Social Security COLA for 2027 expected to jump as inflation rises, estimate shows

Social Security beneficiaries could see a substantial bump in their checks in 2027, according to an early projection from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).

Trump picks new acting ICE director

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed to The Hill's broadcast partner NewsNation that President Trump will select Dave Venturella to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an acting capacity after the departure of Todd Lyons, who is

Inflation spikes in April

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation spikes to 3.8% in April amid Iran shock The annual inflation rate shot higher in April as the war in Iran drove up energy and food prices, according to

Trump, Xi to huddle in China as AI race heats up

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, Xi to huddle in China as AI race heats up President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have the rare chance this week to directly discuss artificial intelligence as both countries race to dominate the field while

Wife says Transportation chief Sean Duffy 'not a corrupt man' amid family road trip criticism

The wife of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday said that her husband is not a “corrupt man” after a watchdog group urged the inspector general to investigate the couple’s newest reality series, “The Great American Road Trip.” “I don't think anybody can accuse my

Key House GOP moderate dismisses ballroom funding request

“Not happening here,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said.

Pfluger bullish on timeline for Recon 3.0

Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee

Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has departed the disaster relief agency in yet another leadership upheaval. A memo to FEMA staff on Tuesday disclosed that Evans was departing, according to Politico’s E&E News. Evans had been in

Marty Makary's tenure as head of FDA ends with 'difficulty'

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down on Tuesday, capping weeks of pressure and rumors that his job was in jeopardy. The agency’s top food regulator, Kyle Diamantas, will take over, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump told

Hegseth in the hotseat

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth in the hotseat House and Senate GOP lawmakers vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings

South Carolina Republicans decline to consider redistricting in blow to Trump

South Carolina's Senate on Monday declined to extend its legislative calendar to consider drawing new GOP-favored congressional lines, dealing a blow to President Trump before the midterms this fall. The measure failed via a 29-17 vote after Trump on Monday urged Republicans to

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns

Presented by Lilly {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Marty Makary out at FDA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary officially stepped down from his role on Tuesday. © Greg Nash Makary managed to anger just about every

Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP-friendly congressional map

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenges to a Republican-friendly congressional map on Tuesday that is expected to hand the party an additional House seat in the midterms. The rulings landed just hours after the court heard oral arguments in three underlying

House Budget chair wants more information about ballroom funding

Rep. Jodey Arrington is asking for an “itemized” list of where the money would go.

Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of 'spying on Texans, including children'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president's

Hegseth takes heat from Republicans in back-to-back hearings: 5 takeaways

Republicans in the House and Senate vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, President Trump’s unusual plan to fund the Defense Department, spending priorities and

RNC Launches Sinister Plan as Trump Threatens to Send Troops to Polls

The Republican National Committee announced Tuesday that it has deployed poll watchers and election observers in at least 17 states for the midterm elections. In a post on X , RNC Chairman Joe Gruters posted an audio clip where he said, “We’ve already deployed field staff and

Super Bowl featuring Bad Bunny halftime show draws 2,300+ FCC complaints

Super Bowl LX — which featured a halftime show performance by Bad Bunny that ignited backlash from President Trump and some conservatives — drew more than 2,300 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC.) The Puerto Rican superstar performed a medley of his

Live results: West Virginia Senate primaries

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is running in a Tuesday primary to hold on to her seat representing West Virginia this fall. She faces a handful of primary challengers. Democrats also boast a crowded primary field, with several candidates vying for the party's nomination.

Live results: West Virginia House primaries

West Virginians are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state's House primary elections. Both incumbents: Republican Reps. Carol Miller of the 1st Congressional District and Riley Moore of the 2nd Congressional District are seeking reelection. Polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Live results: Nebraska governor primary elections

Voters in Nebraska are heading to the polls Tuesday for the gubernatorial primary election. Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is running to defend his seat in the GOP primary, while Democratic frontrunner Lynne Walz, a former state senator, is seeking her party's nod in her own contest.

Live results: Nebraska Senate primary elections

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts is competing in a Tuesday primary to hold on to his party's nomination representing Nebraska in the Senate. Ricketts is backed by President Trump and is likely to keep his party's backing. Across the aisle, Democrats Cindy Burbank and William

Live results: Nebraska House primary elections

Republican Rep. Don Bacon's retirement from Congress has opened a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska this fall. On Tuesday, voters will weigh in on who they would like to see on the ticket to represent the 2nd Congressional District and the state's other two

Wall Street Journal editorial board: Trump sending wrong signal to Iran

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal said President Trump's strategy in the Iran war has not scared off Tehran and that the Iranians believe they "can outlast a president who no longer wants the fight." In their piece published Monday, the board said Iran had flouted

Alabama governor schedules special primary election after Supreme Court lifts redistricting block

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has called a special primary election for August following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow the state to hold 2026 elections using a previously blocked GOP-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our

Cruz calls Ocasio-Cortez 'parasite sucking on the taxpayer' over billionaire remarks

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Monday called progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) a "parasite sucking on the taxpayer" after she claimed that Americans "can't earn" to become billionaires. "I recognize for her –– given that she was a bartender –– that is

