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Republicans hope Trump retreats on Pulte to save spy law
The president has interviewed other potential intelligence directors as lawmakers seek off-ramp.
Trump draws boos at Madison Square Garden during National Anthem before Knicks NBA Finals Game 3
Fans at Madison Square Garden booed President Trump during the National Anthem performance before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Some cheers could also be heard throughout the arena as the crowd reacted to Trump’s presence in the
Becerra, Trump-backed Hilton set to duke it out in California governor's race
Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) and former Fox News host Steve Hilton, a Republican, are projected to advance to the general election for governor of California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hilton had coalesced GOP support with the help of President Trump's
Iran war spikes airline fuel costs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Airline fuel costs jump 78 percent in past year As the war in Iran passes the 100-day mark, the cost for America’s airline industry is mounting. © Greg Nash On
Netanyahu defies Trump as Iran, Lebanon drive wedge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s open defiance in striking Iran against President Trump’s demands for a ceasefire adds to growing divisions between the U.S. and Israel over the way forward on the war in the Middle East. Trump and Netanyahu have moved in lockstep in
Platner says he won't be an 'a--hole' like Fetterman in Senate
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner went after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday during a town hall, calling the Pennsylvania senator “an a--hole.” “The Senate really is a place of — it's a lot about relationships, and ... I don't want to go down there and
House Republicans gather congressional scorekeepers to discuss Reconciliation 3.0
GOP lawmakers are coalescing around a list of priorities for their third party-line policy package.
Pentagon policy ruffles feathers among Mormons, prompts changes
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon policy ruffles feathers among Mormons, prompts changes The Pentagon has reworked a list of religious designations troops can register as
Insulin legislation gains steam
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Insulin legislation gains steam Bipartisan legislation to cap insulin at $35 a month for people with private insurance is gaining momentum. The bill, introduced in March, picked up four more co-sponsors
Apple’s new parental controls are for keeping Apple out of trouble
When Apple put child safety front and center at WWDC on Monday, its stated goal was helping parents fine-tune their kids' online experiences and avoid excessive screen time. But amid a global debate over internet regulation, its latest updates also looked like a defensive move
The Memo: Spencer Pratt comes up short in Los Angeles, drawing hollow claims of fraud
President Trump’s favored candidate to become Los Angeles mayor looks like he won’t even make the runoff — a reality that has provoked a barrage of unsubstantiated claims of fraud from the commander in chief. Votes are still being counted in the nation’s second-largest city,
OpenAI files to go public as IPO race heats up
OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork to go public, the company announced Monday. It is one of three leading AI companies preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), alongside SpaceX and Anthropic, which have both filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Susie Wiles on reported White House departure: 'I am not going anywhere'
Susie Wiles, President Trump’s chief of staff, denied that she will soon leave the White House in response to the Daily Mail reporting on Friday that she is departing after the midterms. “After an accomplishment filled week by President Trump, I have the pleasure of reading a
Medical school organizations sign on to RFK Jr.'s nutrition requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday that numerous medical school accrediting organizations and assessors have agreed to increase nutrition requirements for U.S. medical education. HHS said in a release that eight medical school organizations had
White House sends Blanche’s attorney general nomination to Congress
The acting attorney general’s fate now lies in the hands of a Senate Republican caucus that has locked horns with Trump recently.
How DDHQ projected Raman over Pratt in Los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles's registered Democrats waited until "the last minute" to cast their ballots in the June 2 primary election as they sorted out their options for California governor. And that down-to-the-wire vote had consequences in how the mayoral race results were reported,
Fewer Americans in new poll say democracy central to US identity
Fewer Americans are saying that democracy is central to U.S. identity ahead of the country’s 250th birthday, according to a new poll. In The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, 66 percent of respondents said that “a democratically elected government”
Democratic socialist leading DC mayoral race by double digits in new poll
Residents in the nation’s capital are leaning toward voting for City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, a Democratic socialist, to serve as its new mayor according to a recent polling. Lewis-George has served on the city council for six years and is leading former City
How Kash Patel Cobbled Together a Conspiracy to Help Trump
FBI Director Kash Patel’s incessant desire to uncover a “deep state” conspiracy against Donald Trump ruined multiple federal employees’ careers and turned judges against the Justice Department, The New York Times reported Monday. Patel first announced last summer on Joe
Judge axes Trump guidance restricting green credits
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge axes Trump guidance restricting green credits A federal judge over the weekend struck down a Trump administration effort to restrict tax credits for wind and solar energy. © AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File
Thune urges passage of FISA extension before deadline amidst Pulte uproar
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said conversations are taking place over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director as the GOP leader seeks to rally senators to extend a key spy powers law, Section 702 of the Foreign
Trump Administration Steps in to Help Ally Violate Environmental Laws
ProPublica reports that the federal government was looking into violations of the Clean Water Act from Southern Coal and other affiliated mining operations controlled by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and his family. In the past, the companies have been sued numerous times
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino exploring 2028 White House run
Bovino has remained critical of DHS strategies, insisting mass deportation is the only solution to illegal immigration
House Republicans seek to block new TSA fee for those without REAL ID
Annual appropriations legislation for the Department of Homeland Security aims to halt collection of the $45 fee.
