Conservative radio host Mark Levin cast doubt on the reported U.S. proposal to end the Iran war, saying it would be “disastrous” if implemented. Axios reported the details of a one-page draft memorandum on Wednesday, a day after President Trump paused a naval operation in the
☮️ Plus: Iran reviews new peace plan; U.S. eagerly waits {beacon} It’s Thursday. I can’t scroll on social media for very long without seeing a reference to the Vineyard Gazette job opening that comes with a furnished home on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. I wonder how many
The Trump administration has undermined the State Department by relying on personal fixers rather than professional diplomats, resulting in a lack of expertise and a misreading of the complexities of global security.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democratic challenger Graham Platner are out with dueling campaign ads this week after Gov. Janet Mills's (D) exit shook up the U.S. Senate race in Maine. The Collins ad, released Tuesday, features the executive director of the Eastport Port
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a photo Thursday of her newborn daughter, saying the child “is perfect and healthy.” “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love,” Leavitt said in a post on social platform X.
Florida is moving to close the infamous “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades because it has grown too expensive to operate, according to The New York Times . The embattled facility—which has cost the state of Florida $1 million a day to run—has
It’s not just IP; everything is a grievance.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has signed a deal to provide computing capability for Anthropic as the demand ramps up for the artificial intelligence firm’s products. In an announcement Wednesday, the companies said Musk’s firm will allow Anthropic to use all of the compute power through
It seems that no one is coming to rescue the SAVE Act. Weeks after Donald Trump stressed to his party that passing that voter restriction bill was the “most important thing” they could do, Senate Republicans have shelved the legislation entirely, unable to bypass the Democratic
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a costly and destructive federal mandate that should be reformed to lower fuel prices, promote competitive markets, and ensure American energy dominance.
Former CNN correspondent Mike Boettcher reflected on the life and legacy of Ted Turner after he died Wednesday at the age of 87. Boettcher appeared on NewsNation’s “Jesse Weber Live” Wednesday evening to remember his late friend, the iconic CNN founder and media mogul. “Ted
Saudi Arabia reportedly derailed Donald Trump’s short-lived escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump unveiled Project Freedom on Sunday, revealing the U.S. would help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he suddenly announced the plan had been immediately
For the United States, it is a small saving that ships American jobs overseas and weakens a proven alliance.
Democrats in Congress are investigating whether President Trump’s pardons came with a payout for him. CBS News reports that Democratic Representatives Dave Min and Raul Ruiz, as well as Senator Peter Welch, have sent letters to over a dozen of the people Trump has pardoned or
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday that the risk of hantavirus to the American public is “very low” amid an outbreak of the disease on a cruise ship headed to Europe. Three people, a Dutch couple and
Nearly every member of Congress representing Maryland is demanding more information from Air Force Secretary Troy Meink after 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaked at Joint Base Andrews earlier this year, setting off an investigation. In a May 5 letter to Meink, the state delegates
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will step down at the end of June, according to a statement.
The Justice Department is investigating potential insider trading related to the skyrocketing oil prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon. The department is specifically looking into at least four instances where traders made over $2.6 billion betting that the
Political insiders have found a new way to make cash off of election season. Betting on the success or failure of political candidates has effectively become commonplace in the industry, NPR reported Thursday, with campaign staffers making thousands of dollars from their
Advocacy groups have made serious accusations about immigrant detention center practices under the Trump administration related to overcrowding.
