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Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster holds an illegal monopoly

A Manhattan federal jury on Wednesday found Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, holds an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry and violated antitrust laws. The decision comes after four days of deliberation in the case, initially brought by the U.S.

Senate Republicans block fourth attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a resolution to limit President Trump's war authority in Iran for the fourth time as the conflict inches closer to the 60-day limit laid out in the War Powers Act. The vote was 52-47, mostly along party lines, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

Pentagon Secretly Plotting Military Operations in Cuba Next

The Pentagon received direct orders from President Trump to prepare for a military escalation in Cuba, according to multiple reports this week. USA Today and Zeteo , both citing anonymous sources, report that the Pentagon is ramping up planning for a military operation in Cuba,

Leavitt denies reporting US is seeking extended ceasefire with Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referring to “bad reporting” that the U.S. had formally requested an extension of the

Trump Helped GOP Senator Push Land Sell-Off—Then Threw Him Under Bus

Utah Senator Mike Lee got help from the Trump administration on his disastrous plot to execute a large-scale sell-off of public lands—only to be left behind weeks later. In June, Lee introduced a controversial measure to sell off 4.2 million acres of public land as an amendment

Driscoll shuts down social media accounts after post celebrating Duckworth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. Soldier for Life (SFL) — an Army unit that connects and helps shape and amplify

Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump administration and the Interior Department will be submitting the plans for the

What happens if you don't file taxes on time?

Tax Day is here. Ran out of time? Here's what to do.

U.S. Bishops Condemn JD Vance’s Absurd Interpretation of the Bible

American Catholic bishops are pushing back against the Trump administration after Vice President JD Vance warned Pope Leo XIV to “be careful when he talks about matters of theology” and invoked “just war” theory at a Turning Point USA event Tuesday. The United States Conference

A new Social Security COLA projection may be cause for 'worry,' senior group says

If their current projections are right, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for senior citizens receiving Social Security benefits could be cause for “worry,” according to The Senior Citizens League.

Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid

Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday. Bush gave $3,500 for

Democrats Officially File Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Democrats are mounting a formal opposition to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari filed six articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief Wednesday, accusing Hegseth of repeatedly violating his constitutional oath. “Pete Hegseth

King Charles, Queen Camilla unveil itinerary for upcoming US visit

The British monarchy on Tuesday released the official itinerary for King Charles’s and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip to the U.S. The royal couple is set to travel to the U.S. at the end of April through early May, and it comes at a particularly tense period between President

Bessent suggests US could see $3 gas between June 20 and September 20

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Americans could start seeing $3 gas prices “sooner rather than later” depending on how negotiations to open Iran’s Strait of Hormuz end up playing out. “It’s bank week here in

Kelly says he's 'undecided' on 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said he’s still “undecided” about a 2028 presidential bid amid months in the spotlight opposing the Trump administration. “I will make a decision about that, and so far I’m undecided,” he said at the Semafor World Economy conference in

Wyden urges Democrats to back FISA privacy amendments

The senator called for guardrails on the use of AI in surveillance.

Watch live: Melania Trump joins House roundtable to talk foster care reform

First lady Melania Trump will participate in a roundtable before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Trump administration's effort to reform the foster care system. Trump's "Fostering the Future" initiative focuses on securing educational

Madonna announces 'Confessions II' release date, reveals covers of 15th album

The Queen of Pop is back.

Vought: White House doesn’t have ‘ballpark’ total for Iran war funding

Republican leaders on the Hill are eager to see the emergency military funding request as they map out their legislative strategy ahead of the midterm elections.

IMF warns Iran War could lead to recession — even with quick end

Even if you don’t care about geopolitics, this is now about your wallet.

Cato Institute official pushes back after Trump touts its immigration data

The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that its immigration research shows the Trump administration’s handling of the southern border is “the best in the History of the U.S.A.” The president on Tuesday posted a graph on his

Péter Magyar exposes Hungarian corruption, payments to CPAC?

Liberal media figures fawning over new PM Péter Magyar might be surprised to discover that he’s actually very conservative, and conservatives who are mad that Viktor Orbán lost might be in for a pleasant surprise.

Warnock on Vance's warning to pope: 'This is how fascists talk'

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Tuesday slammed Vice President Vance's warning to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, branding it "how fascists talk." Vance addressed the pope's feud with President Trump during an event with Turning Point USA (TPUSA)

Mike Johnson 'taken aback' by pope's comments about war

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that he was “taken aback” by some of the comments Pope Leo XIV made about the conflict in Iran, amid President Trump’s criticism of the leader of the Catholic Church. “A pontiff or any religious leader can say anything they

Peltola rakes in almost $9 million in record-setting first quarter

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) brought in $8.9 million in the first three months of the year as she seeks a Senate seat, her campaign announced this week. The sum marks the largest first-quarter raise for a Senate candidate in the state. Peltola, who lost Alaska’s at-large

Trump refuels AI controversy with new Jesus image

⛪ Plus: Vance advises the pope to ‘be careful’ in discussing theology {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Let’s all channel “DoorDash Grandma” today, who says, “I love everybody.” In today's issue: Trump posts another AI Jesus photo after backlash Vance advises pope to ‘be careful’

Utah Valley students disapprove of Charlie Kirk critic chosen as grad speaker

Sharon McMahon made a series of posts on social media where she criticized Charlie Kirk a few days after his death.

