In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid
The amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally.
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Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths 'without interference'
Nearly every member of the House Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter demanding an independent investigation into two fatal shootings carried out in the span of a week by officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are calling for immediate independent
Blanche when asked if he's Trump's friend: 'I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to have a verbal slip-up about his role during his confirmation hearing for attorney general on Wednesday. In the hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) asked Blanche if he has a friendship with President Trump. “I'm his lawyer — was
Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require prediction markets and online sportsbook to use facial recognition to verify users' ages to avoid minors from placing bets or trading on platforms. The New Jersey Democrat announced the bill alongside
Trump Is Literally Frying a Rare Copy of the Emancipation Proclamation
Bedrock civil rights milestones are at risk of withering away under the Trump administration—including in the physical sense. Hot conditions in a new National Park Service exhibit under the Lincoln Memorial are imperiling rare 1860s copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and
Vance says Democrats 'more charismatic and cool' than Republicans
Vice President J.D. Vance is suggesting Republicans have a relatability problem with voters. The second in line to the presidency said as much during an appearance on Joe Rogan's popular podcast this week, arguing more voters find Democrats "cool" than they do Republicans.
House Democrats chew out Vought over CFPB leadership: 'I'm glad you're leaving'
House Democrats on Wednesday slammed Russell Vought over his tenure as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), heralding his upcoming departure. It marked Vought’s first appearance before Congress in his role leading the consumer watchdog agency,
US military strikes Iran as Trump mulls attacks on bridges
The U.S. military conducted a second wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting Tehran’s ability to threaten ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump mulls attacks against the nation’s bridges. The strikes, which began at 3 p.m. EDT, come
Mexico asks states to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico has formally asked U.S. state attorneys to open criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican migrants who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. At least 17 Mexican nationals have died
When will wildfire smoke clear? Here's where air quality will get better (or worse) this week
Wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota sent smoke blowing over a huge swath of the U.S. on Wednesday, giving the sky an apocalyptic haze. The smoky skies are likely to linger – and even worsen – in the next couple days before there's a chance of improving.
Ossoff presses Clayton on who won 2020 election
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), the most vulnerable Senate Democrat up for reelection this year, took Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, to task over the administration's focus on debunked claims that the 2020 elections were fraudulent. In a
Democratic opposition over Trump tariffs complicates Russian sanctions push
A trio of Democrats are raising alarm that a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine gives President Trump unacceptable tariff authorities. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,
Watch live: Schumer, Durbin join Epstein survivors to oppose Blanche's AG nomination
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) will join with survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to voice their opposition to President Trump's nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve full-time
Bessent on running for Graham Senate seat: 'No chance'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday threw cold water on the idea of launching a bid to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the Senate. “There’s going to be a primary in South Carolina, and I will not be in it,” Bessent told the Washington Examiner in an
Chipotle to open first restaurant in Mexico: What's on the menu?
On Thursday, Chipotle hopes to do what at least one other U.S-based Mexican chain has failed at – open a successful location in Mexico.
Watch live: Trump participates in Pennsylvania defense summit
President Trump will participate in a roundtable at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday afternoon. The event comes as the Pentagon has ramped up its military operation against Iran in recent days after a temporary ceasefire with the Islamic Republic fell
Ayanna Pressley rips Trump budget chief over cuts: 'There's nothing Christian about this'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) on Wednesday hammered Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought over the Trump administration's budget cuts, invoking faith and Vought's past writings to excoriate him and President Trump's "reckless policies." Speaking to the OMB
Ocasio-Cortez urges caution to media ahead of Trump's Thursday speech about elections
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged caution to the media over President Trump’s upcoming speech about election integrity. “I don't think that we should be contributing to any platforming of lies about our election," Ocasio-Cortez told journalist Pablo Manríquez in a
House Republicans' campaign arm adds 7 candidates to battleground program
The campaign arm for House Republicans announced on Tuesday that it has added seven new candidates to its program aimed at flipping seats this fall. The new additions build out a slate of 24 “MAGA Majority” candidates hoping to win in highly competitive House districts across
Local TV news needs more leverage over networks to survive: Carr
Carr says a rule preventing a company from owning too many stations is holding journalism back.
Here’s How Long Trump Wants to Hide the Reflecting Pool From Americans
President Donald Trump’s protracted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga may not be ending anytime soon. Records first reported Wednesday by The Independent offer a clue as to how long the public’s view of the monument may remain obstructed by fencing that currently surrounds
Trump Sued for Violating Americans’ Rights With ICC Sanctions
The Trump administration is being sued over its sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Two American nonprofits, Democracy for the Arab World Now, or DAWN, and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide, or TAAG, sued White House officials in federal court Wednesday. The
Trump Fires Democratic Attorney After Less Than an Hour
The White House has found a novel way to ensure Donald Trump’s nominees ascend to power. Federal judges in the Western District of Washington swore in former King County Superior Court Judge Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney Wednesday morning. Within 54 minutes, Trump fired him.