Patel agrees to take alcohol test after heated exchange with Van Hollen

FBI Director Kash Patel said he would commit to taking a test about his alcohol use after a testy exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in which each traded accusations with the other. Patel said he would take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), as long

Republicans Scramble After Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Americans

Republicans are scrambling to either justify or ignore President Trump’s shocking Tuesday admission that he doesn’t care “ even a little bit ” about the financial struggles of American citizens. Journalist Pablo Manríquez asked multiple GOP senators about the president’s

CBO estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated Tuesday that the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost about $1.2 trillion to develop, deploy and operate over the next 20 years. In a 12-page report, the CBO stated that acquisition costs for a national missile

Trump’s China Entourage Shows Just How Blatant His Corruption Is

You won’t believe who’s included in President Donald Trump’s corrupt caravan of CEOs headed for China. Trump traveled to China Tuesday for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by more than a dozen American entrepreneurs —including his own son— each hoping the

Trump names acting FDA commissioner

President Trump named a new temporary leader at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA following reports that the agency’s commissioner, Marty Makary, would resign on Tuesday. Trump announced on Truth Social that Deputy FDA Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, “a very talented

White House details $1 billion spending plan for ballroom security

The White House on Tuesday submitted a line-by-line spending plan to Senate Republicans outlining how the allocation of $1 billion would be used for ballroom security after the measure was included in a budget reconciliation bill released last week by the Judiciary panel and

Trump heads to China for high-stakes visit: 5 things to watch

President Trump is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the two leaders are expected to tackle a number of issues including the war in Iran and trade. The meeting marks the first state visit to China since Trump’s

Schumer pans GOP proposal to suspend federal gas tax

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said President Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, which has been endorsed by several Republican senators, “isn’t enough” to make a meaningful difference to Americans who have seen their fuel costs soar since the start

Cornyn bill would create Interstate 47 in Texas to honor Trump

Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is in a tight reelection contest to keep his Senate seat, introduced legislation on Tuesday to dedicate a highway to President Trump. “I am proud to introduce legislation to rename US Highway 287 as Interstate 47 in honor of our 47th President,”

Trump calls reporter 'dumb' after saying he's 'doubled' size of ballroom

President Trump on Tuesday defended the size and cost of the White House ballroom, then insulted the reporter who asked him about the project's scope. “We have a ballroom that's under budget. I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that,” Trump told reporters

Kash Patel Flies Off the Handle When Asked About Drinking on the Job

FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday fell apart as soon as he was asked about his widely reported drinking habits. It was the bureau chief’s first time back on Capitol Hill since The Atlantic published multiple bombshell

Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct

Democrats are offering a glimpse at how they plan to treat Pam Bondi's replacement at DOJ, and what oversight activities they might pursue if they retake the House majority.

Hegseth on Murkowski's Iran war authorization effort: We don't need it

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers again on Tuesday that congressional authorization is not required for the military operation against Iran, arguing that President Trump has sufficient executive authority to take whatever action he chooses. “Senator, our view is

Trump: 'I don't think about' Americans' financial situation in Iran negotiations

President Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the financial situations of Americans do not motivate him while he is negotiating with Iran. “Not even a little bit,” Trump said when asked how much he is motivated by Americans’ financial situations to make a deal. “The only

Trump Says He Doesn’t Care “Even a Little Bit” About People’s Finances

President Trump could not care less about your financial struggles. The man who pledged to fight for unseen Americans by lowering prices and ending endless wars isn’t doing either, and remained adamant that he’s still on the right path forward when asked about it on Tuesday.

Trump says red line of ending Iran ceasefire will be discussed

President Trump said Tuesday that he would be discussing a red line to end the ceasefire with Iran after dismissing the country’s latest counteroffer earlier this week. "We'll be thinking about it on the flight,” he told reporters before departing for his trip to China. "We'll

Secret Service briefing fails to quiet GOP ballroom funding concerns

Senators left a closed-door lunch saying they still had unanswered questions.

PayPal to give up $30M after DOJ accusations of bias in favor of minority-owned businesses

PayPal is expected to launch a new initiative waiving processing fees on $1 billion worth of transactions at the value of $30 million after signing a Tuesday settlement with the Justice Department to resolve concerns about its previous commitment to support minority-owned

Watch live: The Hill's Decision Desk 2026 - Data Nerds

The Hill presents one and a half hours of live, real-time election coverage on Tuesday night, diving deep into the 2026 Nebraska and West Virginia primaries. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The Hill’s Cory Smith, joined by The Hill campaign and congressional

Here’s Exactly How Trump Plans to Spend $1 Billion on His Ballroom

The Trump administration produced a line-by-line spending plan Tuesday for how it plans to use $1 billion in taxpayer money on the White House ballroom, Axios reported. At a lunch with Senate Republicans Tuesday, Secret Service Director Sean Curran offered up a detailed outline

Trump Judges Toss His Appeal on Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton

A federal appeals court tossed a chance Tuesday to rehear Donald Trump’s mega-lawsuit against his perceived political enemies. Trump’s 2022 suit targeted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey (amongst others), claiming that they had

Mayorkas dodges endorsement of Becerra for California governor

Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday dodged endorsing former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race. Mayorkas, who sat for an interview at Politico's Security Summit in Washington, D.C., said, "I am