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Trump calls to cut off all US trade with Spain

President Trump lashed out at Spain early Wednesday during remarks from the NATO summit, urging the U.S. to cut off all trade with the European country over what he called a lack of contributions to defense spending. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade

Iran MOU falls apart amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks

In today's issue: ▪ Trump says Iran talks are ‘waste of time’ ▪ Israel at center of Michigan Senate debate ▪ The race to replace Platner ▪ Democrats seize on One Big Beautiful Bill President Trump said he thinks the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is “over” after

Trump says interim deal with Iran 'over' after strikes

President Trump early Wednesday said the interim agreement with Iran to pause fighting is over following a series of strikes between the U.S. and Tehran overnight. “To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore. They’re scum,” Trump said, speaking to

Trump looks to Australia for Social Security fix

President Trump says he’s looking to Australia for inspiration on how to overhaul his nation’s Social Security system and put people in “much better shape” by retirement age. Australia’s superannuation system requires companies to contribute a percentage of their workers’ pay

Clarence Thomas Dreams of Monarchy

The most important part of any Supreme Court ruling today is the majority opinion, for that is what the law is. The second-most-important part is whatever Justice Clarence Thomas writes separately, for that is what the conservative legal movement would like the law to be.

Man fatally shot by ICE officer during Houston traffic stop

A man was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas during a traffic stop on Tuesday, the agency told The Hill. "On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation

US moves to reimpose sanctions after Iran strikes

{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

GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story GLP-1 use reaches record high as access appears easier New data released this week found that a record number of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. © AP Photo/David J.

Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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

Emanuel expected to light into Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech

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

Trump administration eyes offshore space launches

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

IOC lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Olympics

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

Treasury scraps plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

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

Graham Platner Got Way Too Many Passes

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

US condemns China's ICBM test launch

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

Graham Platner’s Volunteers Are Ready to Replace Him

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

Ken Paxton Allegedly Committed Voter Fraud Six Times

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