Up north, Wisconsin Democrats increased their state Supreme Court majority to 5–2 and won a mayoral race in the typically Republican city of Waukesha. Down south, a Georgia Democrat narrowly lost a house district Donald Trump carried by 34 points in 2024. In all, Tuesday was an
Dan Driscoll said he has no plans to depart or resign as Army secretary, as there has been repeated tension between himself and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dating back to last year. “Serving under President Trump has been the honor of a lifetime and I remain laser focused
Republicans may let former Attorney General Pam Bondi out of her subpoena to testify before the House Oversight Committee. In a statement Wednesday, a spokesperson for the committee said , “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a
Trump's net approval rating has dropped to a record low of -23 percent, due to his controversial decision to start a war against Iran, which has resulted in increased gas prices and inflation, as well as a lack of public support for the conflict.
An aid worker in Beirut said “total chaos” emerged in the capital of Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israel announced it had carried out its largest strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah since the war broke out in the Middle East in late February. “I can’t believe what is happening.
Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane on Wednesday downplayed the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, accusing the latter of being "very much in control." Keane appeared on Fox News to urge looking "at this from Iran's perspective." He said Iran shut down the Strait of
On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance declared that it would be “scandalous,” “preposterous,” and “unacceptable” to threaten the leadership of an allied nation—something President Trump has done multiple times in his second term. Vance was commenting on a flippant remark last
President Trump referred to the barrage of attacks in Lebanon as a “skirmish” on Wednesday as Israel intensified its attacks on the country in the hours following the U.S. and Iran reaching a fragile ceasefire deal. In a phone interview with PBS Newshour, Trump said that
The preservationists challenging President Trump's White House ballroom project in the courts pushed back Wednesday on the government's claim that halting construction would pose threats to national security. In a Wednesday court filing, the National Trust for Historic
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) hesitated to express his confidence in a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran a day after President Trump announced a temporary halt in fighting. “I am not sure there’s a deal,” Bacon told CNN’s Kate Bolduan on Wednesday morning. “That will bear out
The two-week U.S.-Iranian ceasefire deal brought temporary relief around the world on Tuesday after President Trump agreed to suspend what he warned would be a catastrophic attack on the Islamic Republic. Stocks rose and oil prices plunged following news of the agreement,
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly on Tuesday railed against President Trump’s social media posts, including his statement earlier Tuesday threatening to kill a “whole civilization” if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened. Trump paused the large-scale strikes on Tuesday for
It doesn’t seem as though any American is satisfied with Donald Trump’s Iran peace plan—not even some of his staunchest congressional allies. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham implored the Trump administration Tuesday to test the merits of the proposal via a congressional
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon, a day after President Trump announced a two-week pause on escalating strikes in Iran. Trump declared the U.S. military operation against Iran a "complete and total victory" earlier Wednesday,
Ukraine is a goldmine for democracy being handed to the United States on a platter.
More Americans are cutting back on subscription-based streaming services amid broader concerns about the cost of living, according to a new study. The survey, conducted by Deloitte, found that more than 40 percent of Americans said they’ve recently cut back on entertainment
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) declined to rule out a presidential run in 2028 but said she’s focused on helping Democrats win the midterm elections this November. "I'm not so arrogant as to think it has to be me," Slotkin told the Des Moines Register, when asked whether she is
An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Iran's nuclear weapon "is called the Strait of Hormuz" and that the waterway has unlimited potential to be used against the U.S., following a two-week ceasefire deal the U.S. made with the Middle Eastern
Congress gave ICE a $75 billion budget with few strings attached, allowing it to operate beyond its intended scope and bypass traditional checks on power, raising constitutional concerns.
Trump’s former attorney general had been subpoenaed for an April 14 deposition that was never confirmed.
