GOP leaders launch their last-ditch megabill whip job

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with some groups of House Republicans today.

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday officially suspended the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after American and Israeli airstrikes targeted its most important nuclear facilities, further blocking international inspectors'

Watch live: House takes up Senate version of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The House is set to take up the Senate-passed version of President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending and tax bill on Wednesday afternoon. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other House leaders are scrambling to unite the conference behind the latest iteration of the bill — passed

Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a 'no' on 'big, beautiful bill'

Democrats are trying to delay the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" as Republicans can only lose three or four votes, while House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump, and Republican leaders are pushing for its passage by Friday.

Tesla’s global sales plunge 13 percent in second quarter

Tesla’s global sales of its electric vehicles fell 13 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday. The EV maker owned by Elon Musk said it delivered just over 384,000 cars between April and June of this year, down from the nearly 444,000 cars it

Want safer communities? Protect and expand Medicaid

Medicaid is a crucial tool for building safer communities, providing mental health and substance use treatment, and reducing recidivism, and Congress's proposed budget that would nearly cut Medicaid funding would have real consequences for public safety.

ICEBlock app allows users to report ICE sightings in their community

The platform, called ICEBlock, was launched in April in response to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and the mass protests that followed

Paramount’s Giant Settlement With Trump Is Cause for Nationwide Alarm

Truckling to President Donald Trump, Paramount has agreed to settle the president’s frivolous lawsuit over the editing of CBS News’s 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Some executives at the media conglomerate reportedly desired this outcome, for it would clear the way

New study finds possible link between dairy and nightmares

Researchers found that participants who experienced lactose intolerance symptoms were more likely to report having intense nightmares.

House Democrat rips Murkowski on GOP megabill support: 'It doesn’t make any sense'

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) tore into Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Tuesday for lending her 11th-hour support to President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, paving the way for the "big, beautiful bill" to pass the upper chamber. In remarks during a House Rules

Trump’s failures are turning Americans away from him

Trump’s approval ratings undoubtedly will drop further as growing numbers of Americans feel the effect of his harmful policies and governance.

Greene says Johnson doesn't have votes to pass 'big, beautiful bill': 'S--- show'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed skepticism and frustration over the House's attempt to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" after the Senate's version, which was passed with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance, and warned of a "s--- show" in the House's efforts

Justice Department Adds Infamous January 6 Rioter to Revenge Team

Former FBI agent and January 6 rioter Jared L. Wise—who shouted “ Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em! ” while the mob attacked law enforcement at the Capitol—is now part of Trump’s Department of Justice . Wise will act as counselor to Ed Martin while the latter heads the

Live updates: House GOP leaders under pressure to flip holdouts on Trump megabill

Debate on President Trump's tax policy bill returns to the House on Wednesday, a day after the Senate narrowly passed the legislation at the end of a contentious debate. The House Rules Committee advanced the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” early Wednesday morning after an

New brain implants poised to help people with disabilities

The technology could help people regain the ability to move or speak again.

Democrats must embrace Mamdani as their party’s future

To put it plainly, the American people want guts — and the new generation has got them.

What is the 'RICO charge' Diddy faces?

Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial were unable to reach a verdict in the racketeering charge against him.

Trump mourns 'incredible' televangelist Jimmy Swaggart

President Trump paid tribute to televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who died Tuesday, for his faith and patriotism, despite his controversial past.

What's next for birthright citizenship

The battle over birthright citizenship is just getting started. Challengers to President Trump’s executive order view Friday’s Supreme Court ruling limiting nationwide injunctions as a setback, but not fatal, to their efforts. With the 30-day clock ticking until the Trump

Science is personal — and worth fighting for

Science does not just happen in labs or academic journals. It shapes our health, our economy, our security and our way of life.

Capitol agenda: Mike Johnson’s 48-hour megabill countdown

'Don't you dare': GOP's Roy dismisses White House argument on megabill

Vice President Vance and White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller are centering their public closing arguments for the “big, beautiful bill” on immigration enforcement — prompting sharp pushback from one GOP holdout. “Don't you dare come to me and say this is

1 in 5 new car buyers take on $1,000 monthly payments

Remember when a $1,000 monthly payment seemed outrageous? Now it's the norm for nearly 1 in 5 new car buyers.

Congress must investigate Pete Hegseth's firing of military branches' top legal officers

This is the moment to reaffirm congressional support for the rule of law and independent legal advice in our nation’s armed forces.

Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump '60 Minutes' lawsuit

Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News and one of the largest media conglomerates in the United States, has agreed to settle a high-profile lawsuit brought by President Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris that aired last fall.

Transcript: JD Vance Accidentally Reveals How Trump Screws MAGA Voters

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 2 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Repub lic, produced and presented by the DSR network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. The Senate has now passed

A welcome shift in federal financial reporting

The new OMB direction could be a long-overdue alignment between accuracy and public interest.

House GOP grimaces over Senate-passed megabill

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Sign up here or using the box below: In today's issue: President Trump hailed the passage of the mammoth GOP budget bill as offering “something for everyone,” but the Senate legislation has landed with a thud among some House

House Rules Committee advances Trump megabill as potential GOP revolt looms

The House Rules Committee advanced the GOP's "big, beautiful bill" early Wednesday morning after an hours-long meeting, sending the legislation to the floor for consideration as its fate in the chamber remains unclear. The panel adopted the procedural rule in a 7-6 vote, with

July 4th forecast map: Will you have clear skies for fireworks?

