are calling on Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, to drop out of his race following a new allegation of sexual assault. “Veterans For Responsible Leadership is rescinding its endorsement of Graham Platner for U.S.
An “explosive” diarrhea virus is tearing through the Midwestern United States, presenting yet another challenge for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the weakened Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC initially only reported 145 confirmed cases of
Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday said Democrats must treat Republicans like they are the "adversary" instead of viewing them as a political "partner." Carville quoted historian Joseph Ellis, who appeared with Carville and co-host Al Hunt on the "Politics War Room"
A record number of Americans are taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, according to a new Gallup survey released Tuesday — a massive increase over the past two years. According to the poll, 11 percent of Americans currently take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, compared to
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year. McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation”
Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are pushing congressional leaders to reexamine how the legislature handles sexual misconduct allegations, following the resignations of former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas). In a letter sent Tuesday to leaders of
Republicans are rushing to Mitch McConnell’s defense as rumors swirl that the former Senate majority leader might be dead. Conservative commentator Scott Jennings wrote on X that he spoke to his “old friend” Tuesday morning. “He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for
The longtime former Republican leader has been hospitalized since mid-June while releasing little publicly on his condition.
The Medicaid system incentivizes states and health insurance companies to enroll more patients, resulting in worse care and increased taxpayer costs, but market-based incentives could improve care and reduce costs.
An Afghan man who worked with the United States military for more than a decade died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to an allergic reaction—but the release of his death certificate brings more questions than answers. Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal suffered “an
While authorities are working to determine what is behind the spread of a parasite capable of causing "explosive" diarrhea, there are already several ongoing foodborne outbreak investigations in the U.S., impacting nearly every state.
Our Revolution, a political organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after his unsuccessful presidential run, is putting its support behind former Maine state lawmaker Troy Jackson to replace the embattled Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee in the race for U.S.
The grandfather of the man fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard troops over the weekend is demanding video footage of the incident. “Show me the video,” Evaniel Johnson told The Associated Press. “Please show me that — and then I’m OK. Until you show me that, I’m gonna
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s old firm recently cut a $1.6 billion rare earth metals deal, and Democrats in Congress are investigating his role in the apparent conflict of interest. Bloomberg reports that the deal, finalized last month, likely benefited Lutnick’s two
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) took an official step toward entering the state’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday amid a pressure campaign for Democratic candidate Graham Platner to step down following a new allegation of sexual assault. An exploratory committee
All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle as Graham Platner, the party’s current Senate nominee, faces growing pressure to withdraw from the marquee race over a sexual assault allegation. Politico reported Monday that Jenny Racicot, who says
The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time coverage around Nexstar Media Inc.'s Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate on Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT. The debate will be moderated by WOOD TV8 political reporter Rick Albin and anchor Amber Krycka from WOOD TV
Fentanyl test strips, which provide information to drug users about the presence of fentanyl, are being swept up with drug paraphernalia in HUD's new funding notice, despite research showing that they save lives.
ABC is firing back at the Federal Communications Commission after the agency opened an investigation into The View's airtime of political candidates. In a letter to the FCC on Tuesday, ABC argues that the agency's actions pose a risk to editorial independence by targeting