Democracy rally planned for anniversary of MLK-led March on Washington
A coalition of civil rights leaders on Tuesday announced plans for a march on Washington next month in response to recent court rulings they say weakened long-standing protections for minority voters. The coalition is led by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and joined
RNC chair says left in 'death spiral' with 'mini-Mamdanis'
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Wednesday said the political left is in a “death spiral” with “mini-Mamdanis” running and winning Democratic primaries across the country, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). “Keep on electing them
Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge website with prizes from Walmart, Crayola
Second lady Usha Vance on Wednesday launched her summer reading challenge's prize website, where children can choose rewards after submitting their reading logs. “The Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge seeks to combat summer learning declines and encourage childhood
Senators will ‘insist on offsets’ in reconciliation bill, Ron Johnson says
The incoming Budget Committee chair is a veteran fiscal hawk.
Enshittification
Bryan, a food broker from Michigan, wasn't sure if he'd be able to make it to urgent care in time. He started feeling off on Thursday, and by Saturday, he was having to use the bathroom every 15 to 30 minutes. "It's no joke about the explosive diarrhea," Bryan, who asked that
Hegseth Announces Wild Plan to Screen Troops’ Testosterone Levels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is demanding “testosterone deficiency” testing for U.S. soldiers to ensure they’re masculine enough to be a part of his anti-woke military. Hegseth unveiled the new screening, which will be mandatory for service members over the age of 30, in a
House Homeland Security chair Garbarino vows ICE oversight after shootings
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said his panel is conducting oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after its officers fatally shot two individuals over the last week. Garbarino told The Hill's Rebecca Beitsch
Trump rips New York, Hochul over data center freeze
President Trump bashed New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) over the state's first-ever statewide freeze on new "hyperscale data centers," calling it a "terrible decision." Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social Wednesday, alleged Hochul decided to enact the first-in-the-nation
Cole heads to Camp David to talk defense funding
President Donald Trump has instructed House Republicans to reach $1.5 trillion in Pentagon spending
No Clear Evidence Religion Is ‘Bigger and Stronger’ in U.S., Despite Trump Claim
President Donald Trump said at a June faith conference that “religion is back in our country, bigger and stronger than it has been in many, many years” and “it’s going up." The statement is misleading, as multiple surveys show lower religious affiliation and engagement than in
El-Sayed releases tax return ahead of primary
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed released his 2025 federal tax returns on Wednesday following pressure from primary opponent U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
Argentina VP refers to England as 'invaders' ahead of World Cup semi final
Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel on Wednesday invoked her country’s long history of tensions with England in a social media post ahead of the World Cup semifinal. Villarruel, in a post on social platform X, criticized the English national team as “invaders” and
Jodey Arrington says he won't ‘squeeze’ fiscal hawks on reconciliation plan
The House Budget chair says he won't call a budget vote if it's going to fail.
Democrats accuse Kathy Ruemmler of lying about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The former Goldman Sachs executive is sitting for an interview with the House Oversight Committee.
Suno snatched millions of songs from YouTube, Genius, and Deezer
Suno data obtained in a hacking incident has exposed that the AI music generator was trained by scraping millions of songs and lyrics from online audio platforms, including YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius, 404 Media reports. Given that Suno has avoided revealing what's in its
Booker challenges Blanche on claims he can’t meet with Epstein victims
The New Jersey Democrat got into a heated exchange with the nominee for attorney general.
Cassidy to Trump public health nominee: 'Why would you repeat those damn lies?'
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health Committee, grew angry with President Trump's nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday over a misleading social media post about the
Biden teases new memoir slated for post-midterm release
Former President Biden on Wednesday revealed plans for a new memoir reflecting on his single term in the White House, with the book set to hit shelves just weeks after the midterm elections. The memoir, “Promise Me, America,” will offer his first-person account of the defining
Democrats press intel nominee Jay Clayton in tense confirmation hearing
Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, faced sharp questions from Democratic senators Wednesday about Trump’s attempts to revive investigations into the 2020 election. Clayton’s confirmation is essential to reauthorizing the U.S.’s foreign
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.” The screening, added as part of
FCC Chair Carr says California could drop lawsuit against Paramount, Warner Bros. merger if CNN is spun off
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said Wednesday California could drop its joint lawsuit against Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery if CNN is spun off as its own media entity. “There was a story that broke a couple weeks ago that
Lieu criticizes GOP colleagues for strategy on AI
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Wednesday expressed concern about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). “I am still freaked out by AI, and it’s actually accelerated much more quickly than I thought possible,” the fourth-ranking House Democrat told The Hill’s Miranda
Congress did its job on housing. Now, let’s get to work.
Congress recently enacted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan law designed to modernize financing tools and remove regulatory barriers to address the national housing affordability crisis.
Pentagon bars release of GAO's report on F-35 program
The Pentagon has barred the release of a government watchdog report on the F-35 fighter plane program, the Defense Department’s (DOD) most costly weapon system that has been riddled with performance issues and increasing costs. The report from the non-partisan Government
NYC Bar Association opposes Blanche nomination: 'Unfit'
The New York City Bar Association on Monday issued a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Addressed to Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-N.Y.), the letter asserts that, "Mr. Blanche has taken
Lieu criticizes GOP colleagues for lack of strategy on AI
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Wednesday expressed concern about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. “I am still freaked out by AI, and it’s actually accelerated much more quickly than I thought possible,” the fourth-ranking House Democrat told The Hill’s Miranda
Lawmaker stock-trading crackdown eyed for House vote
GOP leaders are looking to put a long-stalled measure on the floor next week.
