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Harris mourns Jackson: 'One of America’s greatest patriots'

Former Vice President Harris paid tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson after he died early Tuesday. “Reverend Jesse Jackson was one of America’s greatest patriots,” Harris wrote on social platform X. “He spent his life summoning all of us to fulfill the promise of

O'Reilly: Trump allowing critics to define his legacy

Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly on Monday said President Trump is allowing critics to define his legacy during an appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance.” When asked if Trump has the right people around him, the longtime journalist said, “Some of them.” “But the essential

Trump pays tribute to 'force of nature' Jesse Jackson

President Trump on Tuesday lauded the legacy of Jesse Jackson, who died earlier in the morning at the age of 84 from the neurodegenerative disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). “Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him. He had much to do with the

Axelrod: Trump offered new ballroom during Obama era

Former White House adviser David Axelrod said President Trump offered to build a new White House ballroom during the Obama administration. Axelrod, in an interview with The New York Times published Tuesday, said Trump originally reached out to him after cleanup began following

Breaking through the return-to-office mirage

Hybrid is no longer a moment — it is the operating system of modern work. Leaders who accept that fact and design for it will find themselves ahead of rivals who manage by headline rather than by evidence.

Anderson Cooper leaving ’60 Minutes,’ staying with CNN

Anderson Cooper on Monday said he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS's "60 Minutes" after 20 years, amid massive changes at the network's news division. Cooper, however, will remain in his role as a CNN anchor. "Being a correspondent at ‘60 Minutes’ has been one of

3 cheers for the anti-tariff House Republicans

Six House Republicans voted with Democrats to repeal President Trump's tariffs against Canada, reasserting the Constitution's provision that the power to impose taxes belongs to Congress and challenging Trump's false claim that foreign countries pay the tariffs.

US meets Iran in search of historic deal

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Jesse Jackson dies at 84 ▪ Next round of Iran nuclear talks ▪ FBI won’t share evidence in Pretti investigation ▪ AOC stumbles on foreign policy U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet for a

Why violent crime is dropping in US cities

Violent crime fell dramatically in 2025, in what experts expect to be the year with the sharpest drop in homicides in recorded history. The decline, detailed in two recent reports of major U.S. cities, follows a trend that began in 2022, after the COVID-19 pandemic saw a

DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a resolution. The Senate left town on Thursday after Democrats decided against supporting a stopgap spending bill over concerns that

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

Celebrated civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson died early Tuesday, his family said in a statement, after battling the neurodegenerative disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was 84 years old. "Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to

Trump says US, Cuba are talking in midst of oil blockade

President Trump on Monday said the United States and Cuba are talking as the island faces crippling circumstances in the midst of a White House-imposed oil blockade. “Cuba is right now a failed nation, and they don't even have jet fuel to get for airplanes to take off. They're

Trump: Ocasio-Cortez at Munich conference 'not a good look'

President Trump on Monday slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) for what she said at the Munich Security Conference in Germany after the New York lawmaker was asked a series of questions on foreign policy. “I watched AOC answering questions in Munich. This was not a

Hyatt Hotels chair steps down over Epstein association

Tom Pritzker resigned as executive chair of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Monday, citing his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as reason for the departure. Files released by the Justice Department show Pritzker was in close contact with Epstein in

RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole' In a new "60 Minutes” interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted long-standing exemptions allowing the food