Capitol agenda: Five days to save FISA
The Section 702 spy law expires Friday, and chances of an extension are sketchy thanks to Trump's DNI appointment.
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Trump: Israel, Iran must stop shooting ‘immediately’
President Trump on Monday urged Israel and Iran to stop shooting “immediately” after Tehran stepped in to back its proxy, Hezbollah, in the wake of an offensive campaign by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Lebanon. “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting,’” Trump
Oh, SNAP: Why millionaires are getting food stamps, and how to stop them
A loophole in the federal SNAP program allows households with significant assets to qualify for aid, diverting resources from those who actually need them and costing taxpayers billions.
GOP cries foul in California as Pratt misses Los Angeles runoff
In today’s issue: President Trump is leading Republicans’ unfounded claims of fraud in California’s glacial vote counting as his preferred candidate was knocked out of the runoff for Los Angeles mayor. Progressive Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman was projected by
Democrats are demonizing the Supreme Court now to justify packing it later
None of the recent attacks on the integrity of the Supreme Court are about the rule of law or good social order. They are not being made in good faith.
Transcript: Trump 250 Turns Humiliating as MAGA Ally Harshly Mocks Him
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 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 is desperately
This week on The Hill: Congress scrambles on reconciliation 2.0 and FISA
Republicans are heading into a legislative crunch week with two of their biggest priorities — an immigration enforcement funding bill and a long-term extension of the government’s warrantless spying powers — on the calendar. The House is set to take up a $69.5 billion budget
The Trump Administration’s Savage Ignorance on Homelessness
The Department of Housing and Urban Development quietly released its annual homelessness report on Friday afternoon, 16 months after volunteers around the country carried out the 2025 homeless count. The news wasn’t all bad, in fact the data showed a small improvement overall.
The Poet Among Putin’s Wolves
The title of Giuliano da Empoli’s 2022 novel, The Wizard of the Kremlin, knowingly evokes vividly Technicolored Hollywood fantasies: There’s no place like Motherland; please pay attention to the man behind the (Iron) curtain. An Italian Swiss think-tanker, essayist, and
Southern states' new maps upend elections for candidates, voters
Last-minute redistricting in a handful of Southern states is setting off a frenzy as election officials, candidates and voters scramble to figure out who’s on the ballot where. The Supreme Court paved the way for Louisiana and Alabama to use Republican-friendly House maps
Mixed Feelings About Platner? Fine. But He Needs to Win. Case Closed.
I’m guessing you have a pretty good idea of what Graham Platner was getting up to last week—fending off yet another round of allegations about his character. But what about Susan Collins, Maine’s incumbent GOP senator and the person almost sure to be Platner’s opponent this
Mark Teixeira looms as Democrats look to snap five-year baseball losing streak to GOP
Republicans and Democrats will face off this week at the annual Congressional Baseball Game, where Democrats are seeking to pull off an upset amid a five-year losing streak to the majority. Led by Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), the GOP team’s manager, the Republicans will
MAGA Is Worried About Male Fertility. Trump Is Killing Their Sperm.
Male infertility is having a moment . A Gen Z–founded Silicon Valley start-up, The New York Times recently reported , wants to monetize “sperm racing”; the internet is full of advice on “spermmaxxing” ; and last month Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. called the male
Gerrymandering Is Only Going to Get Worse
Recent Supreme Court decisions have eased the way for states to enact more partisan gerrymanders. Now legislatures are racing to redraw their congressional maps in rare mid-decade redistricting efforts that may reconfigure the calculus of who will win the majority in the U.S.
