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Trump basks in World Cup spotlight, says US should host alone next time
President Trump wants the U.S. to host the World Cup again, but next time he suggested the country should do it alone. The president celebrated the success of this year’s tournament at the FIFA World Cup reception in New York City’s Trump Tower on Friday evening ahead of the
Epstein survivor says Blanche meeting left her 'disappointed, disturbed and undaunted'
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels said Friday that she left a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this week “disappointed, disturbed and undaunted.” Blanche agreed to meet with survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under pressure from
Most of Congress backs this bill to support breast cancer patients. Why isn't it law?
Enough lip service. Enough ignoring the real pain of so many of your constituents. It’s just enough. Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.
GLP-1 insurance change impacts millions of Americans: What to know, how to tell if you're covered
Insurance coverage just changed for as many as 56 million Americans when it comes to the popular GLP-1 medications used to promote weight loss.
Live updates: US hits Iran energy targets, bridges; Fallout persists after Trump election speech
The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has also retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and
Trump amplifies China interference claim: 'Unprecedented election security nightmare'
President Trump on Friday doubled down on his accusations of widespread voter fraud and interference by China in the 2020 presidential election in a series of social media posts. Trump delivered a highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in which he
Trump’s election security speech: Democrats see false claims, future threats
President Trump’s selective release of classified documents about the 2020 election doesn’t change the core conclusion of the intelligence community: that not a single vote was altered in the contest. Nonetheless, Democrats say the president is clearly laying the groundwork to
Trump targets Iran's infrastructure in bid to squeeze regime
The U.S. military is widening its attacks across Iran, striking a port facility, energy infrastructure and bridges as President Trump looks to squeeze the Iranian regime. Iran has retaliated against nearby allies, targeting U.S. bases in the region, along with power and
David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on
Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into an unoccupied parked car and left the scene. Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged under a California state law that requires drivers
Iran attacks injure several US troops in Jordan this week: Report
Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured several U.S. service members when their facility was struck, CBS News reported Friday. The extent of the injuries is unclear as is when they occurred, though both the U.S, and Jordan have
AIPAC halts fundraising for endorsed House Democrats who opposed Israel aid
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to cut off billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel earlier this week. More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of an
5 things to know about Trump's election claims
President Trump’s primetime address Thursday from the White House alleged vulnerabilities in the American election system, but the information shared largely didn’t reveal anything new and didn’t provide evidence that any election results from years past were fraudulent. The
Newsom: Only thing missing from Trump speech was 'tin foil'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election systems, warning that the president would use it as a precursor to meddle in the upcoming midterms. Newsom likened the speech to the
US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story US companies sign energy agreements with Iraq U.S. firms signed several oil-related and
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market." Reuters reports that, according to a source, Taylor Farms told customers like Yum
AIPAC drops online donations to Dems who backed Israel aid cut
AIPAC site removes option to give to more than a dozen Democrats, removes Pelosi plaudits.
Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch
{beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Sacks warns US risks losing AI edge after new Chinese model launch Former White House AI and cryptocurrency czar
Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules
The court denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
United denies offering free flight changes over Trump airport name
United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it will allow passengers to change their flight destinations for free if they do not want to land at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach. A travel blog called Live and Let’s Fly shared an internal
FactChecking Trump’s Election Security Speech
In a July 16 prime-time speech that warned of "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure," President Donald Trump cast doubt on the country's ability to hold "free and fair elections" but offered no evidence that widespread fraud had occurred. The post
Waves of US strikes on Iran hit week mark
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Waves of US strikes on Iran
US firms sign energy and other deals with Iraq after Trump touts its oil
U.S. firms signed several oil-related and other deals with Iraq on Friday, days after President Trump said the two sides would be “doing a lot of deals” because of the Middle Eastern nation’s oil. Among the U.S. companies that signed energy-related deals during an event at the
Vegetable supplier Taylor Farms to pull some products amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
California-based vegetable producer Taylor Farms said Friday that it will remove products potentially linked to a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country. “Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA [Food and Drug Administration], Taylor Farms de Mexico is
Sacks argues US is 'tying itself in knots' over AI after release of new Chinese model
Former White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks argued Friday that the U.S. is "tying itself in knots" over AI and risking its competitive edge, following the release of a new Chinese model. Kimi K3, a new model from the Chinese startup Moonshot AI, sent shockwaves
