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Harris: Democrats are ‘doing the right thing’ with shutdown stalemate
Former Vice President Harris said Democrats are "doing the right thing” by holding firm on their demands amidst the government shutdown. Senate Democrats have blocked a stopgap bill from advancing 10 times in an effort to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. Harris
IRS files tax lien against Jim Justice
The former governor, who joined the Senate in 2025, has repeatedly brushed off questions about his finances.
Failing cities like Chicago should heed Ken Griffin’s warning: No tax base, no money
Note to far-left socialist-leaning mayors, politicians and activists: If you drive out billionaires and job creators, then your “free is for me” policy initiatives will collapse.
Schwarzenegger: Newsom’s California redistricting push ‘a big scam’
California’s former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) on Friday railed against Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) hope to forgo independent redistricting efforts in the Golden State. Democrats are currently pushing voters to approve Proposition 50, which would circumvent a constitutional
Democrats will win when they stop outsourcing ed policy to teachers unions
The Democratic Party must break away from special interests and embrace a third-way reform lane that prioritizes the needs of parents and children, in order to win back the White House in 2028 and ensure the future of American democracy.
Why we must protect both Turning Point and Mark Bray
Last week, faculty and students signed a petition to oust the local Turning Point student chapter from Rutgers University. The call followed a separate demand from the group to fire Rutgers Professor Mark Bray, the author of the "Antifa Handbook." As is often the case, both
Vermont state senator resigns amid Young Republican group chat scandal
Vermont state Sen. Samuel Douglass (R) resigned from his post on Friday after being named as a participant in a Young Republican group chat where racist and antisemitic jokes were made. In a Friday statement, Douglass wrote “for all concerned, me, my wife, my family, I must
With energy demand soaring, don't forget about biogas
We can’t ignore the reality: America needs more power. An explosion in new AI data center construction, a reshoring and expansion of domestic manufacturing, plus the broader increase in electrification of homes and vehicles are all putting enormous pressure on our energy grid.
When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch
The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the
House committee releases new Epstein documents, including ex-Trump secretary interview
The House Oversight Committee on Friday published fresh files connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal dealings, including the transcript of a previous interview with former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who served under President Trump during his first term. Acosta, the
School choice shouldn’t mean choosing whether a child can afford lunch
Right now, more than 347,000 online public school students who would otherwise qualify for free or reduced-price lunch are denied benefits. That’s about 57 percent of all virtual public school students nationwide.
Live updates: Protesters rally nationwide against Trump at ‘No Kings’ events
Thousands of “No Kings” rallies kicked off nationwide on Saturday against President Trump and his policies. Defiant Democrats have embraced this weekend's protests, while GOP lawmakers bash the protests as "hate America" demonstrations. “Showing up to express dissent against
Zelensky says Trump didn’t say ‘yes’ to Tomahawk missiles request
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said President Trump poured cold water on his request to provide the Eastern European nation with Tomahawk missiles amid its over three-years-long war with Russia. “It's very difficult just to operate only with Ukrainian drones.
Zohran Mamdani Gets It. So Does Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been on a bit of a journey lately. Over the last few months, the diehard MAGA congressman from Georgia has broken with the GOP—often excoriating the party’s leaders in Congress—on Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the release of the Epstein files , and most
Trump's IVF moves: 'Huge leap' or 'broken promises'?
President Trump’s dual-pronged action on expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) is garnering mixed reactions from lawmakers, advocates and medical groups, with some calling it a step in the right direction, if only to start the conversation. Speaking from the Oval
The Infamy of the “Kavanaugh Stop”
Believe it or not, there was a time when the Supreme Court’s emergency docket rulings did not regularly garner controversy; they were simply the means by which the court could consider time-sensitive legal crises, such as motions related to capital punishment. But a key feature
Defiant Democrats embrace ‘No Kings’ rallies: ‘As American as motherhood, baseball and apple pie’
Defiant Democrats are embracing this weekend’s “No Kings” rallies, bashing the GOP’s attacks on the anti-Trump protests as an assault on free speech while urging voters to take to the streets. “Showing up to express dissent against an out-of-control administration, that's as
Trump signs order expanding auto tariff relief
President Trump signed a Friday proclamation intended to offset the impact of auto tariffs with an expansion of credits for eligible car manufacturers. Automakers who import car parts to the U.S. will receive 3.75 percent offset from the vehicle’s listed retail price until
United Airlines jets collide on O'Hare tarmac
113 passengers and 5 crew members were aboard during the incident.
