The US needs Canada to win the critical minerals race

America’s critical minerals strategy runs through Canada.

Why Amazon Keeps Losing Regulatory Battles With Unions

Less than one month after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration I ventured the prediction that Trump’s anti-regulation strategy, which was to gum up operations at regulatory agencies in every conceivable way, was self-defeating. (See “ Trump’s Incompetence Is Botching

Trump eyes AI riches with government stakes in top firms

President Trump is considering a plan that would give the U.S. government direct stakes in leading AI companies, putting him in unusual alignment with some of his fiercest critics. The president confirmed earlier this month he is considering “concepts where pieces could be

The Worst Moments in American History

1619 (PREDATES 1776) Establishment of slavery and Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) Some respondents focused on the original sin of the slave trade, others on the infamous Supreme Court decision that called enslaved people property, but they were all saying the same thing: Slavery,

The USA at 250

The Most Influential Founding Fathers

1 . James Madison The Father of the Constitution. Shows the payoff for taking copious notes. The ugly side: He owned more than 100 enslaved people. 2. Thomas Jefferson And at number two, the author of the American theory of law-based, anti-divine rule. A second hit: the

The Most Important Works of Art in American History

1. The Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith (film, 1915) Racist, “Lost Cause,” Klan-glorifying propaganda, it was also the birth of modern filmmaking. “Thoroughly pernicious, but tremendously important … establishing the importance of film and helping to shape national

The Most Important Women in American History

1. Eleanor Roosevelt FDR’s “eyes, ears, and legs,” she traveled the country during the Depression, returning with information about how her husband’s New Deal programs were working. Later a delegate to the U.N., she was key to establishing its Universal Declaration of Human

The Most Important Public Figures Who Never Held Elected Office

1 . Martin Luther King Jr. In 1955, few had heard of him yet. A mere eight years later, he was moving mountains. 2. Frederick Douglass Born into bondage, he was King’s nineteenth-century precursor and the country’s conscience during the Civil War and after. “A champion of civil

The Most Important People of Color in American History

1. Frederick Douglass Abolitionist, gifted orator, and adviser to President Lincoln. Fun fact: He was born Frederick Bailey. “Douglass,” which he adopted after he escaped from bondage and settled in Massachusetts, is taken from a character in Sir Walter Scott’s poem “The Lady

The Most Important Court Cases in American History

1 . Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 This school desegregation decision was so important that Chief Justice Earl Warren made sure the judges were unanimous. And even with that, 20 or so years passed before it was actually enforced. 2. Dred Scott v. Sandford , 1857 A shameful

The Most Consequential Politicians Who Never Became President

1. Henry Clay “The Great Compromiser,” Clay held just about every major political job except president: senator, House speaker, and secretary of state at various times. 2. William Jennings Bryan A three-time nominee for president, Bryan mainstreamed populism in the Democratic

The Liberal Mount Rushmore

Sports fans do it obsessively. Who’s on the Yankees Mount Rushmore? The Lakers? Kobe, Jerry West, Magic, and Kareem? What—you’re leaving off Wilt Chamberlain?! The exercise leads to some intense, and fun, arguments. “This idea troubles me … because it seems to me there’s

The Images That Define American History

1. The moon landing “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and perhaps the defining image of U.S. history, a potent symbol of American ingenuity, persistence, and power. T-2. Migrant Mother Dorothea Lange’s 1936 classic—depicting a 32-year-old mother of

The Greatest Moments in American History

1776 Declaration of Independence The one that started it all—the reason we’re celebrating a semiquincentennial. The Founders “embrace[d] a world-quaking creed that values individual freedom and the rights of man over heredity, might, or wealth,” writer and historian John A.

The 10 Best—and 10 Worst—Presidents in American History

Best Presidents T-1. Abraham Lincoln (1861–1865) The Great Emancipator and the savior of the Union. And he created the national railroad and the land-grant university system, all while fighting the war! T-1. Franklin Roosevelt (1933–1945) His steady confidence , “bold,

Senators brace for another government shutdown after spending talks stall

Senate Republicans and some Democrats fear another government shutdown is looming this fall after bipartisan spending talks sputtered this week, forcing Republicans to cancel the markup of four appropriations bills scheduled for Thursday. Republicans think Senate Minority

Prediction market boom roils midterm elections: 'It’s the wild west'

The significant boom of prediction markets is pushing U.S. elections into uncharted territory, prompting concern and scrutiny about the risks and regulation of betting on political outcomes. Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms process trading volumes in the tens of billions

Our Never-Ending American Argument

A quarter of a millennium has passed since the Founders declared our independence and established a nation based on radical ideas—which they deemed “self-evident”—regarding individual equality, consent of the governed, and rule of law tempered by “inalienable rights.” We have

GOP divided over Vance rebuke of Israeli critics on US-Iran deal

Republicans on Capitol Hill are split over Vice President Vance’s rebuke of Israeli officials who criticized the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran, highlighting the broader debate on the right about foreign entanglements and the U.S.’s relationship

Bipartisan funding bills stall as Senate Republicans press forward without Democrats

Senate Republicans are preparing to push ahead on next year’s government funding bill without Democratic buy-in, with the stalemate threatening to fracture the historically bipartisan spending negotiations right from the jump. An Appropriations Committee meeting to move the

And the Conservatives Say ...

