Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Medicaid work requirements come into focus The Trump administration late Monday published new rules that tell states how to set up Medicaid work requirements. ©
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday blocking the NOTUS news outlet from rebranding as The Star due to a lawsuit from The Washington Star. District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr., a Trump appointee, ordered both news outlets to schedule a settlement
Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Tuesday called on interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign following the doomed “Broadview Six” case, accusing him of presiding over a federal office plagued by dysfunction and alleged misconduct. “Andrew
In nine places around the U.S., families are paying more for the exact same food at the grocery store, even when the advertised price is exactly the same.
Democratic strategist Jim Messina warned that the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) should be concerned about her reelection chances ahead of the California primary race on Tuesday. “She should be very worried no matter who’s in the runoff right now,” the ex-White House deputy
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner met with Senate Democrats in Washington on Tuesday as he seeks to stem a wave of scandals and shore up support for his bid to flip a seat long at the top of Democrats’ wish list. Platner is under fresh scrutiny after reports
The two-term Republican congressmember faces no opposition in Tuesday's primary.
President Trump on Tuesday named Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte to be the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. The move drew immediate fury from Democrats and pushback from
Several nearby buildings have been placed on lockdown.
The Trump administration has hired a convicted Jan. 6, 2021, rioter to work in the Pentagon’s office that oversees sensitive special operations and irregular warfare matters. Elias Irizarry, who was 19 when he participated in the attack at the U.S. Capitol, was appointed to a
Bill Pulte for director of national intelligence? Really? President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that he is appointing William J. Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is director of the
A Hellfire missile fired from a U.S. fighter jet disabled an oil tanker heading for the Iranian port of Kharg Island after the vessel “ignored repeated warnings” and did not comply with directions issued under a U.S.-naval maritime blockade, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said
Secretary of State Marco Rubio fielded criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to global health programs on the response to an Ebola outbreak in several African nations. The Trump administration official faced
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump signs scaled-back AI executive order President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to shore up their defenses against more advanced AI models and develop a voluntary testing framework. ©
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Court says climate lab can keep using supercomputer A federal judge temporarily halted a Trump administration effort to target a climate and weather research lab in Colorado. © AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he’ll soon explain his absence from Congress after receiving an endorsement for reelection from President Trump. Kean, son of the former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (R), has not voted since March 5, according to the House clerk. The New
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators balk at Trump’s pick of Pulte to head national intelligence Republican senators are expressing bewilderment at President Trump’s choice of Bill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow, adding to the list of grievances Kyiv has with the Kremlin. “Yes, we have evidence of it,” Zelensky said of Ukrainian children being trained to fight for Russia in a
Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a social media post after backlash.
Democrats were expected to target one of the measures with amendments to undermine Trump administration priorities.
She "could not be a Real Housewife," but Michelle Obama says to give her a seat at one of the reality TV franchise's famed, drama-filled reunion shows. The former first lady was asked in a chat with "Lemme Say This" podcast co-hosts Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix released Monday
Democratic senators are hoping to add guardrails on the military’s AI use to an annual defense policy bill as the House Armed Services Committee prepares to debate the massive legislation on Thursday. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would limit
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed Tuesday that Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund for his allies was officially dead in the water. During a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, ranking member Grace Meng asked Blanche what his plans were for Trump’s
If it hasn't already, the way you receive Social Security benefits could soon change.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “increasingly engaging” in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran amidst continual efforts to end the war. “We haven't seen him publicly. And I would imagine given what's happened to multiple
Meta is rolling out a new feature to limit harmful content shown to teenagers as part of a broader push to better protect kids online in the wake of two landmark verdicts against the company. The setting, called Limited Content, will limit specific types of content, such as
Sen. Mike Round (R) is running for a third term representing South Dakota in a Tuesday primary. He is facing one primary challenger and is expected to advance to face Democrats' presumptive nominee, former state trooper Julian Beaudion. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow
The lone House seat in South Dakota is up for grabs this cycle, with voters heading to the polls for Tuesday primary elections. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson opted to run for governor, leaving his solid red seat open. State Attorney General Marty Jackley is the favorite in the
Voters in New Mexico will decide who will succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Tuesday primary elections. On the Democratic side, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland leads Sam Bregman, a district attorney, in polling. A jandful of candidates on the other side of the aisle
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is running for a second term as New Mexico voters head to the polls in Tuesday primaries. Luján faces one primary challenger, while no Republican challenger filed to run against the incumbent. Larry Marker is running as a GOP write-in candidate. Polls
All three House Democrats representing New Mexico are seeking reelection this cycle. Voters will decide Tuesday which Republican candidates Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vazquez and Teresa Leger Fernández will face in Novembers. Polls close at 9 p.m. Follow Decision Desk HQ's
Voters in Montana will head to the polls in a Tuesday primary to decide who will succeed Republican Sen. Steve Daines, who opted to retire from Congress. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, has the support of President Trump and the retiring senator. Several
Montana voters are weighing in on this year's 2026 House races in a Tuesday primary. The 1st Congressional District is open, with Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) retiring this cycle. Democrats view the seat as a prime pick-up opportunity despite the district's red leanings. Troy Downing, a
Voters in the Hawkeye State are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot to succeed outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). Rep. Randy Feestra (R) is facing off against a handful of opponents in GOP primary, including state Rep. Eddie Andrews, farmer Zach Lahn,
Iowa voters on Tuesday will decide which Democrat and Republican will face off in the race to replace outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst (R). Republican Rep. Ashely Hinson is leading challenger Jim Carlin, a former state senator, in the GOP primary. On the other side of the aisle, state
Two House seats in Iowa are up for grabs this election cycle, with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra running for higher office. These two seats, the 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts, are solid Republican strongholds. Iowa's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts,
The race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is underway, as voters head to the polls Tuesday. A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans are duking it out, and the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will move on from the primary to the general election.
California voters will select which top two candidates in its 52 House districts will face off this November. There are six open seats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D) 11th Congressional District. She is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Last
Spencer Gear was ready to kill for Donald Trump—until it was time to face the music before a judge. The 34-year-old Nevadan was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for threatening to murder federal judges who handled cases involving Trump and January 6ers. His messages,
The GOP bill is circulating just as a key Trump intelligence appointment has thrown Democratic support for a Section 702 extension into doubt.
It's not clear whether the assurance will be enough to allow Republicans to pass their stalled immigration enforcement bill.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday hammered President Trump’s decision to make Bill Pulte the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), saying Pulte’s lack of security experience not only puts the country at risk but also threatens any bipartisan
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) were among those who immediately pushed back against Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for saying, amid the beginning of Pride month, that "Homosexuality has no place in America." "Happy Nuclear Family Month," Ogles
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had a troubling exchange with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy in which he refused to commit to following all court orders on immigration. “‘ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have
The Homeland Security secretary said he could answer the question "if we didn’t think courts were politicized.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after initially estimating nearly 1,000 suspected cases. The latest figures were shared at a hybrid press briefing attended by
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday to defend his department’s $63 billion budget request, but instead got tripped up in his own lies. Mullin appeared stumped by a basic question about supposedly updated
Bedbugs have infested the government agency responsible for insect defense. The pests were found in the building housing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture, NOTUS reports . A USDA employee told the publication that the
New York Democrats on Monday introduced a redistricting measure that could add four House seats to the party’s congressional delegation in 2028 after a failed bid to redraw voting districts earlier this year. Their proposal focuses on using a single constitutional amendment to