US military conducts strikes against Iran for seventh consecutive day
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Friday, marking the seventh consecutive day of hitting the country in what U.S. officials described as efforts to degrade Tehran’s military capabilities. The strikes began at 3 p.m. EDT, U.S. Central Command
Trump Now Wants to Tariff Canada Over the Wildfires
President Donald Trump and other Republicans are threatening retaliation against Canada for the wildfires ravaging Ontario, smoke from which has caused hazardous air quality in a significant swath of the United States this week. On Truth Social Friday afternoon, the president
RFK Jr.’s Flawed Claims About Sperm Count and Fertility
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has baselessly tied alleged declines in sperm counts among teenagers to a “fertility crisis” or an “explosion in infertility.” The post RFK Jr.’s Flawed Claims About Sperm Count and Fertility appeared first on
Watch live: Trump attends FIFA World Cup reception in New York City
President Trump on Friday will attend a FIFA World Cup reception in New York City, as the U.S. prepares to host the final game between Spain and Argentina. The last round of the championship is set to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., not far from the Big
Abdul El-Sayed asks supporters to stop attacking Stevens
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Friday urged his supporters to stop making personal attacks against his primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), after several speaking gaffes sparked online mockery. “It’s become impossible to ignore the way that
ICE Contractor Arrested After Shooting Protester Who Was Walking Away
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has yet more blood on its hands. An employee at an ICE detention facility in Aurora, Colorado, shot a protester Thursday evening, Aurora Police Department shared in a written news release . The woman was hit in her lower body but is expected
Trump says Canada will face tariffs over wildfire smoke, claiming 'willful negligence'
President Trump threatened on Friday to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country’s government of “willful negligence” in its handling of massive wildfires that have wafted heavy smoke and worsened air quality in parts of the Midwest and East Coast. “We are
Man arraigned on hate crime charges after confrontation with 'Today' show host
The man who allegedly breached security and yelled a racial slur at NBC News’s “Today” show host Craig Melvin was arraigned Friday. Andrew Truelove, 41, was arraigned on one count of burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing in the third degree as a
Trump asks Lindsey Graham's sister to run for Senate
President Trump on Friday said he met in the Oval Office with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.), the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and asked her to run in the special Republican primary for a full term in the Senate seat. “We have known
Trump rolls back protections for threatened species and habitat for endangered species
The Trump administration on Friday rolled back protections for at-risk animal and plant species under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations, species that were considered “threatened” — at risk but a step below endangered — would still receive the same protections
Wisconsin lieutenant governor suspends gubernatorial bid amid financial woes
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary Friday after her campaign disclosed major errors in its financial reporting. Rodriguez, who had been considered one of the leading Democratic contenders to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers
How long until the smoke clears? Updated forecast shows timeline for better air quality
Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.
Protesters Confront Trump Envoy on His Superyacht “Diplomacy” Tour
Tilman Fertitta, Texas billionaire and President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy, is conducting a two-month tour along the Italian coast on his luxury, 384-foot superyacht, supposedly to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The voyage has not been well
Carville criticizes CNN, ABC, NBC for not airing Trump speech
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized major television networks for not airing President Trump’s speech on election security the previous night, saying that it was a mistake for CNN, NBC and ABC not to provide “blanket coverage” of what he sees as
Appeals court says NJ's AR-15, high-capacity magazine bans violate Second Amendment
A federal appeals court invalidated New Jersey’s ban on "assault" firearms and high-capacity magazines in a 10-5 vote on Friday, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment. The decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hands gun rights advocates one of their biggest
Sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie case wins dismissal of $1.35M lawsuit
The lawsuit was brought by an inmate at the Pima County Jail who alleged his constitutional rights were violated.
Better weather is Americans' top reason for moving out of state
Nice weather is a bigger draw than lower living costs for those planning an out-of-state move, Redfin found.
House GOP leaders unveil stopgap funding bill ahead of expected vote next week
House Republican leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap measure that would keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 to the floor next week, kicking off a high-stakes effort to avert a potential government shutdown before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Republicans
Republicans Ditch Trump’s Biggest Ask in Attempt to Pass Budget Bill
House Republicans released a much-anticipated continuing resolution Friday—and it omits Donald Trump’s biggest ask. Despite Trump specifically ordering his congressional allies to include his unpopular voter restriction bill in the government funding mechanism during a
Shots fired at ICE building in Phoenix, FBI says; no injuries reported
One or more people fired at the Enforcement and Removal Operations building at 2035 N. Central Avenue.
House GOP releases bill to fund government until after the midterm elections
A vote on the House floor is expected next week, months ahead of the funding deadline.