GOP plots third reconciliation bill as midterm clock ticks
Republicans are racing to assemble a third party-line package ahead of a month-long August recess, a high-stakes push that would give the GOP one final opportunity to cement major pieces of President Trump’s legislative agenda before the midterms could reshape control of
Freedom Caucus set for revamp as big names depart Congress
The House Freedom Caucus will undergo a transformation next year, as a number of the confrontational conservative group’s most high-profile members depart Congress — with the changing membership sure to impact the group’s relationship with Republican leadership and with
Divisions mount between GOP lawmakers, Trump, raising tensions
Tension is mounting between President Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill as members of the president’s party become increasingly vocal on a number of hot-button issues ahead of the midterm elections. The examples of Republicans in the Senate or House keep piling up, despite
Deep in Rural Virginia, a MAGA Pro-Gun Push Takes an Unnerving Turn
When Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a new assault weapons ban in Virginia last month, it got almost zero national news coverage. Yet it amounted to an important milestone: It marked the first time in U.S. history that such a gun control measure was passed into law by any
All that glitters
Aaron Schock traded congressional disgrace for what he said was his shot at a Venezuelan gold mine — and the chance to remake himself in Trump's Washington.
Trump 250 Rally Takes Humiliating Turn as MAGA Ally Harshly Mocks Him
Donald Trump is desperately trying to salvage his gala commemorating the United States’s 250th anniversary after many celebrities pulled out. He let out a weird tirade insisting that he is telling them not to come, and also announced a paltry set of acts that’s downright
How Josh Gottheimer is plotting his next act in politics
The ambitious New Jersey Democrat lost a governor's race but has the ear of a potential future speaker. He plans to be a bulwark against his party’s leftward impulses.
Congress thought it had a spy-powers deal. Then Trump came in.
The president’s decision to tap Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence has scuttled chances for a long-term Section 702 extension.
Treasury intends to use Iranian assets for Gulf allies to rebuild: CBS report
The Treasury Department is planning to use Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in the rebuilding process resulting from Iranian damage from the war, according to a new report. CBS News, citing a source aware of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thoughts, reported Saturday
Bob Packwood, Oregon senator forced to resign due to sex scandal, dies at 93
Former Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Oregon), who resigned from the Senate in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Committee voted to expel him for sexual and official misconduct, has died, according to multiple reports. The Oregonian reported Saturday that Packwood, 93, died that day. A family
Los Angeles mayoral race narrows to Bass, Raman with Pratt loss
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and Democrat Nithya Raman are projected to face off to lead the country's second largest city this November, according to Decision Desk HQ. With 87 percent of votes in, Bass is at 34.68 percent, and Raman is at 27.12 percent, according to
Raman within 2 points of Pratt in LA mayoral vote count
Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman (D) has gained on former reality star and Republican mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt in the race for Los Angeles’s top job, according to Decision Desk HQ. On Sunday evening, Raman was in third for the race behind Pratt and current mayor
Iranian soccer team arrives in Mexico for World Cup amid US visa issues
The Iranian men’s soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday, with the FIFA World Cup just four days away. The Iranian squad posted to Instagram photos of the team, dressed in matching white shirts and blue blazers, boarding a plane in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday. The team has
Bolton warns Trump actions in Iran could spark nuclear arms race
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Sunday warned that President Trump’s actions in the war against Iran could spark a nuclear arms race. “Whatever deal President Trump makes with Iran, his often-contradictory decisions during the conflict have laid the groundwork
Iran fires on Israel, jeopardizing ceasefire
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested after the Islamic regime fired missiles at Israel on Sunday — an incident President Trump has been briefed about, a U.S. official told The Hill's broadcast partner NewsNation. Iran launched ballistic missiles on northern
Democrats eyeing investigations, and perhaps prosecutions, of Trump officials
House Democrats want 2029 to be the year of reckoning for Trump administration officials. Democrats have long accused top members of President Trump's team of violating laws across a wide range of activities, from deadly immigration raids and strikes on alleged drug boats, to
Four takeaways from Trump’s explosive interview
President Trump, in a wide-ranging and sometimes testy interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker that aired Sunday, touched on a variety of topics as the 18-month mark of his second term approaches. On "Meet the Press," the president discussed ongoing negotiations with the
Top Intelligence Democrat calls Pulte 'worst and most dangerous' Trump pick
