The Supreme Court on Wednesday will dissect President Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners as the Trump administration seeks to justify the president's robust trade policies. Trump's invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) will be
President Trump once again urged Republicans to get rid of the Senate filibuster rule and move swiftly to pass voter reform after Tuesday's Democratic sweep in key state races across the U.S. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, the president encouraged his party
President Trump acknowledged it was not a good night for Republicans on Election Day as Democrats secured major victories in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere, suggesting the ongoing government shutdown was partly to blame. “Last night it was not expected to be a victory. It
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is holding a press conference Wednesday morning to discuss President Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh the legality of Trump's trade moves. Markey, the ranking member of the Senate Small Business
Maduro has already lost this war and he knows it.
President Trump on Wednesday morning will host Republicans senators at the White House for a breakfast as the government shutdown reached a record 36 days. His remarks also come after an evening of election losses for the GOP in several key races across the U.S. Trump has
Last night showed that the party is far from doomed—and the country is simply not as conservative as it seemed in November 2024.
Many voters in New Jersey and Virginia — which both elected Democratic governors on Tuesday — cast their ballots in opposition to President Trump, according to the AP Voter Poll. In the Prairie State, where Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated former New Jersey General
Rick Woldenberg’s family-run educational toy business will forever be known by its blockbuster Supreme Court case against President Trump’s tariffs. He’s OK with that. “I wanted my name on this lawsuit,” Woldenberg said. “I'm not embarrassed for bringing it, and I think it's
The use of IEEPA for carbon border adjustments could have many benefits.
On Nov. 6, the U.S. will host a meeting of the Central Asian governments: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Dems sweep in key VA, NJ elections ▪ Trump tariff policy at Supreme Court ▪ Preparations begin to honor Dick Cheney ▪ Rubio to brief on boat strikes Democrats pulled off a romp of their Republican
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unleashed a fierce attack against Annunciation House — a nonprofit aiding migrants — escalating a local fight into a defining clash over humanitarian work. The state would brand many forms of aid to illegal immigrants as a crime. Paxton
As Trump’s eruption over the shutdown leaves Karoline Leavitt no choice but to contradict him, the author of a new piece on the standoff explains how Leavitt undermined him and why his position is rapidly weakening.
Voters on Tuesday sent a message to Republicans and the White House that change is needed in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and beyond. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be New York's next mayor, winning over voters with consistent messages of affordability, while voters
Chicago schools are seeing a drop in attendance among English language learners amid the highly publicized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city. One high school in Chicago has reported a 4 point drop in attendance since ICE operations began,
President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda will be dissected by the Supreme Court on Wednesday as his administration seeks to justify its global trade overhaul by pointing to emergency powers. It marks the first time the high court will take the bench to weigh an essential
Washington’s stubborn budget impasse found an ignominious place in history on Wednesday when it entered its 36th day, marking the longest government shutdown since the nation’s founding. It didn’t happen by accident. Instead, a variety of factors conspired to cause both sides
A group of centrist Senate Democrats are sounding out Democratic colleagues on a potential deal to reopen the federal government this week or next week, but they’re getting strong pushback that could scuttle a potential agreement, according to people familiar with the
A scrap is emerging among Republicans on Capitol Hill over how long a stopgap spending bill should last as part of a deal to end a record-setting government shutdown. Republicans have been clamoring for Democrats to strike a deal to reopen the government for weeks, but an
As Trump’s latest eruption over the shutdown leaves Karoline Leavitt no choice but to contradict him, the author of a new piece on Trump’s weakness explains why his position is rapidly getting worse by the day.
New York Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Tuesday spoke to a packed crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater after a sizable win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (I) and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani said his audience was composed of progressive working-class voters,
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral race is a political earthquake. It caps a stunning rise from obscurity, gives the left one of its biggest triumphs to date and inflames an already-fierce fight within the Democratic Party. The internal fight was made even sharper
I wish you were with me at Zohran Mamdani’s watch party on election night. New York City’s next mayor is promising a new vision of politics—and for once, everyone believes it’s possible.
TNR’s Monica Potts and Alex Shephard said that the easy wins by Zohran Mamdani, Mikie Sherrill, and Abigail Spanberger mean that Dems will remain divided on their strategy for the future.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-N.J.) win in the New Jersey governor’s race offered a much-needed shot in the arm for Democrats on Tuesday, raising questions around what the election results could mean for both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Sherrill defeated Republican
Donald Trump posted his way through his party’s humiliating losses.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) for upsetting the Democratic establishment with a win in the Big Apple. “Starting at 1% in the polls, @ZohranKMamdani pulled off one of the great political upsets in modern American history,”
Virginia Democrats saw wins across the board in the state’s off-year elections on Tuesday evening, sweeping races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The environment on the ground proved to be beneficial for Democrats, who tapped into discontent over the
A California ballot measure allowing Democrats to enact a friendlier set of congressional lines in the Golden State has passed, delivering Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his party a major win amid the country's redistricting battle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Californians voted
The president sent one of his top men at the DOJ to watch over the Prop 50 vote. TNR spent the day trying to watch over him.
Donald Trump’s supporters cannot handle the historic victory.
Former President Clinton congratulated Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on her win, flipping the state from red to blue. “Congratulations to Abigail @SpanbergerForVA on your election as Governor of Virginia! Your victory is a testament to your long record of service and
Elon Musk on Tuesday lauded President Trump’s decision to renominate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after pulling his nomination in May. The tech giant posted a heart, rocket ship, and American flag emoji on the social platform X, along with a screenshot of the president’s
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani defied the odds, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night and becoming mayor in an election that saw 2 million voters cast ballots. Just months ago, when Mamdani entered the race, he was polling in the single digits and few
Comedian Stephen Colbert said that he believes he is “more conservative than people think” in a recent interview for GQ. “People perceive me as this sort of lefty figure,” Colbert said in the interview posted Monday, which was highlighted by Mediaite. “I think I'm more
The party’s base is energized and mad as hell. And their rage isn’t just aimed at Donald Trump.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated former New Jersey General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the New Jersey governor’s race, securing a major win for Democrats in their first election cycle since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to Decision Desk
Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, ushering in a new era of progressive politics in the city and reigniting the debate over the Democratic Party’s future. Watch his victory speech live here.
The once-underdog candidate has managed an incredible upset to mainstream politics.
This was the most expensive race in New Jersey’s history—but not nearly as tight as projected.
Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices were projected to be retained in Tuesday’s election, handing Democrats critical statewide wins in the Keystone State. The wins ensure that Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — all Democrats — will serve for
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval (D) has won reelection, beating back a challenge from Cory Bowman (R), a pastor and coffee shop co-owner who is the half-brother of Vice President Vance, according to Decision Desk HQ. Pureval first won office in 2021 after defeating former
Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, ushering in a new era of progressive politics in the city and reigniting the debate over the Democratic Party's future. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, is poised to become the
Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman elected to a statewide office in U.S. history.
This is the first time Democrats have won a statewide seat in Georgia since 2006.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in Virginia’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, becoming the first woman to serve as governor of the commonwealth. Watch her victory speech live.
The voters of Cincinnati roundly rejected Cory Bowman in favor of his Democratic opponent.
Former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) was projected to oust incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) in the race for the state’s top law enforcement spot on Tuesday, staving off a texting controversy that dogged his candidacy in the campaign’s final month. While the race was