The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
Factions of Republican dissenters mean GOP leaders will need to lean on votes from a handful of vulnerable or moderate Democrats to pass a key policy priority.
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Zohran Mamdani Has Two Big Problems—They’re Called Hochul and Menin
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin raises objections to almost everything Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes, from his budget to his plans to create city-run grocery stores to his appointments to key city positions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has sidelined his proposal
Trump looks to dazzle royals while UK's 'special relationship' in peril
The U.K. will seek to smooth over its "special relationship" with the U.S. next week, when it deploys King Charles III for a state visit with President Trump. The royal tour comes Trump has lambasted the country’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not being supportive of the
Inside Sudan’s army-controlled capital as civil war enters fourth year
KHARTOUM, Sudan – One year since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) retook the capital, large parts of the ravaged city are a ghost town. The shell of the grand presidential palace is stained black from fire and smoke, its windows and floors blown out, its Islamic-style arches and
How are Americans spending their tax refunds this year?
On average, Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year. So, how will they spend them? The Treasury Department said in a release on Tax Day that as of April 14, the average tax refund this filing season was more than $3,400, an increase of 11 percent from last year.
WHCA dinner shaken by shooting; Trump evacuated, gunman faces charges
A heavily armed man interrupted Washington’s annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and first lady Melania Trump and shaking up a crowd of journalists and government officials from both parties. The gunman
Trump’s WHCA dinner with the press turns into night of tears and terror
I've covered the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at least a dozen times. Over the years, I've detailed just about every angle. Filed countless stories. But I've never covered the Correspondents' dinner from underneath a white linen table at the Washington
Trump releases photo, video of suspected WHCD shooter
President Trump on Saturday released a video and two photos in connection with a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, not long after the president himself was evacuated from the event. Trump shared two separate posts on Truth Social with photos of the suspected
Trump thanks press, commends WHCA leader after shooting
President Trump was conciliatory toward the media Saturday night as he briefed the press after a shooter was apprehended at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Trump gave remarks in the White House briefing room after returning from the Washington Hilton. The dinner did not
Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroom
President Trump said that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday highlights the need for a ballroom at the White House. “I didn't want to say this but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White House. It’s
Trump allies, world leaders react to WHCD shooting
Allies and political foes of President Trump, along with world leaders, gave thanks on Saturday for the president's safety after shots rang out at the White House Correspondents Dinner, prompting the president, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance and others to be
Watch live: Trump remarks after White House Correspondents Dinner
President Trump is expected to make remarks from the White House, shortly after he, Vice President Vance and other Cabinet members were evacuated from the Washington Hilton when a man started shooting in the hotel's lobby. It was the first such dinner that Trump was attending
WHCD to be rescheduled in next 30 days after shots fired, Trumps evacuated
President Trump thanked law enforcement on Saturday after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner and he, the first lady and Cabinet members were evacuated. "Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly
Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton's lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were
LA County supervisor thanks Trump for meeting on wildfire recovery, says other states 'in line' asking for FEMA help
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R) on Friday thanked President Trump for meeting with her and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) about wildfire recovery efforts, but noted that other states are "in line" requesting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management
National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report
The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White House Presidential Personnel Office's message to members of the National Science Board
Trump tells reporters US received new proposal from Iran after trip cancellation
President Trump said his administration received a new proposal from Iran after he canceled a U.S. delegation’s trip to Islamabad for a second round of peace deal talks. “They gave us a paper that should have been better. And interestingly, immediately, when I canceled it,
Sunday shows preview: Iran war deal prospects uncertain after Trump calls off talks
President Trump called off a second round of peace talks with Iran on Saturday, the day U.S. officials were set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations. Iranian officials met with Pakistani mediators on Saturday morning for “a very fruitful visit,” according to Iranian Foreign
Iran war throttles global fluoride supply, impacting US waterworks
Fluoride is becoming harder to source as the war in Iran places more strain on global supply chains, leading some local governments to reduce their own use of the widely used cavity-fighting agent. Two major water supply systems in Maryland, which serve the Baltimore and
Acting Navy secretary vows to build ships days after Phelan's firing
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao on Saturday vowed to build ships after his predecessor, John Phelan, was fired this week amid President Trump's push for accelerated shipbuilding. Cao posted a video to social media listing his priorities to service members in the Navy, starting
Maher quips WHCD a chance for Trump 'to say all sorts of insulting things' to press
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday quipped about the White House Correspondents Dinner being a chance for President Trump "to say all sorts of insulting things" to the media. Maher told the panel on his HBO series "Real Time" that he was "very interested" in watching the dinner to
Trump fires the entire National Science Board
Multiple sources are reporting that the Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB). The NSB advises the president and Congress on the National Science Foundation (NSF), which has already been funding research at historically low levels and has
Trump renews call to 'terminate' filibuster over SAVE America Act impasse
President Trump on Saturday renewed his call to "terminate" the filibuster to ensure the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act passes through the Senate as it remains in limbo in the upper chamber. Not passing the Republican-led bill would lead to "the worst
Steak ‘n Shake’s new chief MAHA officer: We're going ‘back to the glory days of fast food’
Steak ‘n Steak is revamping its ingredients and cooking methods in a move it says aligns with the Trump administration’s health agenda, an effort the chain’s new chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) officer said Saturday is intended to restore “glory days of fast food.”