The nationwide legal battle over prediction markets, explained. Plus, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche takes helm of the Justice Department after Pam Bondi's ouster. What will he do differently? Join The Hill's legal affairs reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for a
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took questions from the press Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire was agreed in the Iran war, and he was about as whiny as you’d expect from a psychopath who’d just been told he couldn’t destroy all of Iran’s civilian infrastructure . During the
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers shot and injured a man during an attempted stop in California on Tuesday, according to federal authorities. The officers fired shots at Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez during a targeted traffic stop on Interstate 5 in the
Iran reportedly intends to require ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil on board during the two-week ceasefire with the U.S. Hamid Hosseini, a spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products
Donald Trump is already running cover for Israel. The U.S. president agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran Tuesday evening, adding in a Truth Social post that he was amenable to a 10-point peace plan that political strategists have pointed out overwhelmingly benefits Tehran.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth contradicted a major Trump administration talking point regarding the state of Iran’s ruling regime. A reporter asked Hegseth at a press conference Wednesday whether the U.S. was still encouraging the Iranian people to rise up against their
Conservative influencer Laura Loomer sharply criticized the temporary ceasefire agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday evening, railing against diplomatic negotiations as a “negative for our country.” Loomer slammed the deal repeatedly in a flurry of social media
Progressive U.S. congresswoman Chellie Pingree and MAHA leader Kelly Ryerson have united to fight for the right of people to eat food free of toxic chemicals, to be warned of potential health risks, and to hold corporations accountable for the harm their products cause.
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed shared a stage with controversial internet personality Hasan Piker at Michigan State University, sparking criticism from fellow Democrats who worry it risks alienating Jewish voters and weakening the party in November.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the Epstein files, the panel’s Republican leadership said in a statement. “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not
The University of Wisconsin system president was fired on Tuesday by the Board of Regents in a unanimous vote. Jay Rothman was dismissed from the role after four years in the position in a move described as a “blatant partisan hatchet job” in a statement to The Associated Press
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Wednesday credited conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and commentator Ann Coulter for pushing President Trump to accept a ceasefire deal with Iran. Khanna said in a video posted to the social media
CNN is defending its reporting on a statement given by Iranian officials regarding a ceasefire agreement the U.S. and Iran reached just hours before President Trump was set to launch an attack on the Iran's infrastructure. As part of the network's coverage of the ceasefire deal
His lack of empathy for the terminated apprentice was a precursor of his emotions on display from the Oval Office.
First lady Melania Trump lauded the first conviction under the Take It Down Act against nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes, thanking federal prosecutors for "protecting Americans from cybercrimes in this new digital age." A Columbus, Ohio, man pleaded guilty on Tuesday
Iran called Donald Trump’s bluff. After spending days threatening to completely annihilate Iran, the U.S. president is suddenly open to giving them a lot of money. In a semi-incoherent post on Truth Social Tuesday evening, Trump called for a two-week ceasefire and suggested
The crew of four astronauts is on the way back to Earth after traveling farther into space than any humans in history.
A clear plurality of New York City residents approve of the job Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is doing as he approaches his 100th day in office, according to a new poll from the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. In the survey, conducted throughout the last week in March, 48
Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth snapped at a reporter Wednesday who raised a simple question regarding the administration’s claims of a ceasefire and the reality on the ground. “Iran has said that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible in coordination with
Research from LendingTree found the bump came after tax exemptions and credits.
Two hair growth serum products were recalled last week after their packaging was found to pose a poisoning risk.
Given the recent disarray within the department, and a shortage of funding, Markwayne Mullin faces numerous challenges that will require decisive and forward-thinking actions, and perhaps even pushback against the demands of an ever-growing chaos coming out of the White House.
Oil prices plummeted on Wednesday after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude were down about 17 percent to about $91 per barrel while U.S. benchmark WTI was down about 18 percent, trading at around $93 per
The 22-year-old wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who faced deportation after being detained at a Louisiana military base last week has been released from federal custody, according to multiple reports. Annie Ramos was released on Tuesday after spending five days at an
President Trump sent a warning Wednesday that any country that supplies Iran with military weapons will face a 50 percent tariff on goods sold to the United States. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed after being held hostage by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq for a little over a week. “I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was
Walking away from the World Health Organization after the greatest pandemic in memory and ripping up global trade were foolish. Undermining the Department of Education and the Federal Emergency Management Authority is reckless. Blocking USAID was cruel. But when it comes to
President Trump on Wednesday said he is considering the formation of a "joint venture" with Iran to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the Trump administration and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal. ABC News's Jonathan Karl asked Trump if he approved of Iran's
At the eleventh hour Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in his war on Iran, saying that Iran’s proposed 10-point plan was a “workable basis” for negotiations and claiming victory. But already cracks are forming. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The most bloodthirsty MAGA acolytes are fuming at President Trump’s two-week ceasefire deal with Iran and his capitulation to its 10-point plan —a major win for the Iranian government. On Tuesday, after he threatened to kill “a whole civilization” and just 90 minutes before his