Trump sends Blanche AG nomination to the Senate
President Trump on Monday formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, tapping his former personal criminal defense attorney to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Blanche, previously the No. 2 at the DOJ, has led the department for
Top African Referee Barred From Entering the U.S. for World Cup
The African continent’s top referee has been banned from entering the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Omar Artan was set to make history as the first Somalian to officiate the World Cup before he was allegedly denied entry at Miami International Airport despite
Jeffries: First bill of Dem majority would tackle affordability
House Democrats have privately met for months to hammer out the specifics of legislation to lower costs.
As Trump Attends Knicks Game, Homan Threatens New York City
President Trump’s immigration czar, Tom Homan, is pledging a rapid surge of immigration agents in New York City. Homan told Fox News Monday that he is reviewing plans to rapidly increase ICE activity in the city, deploying “more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen,” claiming that
Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump on Monday called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to “immediately fire” Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to clear the way for Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote
Kennedy Center drops Trump in announcing Bill Maher Mark Twain Award guests
The Kennedy Center officially dropped President Trump’s name from the performing venue as reflected by a set of invitations sent on Monday to guests at its annual awards ceremony set to take place later this month. Bill Maher’s name was prominently featured on invitations as a
Trump Finds Fresh Target in Tantrum Over Senate Republicans
President Donald Trump has once again turned his ire onto the Senate parliamentarian, amid his ongoing feud with members of his own party. “Senate Majority Leader John Thune should immediately fire the Parliamentarian, who treats Republicans, and everything that they stand for,
Sherrill given 'closely controlled and limited' tour of NJ immigration facility
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) said Monday that she received a “closely controlled and limited tour” of a federal immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J. “After being denied access for weeks, I was finally allowed into Delaney Hall – but what I received was a closely
New York City tightens security ahead of Trump appearance at NBA Finals
New York City is tightening security ahead of President Trump’s attendance of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. “Tonight is Game 3 of the NBA finals – an exciting time for New York City – and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the
Jeffries says he won't back FISA until Pulte is removed by Trump as acting DNI
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will not vote to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers so long as Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte remains in the role. “Reversing the Bill Pulte appointment is a starting point, not an ending
When will Apple's iOS 27 be available, and will your device qualify for the update?
Apple unveiled its next major iOS update, but not every device will be able to get it.
Mike Johnson: California election 'stinks to high heaven'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asserted that the California primary election “stinks to high heaven,” echoing gripes from President Trump and other Republicans about the integrity of the state’s election system. “They are counting votes weeks after the election,” Johnson said in
RFK Jr. Is Totally “Checked Out” as Global Health Concerns Grow
Despite deadly disease outbreaks , a fractured dynamic among members of his staff, and myriad public health institutions being stripped of funds , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “checked out.” A lengthy New York Times report Sunday describes the extent to which the head of the
Homan planning largest ICE deployment in New York City: 'It's coming'
Border Czar Tom Homan on Monday said New York City was about to see its largest deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent legislative package that provides residents with added protections from federal
Judge tosses Trump bid to restrict renewable energy tax credits
A federal judge over the weekend struck down a Trump administration effort to restrict tax credits for wind and solar energy. While the ruling is a win for renewable energy supporters, it comes less than a month before a key deadline to phase out the credits entirely under
Pratt: Hundreds of thousands of votes still outstanding in LA mayor election
Republican Spencer Pratt said Monday that “hundreds of thousands of votes” remain outstanding in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, after Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projected that city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) will take on incumbent mayor Karen Bass (D) in the November general
Scott Pelley sparks backlash from right with New York Times interview on CBS, 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who was fired by the network last week after criticizing its new leadership, is sparking scorn from conservatives over a new interview with the New York Times. During the wide-ranging interview, Pelley fought back tears as
Republicans Blame End of Crucial Program DOGE Cut on Biden
Republicans are trying their best to push the blame for the resurgence of the flesh-eating New World screwworm on former President Joe Biden—even though it was their current boss who cut funding for the monitoring program. “Under the last administration with the massive
Judge blocks $100k fee for H-1B visas imposed by Trump
A federal judge on Monday blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin agreed with a group of Democratic-led states that the administration exceeded its authority, and the fee usurped Congress’s power to
Federal Judge Overturns Trump’s Effort to Make Money Off Immigration
A federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s exorbitant $100,000 H-1B visa fee. In a 42-page ruling , Massachusetts District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the fee was an illegal tax on businesses and ordered it to be vacated. Sorokin used the Supreme Court’s
US military disable oil tanker violating blockade: Centcom
The U.S. military disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday that it said was in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade, according to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East. An F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln, a
Of Course Sam Bankman-Fried Wants a Pardon From Trump
One of the worst cryptocurrency scam artists is trying to get a pardon from President Trump. Sam Bankman-Fried has officially filed with the Justice Department’s Pardon Attorney Office, Bloomberg reports . The co-founder of the cryptocurrency trading site FTX was convicted on
Is this the end of costly and harmful pharmaceutical advertising?
Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising is under increasing political pressure, with bipartisan legislation being introduced to ban or restrict the practice, and states considering bills to deny tax deductions for pharmaceutical advertising expenses.
What is Freedom 250 and why are musical artists distancing themselves from its concerts?
A concert series intended to coincide with celebrations for America’s 250th birthday is not proceeding as planned after most of the artists announced for the event said they would not be performing. But why?
Trump administration seeking to revoke citizenship of 17 in latest denaturalization push
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that it is seeking to strip the citizenship from 17 foreign-born Americans across the country accused of serious crimes, marking the latest move in the administration’s denaturalization push. Federal prosecutors filed