The midterm mirage: Democrats shouldn’t get high on their own supply
Democrats are confident about winning the midterm elections, but must be careful not to get complacent and must instead focus on challenging party interests and pursuing common sense reforms to ensure success in the 2028 presidential election.
Nebraska should support the Democrat whose win won’t erase its ‘blue dot’
We could lose the very last district where Democratic competitiveness currently exists in Nebraska.
Missing scientists: A timeline of cases
At least 11 scientists have died or disappeared since 2022, raising concerns the cases may be connected.
Trump scraps latest peace talks after Iranian officials depart Pakistan
President Trump announced on Saturday that he canceled U.S. officials’ planned travel to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iran. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were set to travel to Islamabad on Saturday to take part in these
Disneyland guests can opt out of facial recognition at park entrances
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in recent months may have noticed new facial recognition technology at the entrances to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, though guests don’t have to use the system if they choose not to, according to company guidelines.
McDonald's is putting 'badges' next to certain menu items: What do they mean?
The badge system is intended to make ordering "clearer and simpler," but the badges are also raising questions.
Newsmax host rips into Hegseth over Navy secretary’s firing
Newsmax host Greg Kelly tore into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday over the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest in a series of abrupt departures from the Pentagon amid the conflict with Iran. Kelly slammed Hegseth as a “DESPICABLE guy” and “Insecure FAKE”
DNC chair on Trump ‘trying to hold onto power’ ahead of midterms: ‘We’re planning for everything’
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said the party is “planning for everything” ahead of the midterms. Martin acknowledged polling favoring Democrats in the upcoming elections during a Saturday morning appearance on MS NOW'S "The Weekend," but he warned that
Would the American people be better off without Congress?
At what point are the American taxpayers who fund Congress allowed to declare “Enough is enough?”
Watch live: Trump attends first White House Correspondents Dinner as president
President Trump is set to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday evening for the first time while in the Oval Office. Trump announced in March that he would accept the invitation to the dinner "in honor of our Nation's 250th Birthday" after boycotting
Becerra, Steyer jostle for front-runner status in ‘fluid’ California governor’s race
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer are jostling for Democratic front-runner status in the primary race for governor of California after former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) dropped out amid sexual assault allegations. The candidates
Maher torches Trump on Iran war he supported: 'He keeps saying we won and we didn't'
Late night host Bill Maher on Friday rebuked President Trump’s comments about the U.S.’s military operations against Iran, after initially backing the strikes. “The problem is he keeps saying we won, and we didn’t. We didn’t,” the comedian said during his Friday show "Real
The rise of third-party power will happen sooner than you might think
November’s election may bring change, but a much larger transformation is coming.
DeSantis escalates clash with Jeffries over Florida redistricting: ‘Bring it on’
Tensions over Florida’s redistricting push escalated on Friday, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) daring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to “bring it on” after Jeffries offered a stern warning to Republicans in the state. “Go ahead, make my day, bring it on,”
Monthly mortgage payments are dropping in these major U.S. cities, says new report
(NEXSTAR) - It seems like everything is getting more expensive. Gas, groceries, just the general cost of living, it's getting out of hand and hard to keep up with. Although home prices have climbed in recent years, the average monthly mortgage payment has fallen since 2024,
Murphy warns Ellison, other 'information oligarchs': Dems will break up big media
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) vowed that Democrats will "break" up large media conglomerates in response to a recent event hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison following the company’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery this past week. “Ellison and the information
The moral monstrosity of the New York Times podcast
In its denial of transcendent values and rights, The New York Times podcast captures a fundamental danger to our republic.
No credentials, no problem as TMZ DC shakes up Hill media bubble
TMZ’s new, kind of troll-y Washington team says their dream stories could be what bills are passing to who’s clogging the toilets in Congress.
Bolton lambasts US-Iran peace talks: ‘Nowhere close to a deal’
Former national security adviser John Bolton cast doubt Friday on whether the U.S. was on the cusp of reaching a long-term peace deal with Iran, as envoys from both nations prepare for another round of indirect talks in Pakistan. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner,
Altman says OpenAI 'deeply sorry’ for not flagging Canadian school shooter’s ChatGPT posts
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman offered an apology to Canada’s Tumbler Ridge for not flagging controversial messages on its ChatGPT platform sent by the alleged shooter that killed eight people and injured over 25 others in the small mountain town earlier this year. “I want to express my
Pompeo casts doubt on renewed US-Iran talks: ‘I’m not optimistic’
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is “not optimistic” about U.S. and Iranian officials reaching an agreement to end hostilities when they meet for another round of indirect peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday. “Look, I don’t fault them [U.S. officials]
Can AI agents protect our privacy?
AI agents are rapidly transforming the internet, but this transformation comes with increased privacy risks, which can be mitigated by designing AI agents to protect user data and enforcing strong privacy laws.
Prison reform doesn’t need to wait for tragedy
History does not only show us what happens when systems collapse. It shows us what happens when early warnings are ignored.
US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran throws cold water on direct talks
U.S. and Iranian officials are expected in Islamabad on Saturday for another round of Pakistani-brokered talks to end the nearly two-month conflict, but Tehran has ruled out a face-to-face meeting. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the lead Iranian negotiator, arrived in
Which businesses qualify for tariff refunds, and how do you apply?
The government expects to process refunds in phases, focusing first on more recent tariff payments.
GLP-1s and endometriosis: Could there be a new treatment?
Roughly 11% of American women suffer from endometriosis.