President Trump on Thursday morning will welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a working visit at the White House. An administration official told The Hill earlier this week that the discussions will focus on economic and security matters between the two
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly had a major meltdown when he lost one of his personalized bottles of bourbon. The Atlantic reported Wednesday that Patel typically travels with a supply of personalized bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon, branded with the words “Kash Patel
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the nation’s highest court doesn’t feature “purely political actors,” comments that come after a notable decision affecting the Voting Rights Act. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy
Indiana State Sen. Greg Walker (R) stood by his decision to oppose a state-level redistricting plan backed by President Trump last year, even though it likely cost him his job. “I do not,” Walker said during an appearance on NBC News’s “Meet the Press NOW,” after host Kristen
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security posted a press release on its official website with a large, bold headline: “A ctivist Biden Judge Releases Violent Criminal Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder .” The release named the federal judge, Melissa DuBose, and went on to
Republicans in the South Carolina state House voted on Wednesday to extend their legislative calendar, leaving the door open to drawing new congressional lines after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling rattled the redistricting arms race. The extension must also pass the state
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), the CEO of Airlines for America, said Wednesday that airline ticket prices will increase as jet fuel costs rise. Sununu told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill” that the cost of jet fuel has doubled since the U.S. and Israel
The NCAA is working to modernize college sports with new financial benefits, healthcare, and scholarship support for student-athletes, but is facing challenges from lawsuits and potential employment mandates that could threaten opportunities for student-athletes and programs.
Virginia state Senate leader L. Louise Lucas (D) struck an unyielding tone on Wednesday after federal authorities searched her office and a nearby cannabis dispensary that she co-owns, casting the reported probe against her as politically motivated. “Today’s actions by Federal
Tornado sirens and flooding in Alabama’s state Capitol building couldn’t stop Republican lawmakers from forcing through two redistricting bills in their state legislature Wednesday. The debate ran for five hours over House Bill 1 , which allows for a new special election if
Iranian officials are reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal to end the more than two-month conflict and address Tehran's nuclear program, a day after President Trump threatened Tehran it would face renewed bombing if it rejects the deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also
The Trump administration is in panic mode as jet fuel prices continue to soar due to the U.S.-Israeli joint war on Iran and Lebanon, with the president’s advisers pushing him to end the war before summer, according to The Wall Street Journa l . Jet fuel has become twice as
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s Attorney General Dave Yost is expected to resign, eight months before the end of his term. Yost is ineligible for reelection and an attempt to run for governor in 2026 failed to gain sufficient momentum after billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy entered
The president has clearly lost the plot of what has become a staggeringly expensive conflict without any clear strategic goal.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) revealed to a local media outlet that she has benign tremor that sometimes causes trembling in her hands, head or voice and is taking medication for the condition but said it “has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.” Collins, who is 73,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican early Thursday, days after President Trump reignited his feud with the American-born pontiff over the Iran war. Rubio met with the pope for at 11:30 a.m. local time, according to his daily public schedule. At
A possible peace deal with Iran, President Trump's vengeance on Indiana state legislators who crossed him on redistricting and the latest news from the Capitol and White House. Join The Hill Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, campaign editor Sophia Vento, White House and legal
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . California’s gubernatorial race has never had a clear front-runner, says David Dayen , the executive editor of The American
The anti-hate program of the nation's largest state is funding and platforming the very hate it claims to be fighting under the banner of civil rights.
College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.
“If there is something being hidden, I think at some point we would find this out," James Fitzgerald, a retired FBI agent said.
This is a lightly edited transcript of the May 6 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 Perry Bacon, the host of the The New Republic show Right Now . We have a great guest who’s
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner are slated to give remarks Thursday morning as part of the National Day of Prayer. While Johnson has flexed his political muscle in recent weeks by notching a series of wins for Republicans in
Billionaires in both parties loom large over the political landscape, and more are jumping into the ring with high-profile runs for office during this year’s midterms. The 2024 election was the most expensive election in history, with nearly 20 percent of a whopping $15.9
Export controls did not constrain Huawei; they concentrated its market.
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Thursday that Tehran is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end hostilities, after President Trump threatened Iran against rejecting the deal. Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the ministry, told the ISNA news
Democracy can never be a guarantee of outcomes. It is always a contest.
Utah’s Military Installation Development Authority approved the project in April.
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 7 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump has been raging
In today’s issue: ▪ Becerra’s California surge ▪ FBI picks new targets ▪ Counterterrorism strategy released ▪ Sexual misconduct probes heat up Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has surged to the head of the pack of Democrats running for California