Trump endorses potential challenger to Massie in 2026 race
President Trump on Friday endorsed a potential challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has tussled with the GOP over the last several months. Trump threw his full support behind Ed Gallrein as a contender in Kentucky's 2026 GOP primary. “I hope Ed gets into the Race
Takeaways from the Trump-Zelensky meeting
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story The Trump-Zelensky meeting, key takeaways President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House, part of a
Stephen A. Smith ranks Rubio above Vance as 2028 contender
Stephen A. Smith on Thursday said he thinks Secretary of State Marco Rubio would best Vice President Vance if the two face off in the 2028 presidential election's Republican primary. “I got to be honest with you, if this Israel-Hamas deal comes out to be more positive than
Trump grants clemency to disgraced former lawmaker George Santos
The former member of Congress from New York served less than three months of a seven-years sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
Anxiety grows over ACA tax credits stalemate
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 Anxieties creep up as stalemate over ACA tax credits continues With open enrollment now only two weeks away,
Thune lines up latest test for Senate Dems
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Thune to force Democrats to vote on troop pay Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to force Democrats to vote next week on legislation to pay more
The Memo: ‘No Kings’ protests give anti-Trump movement its biggest moment so far
The anti-President Trump opposition is leaning into its biggest moment so far with the “No Kings” protests that are scheduled across the nation Saturday. Organizers say the number of planned events has grown to more than 2,700 and that online RSVPs by people hoping to attend
Trump says he commuted prison sentence of George Santos
President Trump said Friday he granted former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) a sentence commutation months after the ex-lawmaker reported to prison. “George has been in solitary confinement for long stretches of time and, by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated,” the
Meta plans new safety features for AI chatbots
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta plans new safety features for AI chatbots Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, plans to roll out new safety features for its AI chatbots to help protect teens amid growing concerns about the technology’s impact
Alex Acosta cleared Trump of wrongdoing in the Epstein case, GOP says
The former U.S. attorney and Labor Secretary sat for an interview with Congressional investigators in September.
Vought: Army Corps pausing $11B in projects in 4 Democratic cities
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said Friday the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing $11 billion of funding in projects in four states. Democratic-led cities Baltimore, New York, San Francisco and Boston will be impacted by funding halt. “The
Republican lawmakers ask for DOJ to investigate Jack Smith
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and other GOP lawmakers requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate former special counsel Jack Smith on Friday. “Jack Smith was a rogue special counsel on a weaponized witch hunt against Republican Senators,” Blackburn wrote on social
Salesforce chief says he no longer backs Trump sending National Guard to San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized Friday for comments suggesting that President Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, saying he no longer believes it is necessary. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after
Trump tells Russia, Ukraine to 'stop where they are'
President Trump on Friday called for Russia and Ukraine to immediately halt fighting as he renews efforts to settle the more than three-year war. Trump issued the demand on his social media site Truth Social shortly after he finished an “interesting" and "cordial” meeting with
Maine Senate candidate faces more resurfaced Reddit posts
Reports have found additional controversial social media posts Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner made years before his bid to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R). The Bangor Daily News wrote that Platner — who has already disavowed his previous posts on Reddit — reportedly asked
Interior says some layoffs 'might' happen during shutdown
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior eyes layoffs — but is hampered by recent ruling The Interior Department is eyeing staff cuts, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. © Greg Nash The department said in a
Jay Jones's Virginia attorney general campaign says it raised $500K following debate
The campaign for Democratic Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones announced he raised $500,000 in less than 24 hours after the attorney general debate Thursday, during which Jones’s texting scandal took center stage. “In last night’s debate, [incumbent] Jason Miyares
5 takeaways from the Trump-Zelensky meeting
President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House, part of a renewed push to end Russia’s more than three-year war in Ukraine. Trump, feeling victorious after securing a ceasefire in the Middle East, projected optimism about ending the
Prince Andrew Forced to Give Up Royal Titles Over Epstein Ties
And just like that, Prince Andrew is no longer a duke. The second son of Queen Elizabeth II has been on the outs with the rest of the British royal family since the late Virginia Giuffre, one of pedophilic sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, first claimed
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard to Chicago
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area amid President Trump’s push to send military troops into Democratic-led cities. The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the high court Friday asking the
Raskin: Bolton indictment 'revenge' for saying Trump was 'melting' before Putin
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized the Trump administration Friday over the indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton. Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of transmitting and retaining national defense information, making him the
Top DOJ Official Delivers Ominous Warning to “No Kings” Protesters
The Justice Department has joined the Republican campaign to discredit Saturday’s No Kings protests, going so far as to describe the event as an attempt to “destabilize” the U.S. government. No Kings demonstrations—which last swept the country in June—protest the monarchical
Mamdani rips Trump after order to halt work on NYC busway
New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani (D) ripped the Trump administration’s order to halt work on the city’s bus system, the latest in a series of orders targeting city infrastructure projects. “The Trump administration is once again seeking to meddle with our
Trump Confusingly Brags About Constantly Getting Played
Donald Trump’s self-advertised credentials for solving the Russia-Ukraine war: his ability to constantly get played. Speaking to reporters during a White House lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Friday, Trump attempted to instill confidence in his negotiating
Supreme Court to run out of funding due to shutdown
The Supreme Court is about to run out of money, and federal courts across the country are expected to run out by early next week because of the government shutdown. The nation's top court "expects to run out of funding on October 18," Patricia McCabe, Supreme Court public
What happens to federal employees who violate the Hatch Act?
Partisan messages recently posted to government websites have prompted complaints that several federal officials may have violated the Hatch Act, a law passed in 1939 to restrict certain political activities by federal employees.
Cognitive Decline? Trump Whines About “Train to Hawaii” in Wild Rant
President Donald Trump, 79, invented a bizarre claim that a Democratic senator from Hawaii wants to build a railroad from the continental United States to the archipelago. Apparently speaking about Senator Mazie Hirono, Trump said Friday, “She wanted a tunnel from the mainland
Transcript: How Chicago Is Fighting Trump’s Outrageous ICE Policies
This is a lightly edited transcript of the October 17 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon : I’m honored to be joined today by Delia Ramirez. She’s a Congresswoman from the great