People in some areas of the U.S. may want to stock up on their own sparklers, Roman candles and fountains, because the weather may put a damper on July Fourth fireworks displays.

UVA ouster shows Trump higher ed fight ready to go beyond Ivy Leagues

The shocking ouster of the president of the University of Virginia (UVA) has shown the Trump administration is expanding its higher education battle to public universities and using local and state support to push its demands. University President James Ryan announced Friday

US businesses await trade deals as financial markets brighten

U.S. stocks have come roaring back after cratering at the onset of President Trump’s trade war, with the S&P 500 index hitting a record high last week following a new agreement with the United Kingdom and the loose confirmation of a broadly defined deal between the U.S. and

These Are Obstacles to Zohran Mamdani’s Plans for New York City

Last month, The New York Times editorial board urged Democratic voters in New York City against supporting mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani . With only five years under his belt as a state assemblyman, the board wrote, the 33-year-old would “bring less relevant experience than

The Left-Wing Policy That AI Evangelists Suddenly Love

The robots are coming for our jobs—again. Last month, The New York Times profiled an AI startup called Mechanize, Inc., whose founders were brutally honest about its goals: to automate the entire workforce within the next 30 years. But one of them, Tamay Besiroglu, tried to

The Grand Opening of an American Concentration Camp

What were you doing the day the president attended the opening of an American concentration camp in the Everglades? Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republican officials because of the predators living in the surrounding swampland, it has been built to cage thousands of people

House GOP leaders scrambling to rally holdouts behind Trump megabill

GOP leaders are scrambling to unite their conference behind the massive Senate bill that would enact President Trump's domestic agenda and get it to the president’s desk before the holiday weekend. They have their work cut out for them. Not only are moderate Republicans

JD Vance Accidentally Reveals How Badly Trump Is Screwing MAGA Voters

The Senate just passed President Trump’s big budget bill, which will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid to fund huge tax cuts for the rich. In a remarkable series of angry tweets , Vice President JD Vance downplayed the Medicaid cuts while saying what really matters is the bill’s

Almost 10K Philadelphia city workers go on strike

Almost 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia, who take 911 calls, collect trash, and perform other duties, went on strike on Tuesday after negotiations over a contract fell through. Blue-collar union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District

Defense Department halting some missiles and munitions to Ukraine

The Department of Defense (DOD) has halted the delivery of some air defense missiles and munitions to Ukraine due to concerns about U.S. military stockpiles being depleted. "The Department of Defense continues to provide the President with robust options to continue military

House Democrat slams Fetterman for 'beach' remark

Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) took a swing at fellow Pennsylvanian Sen. John Fetterman (D) over comments he made as the Senate was on its way to passing President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," in which he said he had "missed" a beach trip. “I will do whatever it takes, stay up

New developments as Israel-Iran ceasefire hits a week

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story New developments as Israel-Iran ceasefire hits a week As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran hits one week, there’s little

Nate Silver: Mamdani could be vulnerable in general election 'in theory'

Pollster Nate Silver claimed that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani could be vulnerable in the general election “in theory.” “As a New Yorker, I’m not looking forward to the ads, but I am excited to cast a general election ballot that could actually matter,” Silver

Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair enters race for Evans's House seat

Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair, state Sen. Sharif Street (D), has entered the race to succeed Philadelphia-area Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), who announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Street’s campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission on

Democrat calls Murkowski 'cheap date' over whaling tax carve-out

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) quipped that Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was a "cheap date" for voting for President Trump’s giant tax and spending package, seemingly for a tax break for fishermen, during a House Rules Committee hearing on Tuesday. The comment came after Rep.

150 Guard troops pulled off LA mission for wildfire fighting duties

Some of the California National Guard troops deployed by President Trump to Los Angeles last month will be released from the deployment to fight wildfires as the state prepares for another fire season. In a statement released Tuesday, U.S. Northern Command (Northcom) said that

House members scramble to return to DC for megabill vote

Trump says Israel agreed to terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, warns Hamas to take deal

President Trump said on Tuesday evening that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to “finalize” a 60-day ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip and pushed the Palestinian militant group Hamas to take the deal, warning that it will “not get better.” “My Representatives

Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over 'jihad' remark

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has reportedly apologized to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over saying he had referred to “global jihad” in the past. A readout that Politico obtained said Mamdani and Gillibrand talked Monday night on a call amid voting on

Speaker Johnson: Inclement weather is ‘part of the problem’ for House votes on megabill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday inclement weather in Washington, D.C., is “part of the problem” House Republicans are grappling with as they look to fast-track their “big, beautiful bill” through the chamber this week. The House is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. EDT

73 percent of investors expect market volatility to persist through 2025: Gallup

A majority of surveyed investors are expecting volatility in the stock market to persist through 2025, according to a new survey that was released on Tuesday. The new Gallup poll found that nearly 3 in 4 surveyed investors, 73 percent, think there will be more stock market