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, on Sunday called the appointment to make Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte the acting director of national intelligence the "worst and most dangerous" appointment made by
House Republican criticizes Hegseth 'inappropriate' D-Day remarks
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Sunday criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making “inappropriate” remarks during a speech for the 82nd commemoration of D-Day. “I think it should have been about their sacrifice, their service to their country, and what they did to
Bodnar, Osborn make the case for independent Senate candidates in solid red states
On Sunday, two independent Senate candidates, Seth Bodnar and Dan Osborn, advocated for the independence of their upper chamber bids. “I’m going around this state, I’m saying, ‘Hey, I’m Seth Bodnar, I’m running for U.S. Senate as an independent. I’m not going to work for either
Lawsuit seeks to block Trump’s UFC fight at White House
A lawsuit filed Saturday is seeking to block the Trump administration’s UFC fight scheduled to take place at the White House next week on President Trump’s birthday, June 14. Plaintiffs' attorneys argue the event is “deeply corrupt” and have accused Trump of benefitting from
Ro Khanna says latest Platner accusations are not 'a surprise' to Maine voters
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the latest accusations about Maine oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) were not "a surprise" to Pine Tree State voters. Khanna appeared on CBS News's "Face the Nation," where host Margaret Brennan pressed him about
Trump chooses an unqualified director of national intelligence
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, an unqualified individual with no experience in intelligence or national security, as Acting Director of National Intelligence, prioritizing his own self-interest over America's national security.
Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week
Days after Earth was impacted by several coronal mass ejections, forecasters say a recent solar flare could be directed at us, potentially sparking another chance at the northern lights.
Judge tosses lawsuit against musician who canceled Kennedy Center concert after Trump renaming
A judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that the Kennedy Center filed against a jazz musician for canceling a performance after the center’s board added President Trump’s name to the building. Associate Judge Tanya Jones Bosier wrote that the Kennedy Center
As schools close nationwide, Black students bear the greatest burden
Our research shows that school closures disproportionately impact Black students and those from low-income communities.
Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’
On Sunday, former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley told The New York Times that his former employer, CBS News, "is on fire" under its current leadership. The Times interviewed Pelley after he was fired for blasting the new "60 Minutes" executive producer, Nick Bilton. He
Trump cuts off interview with Welker: 'I've had enough'
President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on Friday, after the two discussed his unfounded claim that the California gubernatorial primary was “rigged.” During a lengthy interview in Wisconsin that aired Sunday on "Meet the Press," Trump
Warner: Democrats have been ‘way too bureaucratic’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday criticized his party for being "way too bureaucratic" as Democrats battle unpopularity in the polls. “I think the Democrats ... you know, need to articulate a fuller strategy, not just against Trump. I want the Democratic Party to be
Trump defends 'anti-weaponization' fund: 'Great idea'
President Trump on Friday defended his administration’s short-lived nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, days after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Justice Department was not moving ahead with it. “So, me, personally, I think the weaponization fund
Is Britain getting a new prime minister?
Sir Keir Starmer's premiership has soured quickly, with his approval rating plummeting to -51 and the Labour Party's popularity following suit, leading to speculation of a change in leadership with Andy Burnham emerging as a potential replacement.
DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The promised end of President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund won’t necessarily stop the Justice Department from making payouts to those who argue they’ve been wronged by the government and who are instead eyeing new pathways to access federal money. After acting Attorney
Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is “not qualified” to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence, pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security. “He's not qualified for
Trump says US would only unfreeze Iranian assets after peace deal
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will unfreeze Iranian assets only after the two sides reach a peace deal. “No,” the president said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview that aired Sunday, when anchor Kristen Welker asked if he would unfreeze any Iranian assets or
The US government is pillaging our national forests from within
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims "moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our core mission of managing our forests." That is sophistry — a failed attempt to justify an ill-advised, destructive reorganization
More SNAP restrictions on the way: What to know before they take effect
Nearly a dozen more states are adding restrictions to SNAP purchases in the months ahead.