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Pelosi: Trump is 'worst thing on the face of the earth'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Trump “the worst thing on the face of the earth” during a recent interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson. “He’s just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth,” Pelosi said in a video clip posted on X. The interview is

Democratic Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García won't seek reelection

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) is not running for reelection, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday. García, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House

Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP

Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those funds dried up over the weekend amid the government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) attempted to pass a resolution via unanimous

SNAP hangs on by a thread

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story SNAP hangs on by a thread The Trump administration said it will provide partial food stamp benefits this

Trump’s military threats in Nigeria - what to know

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump’s military threats in Nigeria - what to know President Trump’s promise to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back

Trump tariffs face Supreme Court

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tariffs face crucial test before Supreme Court President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will be scrutinized by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, placing the

Trump stirs controversy over Binance pardon

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump seeks to downplay Binance pardon President Trump has sought to distance himself from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after facing backlash for pardoning the cryptocurrency billionaire whose company has had business dealings

Wright: Weapons testing won't involve nuclear explosions

Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy Sec. says weapons tests won't have explosions Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that the weapons testing President Trump ordered last week will not include nuclear explosions. ©

5 things to watch as Supreme Court considers Trump’s tariffs

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will be scrutinized by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, placing the president’s most significant economic initiative into the justices’ hands. The main question looming over the case is whether Trump can use emergency powers to justify his

Obama praises Mamdani's 'impressive' NYC bid in call: Reports

Former President Obama praised New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s (D) run in a recent call, according to multiple reports. The New York Times reported Saturday the call happened that day, with the former president telling Mamdani he could be a “sounding board”

Speaker Johnson doubles down on defense of filibuster

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) doubled down on his support for the Senate filibuster, even as President Trump has pushed the upper chamber to use the so-called nuclear option to forgo it and reopen the government with a simple majority vote. At a press conference Monday, Johnson

Trump's attempts to downplay Binance pardon draw scrutiny

President Trump has sought to distance himself from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after facing backlash for pardoning the cryptocurrency billionaire whose company has had business dealings with the Trump family’s digital finance venture. The president’s comments have revived

Jon Stewart inks 'Daily Show' deal through 2026

Comedian Jon Stewart is sticking with Comedy Central and "The Daily Show." The network announced on Monday that Stewart, who resumed his hosting duties after President Trump won reelection last year, had signed a new contract to host "The Daily Show" through 2026. “Jon Stewart

Elon Musk endorses Andrew Cuomo for NY mayor

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday publicly backed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in his independent bid to be New York City’s mayor in the general election on Tuesday. In a post on his social platform X, Musk warned his nearly 229 million followers that supporting the

Democrats call on ex-Prince Andrew to testify on Epstein

Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are calling on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former prince, to testify about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC cited four Democrats on the committee, which is probing the Epstein case, requesting

Trump throws 'Gatsby'-themed gala as SNAP benefits expire

I hope everyone had a good Halloween. The president certainly did — he spent his weekend throwing a Great Gatsby–themed party at Mar-a-Lago. Now, “The Great Gatsby,” for those who might’ve missed the symbolism in high-school English, is a story about excess, illusion and the

Ben Shapiro blasts Tucker Carlson over Nick Fuentes interview

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro ripped Tucker Carlson over an interview Carlson conducted last week with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. "Tucker Carlson decided that it was important not only to host Fuentes but to smooth over his views, water them down and make them far more