Because it’s America’s birthday, we decided in full ecumenical spirit to invite a few conservatives to the party. They are, as you’ll see on the facing page, all respected thinkers, scholars, and jurists. And their answers are interesting—they give Dr. King his proper due—and

Abortion rights group launches multi-million dollar midterm campaign

A major reproductive rights group is launching a multi-million-dollar midterm election campaign to mobilize voters and flip key battleground districts by electing pro-abortion Democrats. Reproductive Freedom For All is investing $23.5 million this year, the most it has ever

Transcript: Trump Seethes at Media over Iran as Fox Drops Brutal Poll

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 24 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 is claiming

Angry Trump Seethes at Media as Fox Drops Truly Humiliating Poll Data

Donald Trump’s anger at the media over his Iran fiasco is mounting. He snapped at a reporter for noting that Americans might not support spending $80 billion more on the war {as the Pentagon has requested ) given widespread economic distress. Trump even dubiously claimed the

Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

New York City Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins. Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila

Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of “election security” would be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold votes on the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE

Another top general set to depart Pentagon

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon official told The Hill. The Pentagon official spoke on condition on anonymity to discuss internal military deliberations.

Mamdani-backed socialist ousts Espaillat in NY-13

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Ph.D. student, toppled the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s DSA-powered political project.

Trump’s preferred candidate wins primary to succeed Elise Stefanik

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino handily defeated Assemblymember Robert Smullen in a bitter primary battle.

Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to return to Congress

He defeated progressive challengers to win the Democratic primary in the state’s newly drawn, deep-blue 1st District.

Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah

Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utah’s 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess

Big Tech won the race. But the AI fight is just beginning.

Micah Lasher won in a Congressional race that featured more than $27 million in outside spending.

Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once

Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate

Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Stefanik's House seat

Republican Anthony Constantino, the Trump-endorsed candidate seeking to follow Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the representative of New York's 21st Congressional District, is projected to advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision

Cait Conley wins Democratic primary in blow to Rep. Mike Lawler

The Army vet will now try to oust the Republican incumbent in a district that favored Kamala Harris in 2024.

Lawler to face combat veteran in key toss-up House race in New York

Combat veteran Cait Conley (D) is projected to advance from Tuesday's Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) this fall, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. She will show down against the second-term incumbent in November for the sole toss-up seat in the

Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland

Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary to fill longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hoyer announced his retirement from Congress in January, bringing an end to his 45 years of service in the lower

Democratic socialist Valdez wins open Brooklyn-Queens primary

With a boost from Mamdani, state Assemblymember Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Mamdani's pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win

New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive pockets. Valdez was

Navy admiral removed by Hegseth faces off against Charleston councilwoman for Mace seat

Democrat Nancy Lacore and Republican Jenny Honeycutt are projected to win their respective primary runoffs and face off in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District this November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left, according to Decision Desk HQ. Torres, who has increasingly found himself at odds with the progressive wing of his party, defeated

Brad Lander ousts Rep. Dan Goldman after left-wing challenge

The win stands to steer New York’s congressional delegation further to the left.

Mamdani-backed Lander ousts Goldman in New York House primary

Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander is projected to win his Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman (D) in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) He easily trounced the incumbent candidate, garnering almost 63 percent support with 47

Trump’s Iran endgame grates on Hill Republicans

Many lawmakers want more details on war-ending talks before delivering billions of dollars in new Pentagon spending.

Interior Department adds fencing around Reflecting Pool amid reports of vandalism

The Interior Department added fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday amid reports of vandalism. “With the increase in vandalism by leftist activists, the fencing is going up earlier than originally planned to ensure no more damage is done to this

Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal

A group of four former officials at the IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief on Monday urging the court to rule President Trump’s audit immunity deal was unlawful. The former officials — John Koskinen, former IRS commissioner; Kathryn Keneally, former

House sends sweeping bipartisan housing package to Trump's desk

The House on Tuesday passed a sweeping housing package with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending the legislation to the president’s desk and delivering a major victory for congressional leaders in both parties. The lower chamber passed the bill by a vote of 358-32, with all

Trump touts economy, oil prices

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump seizes drop in oil prices on campaign trail The president visited the Mack Truck facility in Macungie, a part of Pennsylvania’s 7th