Trump says he thought oil prices would be 'much worse' amid Iran war

President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on the fact that he thought oil prices would be “much worse” than they are now amid the Iran war. “I mean, honestly, I thought there'd be much worse. And I was willing to do that to stop a nuclear weapon to be used against this country or

$117.5M Comcast settlement offers payouts after 2023 data breach: What to know

Cable and internet service provider Comcast reached a $117.5 million settlement after a major data breach exposed customers’ personal information in October 2023.

Watch live: Wright testifies before House on Energy Department 2027 budget request

Energy Secretary Chris Wright will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday afternoon about the White House's fiscal 2027 budget request for energy policies. The hearing comes as energy costs have skyrocketed amid the U.S. operation in Iran following the

Tax Day is here, and the IRS is issuing bigger refunds to more people

Taxpayers have until midnight to file or request an extension.

IAEA chief warns against 'illusion of an agreement' on Iran's nuclear program

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Wednesday warned against the “illusion” of an agreement with Iran that does not clearly outline a method to assess its nuclear development. “Iran has a very ambitious, wide nuclear program so all

Trump, 79, Forgets One of His Biggest GOP Critics Is Still in Congress

President Trump failed to remember that one of his biggest GOP critics —Representative Thom Tillis—is still a sitting senator, right before forgetting when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Both mistakes occurred in an interview with Fox New’s Maria Bartiromo that

FDA to weigh lifting restrictions on some MAHA-favored peptides

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the first steps toward potentially easing access to certain peptide injections that are currently restricted due to safety concerns. The agency on Wednesday said it is convening a meeting of an outside advisory panel in July to

Trump threatens to fire Powell, defends Fed criminal probe

President Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from the central bank board if he does not step down at the end of his term leading the bank. In a Wednesday interview with Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo, the president said he would oust Powell if

Mike Johnson Says Pope Was Asking for It

House Speaker Mike Johnson has come out on the side of the White House in its recent aggression toward the Vatican, suggesting that Pope Leo XIV had it coming. “A pontiff or any religious leader can say anything they want, but obviously if you wade into political waters, I

How to file a tax extension and avoid IRS penalties

Running out of time to file your taxes? Here's how to get an extension and avoid late-filing penalties.

Taxing millionaires and billionaires is a political no brainer for Democrats

The American financial elite have benefited from tax breaks while the rest of the population struggles, leading to a push for tax reform and increased taxation on the wealthy.

Thune urges Trump administration to ‘wrap up’ investigation of Fed chair

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to “wrap up” its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, arguing that it’s in “everybody’s best interest” to end the Justice Department’s controversial criminal probe. “I

Swalwell accused of sexual assault as legal questions mount: Join the live discussion

Join The Hill's Legal Affairs Reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for a live discussion on how the courts are interacting with politics. Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was recently hit with sexual assault allegations, leading him to resign from Congress and drop his

Jackson says Supreme Court emergency rulings posing ‘potentially corrosive’ effect

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns about the court’s recent emergency decisions during a lecture to law students earlier this week, telling them it is having a “potentially corrosive” effect on the judiciary, and she hopes to be a “catalyst for

Trump Sends More Troops to Middle East as He Claims War Basically Over

Despite President Trump claiming that the war is almost over, the U.S. is sending thousands more soldiers to the Middle East. The Washington Post reports that about 6,000 troops are heading to the region on the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier, and about 4,200 troops from

Boebert says Congress should go after pensions of Swalwell, Gonzales

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) urged Congress to revoke the pensions of two ex-lawmakers who recently resigned after facing separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally exited their roles on

House Budget chair to brief Senate GOP

Iran Embassy in Tajikistan posts AI video of Jesus punching Trump in the face

Iran's Embassy in Tajikistan on Tuesday posted an AI-generated video of Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. The embassy posted the video on its account on the social platform X. Christ is seen emerging from the skies above Trump in an image the president

Trump makes last-minute plea for GOP to ‘stick together’ on key surveillance powers vote

In a Truth Social post, the president sought to settle infighting between GOP lawmakers over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Hegseth set to meet lawmakers on Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget ask

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed

AIDS activists disrupt Vought’s testimony on Trump’s budget

The protesters chanted “PEPFAR saves lives — spend the money.”

GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellion

Speaker Mike Johnson and White House officials are still trying to strike an agreement with GOP holdouts.